BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Peace Temple Retreats - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Peace Temple Retreats REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20190722T175131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T204933Z UID:1643-1788393600-1788739199@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Labor Day Women's Handpan Gathering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 3 – Monday\, September 6\nSuper Bloom Women’s Handpan Gathering is an intimate micro-event set at Peace Temple and organized by the Super Bloom team. At this gathering\, women commune and unite through a shared vision to learn\, grow and expand further with the handpan as a guide. \nPlease visit the SuperBloom website to learn more and to purchase tickets: \nhttp://www.SuperBloomGathering.com \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/womenshandpangathering/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1-e1675375874825.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20240515T040323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T185046Z UID:3491-1787788800-1788134399@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Advanced Shibari Retreat DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 27 – Sunday\, August 30\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nRetreat program\n\n\n\n\nStep away from the chaos of daily life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Peace Temple to learn\, experience\, and play. This weekend retreat explores intimacy\, connection\, and creativity through Shibari\, movement practice\, and intentional community building. This weekend invites experienced practitioners to deepen their practice in a shared container of openness and care\, and offers a supportive space to slow down\, reconnect with oneself\, and connect with friends old and new. \nSwim in the pond\, take a nature walk\, nap in a sunlit field\, explore a winding creek\, discover the secret chess room\, or cozy up by the fire. Peace Temple’s facilities are rich with quiet corners and playful surprises that will reward your curiosity. \nThroughout the weekend\, you can choose from a thoughtfully curated blend of offerings from expert facilitators and educators.  Dive deep into your rope education by taking every single rope class\, or take a step back and focus on the morning movement classes.  Be social in the discussion based offerings and group activities\, or spend quality solo time.  Relish in the intensity of a group sauna experience and facilitator performances\, or choose softness and restoration by attending the morning sound bath. Leave behind your expectations and craft a weekend schedule that fits you. \nThe weekend’s activities are accompanied by nutritious\, delicious\, and hearty meals cooked on site by a private chef\, included in the cost of the retreat. \nFor the advanced level weekend\, all attendees are expected to have experience within this practice\, as all classes and rope offerings will be at an intermediate to advanced level. We expect all attendees to have confident knowledge of safety and risk mitigation in rope and excellent in-scene communication skills. Couples\, individuals\, people who tie\, people who get tied\, and people who self tie\, are all warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend!  While individual classes throughout the weekend may have more specific prerequisites\, the following can be used as a guideline for the general prerequisite skill level of the retreat:  \nThose who tie should be able to confidentially tie several harnesses and be able to build and manage multiple uplines. Those in rope should be able to confidentially self monitor for signs of nerve compression in rope. If you’re not sure if your skill level is a fit for this for the retreat\, please reach out to sydona@sydonarogue.com. \n  \n\n\nTentative Retreat schedule\n\nThursday\n\n3:00pm – 7:00pm – Landing/Arrival\n7:00 pm – Dinner\n9:00 pm – Opening circle / Introductions / Weekend Guidelines\n11:00 pm – Rest\n\nFriday\n\n9:00 am – Breakfast\n10am – Gong Bath\n11:30 am — Wheel of Consent (Required for all participants!)\n1:30 pm – Lunch\n3:00pm — Rope Classes\n6:00 pm – Dinner\n8pm – Storytime and Evening Openspace\n11:00 pm – Rest\n\nSaturday\n\n9:00am – Breakfast\n10am – Movement Class\n11:30 am – Rope Classes\n1:30pm —  Rope Classes\n3:30pm – Lunch\n4:30 pm – Bottoming Roundtable\, Daytime Openspace\, and Sauna\n7:30 — Dinner\n9:00pm – Facilitator Demos and Q&A and Evening Openspace\n11:00 pm – Rest\n\nSunday\n\n9:00 – Breakfast\n10am – Movement Class\n11:30 am –  Rope Classes\n2:00 pm – Lunch and Packup\n3:00pm –  Closing circle\n4:00 pm – Departure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sydona\n \n \n \n \n \n Fuoco\n \n \n \n \n \n Margherita Tisato\n \n \n \n \n \n Foley\n \n \n \n \n \n Beth Poague\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydona \nIn March of 2018 Sydona (she/her) found her way into the NYC rope scene and never looked back. Since then\, she’s immersed herself into honing her practice\, perhaps obsessively. She currently works full time as a nightlife performer\, bondage artist\, photographer\, creator\, and facilitator. In these past several years she’s traveled both within the U.S. and internationally for rope opportunities\, as a performer\, as a student\, and more recently as an educator. Previous to 2020\, Syd trained and worked as a professional modern and contemporary dancer\, a background she takes great pride in\, as it deeply enriches her current practice. With over thirteen years of experience as a movement artist\, Sydona brings a unique\, fluid\, yet delightfully sadistic perspective to the world of Shibari. This is her fourth year of creating Peace Temple’s Shibari Retreats\, which she proudly considers one of the most fulfilling experiences of her career. \nsydonarogue.com \n  \nFuoco \nFuoco began her rope journey as a bottom in Phoenix in 2012 and shortly thereafter moved to London\, where much of her early rope learning happened. Upon moving back to the US\, she began presenting at conferences and intensives around the country\, while regularly returning to Europe to further her education. Her career as a bondage practitioner\, teacher\, and performer grew alongside her career as a professional acrobat and movement specialist. She’s trained extensively in partner acrobatics\, contortion\, and hair hanging\, and through these disciplines has developed a keen sense of how to explore intensity in sustainable ways and what it means for two bodies to be in conversation with one another. In 2023 she joined Shibar Study as Director of Education and has been thinking about shibari education full time since.  \nShe believes that kink is inherently political\, and strives to bring her politics\, values\, and an accountability for those values into her teaching spaces. She offers private lessons and sessions out of Imprint Studio in downtown Northampton\, MA on Pocumtuck land \nsydonarogue.com \n  \nMargherita Tisato \nIn March of 2018 Sydona (she/her) found her way into the NYC rope scene and never looked back. Since then\, she’s immersed herself into honing her practice\, perhaps obsessively. She currently works full time as a nightlife performer\, bondage artist\, photographer\, creator\, and facilitator. In these past several years she’s traveled both within the U.S. and internationally for rope opportunities\, as a performer\, as a student\, and more recently as an educator. Previous to 2020\, Syd trained and worked as a professional modern and contemporary dancer\, a background she takes great pride in\, as it deeply enriches her current practice. With over thirteen years of experience as a movement artist\, Sydona brings a unique\, fluid\, yet delightfully sadistic perspective to the world of Shibari. This is her fourth year of creating Peace Temple’s Shibari Retreats\, which she proudly considers one of the most fulfilling experiences of her career. \nsydonarogue.com \n  \nFoley \n\n\nFoley is a Brooklyn-born multi-disciplinary artist. When it comes to rope\, she’s a bottom-leaning switch with a focus on bottom education. Both her dance and craft backgrounds play important roles in the way she approaches rope on both sides of the slash. \nmargheritatisato.com \n  \nBeth Poague \n\nBeth Poague (she/they) is a disability justice\, accessibility and inclusion educator\, and facilitates Wheel of Consent workshops in the Hudson Valley and NYC. She thinks a lot about somatics and co-regulation\, disability and trauma\, healing\, abolition\, collective care\, nature and poetry. \nbethpoague.com \n  \nVladimir Kuperman \n\n\n\nHost and the creator of Peace Temple. Vladimir is a leader of Peace Temple\, a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir will facilitate the Central American Sauna. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nTo register \nPlease read community agreements\, before registering to attend the retreat.\nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/12x3qbdrGMxdsUH80VgquTQKTZKElzriZYbysqBEWWE0/edit \nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment. \nRetreat price: $670 \n*Retreat includes all meals. \nThe scholarship application window for this retreat is now closed. if there are other ways we may be able to support your participation\, please reach out to sydona@sydonarogue.com \n\n\n\nAdd $105 for a three-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding\, see photos below).\nAdd $420 for a three-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis retreat is sold out. Please email us at info@peacetempleretreats.org to be added to the waitlist and we’ll notify you if a space opens up. \n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2026-2027. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n  \n* * * \nWe are now offering two back-to-back weekends for this 4-day retreat in the fall! \nThis retreat is for advanced practitioners only\, while the previous weekend will be all levels. \nPlease read through this FAQ for details: \n* * * \nWill the programming be the same for both weeks? \nNo! The general schedule structure will remain the same but the class offerings will differ.  \nCan I sign up for both weekends! \nYes! \nCan I stay at Peace Temple between two retreats if I sign up for both weekends? \nYes! If you want to attend both weekends there is an option to stay at Peace Temple in between the weekends. Please email info@peacetempleretreats.org for more information. \nCan I attend solo? \nYes!  There will be some activities to help facilitate new friendships and community building\, including games\, peer skill-sharing\, group discussions\, and shared meals. \nI’d like to attend but I can’t arrive by the 3-7pm arrival time.  Can I still come? \nWe strongly encourage participants to arrive by 9pm on the first day of the retreat and stay through the closing circle on day four to honor the closed container environment and take full advantage of all offerings and opportunities. If you are not able to make it by 9pm on the first day of the retreat but would still like to attend\, please email info@peacetempleretreats.org to discuss an exception.  \n* * * \n\n \n \n* * * \nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/advanced-shibari-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Shibari_new_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20230220T204514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T011300Z UID:2905-1787184000-1787529599@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:All-level Shibari Retreat DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 20 – Sunday\, August 23\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nRetreat program\n\n\n\n\nStep away from the chaos of daily life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Peace Temple to learn\, experience\, and play. This weekend retreat explores intimacy\, connection\, and creativity through Shibari\, movement practice\, and intentional community building. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or completely new\, you’re invited to deepen your practice in a shared container of openness and care. This retreat offers a supportive space to slow down\, reconnect with yourself\, and connect with friends old and new. \nSwim in the pond\, take a nature walk\, nap in a sunlit field\, explore a winding creek\, discover the secret chess room\, or cozy up by the fire. Peace Temple’s facilities are rich with quiet corners and playful surprises that will reward your curiosity. \nThroughout the weekend\, you can choose from a thoughtfully curated blend of offerings from expert facilitators and educators.  Dive deep into your rope education by taking every single rope class\, or take a step back and focus on the morning movement classes.  Be social in the discussion based offerings and group activities\, or spend quality solo time.  Relish in the intensity of a group sauna experience and facilitator performances\, or choose softness and restoration by attending the morning sound bath. Leave behind your expectations and craft a weekend schedule that fits you. \nThe weekend’s activities are accompanied by nutritious\, delicious\, and hearty meals cooked on site by a private chef\, included in the cost of the retreat. \nThere are no skill prerequisites to attend this retreat and all levels are encouraged to attend.  There will be two tracks of classes: one for intermediate to advanced level students\, and one for beginner students. Please see the example schedule from last year’s retreat below: \n  \n\nTentative Retreat schedule\n\nThursday\n\n3:00pm – 7:00pm – Landing/Arrival\n7:00 pm – Dinner\n9:00 pm – Opening circle\, Introductions\, and Weekend Guidelines\n11:00 pm – Rest\n\nFriday\n\n9:00 am – Breakfast\n10am – Gong Bath\n11:30 am — Wheel of Consent (Required for all participants!)