Retreat Overview
"The Essence of Spirituality is to discover - for yourself - what is living this life. We can easily name things that we do, but if we don't know who it is that is doing all these things, it begs the questions: "Who is all this activity really for?"
This essence has been called by many names (spirit, soul, True Nature and so on). The name we give is not important, but the firsthand encounter with that will be surprising and life-changing."
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for anyone with a sincere interest in discovering what this life is truly about and who, or what, is living it.
The retreat is non-denominational, but Don will draw on useful pointers from all major wisdom traditions.
No previous meditation experience or spiritual practice is required, although the program will offer value to practitioners with all levels of experience.
What You Can Expect
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Don will speak during periods of guided meditations and discourses
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He will also lead dialogue sessions where any question you may have can be asked
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Patty will lead the silent sitting (meditation) periods.
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All the sessions are voluntary, of course, but we ask that you remain engaged and present for the duration of the retreat.
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Live Streaming Option
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Can't attend the In-Person Retreat? We now offer a Livestream option where you can attend the retreat online through Zoom.
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Those attending by Livestream will have access to the entire weekend except the in-person Friday evening introductions and the final Sunday group sharing. However, there will be a special Zoom session Friday Afternoon at 1:00 pm Eastern where Don will introduce the retreat weekend and respond to any questions you may have.
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For more details about Livestreaming Option, click HERE
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The retreat will be led by Don Oakley and Patty Bottari, who are Directors and on-site managers of Well Being Retreat Center, which they have created over the last 18 years.
Don is a nondual spiritual teacher and studied intensively with Eckhart Tolle and Adyashanti. He serves as a Director of Adyashanti’s Open Gate Sangha and has three highly rated books about the spiritual journey available on Amazon.
Patty has worked for and traveled with both Byron Katie and Adyashanti.
About Your Facilitators
Meals
Well Being will provide 2 meals: supper on Friday evening upon arrival and lunch on Sunday to end the retreat.
Meals will be freshly prepared using mostly organic, gluten-free ingredients. Non-vegetarian meals will be served with a vegetarian option available at each meal.
Coffee, tea, and snacks will also be provided throughout the retreat.
Please plan to bring and prepare food for your other meals. All cabins have kitchenettes. Those staying in cabinettes will have access to the Conference Building's kitchen.​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Lodging Options:
We offer a variety of simple and comfortable accommodations designed to support your retreat experience.
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Shared Cabins​
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Guests attending alone will be paired with a same-gender roommate in a shared cabin, unless a private cabinette is selected.
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Guests attending with a friend or partner who wish to room together will be assigned housing in one of our tiny houses or earth shelter cabins. ​
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Shared cabins include an apartment-sized refrigerator, a two-burner electric cooktop, and basic kitchen utensils. Tiny house cabins are equipped with a microwave, while earth shelter cabins feature a toaster oven.
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Private Cabinettes
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For those seeking a private space, our cabinettes offer single-occupancy lodging. Each cabinette includes a small personal-sized refrigerator, a fan, a space heater (if needed), and a ventilation fan.
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​Bathroom and shower facilities for cabinettes are located a short walk away inside the Conference Building, which is open 24/7.
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Cabinettes do not have in-room kitchens, but guests staying in them will have access to the Conference Building kitchen to prepare simple meals.​​
Questions?
For questions please email Heather at:
registration@wellbeingfoundation.org
Or call/text her at: 941-592-8805
Registration & Payment for In-Person Retreat
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Cost for this 2-Night In-Person Retreat is $295 which includes tuition, lodging, housekeeping, and 2 meals (Friday supper and Sunday lunch) as well as drinks and snacks.
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You will be responsible for your remaining meals.​​
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Check in with be on Friday from 3:00-5:00 pm
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Check out will be after lunch on Sunday (around 2:00 pm)
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Registration for this event will close on Sunday, March 1st at midnight.
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Cancellation & Accommodations Policies can be found [HERE]
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To register for this transformative In-Person event, click the button below
Registration & Payment for Live Streaming
The cost for the Live Streaming Option is $75.
