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Summer Retreat
We invite you to gather in a beautiful, communal setting as we care for our bodies, minds and hearts within the sacred container of retreat. Join us to slow down, meditate, and create a collective field of awareness to rediscover the gratitude, joy, and peace that the practice of presence offers us.
Whatever is true for you – whatever is happening in your life and inner world – we invite you to come as you are. No meditation experience is necessary. Through guided meditation, silence, gentle movement, teachings, journaling and group reflection, we will rest our minds, restore our bodies, and revive the deep wisdom of our hearts together.
Where: Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
When: Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Who: All are welcome. No experience needed.
Cost: $54 scholarship | $72 sustainable | $90 supportive
Additional Information:
Arrive early to settle in and start on time, doors open at 9:00am. There will be cushions, back-jacks and chairs. There is a small courtyard for outdoor breaks. Hot water, tea and vegan/gluten-free snacks will be available in the kitchen.
Please bring:
- Lunch – please do not plan to leave Chochmat HaLev during the day. The venue is a kosher-style facility, so no pork or shellfish or meat mixed with dairy are allowed on the premises. Thank you for your understanding.
- Layers for warmth
- Closed water bottle for inside the sanctuary
- Journal & pen
- Any additional items to support your comfort
Please plan to fully disconnect from email, texting, and phone calls during our time together. The retreat will include periods of silence and group reflection.
Masks are optional. We will have air purifiers running and windows open. Please stay home if you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms. A full refund will be offered.
Daniella Salzman and Adam Moskowitz are grateful to be co-leading this retreat and are inspired by many teachers, wisdom paths and communities.
For more on Daniella: https://growawake.org/teaching
For more on Adam: https://www.onemindful.com/about
Refund Policy
Tickets are transferrable but non-refundable, except due to illness.
COVID Protocols
Our new policy effective May 19th, 2023 is as follows:
Chochmat HaLev, in consultation with our medical advisor and based on community survey results, will discontinue masking requirements for attendance at events. Masks, although not required, are recommended. We understand people will need to make their own decisions about exposure and risk based on their own personal preferences, and health status.
Chochmat HaLev will provide passive ventilation (e.g., open windows and doors under the supervision of security-trained personnel) and other equipment as available.
Chochmat HaLev will include specific guidelines for those attending in person events on our website and in announcements regarding events.
Chochmat HaLev will provide seating adjacent to a window in an end-of-the-row seat to individuals upon request.
DO NOT attend an event at CHL:
- if you are experiencing any potential symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness
- if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days and have not had a negative antigen test on Day 6 or later
- if you have had a known exposure to COVID-19 in the past 3-5 days
- if a household member has tested positive in the last 10 days and has not had a negative test on Day 6 or later