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SUMMARY:IMCW Spring Retreat
DESCRIPTION:With Deborah Ratner-Helzer and Devin Berry\n\nResting in Stillness\, Opening the Heart\nIn a culture shaped by pressure and hurry\, stillness becomes a radical act.\nOn this seven-night silent retreat in the Insight and Lovingkindness tradition\, we step out of habit and into presence\, cultivating steady attention and a tender heart.\nThrough mindfulness of the body and the grounding support of mettā\, we learn to meet experience with clarity\, patience\, and compassion. As the mind settles\, we begin to see more clearly what leads to ease and what leads to suffering and how to respond with greater care. \nThe retreat includes daily meditation instruction\, Dharma talks\, practice meetings\, and periods of sitting and walking meditation. \nNo prior meditation experience is required: only a sincere willingness to pause\, listen\, and begin again. \nRetreat fees: only cover direct expenses for this event\, such as room\, meals\, and administrative costs.  \nDana offering: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition\, the teachers and retreat managers receive no payment. Donations offered by students at the end of the retreat are appreciated and support the teachers and retreat managers in continuing to make the teachings available to all. Dana offerings are tax-deductible. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/imcw-spring-retreat/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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SUMMARY:Taking Refuge: Cultivating Clarity & Compassion
DESCRIPTION:With Hugh Byrne\, Luisa Montero-Diaz and Rebecca Hines\n\nIn this retreat\, we invite ourselves to come home to the totality of our experience\, opening fully to life as a wise and compassionate way of meeting these challenging times. Immersing ourselves in meditative practices to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness helps us develop inner strength\, natural clarity\, and compassion. Through meditation practices\, gentle movement\, talks\, guidance and sharing together\, and nourished by the beauty of Seven Oaks and the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia\, we’ll explore the power of these practices to build resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Guided by these timeless teachings and held in the beauty and wisdom of nature\, this retreat invites us to take refuge in our belonging to this very life.  \nRetreat fees: only cover direct expenses for this event\, such as room\, meals\, and administrative costs.  \nDana offering: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition\, the teachers and retreat managers receive no payment. Donations offered by students at the end of the retreat are appreciated and support the teachers and retreat managers in continuing to make the teachings available to all. Dana offerings are tax-deductible. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/taking-refuge/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T123000
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SUMMARY:Deepening Into The Mystery
DESCRIPTION:With Stan Eisenstein\n\nWeekend Silent Retreat: Deepening Into the Mystery\nThis is a hybrid retreat meeting in person at Seven Oaks and online via Zoom.  \nThe deadline for in-person registration is May 8\, 2026.\nThe deadline for online registration is May 20\, 2026.\nThe rhythms of Spring invite us\, to tune into the deeper currents of life\, to sense our deeper spiritual roots\, and to experience unity. We tend to identify ourselves with our separateness: our personalities\, our achievements or failures\, our beliefs\, our worldly selves. Yet there is something more fundamental about ourselves that we can explore\, both in our minds and in our bodies\, in our beings. As we cultivate a letting go of clinging to a worldly identity\, we can begin to explore who we are at a deeper level. This shift in identity has the capacity to bring a great deal of freedom\, peace\, and joy. \nThrough dharma talks\, group meetings with the teacher\, meditation instruction\, personal meditation\, and gentle movement practices\, you will be guided toward a sense of who we are more fundamental than our experience of our personalities\, our ego\, or our worldly selves. \nRetreat fees: only cover direct expenses for this event\, such as room\, meals\, and administrative costs.  \nDana offering: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition\, the teachers and retreat managers receive no payment. Donations offered by students at the end of the retreat are appreciated and support the teachers and retreat managers in continuing to make the teachings available to all. Dana offerings are tax-deductible. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/deepening-into-the-mystery/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T120000
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SUMMARY:Awakening The Pure Heart