\n1:30 pm – Lunch\n3:00pm — Multi Level Rope Classes\n6:00 pm – Dinner\n8pm – Storytime and Evening Openspace\n11:00 pm – Rest\n\nSaturday\n\n9:00am – Breakfast\n10am – Movement Class\n11:30 am – Multi Level Rope Classes\n1:30pm — Multi Level Rope Classes\n3:30pm – Lunch\n4:30 pm – Bottoming roundtable\, Daytime Openspace\, and Sauna\n7:30 — Dinner\n9:00pm – Facilitator Demos and Q&A and Evening Openspace\n11:00 pm – Rest\n\nSunday\n\n9:00 – Breakfast\n10am – Yoga\n11:30 am – Multi Level Rope Classes\n2:00 pm – Lunch and Packup\n3:00pm –  Closing circle\n4:00 pm – Departure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Sydona\n \n \n \n \n \n Anoxia Wilde\n \n \n \n \n \n Shakti Bliss\n \n \n \n \n \n Margherita Tisato\n \n \n \n \n \n Anna\n \n \n \n \n \n Beth Poague\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydona \nIn March of 2018 Sydona (she/her) found her way into the NYC rope scene and never looked back. Since then\, she’s immersed herself into honing her practice\, perhaps obsessively. She currently works full time as a nightlife performer\, bondage artist\, photographer\, creator\, and facilitator. In these past several years she’s traveled both within the U.S. and internationally for rope opportunities\, as a performer\, as a student\, and more recently as an educator. Previous to 2020\, Syd trained and worked as a professional modern and contemporary dancer\, a background she takes great pride in\, as it deeply enriches her current practice. With over thirteen years of experience as a movement artist\, Sydona brings a unique\, fluid\, yet delightfully sadistic perspective to the world of Shibari. This is her fourth year of creating Peace Temple’s Shibari Retreats\, which she proudly considers one of the most fulfilling experiences of her career. \nsydonarogue.com \n\n  \nAnoxia Wilde \nAnoxia (they/them) is a switch based out of Chicago\, who started in rope on the west coast in 2015. Over the years\, they’ve had the opportunity to study in many different styles with educators in the US\, Europe\, and Japan. They present classes which go beyond patterns and rote memorization to teach underlying principles relevant to students at any point in their rope journey. In play\, their rope is often intense\, creative\, dynamic\, and charged with emotional sadism. They have presented at cons like Tethered Together\, Kinkfest\, and Ropecraft\, at weekend workshops around the US\, currently serve on the NARIX steering committee\, and work at Shibari Study during the day. \nanoxiarope.org \n\n\n  \nShakti Bliss \nShakti Bliss (she/her/they/them) is a full-spectrum somatic artist based in the lands of the Apache and Kickapoo (post-colonized: Austin\, TX). She has been part of the rope community for a decade\, first translating her anatomical and movement practices to the community by teaching yoga\, mobility\, and body awareness to rope practitioners before expanding into bottoming education and the energetics of consensual intimacy. \nOver the years\, Bliss has grown into a competent rigger and rope sWitch whose work centers intimacy\, cultural competency\, emotional liberation\, and consent as living practices inside the rope journey.  \nShe is the owner and co-visionary of The [ _ ] Space in Austin\, TX\,  a studio dedicated to cultivating community through movement\, ritual\, adult education\, and somatic practices\, including BDSM/kink and sex ed. When she is not teaching\, tying or being tied\, Bliss is providing full-spectrum reproductive justice support and homebirth midwifery care throughout Central Texas. \nblissritual.com \n\n\n  \nMargherita Tisato \nMargherita is an embodiment enthusiast\, a dancer\, a perpetual learner\, and a (not-so-) subtle disruptor. \nShe co-founded temple in 2019\, and co-created the Beginners curriculum there\, which she teaches regularly\, together with workshops and classes that focus on the somatic and affective aspects of rope. \nAside from rope\, her work involves teaching movement and mindfulness techniques in correctional facilities\, rope spaces\, and privately\, specializing in people dealing with PTSD\, addiction\, hypermobility\, and other mind-body complexities.  \nMargherita’s passion lies in creating spaces for exploring change\, discomfort\, and marginalized experiences\, finding growth through catharsis and integration via somatic practices focused on liberation\, such as stillness\, yoga\, dance\, Butoh\, rope\, hook suspensions\, and laughter. \nYou may also catch her performing with Sokolow/Theatre Dance Ensemble\, Vangeline Theater\, and her new Butoh and Hooks project\, Accabadora. \nmargheritatisato.com \n\n  \nAnna \nAnna is a rope bottom from NYC. She’s has been involved in the Shibari world since 2019\, and was part of the pioneering team of Peace Temple Shibari Retreats in 2023. Anna has been bottoming\, performing\, and teaching with Syd since 2020. Her curiosities of what lie beyond or at “the edge” are what keep her entangled in the practices of bondage. Anna is also a dance performer and educator and a yoga teacher. All things body\, mind\, and movement related are what fill Anna’s life. \n  \nBeth Poague \nBeth Poague (she/they) is a disability justice\, accessibility and inclusion educator\, and facilitates Wheel of Consent workshops in the Hudson Valley and NYC. She thinks a lot about somatics and co-regulation\, disability and trauma\, healing\, abolition\, collective care\, nature and poetry. \nbethpoague.com \n\n\nVladimir Kuperman \n\nHost and the creator of Peace Temple. Vladimir is a leader of Peace Temple\, a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir will facilitate the Central American Sauna. \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nRegistration\nPlease read community agreements\, before registering to attend the retreat. \nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment. \n*Early Bird pricing has ended for this retreat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat price: $770 \n*Retreat includes all meals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe scholarship application window for this retreat is now closed. if there are other ways we may be able to support your participation\, please reach out to sydona@sydonarogue.com \nAccommodations: \n\nCamping (bring all your camping gear) – included in the retreat cost.\nSOLD OUT  – Add $105 for a three-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding\, see photos below).\nSOLD OUT – Add $420 for a three-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \n \n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2026-2027. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n* * * \nWe are now offering two back-to-back weekends for this 4-day retreat in the fall! \nAugust 20-23  weekend will be all levels while the following weekend will be for advanced practitioners only. \nPlease read through this FAQ for details: \n* * * \nWill the programming be the same for both weeks? \nNo! The general schedule structure will remain the same but the class offerings will differ.  \nCan I sign up for both weekends! \nYes! \nCan I stay at Peace Temple between two retreats if I sign up for both weekends? \nYes! If you want to attend both weekends there is an option to stay at Peace Temple in between the weekends. Please email info@peacetempleretreats.org for more information. \nCan I attend solo? \nYes!  There will be some activities to help facilitate new friendships and community building\, including games\, peer skill-sharing\, group discussions\, and shared meals. \nI’d like to attend but I can’t arrive by the 3-7pm arrival time.  Can I still come? \nWe strongly encourage participants to arrive by 9pm on the first day of the retreat and stay through the closing circle on day four to honor the closed container environment and take full advantage of all offerings and opportunities. If you are not able to make it by 9pm on the first day of the retreat but would still like to attend\, please email info@peacetempleretreats.org to discuss an exception.  \n* * * \n  \n\n \n \n* * * \nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/first-shibari-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/featured-for-ALL-LEVELS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20250507T151409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T141614Z UID:4241-1786665600-1786924799@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:2026 Peace Temple Gathering DESCRIPTION:SWEET REMEMBRANCE\nJULY 31 – AUGUST 18\, 2026\,\nWITH A MAIN CELEBRATION WEEKEND AUGUST 14-16\n\n\nLive and electronic music  •  Interactive Art  •  Sacred fire Teepee Temple  •  Sophisticated Workshops & Immersive Spaces  •  Organic Farm-to-Table Meals  •  Deep Connection with Community of Like-minded Souls\nDownload PDF version of the schedule here.\n\n \n  \nREGISTER\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nWELCOME TO THE PEACE TEMPLE GATHERING\nWelcome to the Peace Temple Gathering for the international community that aims to be at peace with themselves\, each other\, and nature. \nWe have our roots in earth\, spirituality\, creativity\, community\, yoga\, meditation\, tribal culture\, music\, and art. \nA gathering\, like a cherished memory\, becomes sweeter with time. It forms through shared moments\, quiet presence\, and the simple act of coming back together. \nJust as the land holds stories in its soil and the forest carries each season forward\, our gathering holds its own living memory shaped by the people who return\, the conversations that continue\, and the time we spend together. \nPeace Temple is a place to slow down and remember what still matters. Through conversation\, workshops\, creativity\, music\, dancing\, moments of reverence\, and time spent with the elements\, we reconnect with each other and with the land. \nIn remembering\, we are not reaching for the past\, but touching something timeless within us. We remember why we gather\, and the connections that continue to nourish us. \nWelcome to Sweet Remembrance\, the 14th annual Peace Temple Gathering—a space to return\, to reconnect\, and to remember together. \n\nWHAT IS PEACE TEMPLE?\nPeace Temple is a forest retreat center in the Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events where: \nArt\, music\, creativity\, spiritual growth\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. \nThese beautiful 68 acres of forest have been thoughtfully landscaped over the years\, transforming into a retreat center that nurtures peace\, creativity\, and community. \nThe Peace Temple Gathering is a central event of the summer\, with smaller retreats happening all throughout the season. \n📍 Peace Temple is:\n🚗 3-hour drive from New York City\n🚗 4.5-hour drive from Boston \n🌿 If this is your first visit\, please learn more about us:\n🔗 Peace Temple Facebook Group \n\n\nTHIS GATHERING IS INVITATION ONLY\nWe want everyone at Peace Temple to feel a true sense of belonging while preserving the safe and familiar atmosphere that makes this gathering so special. If you’d like to invite a friend\, please check in with us first. \n\nREGISTER\n\nBUILDING AND SETUP. JULY 31 – AUGUST 2\nVolunteers weekend for building and setup. \n\nSet up structures\nPrepare the land\nMake art\nCook meals together in the community kitchen\nBuild a solid foundation for the upcoming weekends\n\n\nKIDS-FRIENDLY WEEKEND. AUGUST 7-9\nA peaceful\, intimate gathering best suited for families with young children. \n\nLower-volume music\nKids’ activities & workshops\nSauna & cozy jam sessions around the fire\n\n\nMAIN WEEKEND. AUGUST 14-16\nThe energetic peak of the gathering\, featuring: \n\nLive and electronic music\nClasses & workshops\nA multitude of activities\nWe cook food for everyone this weekend!\nMaximum capacity: 300 people\n\nThe few days after the main weekend offer time to:\n \n\nDecompress and wind down\nEnjoy the silence after the big celebration\nHelp clean up and close the gathering\n\n\nEXTRA DAYS\nYou’re welcome to join the gathering on extra days outside of the weekends\, within the gathering timeframe. You may join as a volunteer or pay per day. \nMost of the gathering is relaxed and quiet\, but the celebration weekend (August 15-17) gets progressively more dynamic and audible—please keep that in mind. \nThe details on how to attend are below. \n\nREGISTER\n\nRULES AND AGREEMENTS\nBy joining the Peace Temple Gathering\, you agree to respect the land\, facilities\, and each other by following these guidelines: \n✅ Leave No Trace. Pick up any trash—even if it’s not yours. Keep your space clean\, store all trash\, recycling\, and compost in designated bins\, and take all personal belongings with you when you move. \n🚫 No Alcohol. This is an alcohol-free event. Please do not bring or consume alcohol here. \n👶 Parents\, Supervise Your Children. Children must be watched at all times for their safety and the safety of others. \n🐕 No Pets Allowed. We have three community dogs and cannot accommodate additional pets. Please consider rover.com for dog-sitting services. \n🏊 Swim Only from the Dock. Entering from the shore makes the pond muddy—please use the dock for swimming. \n🔥 No Personal Fires. Fires are only allowed at designated communal fire areas. \n🦺 Store All Food Properly. Never take food to your tent—we have bears. Keep all food in the kitchen container or your car. \n🥦 Respect the Vegetarian Space. For the duration of the gathering\, only vegetarian food is allowed in communal areas. No meat cooking or grilling. \n🚗 Mindful Parking. Do not block or park near driveways. Leave at least one car length before and after any entrance. Follow all parking directions from volunteers and organizers. \n💖 And Most Importantly… Come with an open heart and a clear mind. Embrace yourself and others as they are. Bring positive intentions and smiles to share. \n\nACTIVITIES\n🎶 Opening and Closing Ceremonies\n🤝 Community-Building Activities\n🎨 Art Projects and Installations\n🍵 Chai Station with Never-Ending Chai\n🏕️ Temple\n❄️ Cold Plunges\n🛠️ Building Structures\n🌿 Nature and Medicinal Plant Walks\n🧘 Yoga and Meditation\n🔮 Creative and Spiritual Workshops\n🍫 Cacao Ceremony\n🎤 Singing Circles\n🎸 Jam Sessions\n🔥 Tipi with Sacred Fire\n🚣 Swimming and Canoeing\n🎭 Fire Spinning\n💃 Dancing\n👐 Healing Area with Massages\n🌡️ Sweat Lodge\n🎵 Sound Healing\n🍵 Tea Ceremonies\n🔥 Fire Circles\n👨‍🍳 Community Kitchen\n🎬 Video Projections\n🌿 Chill-Out Area\n🎶 Trance\, Techno\, House\, Dub\, Reggae\, Tribal Electronic\, and Live Music \n\n\nKIDS\nWe welcome kids at the gathering; however\, we do not provide a drop-off space for them. Instead\, we’ll offer a few workshops designed specifically for kids\, mainly during the kid-friendly weekend of the gathering. \nIf you’re planning to attend with young children\, the kid-friendly weekend is the best time to come. Parents are fully responsible for their children at all times\, ensuring they are supervised and taking responsibility for any damages. \nFor older kids (teenagers)\, we ask that they only attend if they are fully aligned with the gathering’s energy and are willing to volunteer. \nPlease contact us directly to discuss whether bringing your children is a good fit and to arrange any volunteering opportunities. \n\n\nFOOD & WATER\nOUR KITCHEN: LOCAL\, VEGAN\, ORGANIC \nWhile our community kitchen is open for everyone to cook during most of the gathering\, it will be closed to the public on the main weekend (August 15–17). That weekend\, we will be serving a special menu of fresh\, delicious vegan meals for everyone. \nMeals will be provided on: \n\nFriday (August 15): 8 PM Dinner\n\n\nSaturday (August 16): 12 PM Brunch & 6 PM Dinner\n\n\nSunday (August 17): 12 PM Brunch & 6 PM Dinner\n\nPlease note: We only cook for everyone from August 15–17. If you arrive before or stay after these dates\, please bring your own food. \n\n\n\nCOMMUNITY KITCHEN USE\nOutside of the main weekend\, the kitchen is open for everyone to cook together. As a community\, we will take turns leading cooking and cleanup efforts. \nPeace Temple has a vegetarian kitchen—please only bring vegetarian food to the gathering. \n\nFOOD STORAGE\n❌ Do NOT store food in tents—we have bears and other animals in the area. \n🛑 Outside the main weekend\, limited food storage will be available in our kitchen container. \n📌 During the main weekend\, we ask most people not to bring food\, except for snacks. However\, we will provide limited storage in our kitchen container and fridge as an exception for families with kids. \n\nDRINKING WATER\nDrinking water will be provided throughout the gathering\, so there’s no need to bring water. \n\nREGISTRATIONS FOR KIDS-FRIENDLY WEEKEND (AUGUST 7–9\, FRIDAY NOON – SUNDAY EVENING)\nContribution covers the full kids-friendly weekend and increases closer to the event. \nAdult Contribution Tiers: \n\nJan 1 – Mar 31: $100\nApr 1 – May 31: $140\nJun 1 – Jul 31: $180\nAfter Aug 1 : $220\n\nChildren’s Contributions: \n\nUnder 5 years old: 25% of the current tier (contact us before registering).