Sant Mat America: Fall Retreat

This retreat focuses on the teachings of the Saints and the need to establish a meditation practice to grow. It is open to anyone interested in personal/spiritual growth.

Generally, participants have learned how to meditate and may have established a solid meditation practice. Now we wonder about either the varied experiences we are having or the total lack of experiences. We envisioned a golden path and a wonderful, blissful meditation journey. Rather, meditation reveals itself to be hard work, requiring effort and presenting physical challenges, as we work through the lessons that we uncover within us during the process.

No specific meditation practice or knowledge is required to attend. The weekend will include a Saturday afternoon meditation refresher, Saturday evening presentation on a related meditation topic and discussion, and a one-hour spiritual discourse (Satsang) based on Sant Mat teachings (the spiritual teachings of all saints) Sunday morning. The gatherings are in the WindHill building at GilChrist.

About the Facilitator

Linda Frisbie has maintained a meditation practice since 1975 and has taught meditation and meditation instructors for more than twenty-five years. She has been presenting the teachings of Sant Mat at GilChrist since 2003.

Retreat Schedule

Friday

• 1:00-4:00 p.m.: Arrival and check-in; private retreat time

Saturday

• Morning: Private retreat time, time to socialize and enjoy experiencing the beautiful scenery and energy of GilChrist.
• 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Instructor-led meditation refresher. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a pad or blanket to sit/lay on.
• 5:30 p.m.: Potluck vegetarian dinner.* Open to everyone.
• 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Presentation, followed by open discussion.

Sunday

• 10:00 a.m.: Satsang
• 11:30 a.m.: Potluck vegetarian lunch.* Open to everyone.
• Time to socialize and then to clean up WindHill and leave it as we found it.

*We kindly request that no meat dishes or alcohol are brought as most attendees are vegetarians.

Registration and Lodging Details

There is no cost for the retreat sessions. Lodging is at the cost of GilChrist cabins and space may be limited depending on the number of cabins reserved for each weekend.

Please contact GilChrist to reserve your cabin using the online registration form or by calling the main office at (269) 244-1130. Lodging is $60/night per person in addition to the program fee. Participants will check into their cabins between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, at a time you communicate via your cabin reservation. Cabin check-out is at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday or Monday depending on the length of your stay as arranged with GilChrist.

Other than Saturday evening and Sunday morning, individuals are responsible for their own meals. Each guest space at GilChrist is equipped with a complete kitchen. See the complete GilChrist FAQ for more information about the facility.