DESCRIPTION:With Marjolein Janssen and Kim Allen\n\nThis retreat focuses on cultivating insight and the awakening of the heart. Inspired by a traditional Buddhist teaching that compares the mind to a cloth that can be cleansed and brightened\, we will explore practical ways of recognizing and releasing unhelpful mental and emotional patterns. As these patterns soften\, qualities such as confidence\, clarity\, kindness\, and the four brahmavihāras naturally begin to reveal themselves. \nThroughout the retreat\, we will alternate between sitting and walking meditation\, allowing practice to deepen in a steady\, grounded rhythm. The days will be shaped by meditation periods\, dharma talks\, and meetings with the teachers to support your unfolding understanding. \nRetreatants are expected to attend the full retreat and to maintain silence for the duration of our time together. This supportive container encourages mindfulness to grow more continuous and intimate. \nThis retreat is appropriate for anyone interested in mindfulness or vipassanā meditation\, whether you are new to silent retreat or deepening your practice. All are welcome. Together\, we will create an environment of sincerity\, gentleness\, and curiosity as we explore the natural freedom that emerges when the heart is allowed to shine. \nRetreat fees: only cover direct expenses for this event\, such as room\, meals\, and administrative costs.  \nDana offering: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition\, the teachers and retreat managers receive no payment. Donations offered by students at the end of the retreat are appreciated and support the teachers and retreat managers in continuing to make the teachings available to all. Dana offerings are tax-deductible. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/awakening-the-pure-heart/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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SUMMARY:Seven Oaks Retreat Center Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:With Scott Cunningham\nJoin Seven Oaks Retreat Center Director\, Scott Cunningham and Seven Oaks staff for the most up-to-date news from Seven Oaks and a conversation about how you can help shape its future. We’ll share news about the recent lightning strike to Oak House\, its impact on upcoming retreats and our repair plans. Hear updates on ongoing volunteer opportunities and so much more! \nThis is a chance to ask questions\, offer feedback\, and get involved. \nYour voice truly matters to us. We hope you’ll join us live—and don’t worry\, a recording will be sent to everyone who registers. \nJoin us online.\nOur Zoom hall provides extra security to ensure a safe environment. The link is not public\, shareable or transferable\, and expires after each session. No one can enter uninvited.  Our space is private and secure for the safety of our community. \nCC (Closed captioning) is available. \nWe will send your personal Zoom link to the email in your registration 15 minutes before we begin each session. \nOr join us on-demand.\nThis session will be made available to registrants for later viewing. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/seven-oaks-retreat-center-town-hall/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260227T160528Z
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SUMMARY:Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Ofosu Jones-Quartey\, Ashleigh Enriquez and Jen Jordan\n\nShare quality family time together in a supportive community at the beautiful Seven Oaks Retreat Center. The retreat programming is for parents\, grandparents\, and guardians with children ages 5+ interested in cultivating deeper presence\, joy\, resilience\, and connection in everyday family life. Adolescents age 14-20 may register along with their families. Adolescents will have an opportunity to both engage with their peers as well as serve in leadership roles such as assisting with children’s groups and games. Community service hours may be earned. \nBoth beginning and experienced mindfulness practitioners are welcome. The retreat balances engaged activities with free time. There will be time for collective family practice and time for parents and children to break out into groups and engage with peers. During breakout groups\, children are grouped by age. Parents will have opportunities to practice meditation together and engage in facilitated adult discussion groups. \nRetreat activities include skits\, games\, songs\, art\, mindful movement\, nature activities\, a campfire\, meditation\, and mindfulness talks. During free time\, optional activities may include performance workshops\, mindful sports\, nature activities\, mindful movement\, arts and crafts\, and parent workshops. Reflections: IMCW Family Mindfulness Retreat (video) \nA family will room or camp together but please add all attendees to your registration separately. \nRetreat fees: only cover direct expenses for this event\, such as room\, meals\, and administrative costs.  \nDana offering: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition\, the teachers and retreat managers receive no payment. Donations offered by students at the end of the retreat are appreciated and support the teachers and retreat managers in continuing to make the teachings available to all. Dana offerings are tax-deductible. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/family-retreat/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Self-Guided Silent Retreat July 10-12
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weekend: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weekend: Sunday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weekend-self-guided-silent-retreat-july-10-12/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