\nAges 5–13: 50% of the current tier.\nAges 14 and older: Full adult contribution.\n\nDorm beds and cabins may be available for kids-friendly weekend for an additional cost of $70 for dorm bed or $280 for cabin. \nREGISTER\n\nREGISTRATIONS FOR THE MAIN WEEKEND (AUGUST 14–16\, FRIDAY NOON – SUNDAY EVENING)\nContribution covers the full main weekend\, including five meals: \n\nFriday Dinner at 8 PM\nSaturday Brunch & Dinner\nSunday Brunch & Dinner\n\nAdult Contribution Tiers: \n\nFeb 1 – Mar 31: $220\nApr 1 – May 31: $270\nJun 1 – Jul 31: $320\nAfter Aug 1: $370\n\nChildren’s Contributions: \n\nUnder 5 years old: 25% of the current tier (contact us before registering).\nAges 5–13: 50% of the current tier.\nAges 14 and older: Full adult contribution.\n\nDorm beds or cabins may be available during registration. Dorm beds and cabins may be available for the main weekend for an additional cost of $100 for dorm bed or $400 for cabin. \nREGISTER\n\nREGISTRATIONS FOR THE EXTRA DAYS (PER NIGHT\, OUTSIDE OF WEEKENDS)\nExtra days include any day outside the kids-friendly and main weekends\, between August 1 and August 21. \nAdult Contribution (Ages 14+): \n\nCamping: $50/night\nDorm bed: $85/night (inquire for availability)\nPrivate cabin: $140/night (inquire for availability)\n\nChildren’s Contribution (Ages 5-13): \n\nCamping: $40/night\nDorm bed: $75/night (inquire for availability).\n\nChildren’s Contribution (Ages 0-5): \n\nCamping: $30/night.\n\nREGISTER\n\nREGISTRATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERING WEEKEND (AUGUST 1-3)\nThis weekend is only open to volunteers and there is no cost to attend. Please reach out if you would like to be a part of the setup crew. Dorm beds and cabins may be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nContact us at info@peacetempleretreats.org \n\nDONATIONS\nYou are welcome to donate more to further support Peace Temple. All donations are tax-deductible under IRS 501(c)(3) regulations. \nWe accept tax deductible donations via: \nDonate with wallet or credit card. \nWe also accept: \nZelle: info@peacetempleretreats.org (We incur no fee)\nPayPal: peacetempleretreats@gmail.com (We incur 2.2% processing fee)\nVenmo: Find charity profile: Peace Temple\, Inc. (We incur 2.2% processing fee) \nIMPORTANT: In the “notes/message” field\, write DONATION and include: \n✔ Full names of the donor\n✔ Email\n✔ Donation details \n\n  \nThis gathering is a great chance to reconnect with yourself\, with nature\, one another\, to work and play together\, express our creativity through art installations and performances\, help and support each other and get inspired to live a more fulfilling life!\n\n\n\nSURVIVAL BASICS / MUST BRING\n🛏️ Camping gear – tent\, sleeping mat\, warm sleeping bag\, blankets\, and anything else for comfort🌧️ Rain gear – rubber boots\, rain jacket\n🧥 Warm layers – nights can get cold\, bring jackets\, sweaters\, thermals\, wool socks\,  etc. Always check weather forecast.🦟 Natural bug spray (Deet-free)🔦 Headlamp💧 Refillable water bottle👙 Swimwear🧼 Towel – quick-drying towels recommended🪥 Toiletries – biodegradable soap\, shampoo\, and toothpaste☕ Cup for cacao \n\nARRIVALS\, GREETING\, PARKING AND DEPARTURE\n\nPeace Temple is located at:\n2995 Hathaway Pond Rd\, Hancock\, NY 13783 \n\n\nIf you are coming on the EXTRA DAYS only\, and there is room for you to park down below\, it would be possible to drive down the driveway and park the car near the pavilion. However\, please ask before arriving if it would be possible. \nPlease take this long driveway down\, very slowly (no more than 8mph)\, all the way until you will arrive at the large central wooden structure with the see-through roof. \nIf you are coming on the weekends\, please do not take the driveway\, and park on the road above the property on the left side of the road\, as close to the trees as possible not to stick out into the road itself. You can then walk down the same driveway. Park as close as possible to other cars\, and do not block any driveways. Leave at least one car length before and after any driveways when you park. \nARRIVAL ON THE MAIN WEEKEND \nWe have a crew of parking and greeting volunteers during the main weekend to best coordinate the arrival\, parking and departure process. \nWe will start shuttling from the parking on the road\, all the way down to the center of Peace Temple on Thursday August 15\, so please be prepared to park the car up on a road\, and walk down with your things\, about a 10 minute walk. \nIMPORTANT: \nOn the main weekend\, please try your best to arrive early\, before 6pm on Friday\, August 15th\, so you have time to set up and be here in time for dinner. \nDEPARTURE ON THE MAIN WEEKEND \nWe will start to offer shuttle rides for departure after our main weekend closing circle in the afternoon on Sunday\, August 17th\, around 4pm. \nRIDE SHARE \nPlease help minimize the number of cars and wasted gas by sharing rides with each other! Large vans or mini-busses will help everyone save on costs\, as well as leave more room for parking. \nUse the ride-share spreadsheet link below to add your information if you are able to offer a ride\, or if you need a ride. \nRIDE SHARE DOCUMENT \n\n  \nVOLUNTEERING AND OTHER ENERGY EXCHANGE\nAnnual Peace Temple Gathering is supported by people from our community who want to make these gatherings happen. Artists\, teachers\, healers\, performers\, musicians\, builders. You are encouraged to step forward and offer to participate in one way or the other. \nIf you want to teach a class\, create an art installation\, offer massages\, play music\, help build or want to participate creatively in some way\, please reach out to see if it would be possible to participate in this way. \nEveryone attending the gathering is encouraged to help throughout the duration of the gathering\, regardless of the financial contribution. Ask around\, and you’ll find something to help with and it will be an awesome experience. \nWe have around 50 full-time volunteer positions working with our amazing coordinators for these areas: \n\nKitchen\nMaintenance and cleanup\nParking\, greeting\, situating and departure\nSetup and breakdown\n\nREGISTER TO BE A VOLUNTEER\nPlease write us to info@peacetempleretreats.org if you have any questions. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/peace-temple-gathering/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/473566631_10163913741280701_6268374935949548841_n-e1769106275280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20221212T025919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T030128Z UID:2460-1783555200-1783900799@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Juice Cleanse Retreat DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 9 – Sunday\, July 12\nREGISTER\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nConnect with nature and your senses at the beautiful Peace Temple\, while nourishing and cleansing your body with the best quality juices available\, using locally sourced organic produce. Nestled in the serene beauty of nature\, this retreat offers a transformative experience designed to lose weight\, cleanse your body of toxins\, boost your energy levels\, and revitalize your overall well-being. \nJoin us for three days of nourishing juices\, guided meditation\, yoga sessions\, and scenic hikes\, all aimed at promoting inner balance and outer harmony. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature and embark on a journey towards a healthier\, more vibrant you. \n\n\nDuring this 3-day juicing journey we will be starting our mornings with a wheatgrass juice\, which is packed with nutrition and has unsurpassed antioxidant\, antibacterial\, and anti-inflammatory properties. It will be followed by a variety of different juices throughout the day\, made from organic produce and cold pressed by “Pure Juicer” (Gerson therapy grade). \n\n\nBenefits of a juice cleanse\n\n\nGiving your digestive system a break\nPromoting water weight loss (juice cleanses can also help you lose weight\, but it is not the primary benefit)\nReseting your body to promote healthy eating habits\nDetoxing and re-hydrating your body\nIncreasing energy levels\nRegulating blood sugar\nReducing chronic inflammation\nPromoting cardiovascular health\nAssisting in breaking unhealthy habits (such as alcohol and tobacco)\n\n\nRetreat schedule\nOur retreat starts on Thursday afternoon with arrival and we prepare a light meal Thursday evening. Juicing begins Friday morning and continues until Sunday morning with five juices every day. We then prepare a healthy integration meal on Sunday to close the cleanse. \n\nEvery morning starts with a light yoga practice\, followed by meditation and each day we will have plenty of personal time to enjoy everything Peace Temple has to offer. Daily Sound Bath and Sauna will be available.\nOn Saturday\, we will offer a class on raw vegan sugar free cake making\, which will be served the next day\, Sunday\, in the afternoon.\nLater in the day on Saturday\, we will go on a silent hike all around Peace Temple\, while observing nature with our enhanced senses\, followed by the Gong Sound Bath and a sauna / sweat lodge.\nSunday morning we have our last Juice at 9am\, followed by a smoothie at 11am.\nWe will finish our retreat with lunch at 1pm on Sunday\, to break our fast.\nWe will then have a closing sharing circle\, and depart around 3-4pm.\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nOur daily juice schedule\n8am – Wheatgrass shot\n9am – 1st Juice\n11am – 2nd Juice\n1pm – 3rd Juice\n3pm – 4th Juice\n5pm – 5th Juice\n7pm – Evening Tea \nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Anton Pavlov\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n\nAnton Pavlov is a raw-vegan start up owner and a health consultant\, who lives at an intentional living community in Western Massachusetts. He has been practicing natural cleansing techniques for over fifteen years. Anton is passionate about supporting others in shifting towards healthy lifestyles. \nVladimir Kuperman is the creator of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir leads yoga and meditation\, sound bath sessions\, nature hikes and facilitates Central American Sauna. \nTo register\n\nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment. \nRetreat price: $600 \n\n\n\nAdd $105 for a three-night stay in our cozy semi-private nooks with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding\, see photos below).\nAdd $420 for a three-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n\n \n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2026-2027. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n  \n\n\n* * * \nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to info@peacetempleretreats.org to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/3-day-juice-cleanse-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/223221169_10160723220885701_3935742364829775530_n-e1675371369647.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20221212T021501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T005850Z UID:2447-1782950400-1783295999@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 2 – Sunday\, July 5 \nREGISTER\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n\nRe-align and connect\, let go\, refocus and dive deeper into meditation practice whether you are beginner or an experienced practitioner. Throughout the weekend we share multiple meditation practices rooting in Tibetan\, Indian and Thai traditions. Please prepare to spend much of the weekend in noble silence to get the most out of your practice. \nRecharge in the sauna\, swim in the pond\, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun\, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple. \n\nWho this retreat is for\n\n\n\nAnyone who is curious about meditation and breath-work\nAnyone curious about different traditions of buddhism\nAnyone who feels anxiety and wants to learn methods to work with it\nAnyone who feels the time has come for devices / media detox\nAnyone who wants to spend the weekend diving into themselves\, and diving into the pond!