Our first residential training in over 16 months is on the calendar

You're invited to join us October 15 - 17, 2021 in the Hudson Valley for a full immersion in-person, residential experience, surrounded by the beautiful fall colors and fall activities in the area.

As both a space for practice and restoration, we will experience a mixture of empathy practice and self-empathy practice, combined with relaxation, play and connection to Nature, Ourselves and One another.

Making it Work

We're changing some things around to adapt to our pandemic circumstances.

Shorter Lead Times - This allows plans to more closely match circumstances, keeping current with the public health needs.

Smaller Groups -Groups are limited to twelve participants. This might mean not everyone will be able to participate, although we are open to adding dates as needed to address the needs of all who are interested.

More Space - Our host, Bushfield Farms has Individual sleeping spaces for 12 participants or households, plus a large outdoor dining space.

Healthy Agreements - Groups may agree to any number of safe strategies, including testing, vaccinating, or wearing masks. Agreements will be made based on application information and pre-registration dialog with retreat applicants prior to registration.

This is Different - Unlike our IP Intensives, this weekend includes plenty of time to relax, regenerate, recover, go on adventures, and have fun, on your own or with others.

Schedule and Events

Thursday Oct 14 to Sun Oct 17 - Arrivals begin Thursday evening at 5pm

Thursday

5:00 PM - Arrivals Begin

Friday

7:00 - 8:00 AM - Morning Meditation or Yoga at Lakehouse patio and dock (optional)

8:00 - 9:30 AM - Breakfast

10:00 - 12:00 PM - Mourning and Celebration Exercises and Circles

12:00 - 1:30 PM - Lunch

All Afternoon - Play, create, relax, commune

6:00 - 7:30 PM - Dinner

8:00 - Whenever - Empathy Circles

9:00 - Story-telling Council Fire Circle at the outdoor theater

Saturday

7:00 - 8:00 AM - Morning Meditation or Yoga at Lakehouse patio and dock (optional)

8:00 - 9:30 AM - Breakfast

10:00 - 12:00 PM - Mourning and Celebration Exercises and Circles

12:00 - 1:30 PM - Lunch

All Afternoon - Play, create, relax, commune

6:00 - 7:30 PM - Dinner

8:00 - Whenever - Empathy Circles

9:00 - Self-Expression Night

Sunday

7:00 - 8:00 AM - Morning Meditation or Yoga at Lakehouse patio and dock (optional)

8:00 - 9:30 AM - Breakfast

10:00 - 12:30 PM - Review and Closing Circle

12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch

2:00 - Departures

Lodging

Bushfield Farms includes three buildings (The Main House, Cook's Cottage, and The Lakehouse) plus a camping area, that together offers 12 separate sleeping spaces. All rooms have windows, a dresser, night table or night stand, reading light. The facility offers 6 full baths throughout. WiFi is available throughout the entire property.

Accommodations include single and shared rooms, a private lakefront, with a dock, kayaks and a canoe available to participants. The Main House at Bushfield features large outdoor and indoor eating spaces, plus an outdoor theater for some self expression (weather permitting). There are four separate fire circles for evening small group work, and much more.

Food

Three buffet daily meals are included during your stay (dinner NOT included on the day of arrival, breakfast and lunch are included on the day of departure), with cuisines ranging from Indian, Mexican and Italian (all include vegetarian and vegan options).

Transportation

Car service, including Lyft and Uber, is available to and from the Beacon Metro-North train station, the closest station to Bushfield Farms. Arrivals can begin Thursday evening starting at 5:00 PM.

Suggested Experience

It is suggested that participants have attended at least one NYCNVC Intensive (Empathy, Self-Empathy, or Request), or equivalent. Registration priority will be given to NYCNVC Intensive Alumni.

How to Apply

Unlike most of our events, we are requiring an application before registration, to help us consider and plan for everybody’s needs as we develop this event. An invitation to register along with a registration form will be sent out within 48 hour of receiving your application. We may request additional information or a dialogue previous to registration.

Fees

Tuition for the training is $365.

Food & Lodging options are:

- Single Room: $345
- Shared Room (for 2 people): $270 each
- Tenting: $240
- Commuting: $85

If you have any questions, please contact us: coursecoordinator@nycnvc.org