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SUMMARY:Weeklong Self-Guided Silent Retreat July 10-15
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weeklong: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weeklong: Wednesday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/self-guided-silent-retreat-weeklong-july-10/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seven Oaks Retreat Center":MAILTO:reservations@sevenoaksretreat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104346Z
CREATED:20260521T104346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T104346Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Self-Guided Silent Retreat July 17-19
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weekend: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weekend: Sunday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weekend-self-guided-silent-retreat-july-17-19/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seven Oaks Retreat Center":MAILTO:reservations@sevenoaksretreat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
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CREATED:20260521T103646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T103753Z
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SUMMARY:Weeklong Self-Guided Silent Retreat July 17-22
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weeklong: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weeklong: Wednesday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weeklong-self-guided-silent-retreat-july-17-22/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seven Oaks Retreat Center":MAILTO:reservations@sevenoaksretreat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135219Z
CREATED:20260417T132504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T135219Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center is proud to welcome The Center for Wild Spirituality’s Sacred Conversations Retreat. \nThe Sacred Conversation Retreat is four days of contemplative presence with the wild ones. \n​Led by Victoria Loorz—author of Church of the Wild and founder of the Center for Wild Spirituality—this intimate experience invites you to remember how to listen for the call of the Holy Wild and rekindle kinship with the living world.​ \n​Through eco-spiritual practices from Seminary of the Wild Earth\, we gather to remember the reality of unbroken relationship with one another and the more-than-human community that hosts us. We will wander the ridges and meadows\, sit beneath ancient oaks\, engage in conversation with soul and river and owl and spirit. We will journal and share with one another\, sing\, dance\, drum and be drummed\, and remember the stories of our belonging. We will honor our encounters with ceremony.​ \n​What to Expect: \n\nContemplative Practices: Nature-based invitations to listen to the teachings of the forest and the water.\nSacred Ritual: Fire ceremonies in a shared circle\, star-gazing without light pollution\, and rituals that honor the living Earth.\nSpacious Wandering: Dedicated time to follow the “quiet nudge” of your own soul across the 120-acre sanctuary.\nNourishing Hospitality: Locally grown and prepared meals with both private and shared accommodations available.\n\nCost ranges from $1650 to $1900 depending on choice of room. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/sacred-conversations-retreat/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T150000
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CREATED:20260227T141059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T141059Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Self-Guided Silent Retreat August 7-9
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weekend: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weekend: Sunday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weekend-self-guided-silent-retreat-august-7-9/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seven Oaks Retreat Center":MAILTO:reservations@sevenoaksretreat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260226T192441Z
CREATED:20260226T191958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T192441Z
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SUMMARY:Weeklong Self-Guided Silent Retreat August 7-12
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weeklong: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weeklong: Wednesday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weeklong-self-guided-silent-retreat-august-7/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seven Oaks Retreat Center":MAILTO:reservations@sevenoaksretreat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260227T133115Z
CREATED:20260227T133115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T133115Z
UID:1091-1786719600-1786892400@www.sevenoaksretreat.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Self-Guided Silent Retreat August 14-16
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weekend: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weekend: Sunday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weekend-self-guided-silent-retreat-august-14-16/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260226T192418Z