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo join us in quieting the mind so you can hear your heart\, while detoxing in sauna\, having hearty vegan meals in a stunning natural environment. \n\nRetreat schedule\n\nThursday\n\n\n3:00pm – 7:00pm – Arrival\n7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Welcome circle around the fire\n9:00 – 9:30 pm – Elements meditation\n10:00 pm – Rest\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am – Gentle yoga class followed by loving kindness meditation\n10:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast\n11:00 – 12:00 pm – Silent time in nature\n12:00 – 12:30 pm – Dharma talk\n12:30 – 1:30 pm – Guided meditation practice\n1:30 – 2:30 pm – Lunch\n2:30 – 3:30 pm – Walking meditation\n3:30 – 4:00 pm – Dharma talk\n4:00 – 5:00 pm – Anapana (Guided breath meditation)\n5:00 – 6:30 pm – Sauna and swimming\n7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 – 8:30 pm – Questions and Answers (With notes instead of talking)\n8:30 – 9:00 pm – Elements meditation\n9:00 – 10:00 pm – Gong sound bath and loving kindness meditation\n10:00 pm – Rest\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am – Gentle yoga class followed by loving kindness meditation\n10:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast\n11:00 – 12:00 pm – Silent time in nature\n12:00 – 12:30 pm – Dharma talk\n12:30 – 1:30 pm – Guided meditation practice\n1:30 – 2:30 pm – Lunch\n2:30 – 3:30 pm – Walking meditation\n3:30 – 4:00 pm – Dharma talk\n4:00 – 5:00 pm – Anapana (Guided breath meditation)\n5:00 – 6:30 pm – Sauna and swimming\n7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 – 8:30 pm – Questions and Answers (With notes instead of talking)\n8:30 – 9:00 pm – Elements meditation\n9:00 – 10:00 pm – Gong sound bath and loving kindness meditation\n10:00 pm – Rest\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast\n11:00 – 11:30 pm – Dharma Talk\n11:30 – 12:30 pm – Active Meditation Practice\n12:30 – 1:30 pm – Vipassana meditation (Mindfulness of the body)\n1:30 – 2:30 pm – Lunch\n2:30 – 3:30 pm – Walking meditation\n3:30 – 4:30 pm – Closing sharing circle with loving kindness meditation\n4:30 pm – Departure\n\n  \nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Olga Klimova\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n \n \n \n Nikolay\n \n \n\n  \n\nOlga Klimova started practicing meditation in 2008 in the tradition of U Ba Khin and S.N. Goenka. She learned Anapana\, Vipassana and Metta meditation techniques and attended and did service for many retreats in this tradition over the years. Olga has been following the Buddhist path to awakening very diligently\, practicing sitting meditation several hours each day for many years\, with the basis of the most fundamental principles of sila (5 precepts)\, which is essential for achieving good samadhi (mind concentration). \nFour years ago Olga connected with the monastics in Theravada Buddhist tradition and discovered a large library of books and Dhamma talks explaining the path to awakening from perspectives renounced teachers of advanced monastic practitioners. \nRecently Olga traveled to Thailand\, a Buddhist country that preserved the Dhamma knowledge and wisdom very well\, and is also is a home to many monasteries and enlightened teachers. Olga spent time in a monastery in Thailand\, Wat Marp Jan\, studying with monastics and learning their way in order to dive deeper into the meditation practice. \nOlga has a close connection with the Empty Cloud monastery in New Jersey\, whose abbot\, Bhante Suddhaso (who has been in robes for 20 years)\, became a true friend and a guide in a more advanced meditation practice. \n\nVladimir Kuperman started practicing meditation in 2006 after returning from a transformational trip to Ladakh\, a small country bordering Tibet in the Himalayan Mountains\, and  heartfelt teaching of the Dalai Lama in the northern India. \nVladimir has attended New York Insight Meditation center for many years while living in NYC\, learning breath concentration meditation along with walking meditation and loving kindness meditation from many prominent teachers. There he also learned the importance of Sangha – a spiritual community that supports each others path. \nVladimir’s meditation practice played an integral role in establishment of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. \nBesides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir will lead morning yoga\, loving kindness (Meta) meditation and Walking meditation from Theravada Buddhist tradition. In addition\, Vladimir will lead sound bath sessions\, nature hike and facilitate Central American Sauna. \n\n\n\nNikolay Ignatyev \n\n\n\nNikolay Ignatyev has had the pleasure to learn from many great teachers in his life. At Hunter College\, he studied philosophy and religion\, graduating with a double major. Both areas of study were philosophically and spiritually inclined and were taught in great depth by his professors\, which brought much clarity to his life. In his studies of mystical traditions\, Niko was deeply intrigued by the practice of meditation\, internal exploration and understanding of one’s being. His desire for experience led him to the practice of yoga. Niko studied with Sri Dharma Mittra for his 200 hour certification and with Jhon Tamayo at Atmananda Yoga Sequence for his 500 hour certification. He started teaching in 2011 and his teaching journey continues to inspire him for more. The state of yoga is a state of natural well-being. The focus of yoga\, as he teaches it\, is to reclaim this natural state of alignment of one’s being. \nNikolay will be leading yoga classes two times during the retreat. \n\n\n\nTo register\nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment. \nPrice to attend this three day retreat is $600 and includes all meals and camping (bring all your camping gear). \n\nAdd $105 for a two-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding\, see photos below).\nAdd $420 for a three-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \nIn the Buddhist tradition\, we don’t want to turn anyone away from this retreat due to financial hardship. If you feel a strong call to attend this retreat\, but finances are an issue\, please send us a message at peacetempleretreats@gmail.com and we can discuss a sliding scale pricing for you. \nPlease write to info@peacetempleretreats.org to inquire. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2026-2027. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n* * * \n\nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/meditation-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Meditation-Featured-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20221211T130047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T144217Z UID:1652-1782345600-1782777599@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Summer Lovin’ Yourself Retreat with One Light Tribe DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 25 – Monday\, June 29\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nJoin us for this beautiful four-day retreat at Peace Temple with two full nights of deep healing\, followed by an integration day on Sunday with Cacao and other plants. Amazing nature\, healthy meals\, sauna and swimming is an integral part of this healing weekend. \nRetreat Flow\nThursday evening arrival and welcome dinner\, Friday temezcal (sauna) ceremony with Vladimir to clear our bodies and minds\, Friday and Saturday are madre meditations nights led by Isa + Ari\, and Sunday cacao plus -special teacher- integration ceremony\, including 1:1 channeling sessions and healings with Isa. \nMovement\, meditation\, easy hikes on the land\, sharing circles and delicious prepared meals. Accommodations are shared bunk houses with private beds and privacy curtains. \nThere are 4 private insulated cabins with queen beds\, this is extra upgrade cost\, please inquire to reserve. \nCamping is also option if you prefer. Each weekend limited to 18 participants. \n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Isa\n \n \n \n \n \n Ari\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n\nIsabel is the founder and organizer of One Light Tribe. She began her own work with sacred plant medicines in early 2007 in the Peruvian Amazon\, and has since studied the plants and done dietas under the guidance of several shamans and teachers in Peru\, Colombia\, Ecuador and Brazil. She currently studies with Kichwa maestro don Luis Andi and she has completed several plant dietas with the Shipibo and others in Peru. After intensive personal work over a number of years\, she heeded the call to introduce others to this path. She has now been holding retreats for the past 10 years and has been on the spiritual healing path for the past 20+ years. Her self-awakening began with yoga\, and she holds teacher certificates in both Iyengar and Kundalini yoga. She is a graduate of the Yoga of the Voice program with Silvia Nakkach. She has also trained in Polarity therapy\, massage\, reiki\, sound healing\, shamanic healing and Ayurveda. \nIn 2018 Isabel began building her retreat center ‘Sacha’ in San Marcos La Laguna\, Guatemala. This property and ceremony space was a vision a long time ago that in time manifested into reality. \nWith deep gratitude to her teachers and lineages who carry the sacred medicines\, she believes strongly that the knowledge of the plants needs to be shared and experienced by those called\, so we can ‘wake-up’ and collectively heal the planet one by one. She is a channel or guide who assists and witnesses the healing each person has the capacity to do. She believes everyone and everything on our path is our teacher and that ultimately we find we each have our own guru within. \nFor this weekend\, Isabel is assisted by her husband Ari\, as well as Vladimir.  Together we hold safe space for healing\, unraveling and letting go. Hope you will join us. \nThe journey is accompanied by holistic cuisine. The meals will stay strictly within the diet directions and will be based on deep passion and knowledge of plant science and human health. Organic\, fresh and creative meals will balance and support the energy of the process that our bodies\, minds\, souls and spirits altogether need to transform and grow. \nFind out more about Isa and One Light Tribe at https://onelighttribe.com/ \n\nVladimir Kuperman is founder of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. The retreat center is dedicated to fostering peaceful and inspiring community events that emphasize creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, and mutual respect for nature and each other. \nSince 2016\, Vladimir has facilitated ceremonies in various traditions\, always prioritizing self-realization as the highest goal in his work. He holds space for healing with integrity and aims to be a clear channel for transformative experiences. In addition to facilitating ceremonies\, Vladimir offers a Gong Sound bath and leads a Sweat Lodge. \n\nTo register\nPlease write to info@peacetempleretreats.org to inquire for details and on how to register. \nRetreat includes all meals and private bed in our cozy dorms. You are also welcome to camp (bring all your camping gear) or stay in the heated ceremony space. \nThis retreat is not yet sold out\, but space is limited. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/summer-loving-yourself-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/signal-2024-02-29-154049_002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20250505T214208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T174910Z UID:2890-1781827200-1782086399@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Men's Retreat with Sacred Earth Medicines DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 19 – Sunday\, June 21\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n\n\nOur mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for men to come together and engage in self-discovery\, personal growth\, and emotional healing through variety of practices that engage mind\, body\, and spirit\, ultimately empowering them to live authentically and in harmony with themselves\, others\, and the world. \nWe strive for men to leave feeling more connected to themselves and others\, with a renewed sense of purpose and direction\, and equipped with the tools to continue their personal growth journey beyond the retreat. \n\nGoals \n\nCreate a safe container for men to gather\, do deep work\, and empower selves and others\nFacilitate healing and transformation for each man and the group\nRaise self-awareness and emotional intelligence for each man\nGuide each man to discover his Life Mission and to take the first steps towards its realization\nEquip men with knowledge\, insights\, healing\, and tools that they will be able to use long after the retreat to continue their personal growth journey aligned with their Purpose.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat flow\nDay one – Arrival\nWe open the retreat space for arrivals Friday afternoon with dinner followed by gathering around the fire\, setting intentions for the weekend ahead\, and setting the tone for a meaningful and transformative experience. \nDay Two – Immersion\nWe dive deep with the help of spiritual practices\, plant medicine work and cleansing in sauna. The day will emphasize connection to nature\, higher purpose\, and inner reflections. \nDay Three – Integration\nThis day’s practices will be dedicated to reflection and integration\, taking time to honor the insights and experiences we’ve had over the weekend\, and finding ways to carry these lessons forward in our lives. \nRetreat schedule\n\nFriday (Day 1 – Arrival)\n\n\n\n3:00 pm – Arrival\n4:00 pm – Physical Activity\n7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 – 10:00 pm – A gathering around fire\n10:00 pm – Rest\n\n\nSaturday (Day 2 – Immersion)\n\n\n8:30 am – Intention setting circle for a Ceremony\n9:30 am – Silent hike up the hill\n10:00 – 1:00 pm – Personal Meditation time on the hill.\n1:00 – 1:30 pm – Gather back at the base camp\, rapé circle\, gratitude prayers\n\n1:30 – 2:00 pm – Silent hike back down to the facilities / Fruits and light snacks served\n2:30 – 3:30 pm – Gong Sound Bath\n4:00 – 5:30 pm – Integration Practices\n6:00 – 7:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 – 10:00- pm – Fire circle\n10:30 pm – Rest\n\n\nSunday (Day 3 – Integration)\n\n\n7:00 – 9:00 – Preparing the fire for the stones\n9:00 – 11:00 am – Sweat Lodge\n11:30 – 12:30 – Brunch\n12:30 – 2:30 – Integration Circle\n2:30 – 3:30 pm   – Lunch\n3:30 pm – Departure\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n \n \n \n Matthew\n \n \n \n \n \n Charlie\n \n \n\n\n  \nVladimir Kuperman \nVladimir is a leader of Peace Temple\, a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. \nVladimir has been on the sacred medicine path for over ten years\, facilitating and helping facilitate ceremonies both at Peace Temple\, and in Central America. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir will lead plant medicine nature hikes and facilitate Central American Sauna and Gong sound bath. \n\nMatthew O’Brien \nMatthew serves as a keeper of sacred space and a bridge-builder between the psychological and the spiritual. A long-standing pillar of the Peace Temple community in the Catskill Mountains\, Matthew’s path is dedicated to the cultivation of environments where vulnerability\, reverence for the Earth\, and soul-level growth can flourish. The Path of the Seeker Matthew’s journey began with a deep inquiry into the human psyche\, studying psychology to map the patterns of consciousness and the mechanics of the mind. Driven by a call to the “Great Mystery\,” he spent over five years traveling through Central America and beyond\, immersing himself in the wisdom of sacred medicines and ancient spiritual practices. These years of pilgrimage transformed his intellectual understanding into a lived\, heart-centered wisdom. Matthew’s facilitation is a weave of grounded presence and space holding focused on: Vulnerability & Trust: Simplicity and authenticity of inner voice in a safe container. Sacred Fatherhood & Men’s Work: As a father to Mila and Leon\, Matthew views the role of a present father as a sacred rite and a source of great strength. He facilitates transformative circles for men and fathers\, holding a mirror for others to reclaim their strength\, vulnerability\, and purpose. The Medicine of Song: Matthew works with soul derived songs—a process of channeled healing where the unspoken narratives of the heart are transformed into melody\, allowing for profound emotional release and spiritual alignment. \n\nCharlie Tadduni \n\n\nCharlie is a seasoned men’s work leader with over 25 years devoted to guiding men into deeper connection with themselves\, their brothers\, and the natural world. His journey has been shaped by retreats\, wilderness hikes\, and the creation of ongoing men’s circles grounded in the Divine Masculine\, Brotherhood\, and Right Relation with all life. \nAs a fire keeper\, Charlie has been entrusted with tending the sacred fire—learning directly from Native elders and wisdom keepers. To him\, fire is not just an element but a living ally with the power to transmute pain\, fear\, and old patterns into clarity\, courage\, and purpose. \nAt our retreat\, Charlie will hold the fire at the heart of the Inipi Ceremony\, ensuring the stones are heated with intention\, prayer\, and respect—inviting you to meet the fire as both purifier and mirror to your highest truth. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat price: $600  \n*Retreat includes all meals. \nAccommodations: \n\nCamping (bring all your camping gear) – included in the retreat cost.\nAdd $70 for a two-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding).\nAdd $280 for a two-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.  Only two cabins are available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment. \nREGISTER HERE\nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2026-2027. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n  \n\n\n\n* * * \n\nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to info@peacetempleretreats.org to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/mens-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mens_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20221212T023456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T131651Z UID:2451-1781222400-1781481599@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Handpan and Yoga Retreat DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 12 – Sunday\, June 14\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nMove through yoga sequences accompanied by live handpan music. Learn and/or sharpen your handpan skills in our two-day program of workshops designed for both beginners and intermediate players. Recharge in the sauna\, swim in the pond\, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun\, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple. \nWe will offer separate beginner and intermediate handpan workshops. If you consider yourself a beginner\, or know someone who has expressed interest in the handpan but doesn’t know where to start\, we would love to have you. If you’re a more experienced player\, we’ll challenge you as well! \nEach year\, we create a new composition to teach\, so even if you’ve attended our retreats before\, there is always something new to learn. \nBy the end of the weekend\, we’ll be playing a handpan composition together as a group. We simply ask that you bring your curiosity and your D minor instrument (IF you have one) \nWe will also have plenty of instruments in the same key available for everyone to play and create together. \nIn addition\, we will have few instruments in unique scales available for purchase \n\n\nBeginner Level Handpan Workshop\n\nThis class is designed for those that are meeting the handpan for the first time. \n\nSaturday class: We will explore the history of handpan from the beginning to the art it is today. We will also learn how to make clear and clean sound\, basic rhythm and groove structure and basic chord progressions for our composition.\nSunday class: Applying chords to compositional structure and playing in a group.\n\n\nIntermediate Level Handpan Workshop\n\nThis class is designed for those who have prior experience with the instrument and are already familiar with the basics of handpan playing. \n\nSaturday class: We will learn first part of our composition which includes chord structure and variety of melodic fills.\nSunday class: We will take our composition a step further by learning how to harmonize as well as exploring solo variations.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat schedule\n\nFriday\n\n\n1-2 pm – Arrivals\n7:00 pm – Dinner\n8:3:00 pm – Opening Circle\n9:30 pm –  Sound meditation\n11:00 pm – Rest\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15 am – Gentle yoga/meditation with live handpan\n10:30 – 11:30 am – Breakfast\n12:00 – 2:00 pm – Handpan Workshops: Beginner level & Intermediate level (Handpans will be provided)\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Lunch\n4:30 – 5:30 pm – Afternoon Yoga\n5:30 – 7:00 pm – Sauna\n7:30 – 8:30 pm – Dinner\n9:00 – 10:30 pm – Handpan and violin performance by Jacob Cole and Mark Woodyatt\n11:30 pm – Rest\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15 am – Gentle yoga/meditation live handpan\n10:30 – 11:30 am – Breakfast\n12:00 – 2:00 pm – Handpan Workshops: Beginner level & Intermediate level (Handpans will be provided)\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Lunch\n3:00 – Closing circle with Cacao\n5:00 pm – Departure\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Marina Sobol\n \n \n \n \n \n Felix Vasserman\n \n \n \n \n \n Nikolay\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n\n\nMarina Sobol – Musician / Handpan / Handpan NYC / Teacher \nMarina Sobol is one of the founders of the Handpan NYC Community. From the moment Marina held this instrument for the first time she knew that she will become a lifelong student of this art form. Since then Marina has helped organize various handpan workshops and retreats. Marina’s participation in plant medicine ceremonies has highly influenced her handpan musical journey. She weaves her voice into her compositions\, incorporating songs from various traditions and backgrounds. Marina teaches beginner level handpan\, somatic voice practice and psychedelic/plant medicine integration/harm reduction. \nFelix Vasserman – Musician / Handpan / Handpan NYC / Teacher \n\n\n\nFelix Vasserman is one of the founders of the Handpan NYC Community. His passion for the instrument made it possible to bring this new magical sound to everyone who was touched by it either by encounter in Yoga class or simply hearing it for the first time on the streets of NYC. Felix has been learning from New York’s best handpan artists Miguel Santamaria and Adam Maalouf since 2015\, and is a part of New York’s one and only Pangea handpan ensemble and Serene Vibrations duo. Felix has taught mixed level handpan workshops since 2019 and continues to advance his playing and teaching skills. \nNikolay Ignatyev – Yoga / Meditation Teacher \n\n\n\nNikolay Ignatyev has had the pleasure to learn from many great teachers in his life. At Hunter College\, he studied philosophy and religion\, graduating with a double major. Both areas of study were philosophically and spiritually inclined and were taught in great depth by his professors\, which brought much clarity to his life. In his studies of mystical traditions\, Niko was deeply intrigued by the practice of meditation\, internal exploration and understanding of one’s being. His desire for experience led him to the practice of yoga. Niko studied with Sri Dharma Mittra for his 200 hour certification and with Jhon Tamayo at Atmananda Yoga Sequence for his 500 hour certification. He started teaching in 2011 and his teaching journey continues to inspire him for more. The state of yoga is a state of natural well-being. The focus of yoga\, as he teaches it\, is to reclaim this natural state of alignment of one’s being. \n\n\nVladimir Kuperman – Host and the creator of Peace Temple. Vladimir is a leader of Peace Temple\, a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir leads nature hikes and facilitates Central American Sauna. \n\n\nGuest Performers\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jacob Cole\n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Woodyatt\n \n \n\n\n\nJacob Cole – Handpan / Percussion \nProfessional musician\, drummer\, teacher\, world percussionist and proud father.\nRooted in Northeast Pa\, Jacob has been playing music since the age of 7 and has been teaching for over 10 years. He is a Berklee College of Music grad and have had the incredible opportunity to play with some of the finest musicians. “I hope I can either inspire or move you through my music. Music is my way to meditate & give back to this world\, it’s my soul’s gift. I love to perform and teach others to do the same.” – Jacob Cole \nMark Woodyatt – Violin / Composer \n\n\n\nInternationally renowned composer\, multi-genre violinist\, multi-instrumentalist\, session artist\, producer\, strings arranger\, solo/duo/band performer\, and educator.\nWe are so excited to have Jacob and Mark with us and we hope you will join us too. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat price: $600 \n*Retreat includes all meals. \nAccommodations: \n\nCamping (bring all your camping gear) – included in the retreat cost.\nAdd $70 for a two-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding).\nAdd $280 for a two-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.  Only two cabins are available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date). \nREGISTER HERE\nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2026-2027. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n* * * \n\nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to info@peacetempleretreats.org to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/yoga-and-handpan-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/239664095_10160802367038644_528583487333326641_n-e1675379113571.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20260420T172358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T015148Z UID:5788-1778198400-1778457599@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Spring Heart-Opening Retreat with Vladimir and Yelena DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 8 – Sunday\, May 10\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the profound connection to the core of your being through deep meditation and healing sounds in a breathtaking natural setting\, while enjoying all the comforts you need. Reconnect with a lasting sense of deep peace and harmony within. Integrate your journey in a nurturing and cared-for environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat schedule\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n5:00 – 7:00 pm – Landing/Arrival\n7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 – 10:00 pm – A gathering around fire.\n10:00 pm – Rest\n\n\n\nSaturday \n\n\n8:30 am – Gentle Stretching / Breathing exercises\n9:30 – 10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30 am –  12:30 pm – Sweat Lodge / Sauna \n1:30 – 8:00 pm – Heart-Opening Healing Music Meditation and Sound Bath\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Dinner\n10:00 pm – Rest\n\nSunday \n\n\n10:00 am – Brunch \n11:00 am – Sharing Circle and Integration Sessions\n2:00 pm  – Departure\n\n\n— \nAdditional session with Vladimir can be arranged following the retreat. Please inquire. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n \n \n \n Yelena\n \n \n\n\n\nVladimir Kuperman is the founder of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. The retreat center is dedicated to fostering peaceful and inspiring community events that emphasize creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, and mutual respect for nature and each other. \nSince 2016\, Vladimir has facilitated ceremonies in various traditions\, always prioritizing self-realization as the highest goal in his work. He holds space for healing with integrity and aims to be a clear channel for transformative experiences. In addition to facilitating ceremonies\, Vladimir offers a Gong Sound bath and leads a sweat lodge. \n\n\n\n\nYelena is a guide in the realms of subconscious integration and regression\, devoted to helping others uncover\, understand\, and transform the deeper layers of their inner world. Through her work\, she supports the resolution of long-held wounds and traumas\, creating pathways for genuine healing and meaningful growth. \nFor more than a decade\, Yelena has immersed herself in and guided ceremonial work across a range of traditions\, cultivating a practice grounded in both wisdom and intuitive clarity. At the core of her approach is a deep devotion to self-realization\, supporting not only healing\, but the revelation and embodiment of one’s authentic essence. \nKnown for holding space with steadiness and integrity\, she creates environments where individuals feel safe to explore\, release\, and integrate profound experiences. Yelena approaches her work as a clear and grounded channel\, allowing transformative processes to emerge organically while maintaining deep respect for each person’s unique journey. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat cost is $500. \n*Retreat includes all meals. \nAccommodations: \n\nCamping (bring all your camping gear) – included in the retreat cost.\nAdd $70 for a two-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding\, see photos below).\nAdd $280 for a two-night stay in our private tiny cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.\n\nREGISTER\nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2026-2027. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/spring-heart-opening-retreat-with-vladimir-and-yelena/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12705192_10153967133490701_6461600139963330179_n-e1687311588396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20240618T014602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T194133Z UID:3546-1778198400-1778457599@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Postponed. Dates TBD. Spring Heart-Opening Retreat with UYANGA & BANSARA. DESCRIPTION:Postponed. Dates TBD.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nExperience a profound connection to the core of your being through two evenings of deep meditation and healing with immersive live soundscapes\, held in a breathtaking natural setting. Enjoy the comforts of a nurturing\, well-held environment as you reconnect with a lasting sense of peace and harmony\, and integrate your journey with care and presence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat schedule\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n1-2 pm – Arrival\n2:00 pm – Lunch\n3:00 pm – Opening circle and introductions.