Enjoy a deep Winter re-set with a full weekend of quiet contemplation. We will explore the path of awakening through the lens of the seven factors of enlightenment: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity.
We’ll practice yoga, seated and walking meditation, mindful eating, and restfulness and uncover the simple pleasure that is available when we pause and allow the mind to settle.
We will practice together in noble silence, with clear instructions and opportunities for reflections and questions.
Suitable for all levels. Beginners are welcome. Please reach out if you have questions.
Awaken Awareness
Weekend Meditation + Yoga Retreat
with Heather Fenton
Thursday, January 23 at 6:30pm to Sunday, January 26 at 2:30pm, 2025
This retreat will be held at Jericho House located at 10845 Rathfon Rd., Port Colborne/Wainfleet, ON L0S 1V0
All meals will be provided (vegetarian, with options for dietary restrictions). Single rooms with private bathrooms.
Participants must attend and remain on site for the full length of the retreat and participate in sessions from Thursday, January 23 at 5:30pm to Sunday, January 26 at 2:30pm. The practice of remaining in the ‘container’ of the retreat is supportive for ourselves and for the other participants.
Heather Finlayson Fenton
Studio Owner, Instructor
Heather combines 25 years of Buddhist meditation training with a lifelong interest in mental and physical health. She takes joy in community practice and teaches from the heart with warmth, compassion and humour.
Heather offers regular meditation sessions, workshops and retreats in the Niagara region and online. Her main interests are introducing and supporting simple meditation and mindfulness practices and encouraging others — whatever their background or beliefs — to build and sustain a daily (or daily-ish) practice of stillness and inner reflection.
Heather is the author of 100 Days of Care: Cultivating Curiosity & Kindness, an ‘at-home’ meditation retreat manual.
In addition to regular weekly sessions, workshop and retreats, Heather is available for one-on-one meditation mentoring and support. Please reach out with any questions at hello@gentlydownthestream.org.
BOOKING DETAILS
Please register using the ‘Book Now!’ button, or complete the ‘Let us help you register!’ form below.
COST
Registration for this retreat is offered on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can afford. Your generosity supports the existence of our Stream community, the programs we offer and our operating costs. The registration fees listed below cover the costs of holding the retreat (administration, food and accommodations).
The teacher(s) do not receive compensation for teaching. It is traditional for teachers to offer the Buddhadharma freely and be supported in turn by the generosity of students. Teachers rely on this generosity to continue to share their experience and understanding of the teachings. There will be an additional opportunity to offer donations (dana) for the teacher at or after the retreat.
Benefactor $525 (inc HST)
The Benefactor rate provides the opportunity to offer a little more to support Stream and allows us to offer reduced rates for others with limited income.
Standard $475 (inc HST)
The Standard rate represents the actual cost. If you can afford this level or higher, you assist our efforts to offer reduced rates.
Reduced $425 (inc HST)
Payment at the Reduced rate covers a portion of the cost and removes barriers for those with limited incomes to attend.
The Stream Membership discount is not available for this event.
A $100 deposit is required to register for the retreat. The balance/full payment is due by January 15, 2025.
We prefer etransfer (to avoid card fees). Your deposit or the full amount can be sent to hello@gentlydownthestream.org.