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Teachings that Take Us Back to Our True Home
A Mindfulness Retreat in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
Tuesday, April 16 – Sunday, April 21, 2024
Offered by Dharma Teacher Terry Cortés-Vega
and Plum Blossom Sangha
Ancient Yoga Center | 207 Barsana Avenue | Austin, Texas 78737
The information below will help you complete the registration form, choose your accommodations, and know what to expect at the retreat. Please review the information to make sure the facility will work for you. We recognize that the AYC may not work for everyone, but we are trying to make the retreat as inclusive as possible. We will do our best to meet your accessibility needs in order to comfortably attend the retreat.
Location and facilities: Our retreat will be hosted at the beautiful Ancient Yoga Center, located in the heart of the Austin Hill Country. It is also known as the Radha Madhav Dham, the home of one of the largest Hindu Temples in the USA. Established in 1990 and open to people of all faiths, it is a center for spiritual upliftment. Situated on 200 acres of picturesque grounds, the setting is beautiful and serene.
The Ancient Yoga Center is a two-story building with small gathering spaces and a dining area on the first floor. The meditation hall is located on the second floor, up two flights of stairs. All sitting meditation and dharma talks are on the second floor
The AYC has individual, gender-neutral bathrooms on the first and second floors.
The residential area is a short walk (5-10 minutes) or a quick drive (2-3 minutes) from the Ancient Yoga Center. Parking is available at the Ancient Yoga Center and near the residential area.
We will use a PA system for most aspects of the retreat program. We will also reserve an area for participants who may have difficulty hearing.
Accommodations: Overnight accommodations include a mix of shared and private rooms with shared and private bathrooms. Shared bath facilities are complete with showers that each include a small private dressing area. Some, but not all, of the sleeping quarters at AYC are gender-specific. Click here to learn more about accommodation options.
Note: Some of the residence hall rooms are on the second floor and are accessible only by stairs. First-floor rooms can be requested.
Covid-19 considerations: As a community we work to keep each other safe. If you’re not feeling well, please stay home. Masking will be optional at the retreat. You are welcome to wear a mask at any time based on personal preference and informed by your own level of risk. While the main room is large and has fans, we will not be able to open windows to increase air circulation.
Food: Vegan, vegetarian (no eggs), and gluten-free options will be available at meals. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the retreat, we are unable to accommodate other special diets.
Schedule: The retreat begins with check-in on Tuesday, April 16 at 2:00 pm and concludes around 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 21. A more detailed schedule will be available closer to the retreat.
Retreat fees: Retreat fees vary based on the accommodation that you choose. Below is the TOTAL RETREAT FEE/person based on meals and a stay of 6 days, 5 nights (April 16-21):
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- Accommodations with a shared bath down the hallway:
- Room with 3+ single beds: $610 total retreat fee/person
- Room with 2 single beds: $710 total retreat fee/person
- Room with 1 single bed: $760 total retreat fee/person
- Accommodations with a private bath attached:
- Room with 3 single beds: $660 total retreat fee/person
- Room with 2 single beds: $760 total retreat fee/person
- Room with 1 single bed: $835 total retreat fee/person
- Commuter Rate (not staying overnight): $485 total retreat fee/person
- Accommodations with a shared bath down the hallway:
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Scholarships: Update: All scholarship funds have been awarded for this year’s retreat. We are no longer accepting scholarship applications.
Steps to Complete Retreat Registration: After reviewing the information above, please follow these steps to register for the retreat.
Step 1: Complete and submit the Retreat Registration Form. Our retreat is now full. At this time, we are accepting registrations for the waitlist only. Please do not submit payment until you have heard from the retreat registrar that you have been accepted off the waitlist.
Step 2 (optional): Submit the Scholarship Application, if applicable. If not applying for a scholarship, proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: Submit partial or full Retreat Payment. You must send a minimum 50% deposit in order to finalize your registration, unless you intend to apply for scholarship funding (in which case, no payment is due at this time). Our retreat is now full. At this time, we are accepting registrations for the waitlist only. Please do not submit payment until you have heard from the retreat registrar that you have been accepted off the waitlist.
For questions about registration and accommodations, please contact our registrar, Andrea Black, at desertwoman1@hotmail.com.
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