Welcome to our first Alberta Diocese Retreat, August 29 – September 1 at Hidden Springs Retreat site near Winfield, Alberta
Hidden Springs is situated on 160 acres of rolling parkland. It is about an hour drive from Edmonton and about 3-4 hours drive from Calgary. It has a host of attractive outdoor facilities and places including a sauna, a nearby lake for swimming and canoeing, hiking trails and outdoor barbecue and picnic tables. It is an ideal and quiet place for a retreat for individuals as well as families, embedded in the heart of Nature.
Our program will be a basic yoga and meditation retreat. We will include time for sauna, a visit to the nearby lake, mud pack sessions and an evening of cultural entertainment (RAWA) for anyone who would like to express their creative ability. Interesting classes related to spiritual philosophy and all-round wellness will keep you inspired and well informed. Kiirtan, meditation and yoga exercises will be practiced a few times daily and three sattvic vegetarian meals will be prepared and served by knowledgeable attendees.
What To Bring
Please bring toiletries, a reusable water bottle, clothes, personal items (medications, supplements, etc., as per need), a yoga mat, shoes for walking outdoors, any musical instrument and slippers. There are blankets, mattresses and towels available, yet you can bring your own bedding/sleeping bags/pillows for your own comfort. For those not residing in either suite, please bring your own eating items (plate, bowl, spoon, fork, knife).
Accommodation:
There is a large guesthouse with an upper and lower suite capable of accommodating up to ten persons. The upper suite can accommodate 4 guests and the lower suite 6 guests. There are also onsite tents which can be rented.
Retreat Fees:
Couples: $500
Single Adults (over 12): $300
Children (12 and under): Free
For more information, contact Divyajyoti at: dmitriy.korchynskiy@gmail.com or +1 825 888 0974.
Payments
You can pay through Interac (bank e-transfer) to: donations@anandamarga.ca , or you can also use PayPal using donations@anandamarga.ca or the link: PayPal for AMC. Payment can also be made by Interac to dmitriy.korchynskiy@gmail.com