Just Sitting Retreat

Please join us in an evolving retreat format—an experiment in dedicated mindful meditation within 
an environment of deep silence.  A sitting schedule and silence are the bones of the retreat. There 
are no services, dharma talks, interviews with a teacher, formal meals or work periods.
Meals, silence, sitting and sleep are the support for individual and collective mindful practice. 
That said, participants are free to practice as they see fit, augmenting their day with walks, 
naps, bird watching, botanizing, looking…meeting one’s needs mindfully as retreat activity.

All participants should have experience sitting multi-day mindfulness retreats or sesshins. Please 
review the proposed schedule.

Vegetarian meals. 

Accommodations are single rooms unless a double is requested.

• Financial considerations should not be an obstacle.  If the cost seems a barrier, please contact 
one of us (below).
• If you are considering less than the full retreat, please contact one of us (below).
For further information and questions, contact Lee (leestevenlewis@gmail.com) or Bill 
(bftresch@hotmail.com).

Costs
Full retreat (6+ days/7nights)   $590

Proposed Schedule

Sunday May 26
6:00 – dinner
7:00 – sitting
7:30 – orientation
8:00 – sitting
8:30 – end of day

Monday thru Saturday
7:00 – sitting
7:30 – recitation
7:35 – break
8:00 – breakfast
9:00 – sitting
9:30 – walking
9:45  – sitting
10:15 – break
10:45 – sitting
11:15 – walking
11:30 – sitting
12:00 – lunch

2:00 – sitting
2:30 – walking
2:45 – sitting
3:15 – tea break
4:00 – sitting
4:30 – walking
4:45 – sitting
5:15 – dinner

7:00 – sitting
7:30 – walking
8:00 – sitting
8:30 – end of day

Sunday, June 2
7:00 – sitting
7:30 – walking
7:45 – sitting
8:15 – recitation
8:20 – breakfast
9:00 – wrap up group conversation

9:30 – clean up and depart