CREATED:20260226T192418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T192418Z
UID:1083-1786719600-1787151600@www.sevenoaksretreat.org
SUMMARY:Weeklong Self-Guided Silent Retreat August 14-19
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weeklong: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weeklong: Wednesday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weeklong-self-guided-silent-retreat-aug-14/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Self-Guided Silent Retreat August 21-23
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weekend: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weekend: Sunday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weekend-self-guided-silent-retreat-august-21-23/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seven Oaks Retreat Center":MAILTO:reservations@sevenoaksretreat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260226T192630Z
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SUMMARY:Weeklong Self-Guided Silent Retreat August 21-26
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided silent meditation retreats offer individuals the freedom to structure their own retreat experience within a container that supports all their material needs. Held in the secluded and peaceful environment of Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, these retreats allow participants to design their own routines of meditation\, mindfulness\, and rest\, while maintaining complete silence throughout. This approach encourages deep personal reflection\, self-discipline\, and a direct engagement with one’s inner experience\, making it a profoundly introspective and customizable path to mental clarity and emotional balance. \nIncludes 3 lacto-ovo vegetarian meals per day with vegan\, gluten-free and dairy-free options. \nCheck In & Check Out \n\nCheck in for the Weeklong: Friday at 3:00 pm\nCheck out for the Weeklong: Wednesday 9:00 am check out of rooms\, retreat ends with lunch (leave campus by 3:00 pm)\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/weeklong-self-guided-silent-retreat-aug-21/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Silent Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seven Oaks Retreat Center":MAILTO:reservations@sevenoaksretreat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T110153Z
CREATED:20260521T104817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T110153Z
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SUMMARY:It's Like This: Resting in the Heart of What Is - A BIPOC Retreat
DESCRIPTION:With Leslie Booker and Rashid Hughes \nLeaning into the heart practices is a radical act of defiance in the face of separation and violence. Fear is rampant – leading to an influx of rash decisions that are directly impacting our communities\, bodies\, mental health and hearts. With the world being in a constant state of uncertainty\,  we can trust that the heart can hold all that we are feeling. \nAs practitioners who are Black\, Indigenous\, and People of color (including Asian\, Pacific Islander\, Middle Eastern\, and/or Latinx people of color)\, practicing with equanimity and the rest of the heart practices of the Brahmaviharas\, can be a salve\, deeply restoring and healing the soul.  \nIn this 4-day residential retreat\, we will use silence not as a weapon\, but as a place of refuge to tap into the wisdom of our hearts. We’ll spend time as a collective in nature\, in restorative silence\, genuine connection and living together in Beloved Community. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/its-like-this-resting-in-the-heart-of-what-is-a-bipoc-retreat/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140840Z
CREATED:20260406T140608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140840Z
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SUMMARY:Hip-Hop Soundbath
DESCRIPTION:Hip-Hop Soundbath: Mindfulness\, Music\, Connection\nJoin meditation teacher\, author\, and hip-hop artist Ofosu Jones-Quartey (Born I) for Hip-Hop Soundbath: Mindfulness\, Music\, Connection — a one-of-a-kind retreat weaving together guided meditation\, contemplative sound\, and live lo-fi hip-hop performance. \nRooted in mindful awareness and creative expression\, this immersive weekend invites participants to slow down\, reconnect with themselves\, and remember their inherent worth and belonging. Through accessible mindfulness teachings\, restorative sound baths\, and intentional musical experiences\, we’ll explore how awareness and self-compassion can open the heart\, ease the mind\, and deepen community. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/hip-hop-soundbath/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105247Z
CREATED:20260521T105247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T105247Z
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SUMMARY:Nothing Outside Relationship
