November Open Practice Weekend

With Kathe McKenna and Camille Hykes

November 1 - 3, 2019

Date and Time Details: If you're arriving on Friday, please plan to arrive between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. If you're coming for Saturday only, we'd appreciate knowing what time you'll arrive. All are invited to stay for a potluck lunch on Sunday.

Location: Wonderwell Mountain Refuge

Address: 253 Philbrick Hill Rd Springfield NH 03284

Experience: The Open Practice weekend is open to beginner and experienced meditators.

$216.00 – NDF Non-Member Fri & Sat
$108.00 – NDF Non-Member Fri Night Only
$108.00 – NDF Non-Member Sat Night Only
$108.00 – NDF Member Fri & Sat
$54.00 – NDF Member Fri Night Only
$54.00 – NDF Member Sat Night Only
$108.00 – Commuter - (6 meals)
$54.00 – Commuter - (3 meals)
$350.00 – Benefactor Suite for weekend for 1 or 2 people (please check with registrar first for instructions on registering for 2)

In order to keep pricing as low as possible, teacher fees are not included and are encouraged as "Dana" (generous giving), as each participant is moved to do so at the end of retreat.

Open Practice Weekends provide an opportunity for beginning and experienced meditators to deepen in meditation practice, explore the natural beauty of the seasons of Wonderwell, and connect with teachers-in-residence for personal guidance.

Noble silence is observed from 8pm Friday through 8am Sunday with the exception of private dharma meetings with the teacher (sign-up available at registration) and structured exercises (such as Q and A). The daily practice schedule can be found below.

The rate on these weekends is as low as possible to allow everyone to attend. Natural Dharma Fellowship Members receive a 50% rate reduction for Open Practice weekends. The weekend includes vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including access to kitchen staples, teas, and snacks.

Friday
3:00-5:00 pm Registration
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00-8:00 pm Opening Session
8:00 pm Begin Noble Silence

Saturday
7:00-7:30 am Meditation
7:30-9:00 am Breakfast Break
9:00-10:00 am Dharma Teaching
10:00-10:15 am Break
10:15-11:00 am Guided Meditation
11:00-12:00 pm Open Practice
12:00-2:00 pm Lunch Break
2:00-5:00 pm Open Practice [and Dharma Meetings with teachers]
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00-7:45 pm Group Session in Meditation Hall
7:45-8:00 pm Break
8:00-8:45 pm Guided Meditation

Sunday
7:00-7:30 am Meditation
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast
8 am End Noble Silence
10:00-10:45 am Meditation
10:45-11:00 am Break
11:00-12:30 pm Dharma Sunday Teaching/Service
12:30 pm Community Potluck Lunch

Wonderwell Mountain Refuge Full Calendar

About the Teachers

Kathe McKenna

Kathe McKenna currently serves as President of Natural Dharma Fellowship’s Board of Directors. She is deeply engaged in shepherding this unique, collaborative Buddhist dharma vessel. She helped launch the feisty, multi-faceted human service provider, Haley House, and led it through 50 years of organic growth. Kathe’s roles as mother, wife, and grandmother have enriched her vision and sparked […]

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Camille Hykes

Camille Hykes has been a Dharma Teacher with Natural Dharma Fellowship since 2016. From 2016-2021 she served as Co-Director of NDF’s Margha Program with Bob Morrison (Dharma Teacher and dear Dharma brother) until his passing. From 2021-2024 Camille served as Director of the Margha Program, a two-year program that offers alternating year-long training in natural […]

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