\n4:00 – 7:00 pm – Rest and personal time\n7:00 pm – Friday evening meditation followed by a light snack\n\n\n\nSaturday \n\n\n8:30 am – Gentle Stretching\n9:30 – 10:30 am – Breakfast\n\n10:30 am – Sharing and integration circle\n\n12:30 –  2:00 pm – Sweat Lodge / Sauna \n2:00 pm – Lunch\n3:00 – 7:00 pm – Rest and personal time\n7:00 pm – Saturday evening meditation followed by a light snack\n\nSunday \n\n\n10:00 am – Brunch \n11:00 am – Sharing and integration circle\n2:00 pm  – Departure\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional session with Vladimir can be arranged following the retreat. Please inquire. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n \n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Uyanga Bold\n \n \n \n \n \n Josh Geisler\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n\n  \nUyanga Bold – is a singer and musician known for her work in major productions by Sony\, Marvel\, Disney\, BBC\, Paramount Pictures\, Telemundo\, Harvard\, Boston Ballet\, Google\, and Amazon\, including Mulan\, The Marvels\, and the Spider-Man franchise. Her rich vocal palette draws from global traditions\, incorporating the open-throat singing of Mongolian urtiin duu\, Balkan folk\, Hindustani classical ornamentation\, operatic bel canto\, and shamanic throat singing.  Learn more at UyangaxBansara.com \nUyanga has appeared internationally on television\, radio\, and in live concerts as a vocal soloist on tour with orchestras\, reaching over 40 million views across various platforms. Hailing from Mongolia\, her voice has been described by Forbes as one that “harkens back to ancient civilizations\,” and she was nominated Female Singer of the Year by Cosmopolitan magazine. \nJosh Geisler is a veteran musician and multi-instrumentalist\, who specializes in the bansuri flute. He was the bandleader of Cirque Du Soleil’s “TOTEM”\, with whom he toured for 9 years\, performing over 2650 shows in 45 cities around the world. After graduating from Berklee College of Music\, he continued his studies in India with the legendary flutist Pandit Raghunath Seth and 14th-generation sarod maestro Pandit Vikash Maharaj. Josh is the author of “The Chromatic Bansuri: a cross-cultural guide to the North Indian bamboo flute” and all of the flutes you hear on his recordings were crafted by his own hand. \nSince 1997\, intrigued by the flute’s intrinsic connection to breathing\, Josh has immersed himself in exploring the profound connection between music\, breath\, and consciousness. This dedication\, fueled by years of diligent flute practice\, cultivated a robust foundation for his foray into the realm of breathwork. A pivotal week-long retreat with Wim Hof in 2018 marked the beginning of this exploration. Since that transformative experience\, Josh has continued his studies\, crafting a unique\, evidence-based approach. By harmonizing the potent energies of breath and music\, he guides individuals and groups towards exploring multifaceted states of consciousness. Learn more at UyangaxBansara.com \nVladimir Kuperman is the founder of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. The retreat center is dedicated to fostering peaceful and inspiring community events that emphasize creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, and mutual respect for nature and each other. \nSince 2016\, Vladimir has facilitated ceremonies in various traditions\, always prioritizing self-realization as the highest goal in his work. He holds space for healing with integrity and aims to be a clear channel for transformative experiences. In addition to facilitating ceremonies\, Vladimir offers a Gong Sound bath and leads a Sweat Lodge. \n  \n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly bird registration has now closed. Regular retreat cost is $700. \n*Retreat includes all meals. \nAccommodations: \n\nCamping (bring all your camping gear) – included in the retreat cost.\nAdd $70 for a two-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding\, see photos below).\nAdd $280 for a two-night stay in our private tiny cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.\n\nREGISTER HERE\nPlease write to info@peacetempleretreats.org to inquire for details on how to register. \nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2026-2027. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/heart-opening-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UyangaTop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20230831T021110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T151733Z UID:3195-1759363200-1759795199@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Fall One Light Tribe Healing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 2 – Monday\, October 6\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nJoin us for this beautiful four-day retreat at Peace Temple with two full nights of deep healing meditations\, followed by an integration day on Sunday with Cacao and other plants. Amazing nature\, healthy meals\, sauna and swimming is an integral part of this healing weekend. \nRetreat Flow\nThursday evening arrival and welcome dinner\, Friday temezcal (sauna) with Vladimir to clear our bodies and minds\, Saturday and Sunday are deep meditation nights led by Isa + Ari\, and Saturday cacao plus -special teacher- integration meditation\, including 1:1 channeling sessions and healings with Isa. \nMovement\, meditation\, easy hikes on the land\, sharing circles and delicious prepared meals. Accommodations are shared bunk houses with private beds and privacy curtains. \nThere are 4 private insulated cabins with queen beds\, this is extra upgrade cost\, please inquire to reserve. \nCamping is also option if you prefer. Each weekend limited to 18 participants. \n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Isa\n \n \n \n \n \n Ari\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\nTo register\nPlease write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details and on how to register. \nRetreat includes all meals and private bed in our cozy dorms. You are also welcome to camp (bring all your camping gear) or stay in the heated ceremony space. \nPrivate cabins are available for rent. Please inquire. \nThis retreat is not yet sold out\, but space is limited. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/healing-weekend-in-amazonian-tradition-oct1-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/signal-2024-02-29-154452_002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20241123T153039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T215258Z UID:3696-1752710400-1753055999@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:5Rhythms: Metaphor and Mystery DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 17 – Sunday\, July 20\nREGISTER\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nIn this retreat\, we will explore the mystery of the embodied spirit through the 5Rhythms movement meditation practice.  In most contexts of life\, we are bound and masked by social convention: having to look good or make a particular impression.  When we give our own bodies permission to move freely\, our being can open to vast and mysterious landscapes of spirit and ecstasy.  Moving from the depths of consciousness\, our dance becomes a metaphor for our life and experience.  T`his workshop is an invitation to explore these landscapes together. \nMystery of perception – What lies at the threshold of self and sensation? As we surrender to the dance of inner and outer experiences\, boundaries dissolve. How do we discern the whispers of our soul from the echoes of the world? We open to the witness at the center of our being.  \nMystery of impulse – What drives us to act\, to take the next step\, to bring our intentions to life? What part of us generates the will to move\, to push beyond resistance\, and to shape our desires into reality? We seek the spark at the heart. \nMystery of emptiness – when we dance to the untamed edge\, and empty out\, who is the one that remains?  Why does the unconscious\, entranced\, essence feel ecstatic? We seek to step outside the fractal labyrinths of mind. \nMystery of inspiration – From where does the soul receive inspiration for play and creativity? What wind stirs it\, bringing to life sparks of artistry? We seek to unlock the creativity that is truest to ourselves. \nMystery of spirit –  how is it that dancing deeply\, inwardly\, into our own dance is what allows for greater connection with others?  Where does the sense of a broader spiritual connection emerge from?  We seek that way out which is the way in\, deeper into ourselves. \nOur dances on the dance floor are a metaphor for our life.  Whether we are tired or inspired\, shy or open\, connected or in solitude\, our dances are our lives\, distilled.  \nCome explore your body in movement as a metaphor for your spirit. \nRecharge in the sauna\, swim in the pond\, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun\, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the 5Rhythms\n5Rhythms is a dynamic movement practice developed by Gabrielle Roth. It is a practice of being in your body that ignites creativity\, connection\, and community. While a seemingly simple process\, the 5Rhythms practice facilitates deep and unending explorations\, moving the dancer beyond self-imposed limitations and isolation into new depths of creativity and connection. For more information see 5rhythms.com \n\nSchedule\nThursday\n\n\n5:00 – 7:00 pm – Landing/Arrival\n7:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 pm – Opening Circle / Introductions\n9:00 pm – 5Rhythms Movement Meditation: Dance and Workshop Exploration\n10:30 pm – Quiet Time\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30 am – Breakfast\n9:30 – 10:00 am – Personal time\n10:00 am- 1:00 pm – 5Rhythms Movement Meditation: Dance and Workshop Exploration\n1:00- 2:00 pm – Light lunch\n2:00 – 5:00 pm – 5Rhythms Movement Meditation: Dance and Workshop Exploration\n5:00 – 6:00 pm – Personal time\n6:00 – 7:30 pm – Dinner\n7:30 pm – Fire Circle\n10:30 pm – Quiet Time\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30 am – Breakfast\n9:30 – 10:30 am – Sound bath\n10:30 am- 1:00 pm – 5Rhythms Movement Meditation: Dance and Workshop Exploration\n1:00- 2:00 pm – Lunch\n2:00 – 4:00 pm – Personal time\n4:00 – 5:30 pm – Central American Sauna\n6:00 – 7:00 pm – Dinner\n7:30 – 10:30 pm – Night Dance: 5Rhythms Movement Meditation\n10:30 pm – Quiet Time\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30 am – Breakfast\n9:30 – 10:30 am – Sound bath\n11:00 am- 1:00 pm – Dance\, Closing circle and sharing\n1:00- 2:00 pm – Lunch\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Departure\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Aaron Lifshin\n \n \n \n \n \n Tina Marinic\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n  \n\nAaron Lifshin has been a 5Rhythms dancer since 2010\, and has been teaching the 5Rhythms since 2016 in San Francisco\, Boston and Black Rock City. Aaron brings an intellectual curiosity to the dance practice and\, after these many years\, remains deeply fascinated by the miracle of liberation through embodiment.  Coming from an intellectual upbringing\, he has moved through many worlds: an Ivy League college\, the high-tech corporate sphere\, the arena of politics and activism\, and now runs his own software business. Aaron is part of a 5Rhythms family with wife Tina and little dancing baby Albert\, who could twerk before he could walk.  The 5Rhythms dance floor is a true home and source of inspiration.  Aaron’s 5Rhythms teaching is grounded\, playful and occasionally unpredictable.\n \nTina Marinic – based in San Francisco\, completed the 5Rhythms teacher training in 2022. This practice has been a transformative journey for Tina\, helping her feel more at home in her body and shed the burden of perfectionism and body image insecurities. Through dance\, she’s come to cherish the beauty and mystery of the body. Grateful for the simple gifts of a beating heart and breath\, Tina now guides others through 5Rhythms to connect with their hearts and embrace their authentic selves in all their complexity. \nVladimir Kuperman is the creator of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir takes part in the sound bath sessions\, leads nature hikes and facilitates Central American Sauna. \n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat price: $550 \n*Retreat includes all meals. \nAccommodations: \n\nCamping (bring all your camping gear) – included in the retreat cost.\nAdd $105 for a three-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding).\nAdd $420 for a three-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.  Only two cabins are available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date). \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \n\n\n\n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2024-2025. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n* * * \n\n \n \n  \n* * * \n\nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/5-rhythms-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/5r-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20211201T233109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T214145Z UID:2797-1749686400-1750031999@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED. 4-Day Visionary Art Seminar Retreat DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 12 – Sunday\, June 15\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nJoin us at Peace Temple for this unique opportunity to learn painting with one of the leading modern visionary art artists\, Olga Klimova. This 4-day retreat is perfect both for experienced artists as well as beginners. All art supplies are provided. \nRecharge in the Central American sauna\, swim in the pond\, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun\, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple. \n\n\nWorkshops description\n\nThe students will learn to start their paintings in quick and fun ways with acrylics while getting complex organic and very detailed natural patterns which helps boost creativity and vision. Different methods of application of the first layer of white acrylic paint over black background will be introduced during this workshop. Painting with different media\, pouring paint mixed with water and working with gravity\, decalcomania techniques using acetate and soft plastic\, subtraction method\, using different types of brushes for different effects\, using spray bottle\, water resistant spray – all the techniques and media will be shown\, making painting a playful\, meditative and (an) enjoyable experience. \nThe second layer is applied in the form of acrylic glaze over the first layer of whites after it dries. The next layer is painting in building up the whites over a color glaze. Switching back and forth between the layers of semi-transparent whites and color glazes we start seeing the desired effect of this mixed technique of painting as well as pulling shapes and meaning out of emerging patterns. \nThe students can start painting a portrait (from a reference photo that they can bring with them to the seminar) on top of their backgrounds if they wish to learn how to paint a  realistic face while leaving some of the transparencies visible. They will be introduced to working with oils and learn to mix realistic skin tones. Those who wish to keep their work abstract may continue working with glazes and transparencies and see what shapes the painting uncovers on its own. \n \nAbout painting with light technique\nPainting with Light workshop incorporates modified elements of the painting technique known as Mischetechnik or mix technique\, which is a term of using various methods of layering paint\, including the use of different substances.  