DESCRIPTION:With Kristin Barker and Dechen Ellen McSweeney \nIn a world marked by war\, fracturing politics\, Earth under siege\, and our pervasive yet largely unnamed loneliness\, we can feel adrift\, separated and alienated from that which we are thoroughly entangled in. \nYet through the vulnerability they reveal\, our conflicts\, loneliness\, and even passive assault on the living world contain the seeds of their own healing. This retreat is an invitation to plant and nourish seeds of authentic connection—to step out of the pace and armor of daily life long enough to sense what we long for\, and what we already belong to. \nThis retreat grows out of the Downtown Dharma community in Washington\, D.C. Supported by the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains\, the living Dharma\, and the blessing of practicing together\, we move into the field of the relational. Internally and externally\, we will cultivate the skills to connect with ourselves\, one another\, and the ecological kin who know these lands as their home. \nJoin Dharma teachers Kristin Barker and Dechen Ellen McSweeney for this weekend retreat at Seven Oaks Retreat Center where we will undertake a mix of practices: meditation\, dialogue\, sharing in groups\, and conversation with the land. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/nothing-outside-relationship/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T142826Z
CREATED:20260611T142821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142826Z
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SUMMARY:The Essence of Practice: A Community Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We’ve heard your feedback! This retreat is designed for sangha-building\, and includes both formal and informal/relational practices grounded in Buddhist teachings. \nWe’ll spend the weekend together practicing meditation\, listening to short teacher-led dharma talks\, engaging in small and large group sharing\, and enjoying unstructured time in the beauty of Seven Oaks. While this retreat is not held in noble silence\, there will be opportunities for silent practice throughout the weekend. \nLean into the refuge of sangha\, where we share support and encouragement with each other along the path. We hope you can join us! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/the-essence-of-practice-a-community-weekend-retreat/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260611T143443Z
CREATED:20260611T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T143443Z
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SUMMARY:Sangha: The Rhythm of Stillness and Service
DESCRIPTION:With Sharon Shelton\, Trisha Stotler and Alison Cohen \nOffered by the MMTCP Alumni Association for MMTCP graduates only.   \nThe Buddha named spiritual friendship\, kalyāṇamitta\, as essential to the path. Not a nice extra\, but a vital condition for steadiness\, discernment\, and courage. When we practice together\, we remember what matters. \nThe MMTCP Alumni Association invites you to an in-person gathering to practice\, rest\, and learn in the spirit of friendship and shared practice. \nThis week will weave silence\, meditation\, and Dharma with meaningful connection. You can expect daily sitting and walking practice in noble silence\, Dharma talks and reflections\, skill-building workshops\, gentle movement\, warm evening social time\, and space to offer sessions as service and skill-building. \nThis gathering is for those who feel both the call to stillness and the call to serve – however you define that. Stillness is not withdrawal. It is training. It is the steadiness that lets us see clearly\, love wisely\, and respond rather than react. And service flows naturally from a heart that has been resourced by practice and held by community. \nIf you have been longing to be held by practice again\, this is for you. If you have been teaching and need replenishment\, this is for you. If you want your service to come from steadiness rather than strain\, this is for you. \nWe will practice. We will learn. We will rest. We will come together to remember the power of walking the path. \nSample daily rhythm (to be  finalized closer to the gathering date): \nMorning (all in noble silence): \n\nBreakfast\nYogi jobs\nSitting and walking meditation (noble silence)\nMovement (gentle yoga or qigong)\n\nAfternoon (silence period ends): \n\nLunch\nWorkshops and skill-building Session 1\nWorkshops and skill-building Session 2\n\nEvening: \n\nDinner\nSocial offering (campfire or meditation hall)\nReturn to noble silence before bed\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/sangha-the-rhythm-of-stillness-and-service/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T123000
DTSTAMP:20260716T130559Z
CREATED:20260716T130352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T130559Z
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SUMMARY:IMCW Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:With Dhammadipa and Jeff Rosenberg\nFully Living The Life You Have\nMany of us long for a deeper intimacy with life\, hoping for a life that will be more profound or more moving or simply different. Dhamma practice responds directly to this kind of dissatisfaction. By coming to sit and walk among a community of folks with similar aspirations\, we are supported to develop balance and stability\, enabling us to be with all of the fullness of a human life.  And further\, we can find and cultivate the motivation and courage to change our ways of responding to life\, our life as it is now. This is the discovery of the Path of acceptance and change. Without avoiding or backing away from life’s unfolding\, we meet experience moment-by-moment and develop greater clarity about what it is and ways to respond skillfully\, reducing dissatisfaction and cultivating joy. \nThe thoroughness of this exploration of and response to life is ‘fully living.’ In this way\, we allow mindfulness and patient\, persistent investigation to open doors to the depth and breadth of the many facets of life\, leading to understanding\, insight\, and an appreciation of our unique unfolding. Qualities such as contentment\, curiosity\, compassion\, gratitude\, and equanimity are the fruits of this practice. Come join us and experience the support of sangha on this retreat. The weekend option will provide an overview and model for this with opportunity to practice — the weeklong will take the dive deeper and harvest what ripens. \nYou may register for the whole week or weekend only (Oct. 9-11). \nRetreat fees: only cover direct expenses for this event\, such as room\, meals\, and administrative costs. \nDana offering: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition\, the teachers and retreat managers receive no payment. Donations offered by students at the end of the retreat are appreciated and support the teachers and retreat managers in continuing to make the teachings available to all. Dana offerings are tax-deductible. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/imcw-fall-retreat/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMCW Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T120301Z
CREATED:20260716T114014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120301Z
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SUMMARY:Crossing the Threshold - Autumnal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center is proud to welcome Crossing the Threshold: Autumnal Retreat. \nCrossing the Threshold is an invitation to deepen your relationship with the natural cycles of life by learning to hold impermanence with grace\, curiosity\, and even joy. Over four days\, we will follow the rhythm of the season\, exploring how the body holds tension\, fear\, and story- while creating space for reflection and letting go. \nKaren Loving and Cara Cutro will guide a weekend of embodiment\, reflection\, ritual\, and rest- set within the peaceful landscape of Seven Oaks Retreat Center in Madison\, Virginia. This retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and the season through grounded practice\, restorative quiet\, and intentional time away from daily life. \nWhat to Expect: \nEmbodiment and Reflection  \n• Deep movements practice – discovering how the body holds stories and fears \n• Guided Tarot and symbolic reflection to support clarity\, transition\, and insight \n• Meditation and heart opening practices of renewal and reflection \nRitual and Rest \n• Seasonal ritual woven thoughtfully throughout the weekend \n• Evening sound baths to help ground and regulate the nervous system \n• Ample time for rest\, journaling\, walking the land\, and quiet integration \nConnection and Closure \n• Fireside circle gathering and holding space for our voices \n• Nourishing meals and meaningful connection in an intimate group setting \n• A closing circle to carry the experience forward – being in our life with more ease \nThis retreat is intentionally spacious. Alongside our scheduled sessions\, there will be time to nap\, reflect\, explore the grounds\, sit quietly\, or simply be. We believe that spaciousness is an essential part of the work. \n*Accommodations + Pricing: \nAll rooms are simple\, cozy\, and located in shared retreat lodges. Meals\, snacks\, and beverages are included. Meals are vegetarian with vegan and gluten-free options available by request. \nPrivate Sanctuary: Private Room + Shared Bath $1250 \nShared Sanctuary: Shared Room + Shared Bath $1125 \nPlease note: Seven Oaks operates under a cooperative service model. Guests are asked to tidy up after meals and strip their own linens before departure. This is not a hotel experience- there is no waitstaff or housekeeping service. We believe this contributes to the grounded\, communal\, and intentional nature of the retreat. \nRetreat Schedule (Subject to Flow): \n• Thursday evening arrival: embodiment practice\, and tea meditation \n• Friday + Saturday: Somatic exploration\, reflective practices\, ritual\, sound healing\, and integration time \n• Sunday: Closing integration + departure \nSpace is limited to maintain the intimate nature of the experience. \nWe look forward to gathering with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/crossing-the-threshold-autumnal-retreat/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181049Z
CREATED:20260909T185413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181049Z
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SUMMARY:Mystic Fire Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Fire retreat is a four-day journey of intensive\, personal work\, performed in sacred space. At Mystic Fire\, you will experience ritual\, you will learn from one of our Guides\, and you will have the chance to understand what the deepest parts of your soul need you to know so that you can begin a time of important inner work during the dark of winter. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.sevenoaksretreat.org/event/mystic-fire-retreat/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks Retreat Center\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States
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