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About the RetreatJoin Anna Franklin for a Silent Retreat less than an hour’s drive from D.C. in Germantown, Maryland. Enjoy three days and two nights on over 200 acres of rolling hills and fields at tranquil Dayspring Retreat Center. You are "invited to wander the paths, pause by the streams and ponds, rest on a bench in the shade, or walk the stone labyrinth...in both an interior and exterior experience with [the] God" of your understanding. With nourishing food and warm and welcoming accommodations amidst the backdrop of breathtaking nature, we will explore being present to the Presence, however you may name the Divine.
Retreat from the melee of busy life to pause, to tune in, to care for yourself & to discern what you are needing both during free & structured times. It may be a nap, movement, wandering outside, time in the library with books or making art...wherever you are called to Rest in the holy Silence we will share. Only when we step back from our day to day can we truly start to listen to what our hearts desire & be present to this moment. This retreat weekend will be held largely in silence, with times for community sharing both at the beginning and end of the retreat. If silence is new for you, know both that can it be welcome & freeing, and that you will not be alone on the journey. We will explore Presence through a series of modalities, including Sound, Nature, Meditation, Movement (including accessible Yoga), & practices from the Contemplative/Mystical tradition...and perhaps most of all through your interior & exterior free time :) All People, All Levels are Welcome
Whatever their state and status in life, participants are invited to join together in this special place to take what they need and leave the rest. |
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What is Included:Accommodations: (from the Dayspring Website) "Two buildings welcome all who search for silence: The Lodge, overlooking the meadows, has a lovely sitting room with a fireplace and small library, a kitchen and a dining room; and The Inn, nestled in the forest, has 18 individual rooms with twin bed, chair, table, and sink...As Elizabeth O’Connor wrote in Call to Commitment, 'Dayspring is a place where each person’s aloneness with God is respected and protected.' "
Read more about Dayspring Retreat Center on their website. Daily Yoga/Meditation/Spiritual Practice Classes: (2 per day) designed for all levels of experience. We will explore many different forms of spiritual practice accessible and welcoming for all. As with all portions of this retreat--all optional--you make the experience your own & what you need it to be! :) Yoga Equipment: Please plan to bring your favorite yoga equipment including mat, sitting cushion, block/bolster etc. If you need these provided for you, please let Anna know. Food: Nourishing, organic, home cooked, vegetarian meals daily, prepared for the group with dietary needs taken into account. All meals included in cost. Time in Nature: resting in the 200+ acres of Dayspring is available to you anytime--sitting, walking, hiking, etc. Time with Art & Reading: The Lodge library is also available anytime for movement, reading, sitting, creating or other rest. Some art supplies will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own. |
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Dates and Location:
Friday August 16th- Sunday August 18th, 2024 Dayspring Silent Retreat Center 11301 Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD 20876 Just 40 minutes from D.C. Cancellation Policy: While retreat deposits are non-refundable, if you find you need to cancel your spot, you can transfer your balance to a friend or family member who can attend in your place, by contacting Anna. |
Total investment:
Non-refundable deposit (due now) = $200 Early bird remaining balance of $450 if paid by July 4th Remaining balance of $550 if paid after July 4th *$25 off when you bring a friend/family member! Costs include all meals, practices, and guaranteed private room accommodations with shared bath. Folks can carpool from DC or uber/lyft from Shady Grove metro; we will connect folks who wish to travel together! All payments made via Venmo: @Anna-Franklin-3 |
For any questions or concerns please email: [email protected]