A Contemplative Community Gathering

Meditation Week

Saturday, July 10 to Saturday, July 17

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Come spend a week devoted to “practicing presence”, inspired by a community of kindred spirits, and enlivened by the beauty of nature. Our conference makes the most of this ideal island setting, in a retreat format that balances meditation practice, nature encounter and community building, for a week of insight, growth and renewal.

We will spend each morning together in silence, following a formal schedule of sitting and walking meditation sessions. Afternoon will be devoted to solitary nature-contemplation and free time. Evening will be a social time for some, while others may opt to remain silent. We will end the day with a candlelight chapel service and a return to silent contemplation.

This retreat is suitable for beginning to experienced meditators, from a variety of traditions and faith backgrounds. Our silent time together will be compatible with many forms of meditation, such as Buddhist calm-abiding, Christian centering prayer, and other simple “be here now” styles.
Families with children may attend by special arrangement. Contact the registrar for details.

Minister and Registrar: Rev. David Scheuneman, email hidden; JavaScript is required, (702) 738-4477, 2006 Hollywell Street, Las Vegas, NV 89135

Registration: $85 fee per person, plus room and board deposit, payable to “Studio Zero”. A tax-deductible donation to our scholarship fund would also be very generous at this time.

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Adult Rates (18+)

Triple

Double

Single

Motel
Double

Motel
Single

7-Night Conferences

$710

$754

$972

$848

$1343

Questions about rates? Contact the conference registrar.

Scholarship: some scholarship funding is available. See our website for more information.


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