It is particularly suited for visionary painting because instead of shading the darks as in traditional painting\, this technique uses a different method of painting the lights over a color background. The light coming through many layers of transparent color glazes and white layers in between them creates an effect of a painted object being multidimensional and lit from the inside. \nThe technique was reinvented by Austrian artist Ernst Fuchs\, one of the living elders of the visionary art movement. His impact upon the contemporary visionary art scene cannot be understated. The quality and reception of his work as well as the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism has inspired many people worldwide. Modern visionary masters like Robert Venosa\, Martina Hoffmann\, Amanda Sage and Laurence Caruana were all trained with him. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat schedule\n\n\nThursday\n\n\n3:00pm – 7:00pm – Landing/Arrival\n7:15 pm – Dinner\n9:00 pm – Opening Fire circle / Introductions \n11:00 pm – Rest\n\nFriday\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am – Breakfast\n10:00 am – 12 noon – Lecture/Presentation on Mische/Mixed Technique\n12 noon – 2:00 pm – Studio Time: Demo of the making the background (first layer); first glaze application\, start building up the whites\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Lunch\n3:00 – 7:00 pm – Studio time: second layer (second glaze)\, adding the design to the    background\, learning about transparencies\, building up the shapes\n7:00 pm – Dinner\n9:00 pm – Sound Bath / Fire circle \n11:00 pm – Rest\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am – Breakfast\n10:00 am – 12 noon – Lecture/Presentation on Mische/Mixed Technique for late arrival students\, the rest will continue working on their pieces. \n12 noon – 2:00 pm – Studio Time: Demo on mixing the skin tones and painting  the face\, while keeping the transparencies\, introduction to oils\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Lunch\n3:00 – 7:00 pm – Studio time: continue with the glazes and whites in between while practicing skin tones and learning about color and optical grays\n7:00 pm – Dinner\n9:00 pm – Central American Sauna\n11:00 pm – Rest\n\n\nSunday \n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am – Breakfast\n10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Studio time\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Lunch / Closing circle and sharing\n4:00 pm – Departure\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Olga Klimova\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n\n\nOlga Klimova – Visionary Artist \n\n\nOlga Klimova is a self-taught visionary artist whose creative process serves as a catalyst for personal transformation and social change. She translates her meditative insight into a visual narrative\, exploring both light and dark sides of life\, existentialism\, dualism and unity\, juxtaposed with fragile beauty. She often shows close links between internal and external worlds\, bringing attention to the necessity to explore both. Olga utilizes complex layered techniques in showing multi-dimensional structures of mind and matter. \nToday\, Olga travels North America with her installations\, exhibits her art internationally\, teaches in Europe and USA while maintaining her home base in New York\, USA. In 2015 she became one of the instructors of the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art. \nVladimir Kuperman – Host and the creator of Peace Temple. Vladimir is a leader of Peace Temple\, a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir leads sound baths\, nature hikes and facilitates Central American Sauna. \n\n\nTo register\nTHIS RETREAT IS CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ATTENDANCE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ART RETREATS AT PEACE TEMPLE IN THE FUTURE\, PLEASE SEND US A NOTE TO INFO@PEACETEMPLERETREATS.ORG \nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment. \nEarly bird cost for the retreat is $450 and includes all meals and camping (bring all your camping gear). Cost goes up $550 if you register after May 1st. \n\nAdd $105 for a three-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding\, see photos below).\nAdd $420 for a three-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.\n\nZelle full payment OR a 50% deposit to info@peacetempleretreats.org to book your spot. Please reach out if you \nYou must write in the note/message part of the payment your full first and last name and email\, and clearly specify what this payment is for. \n\n\n\nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2024-2025. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within thirteen (13) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\nFill out the form to complete registration\n\n\nWe will review your registration and get back to you with a confirmation. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Your First Name (required)\n \n\n Your Last Name (required)\n \n\n Your Email (required)\n \n\n Phone Number (required)\n \n\nAccomodations (required) \nPrivate Tiny CabinBed in our cozy dormsCamping (bring your own gear)\n\n Upload screenshot of your payment (required) \n \n\n Any additional information you may want to share\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n* * * \n\n\nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/visionary-art-seminar-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Visionarry-Art-Retreat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20230227T235022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T140355Z UID:3002-1749168000-1749427199@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Voice Activation & Breathwork Retreat DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 6 – Sunday\, June 8\nREGISTER \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nJoin us for a weekend retreat combining the techniques of breathwork and voice activation. This program offers practical tools for self-discovery\, healing\, and personal growth through the integration of breath and sound.\n \nLed by experienced facilitators\, the retreat is designed for anyone interested in exploring the connection between breath\, sound\, and their authentic self—whether you’re a spiritual seeker\, singer\, or simply curious about these practices. \nRecharge in the sauna\, swim in the pond\, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun\, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple in the peaceful Catskill Mountains. \n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nSinging and Voice Activation\n\nVoice Activation: Open your voice by cultivating a deeper awareness of the physical\, mental\, and spiritual processes involved in singing\, while practicing resonating techniques with greater intentionality.\nVocal Yoga: Receive training on pitch\, tone\, and vocal control using traditional and innovative techniques from Mongolia\, India\, and beyond to develop your voice and musicality.\nFun Vocal Exploration: Engage in exercises that inspire creativity and expression\, including group improvisation and vocal play. The Synergy of Breath and Voice\nBreath and Sound Integration: Explore how the combination of breath and voice supports creativity and mindfulness.\nEsoteric Sound Exploration: Delve into the deeper\, spiritual aspects of sound and music through the voice.\nMeditative Sound Practices: Experience the powerful effects of breath and sound for meditation and self-exploration.\nAuthentic Connection: Use these practices to deepen self-awareness and creative expression.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nBreathwork\n\nBreathwork Techniques: Learn a variety of methods for relaxation\, energy\, and healing.\nUnderstanding Breath Physiology: Gain insight into how proper breathing supports your well-being and vocalizing.\nSomatic Awareness: Develop an understanding of the anatomical structures involved in breathing and how to enhance your breath capacity.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule Highlights\nEach day starts with gentle movement and breathing exercises to prepare for focused practices. Mornings emphasize breathwork fundamentals\, while afternoons feature voice workshops and creative sound exploration. Evenings offer opportunities for reflection\, group activities\, or meditative sound baths. \nSchedule\nFriday\, June 6 \n\n\n5:00 – 7:00 pm – Arrival and Registration\n7:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 pm – Opening Circle and Introductions\n9:00 pm – Sound Meditation\n10:30 pm – Quiet Time\n\n\nSaturday\, June 7 \n\n\n8:30 – 9:30 am – Morning Stretching\, Pranayama\, and Meditation #1\n9:30 – 10:30 am – Breakfast\n11:00 am- 1:00 pm – Breathwork Fundamentals Workshop\n1:00- 2:00 pm – Light lunch\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Optional Cacao Ceremony\n3:00 – 6:00 pm – Vocal Yoga Workshop\n6:00 – 8:00 pm – Central American Sauna\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Dinner\n9:00 pm – Fire Circle with Group Singing and Improvisation\n10:30 pm – Quiet Time\n\n\nSunday\, June 8 \n\n\n8:30 – 9:30 am – Morning Stretching\, Pranayama\, and Meditation #2\n9:30 – 10:30 am – Breakfast\n11 am- 12 noon – Advanced Voice Activation\n12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – Breathwork and Sound Meditation\n1:00- 2:00 pm – Lunch\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Closing Circle and Reflections\n3:00 pm – Departure\n\n  \nReserve Your Spot: Spaces are limited. This retreat is an opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow in a supportive environment. \nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Josh Geisler\n \n \n \n \n \n Uyanga Bold\n \n \n \n \n \n Vladimir\n \n \n\n  \n\nJosh Geisler is a veteran musician and multi-instrumentalist\, who specializes in the bansuri flute. He was the bandleader of Cirque Du Soleil’s “TOTEM”\, with whom he toured for 9 years\, performing over 2650 shows in 45 cities around the world. After graduating from Berklee College of Music\, he continued his studies in India with the legendary flutist Pandit Raghunath Seth and 14th-generation sarod maestro Pandit Vikash Maharaj. Josh is the author of “The Chromatic Bansuri: a cross-cultural guide to the North Indian bamboo flute” and all of the flutes you hear on his recordings were crafted by his own hand. \nSince 1997\, intrigued by the flute’s intrinsic connection to breathing\, Josh has immersed himself in exploring the profound connection between music\, breath\, and consciousness. This dedication\, fueled by years of diligent flute practice\, cultivated a robust foundation for his foray into the realm of breathwork. A pivotal week-long retreat with Wim Hof in 2018 marked the beginning of this exploration. Since that transformative experience\, Josh has continued his studies\, crafting a unique\, evidence-based approach. By harmonizing the potent energies of breath and music\, he guides individuals and groups towards exploring multifaceted states of consciousness. \nUyanga Bold – is a singer and musician known for her work in major productions by Sony\, Marvel\, Disney\, BBC\, Paramount Pictures\, Telemundo\, Harvard\, Boston Ballet\, Google\, and Amazon\, including Mulan\, The Marvels\, and the Spider-Man franchise. Her rich vocal palette draws from global traditions\, incorporating the open-throat singing of Mongolian urtiin duu\, Balkan folk\, Hindustani classical ornamentation\, operatic bel canto\, and shamanic throat singing. \nUyanga has appeared internationally on television\, radio\, and in live concerts as a vocal soloist on tour with orchestras\, reaching over 40 million views across various platforms. Hailing from Mongolia\, her voice has been described by Forbes as one that “harkens back to ancient civilizations\,” and she was nominated Female Singer of the Year by Cosmopolitan magazine. \nVladimir Kuperman is the creator of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir takes part in the sound bath sessions\, leads nature hikes and facilitates Central American Sauna. \n\n\nFrom our past participants\n \n  \n“For me it was about being able to connect with myself in a new way that helps me honor myself\, and I wanted to do it through music and voice\, and through her music. I’m definitely feeling a lot more of internal strength and internal honor\, which was what I was seeking so thank you!“- Leissan K.\n​ \n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat price: $600 \n*Retreat includes all meals. \nAccommodations: \n\nCamping (bring all your camping gear) – included in the retreat cost.\nAdd $70 for a two-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding).\nAdd $280 for a two-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.  Only two cabins are available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZelle full payment OR a 50% deposit to info@peacetempleretreats.org to book your spot. Please reach out if you do not have access to Zelle. \nYou must write in the note/message part of the payment your full first and last name and email\, and clearly specify what this payment is for. \nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \n\n\n\n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2024-2025. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within seven (7) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n\n\nFill out the form to complete registration\n\n\nWe will review your registration and get back to you with a confirmation. