Being & Becoming Weekend Retreat
October 8-10, 2010
Dates and Times
The retreat will begin on Friday, October 8, with dinner at 6:00 PM. You should plan to arrive on Friday between 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM to complete your registration and have time to settle in. The first meeting will start approximately at 8:00 PM. The retreat will end at around 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 10, and you are welcome to stay after that time for the opportunity to engage more with others.
Retreat Fees: Tuition + 3 gourmet vegetarian meals per day.
(Accomodations are not included.)
Standard: $485
Practitioner: $450
Student: $355
This year we will be supplying a suggested list of accommodation options close to Foxhollow. RETREATANTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR RESERVING AND PAYING FOR THEIR OWN ACCOMMODATIONS.
We have secured special rates for those attending the retreat at the hotels/motels listed below. You must make your reservations by September 12 to benefit from the special rates. After this date the prices listed will not be guaranteed. Please book early to ensure a room. Other hotels/motels and bed and breakfasts are available in the area, but as this is a holiday weekend, we recommend you book early.
Please mention EnlightenNext to secure a room.
Days Inn: $105/night Friday & Sunday, $135.00 for Saturday
413-637-3560
Econo Motel: $90/night Single or Double
413-637-4244
Rodeway Inn: $90/night Single or Double
413-243-0813
Other accommodations
Red Lion Inn (deluxe):
413-298-5545
October State Forest Campground
877-422-6762
Transport: A shuttle service will be provided to and from the listed hotels above for a fee of $15 for the weekend. Please email lmulvey@enlightennext.org
Deposit for Retreat
When registering for the retreat, please submit a deposit of $200. The balance is due by September 25.
Cancellation
There will be a $50 cancellation fee for written requests received before September 25. Written cancellation requests received after September 20 will be charged a $200 cancellation fee. The retreat begins on October 8 no refunds will be provided on or after this date.
Accommodations in the Area
As mentioned above, simple and comfortable accommodations are available at local hotels/motels. Book early as this is a holiday weekend. Shuttle service to and from EnlightenNext is available from the selected hotels above. Meals, as well as coffee and tea, are served at the EnlightenNext Center. The EnlightenNext kitchen is renowned for its creative, gourmet, vegetarian cuisine made with fresh local and organic produce.
Schedule
The schedule and times of sessions will be announced during the intensive and may vary from day to day. Generally, however, you will engage in two or three sessions with Andrew each day, which are devoted to silent meditation, talks, open dialogues with Andrew, or a combination of these. The periods between sessions are an opportunity for participants to pursue their own independent inquiry into the meaning and significance of Evolutionary Enlightenment, either through personal meditation and contemplation or in the discussions, which are always a powerful and transformative feature of these events.
What to Bring
October in the Berkshires generally brings beautiful fall weather, sunny but crisp, and cool in the evenings. The weather can be unpredictable so be prepared for wet weather as well.
Books, Audios, and Videos
Andrew’s books, audios, and videos, as well as information on future events, will be available after lunch and dinner on Sunday October 10. It will also be possible to purchase MP3 recordings of the weekend’s sessions.
Travel Information
The EnlightenNext World Center is situated on a beautiful 220-acre wooded estate known locally as Foxhollow. Located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts near the town of Lenox, it is an easy 2- to 3-hour drive from New York City and Boston, and just over 1 hour from both Hartford, Connecticut, and Albany, New York.
Please click on the link below for directions to EnlightenNext from New York City, Boston, and Hartford. If you are planning to travel by bus or train, we recommend that you call the numbers provided to verify the departure times in advance.
Travel directions to EnlightenNext.