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Your First Name (required)\n \n\n Your Last Name (required)\n \n\n Your Email (required)\n \n\n Phone Number (required)\n \n\nAccomodations (required) \nPrivate Tiny CabinBed in our cozy dormsCamping (bring your own gear)\n\n Upload screenshot of your payment (required) \n \n\n Any additional information you may want to share\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n* * * \n\nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/breathwork-and-sound-meditation-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/voice-activation-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20240906T162907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T022515Z UID:3601-1726704000-1727049599@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Integration Field - Autumn Equinox Retreat DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 19 – Sunday\, September 22\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nJoin us for a sacred gathering and prayer to honor the earth’s abundance and express gratitude for the gifts of the season. We will come together to celebrate the light and dark\, feminine and masculine\, embracing the profound symbolism of the equinox as we journey through this time of harvest and transformation. As the earth aligns with the sun\, creating days of balance and harmony\, we will celebrate the harvest of what we have planted\, cultivated\, and nurtured over the Spring and Summer\, both in our outer lives and our inner worlds \n\nSet amidst the rich tapestry of autumn foliage on 67 acres of forest land\, this retreat offers a space to reflect on the past six months\, considering the goals we’ve been working towards and what we have achieved. It is also a time to navigate the inevitable shadow work that arises as we transition into the cooler months with shorter days and longer nights. Through sacred ceremonies\, reflective practices\, and the integration of sound and movement\, we will create space to honor the transitions within us\, embracing the inner work that the equinox calls forth. As we move through this cycle of nature\, we will focus on letting go of what no longer serves us\, setting boundaries for better balance\, and reconnecting with our deeper purpose. Together\, in gratitude for the support of our community\, we will share food\, stories\, and prayers for continued abundance and sustenance through the winter ahead. \n\nRetreat Schedule\nThursday\n\n6:00 pm – Arrivals\n8:00 pm – Dinner\n9:00 pm – Fire Circle\n11:00 pm – Sleep\n\nFriday\n\n8:00 am – Tea & Sound\n9:00 am – Yoga\n9:30 am – Breath + Movement\n10:00 am – Ecstatic Dance\n11:00 am – Brunch\n12:00 pm – Personal Time\n12:30 pm – Song Circle\n2:00 pm – Temazcal\n5:30 pm – Personal Time\n6:00 pm – Dinner\n7:00 pm – Fire Circle\n7:15 pm – Cacao Ceremony\n11:00 pm – Sleep\n\nSaturday\n\n8:00 am – Tea & Sound\n9:00 am – Yoga\n9:30 am – Breath + Movement\n10:00 am – Ecstatic Dance\n11:00 am – Brunch\n12:00 am – Personal Time\n12:30 pm – Mandala Creation\n1:30 pm – Medicine Ceremony\n7:00 pm – Sound Journey\n8:00 pm – Dinner (optional)\n8:00 pm – Tea & Sound\n11:00 pm – Sleep\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\n\n8:00 am – Tea & Sound\n9:00 am – Yoga\n9:30 am – Breath / Movement\n10:00 am – Ecstatic Dance\n11:00 am – Brunch\n12:00 pm – Personal Time\n12:30 pm – Integration Circle\n2:30 pm – Departure\n\nMonday (Optional day with Limited Capacity: 10)\n\n8:00 am – Medicine ceremony\n1:30 pm – Lunch\n2:30 pm – Personal Time\n3:00 pm – Closing\n4:00 pm – Departure\n\nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Alex Nero\n \n \n \n \n \n Becki Torres\n \n \n \n \n \n Tamar Ellerton\n \n \n \n \n \n Yuj\n \n \n \n \n \n Jeffrey Connors\n \n \n \n \n \n Oihana\n \n \n\n\nTo register\nRetreat includes all meals and private bed in our cozy shared dorms. You are also welcome to camp (bring all your camping gear) or stay in the ceremony space. \nPrivate tiny cabins are available for rent. Please inquire for details and availability. \nPlease fill out the form below to begin. \nWe will review your information and follow-up to schedule a short call to learn more about you\, answer any questions you may have and determine if this retreat is right for you. This retreat is not yet sold out\, but space is limited. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Your First Name\n \n\n Your Last Name\n \n\n Your Email \n \n\n Phone Number\n \n\nHave you previously attended a workshop or event with any of the facilitators? If yes\, please elaborate briefly.\n \n\n What aspect of your life are you looking to transform? Describe your goals or ask us anything.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n    URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/integration-field-autumn-equinox-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-12.14.17 PM-e1725640275963.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826 DTSTAMP:20260907T153822 CREATED:20230220T215447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T215754Z UID:2926-1724371200-1724630399@peacetempleretreats.org SUMMARY:Shiatsu Massage and Mindfulness Retreat DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 23 – Sunday\, August 25\n\nREGISTER\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nConnected Minds\, Connected Bodies. Enjoy a weekend of mindful massage practice.  Learn to give and receive with ease and gentleness. Recharge in the sauna\, swim in the pond\, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun\, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple.\n \nAbout this retreat\nOn this retreat we will learn to deepen our connection to the present moment\, so that we can begin to feel meridians and the subtle energy in the body. Through the practice of Shiatsu we can cultivate greater self-awareness and empathy\, improving our relationship\, with both ourselves and others. The simple act of touching a meridian can have a profound healing effect on the body and mind. \nThere will be optional mediations in the morning and night\, qigong and assisted stretching exercises. At night time there will be music by the fire\, and time to relax and reflect on the day. To feel meridians you need the right balance of mindfulness and concentration and the right balance of ease and effort. Peace Temple is the perfect environment for this kind of subtle learning. \nThis retreat is appropriate for people of all levels and all the massage and stretching will be performed clothed. \nBenefits of Shiatsu practice\nDeepens Mindfulness Practice: Shiatsu massage provides an opportunity to deepen our mindfulness practice and cultivate greater awareness of our bodies and minds. Through this practice\, we can learn to be more present in the moment\, fostering a sense of inner peace and tranquility. \nPromotes Healing and Compassion: Shiatsu massage can be approached as a form of compassionate service\, promoting healing and well-being for both ourselves and others. Through the practice of self-care\, we can cultivate greater empathy and compassion\, deepening our connection to the world around us. \nEnhances Spiritual Connection: By becoming more attuned to the subtle energy within our bodies\, shiatsu massage can help us develop a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with all things. This can foster a sense of spiritual connection and support our journey towards greater awakening. \nBalances and Harmonizes Energy: Shiatsu massage can help balance and harmonize the flow of energy within the body\, promoting a sense of inner balance and harmony. This can help to support overall health and well-being\, as well as emotional and spiritual growth. \nSupports Self-Care and Self-Love: Through the practice of shiatsu massage\, we can develop greater self-awareness and self-love\, nurturing a deeper connection to ourselves and our own needs. This can help to promote greater self-care and self-compassion\, supporting our journey towards greater inner peace and well-being. \n\n\n\nRetreat schedule\n\nFriday\n\n\n3:00 – 7:00 pm – Landing/Arrival\n7:00 pm – Light Dinner\n9:00 pm – Opening Circle\n10:00 – 11 pm –  Optional Meditation or Free Time\n11:15 pm – Quiet Time\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n7:45 – 8:45 am – Optional Meditation\n9:00 – 9:45 am – Morning Meeting and Stretching\n9:45 – 10:45 am – Breakfast\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Class “Traction and Rocking” – Learning the basic concepts of how to move energy in the most relaxed way.\n1:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch\n2:00 – 3:00 pm – Personal Time\n3:00 – 5:00 pm – Class “Palming” – We will use the breath\, to “sink in” and begin to feel the meridians.\n5:00 – 6:00 pm –  Continuing Practice or Free Time\n6:00 – 7:00 pm – Central American Sauna\n7:30 – 8:30 pm – Dinner\n8:30 pm – Fire Circle\n9:30 pm – Gong Sound Bath\n10:30 pm – Optional Meditation\n11:00 pm – Quiet Time\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n7:45 – 8:45 am – Optional Meditation\n9:00 – 9:45 am – Movement and Stretching\n9:45 – 10:45 am – Breakfast\n11:00 – 1:00 pm – Class “Pressing a point” – We will identify and press on the correct acupressure point for that person.  \n1:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch\n2:00 – 3:30 pm – Class “Putting it together” – Students will have a chance to practice a full massage\, using all the techniques we learned during the weekend. \n3:30 – 4:00 pm – Closing circle and sharing.\n4:00 pm – Departure\n\nMonday *\n* When you register for a retreat\, for an extra $175 you can stay for an extra night and receive a 75 minute personal session and a lesson with Matt on Monday. Sunday night dinner\, Monday breakfast and lunch will be included. You can enjoy the grounds or continue your practice on Monday if you choose this option.   \n  \nFacilitators\n\n \n \n \n \n Matthew Broudy\n \n \n\n  \n\nMatthew Broudy –  I first fell in love with massage as an undergraduate student in Japan. I had the opportunity while living in Kyoto to study Tao Shiatsu with Ryoko Endo. Where I learned to feel meridians\, and engage in deep communication with the receiver.  Later I would travel to Thailand to study Thai Massage and Accupressure. After completing several Thai massage workshops with the Sunshine Network\, I was introduced to a martial artist and Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine\, who I lived with for 4 months.   Further deepening my understanding of the meridians on a practical level.  I have always been a mentor to other therapists\, in massage school and in my 10+ years of professional career.   I really enjoyed the experience of sharing some of the teachings at Peace Temple last year and look forward to going even deeper in a formal retreat. \nVladimir Kuperman – Creator of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains\, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events\, where creativity\, spiritual growth\, sustainability\, respect for nature\, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat\, Vladimir will lead a sound bath session\, nature hike and facilitate Central American Sauna. \n\nTo register\nYou may send the complete payment\, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment. \nEarly bird cost for this retreat expired July 23. \n$550 cost includes all meals and camping (bring all your camping gear) \n\nAdd $50 for a two-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding). If sharing the bed with another participant\, the second person pays $25 in addition to the retreat cost. When registering\, provide the name of the person you are sharing your accommodation with to help us track available spaces.\nAdd $250 for a two-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). If sharing\, the second person pays $50 in addition to the retreat cost. Only one cabin available for a maximum of two people (please inquire for availability). Cabins are available for a maximum occupancy of two people (please inquire for availability). When registering\, please provide the name of the person you are sharing your accommodation with to help us track available spaces. Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.\nAdd $175 if you plan to stay for an extra night and receive a 75 minute personal session and a lesson with Matt on Monday. Add $25 to stay in a bed in the dorms\, or add $125 to stay in the cabin (Please inquire for availability).\n\nVenmo or Zelle full payment OR a 50% deposit to 917 968 3214 to book your spot.\n\nPlease use the Friends and Family (keep purchases option turned off) option when making the payment\, as avoiding the transaction fees helps us to keep the retreat cost lower for you. \nVENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/Vladimir-Kuperman \n\n\nScan to pay with Venmo\n\nScan to pay with Zelle\n\nYou must write in the note part of the payment your full first and last name and email\, and clearly specify what this payment is for. \nThis retreat is not yet sold out. \n\n\n\n\nRefund policy\nPeace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat\, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions. \nUnless otherwise stated within program descriptions: \nFull refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay. \nNonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat\, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2024-2025. \nNo credit or refund is available if you cancel within seven (7) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\nFill out the form to complete registration\n\n\nWe will review your registration and get back to you with a confirmation. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Your First Name (required)\n \n\n Your Last Name (required)\n \n\n Your Email (required)\n \n\n Phone Number (required)\n \n\nAccomodations (required) \nPrivate Tiny CabinBed in our cozy dormsCamping (bring your own gear)\n\n Upload screenshot of your payment - Zelle or Venmo (required) \n \n\n Any additional information you may want to share\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n* * * \n\nRetreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul\, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life \, then setting aside time to detox your body\, being in nature\, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values\, vision and mission is vital. \n* * * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details. URL:https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/shiatsu-massage-and-mindfulness-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peacetempleretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/massage_featured.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR