Upcoming Daylongs & Retreats
The Retreat
Join us for a transformative retreat that thoughtfully balances the power of silence with the art of communication, all taught through a trauma-informed lens. Our program is uniquely designed, dedicating half of our time to silent meditation and somatic expression, and the other half to engaging in relational mindfulness throug
The Retreat
Join us for a transformative retreat that thoughtfully balances the power of silence with the art of communication, all taught through a trauma-informed lens. Our program is uniquely designed, dedicating half of our time to silent meditation and somatic expression, and the other half to engaging in relational mindfulness through thoughtful speaking and interaction. This approach allows for a deeper, more compassionate exploration of both self-reflection and mindful communication. We look forward to guiding you on this balanced and empathetic journey, offering tools and insights that honor your individual experiences.
Led by a teaching team with a combined 30+ years of experience leading Relational Mindfulness at Harvard, UCLA, Spirit Rock, iBme, and other practice communities.
Here's a Sample Retreat Schedule
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Apply at Big Bear Retreat Here
WHEN: October 9th- 13th, 2024
LOCATION: Big Bear Retreat Center
ADDRESS: 1000 Sugarpine Road, Big Bear, CA, USA
CONTACT: Big Bear Retreat Center
guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org
760-885-9898
COVID POLICY: please plan to bring your own tests
-Proof of negative rapid test taken same day of arrival
More Details
Apply at Big Bear Retreat Here
WHEN: October 9th- 13th, 2024
LOCATION: Big Bear Retreat Center
ADDRESS: 1000 Sugarpine Road, Big Bear, CA, USA
CONTACT: Big Bear Retreat Center
guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org
760-885-9898
COVID POLICY: please plan to bring your own tests
-Proof of negative rapid test taken same day of arrival
-72 hour re-test during retreat
-Masks and vaccines are optional
(subject to change based on local guidelines)
We will be creating an intentionally multiracial community with the aim of hosting at least 50% Black, Indigenous, Mixed-Race, and all People of Color (BIPOC). With this intention, the retreat will have an application process to prioritize registration from BIPOC folks. You will receive an email after you register with more information and confirmation when you are offered a space.
The Teachers
Ofosu Jones-Quartey
Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher and musician from the Washington DC area. He has been teaching mindfulness and meditation to young people and adults since 2004. He is currently the male voice on the Balance meditation app and he teaches meditation and mindfulness classes and retreats around the
The Teachers
Ofosu Jones-Quartey
Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher and musician from the Washington DC area. He has been teaching mindfulness and meditation to young people and adults since 2004. He is currently the male voice on the Balance meditation app and he teaches meditation and mindfulness classes and retreats around the country when travel is possible and virtually when it is not. Ofosu has taught and led retreats at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, The Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, Brooklyn Zen Center, Cleveland Insight and more.Ofosu is also an accomplished hip hop artist and author. He recently released an album
Please see Dharma Homies "The Crew" Page for Bios for Anthony "T" Maes and Devon Sangster Rath.
March 1-6, 2024 OR March 7-12, 2024
Relational Mindfulness retreat
Join us as we cultivate our mindfulness practice in coastal Oaxaca. The retreat center has both private beach access, pool, practice space and delicious cuisine cooked by the co-owner, Ximi who is a Mexicana chef. This off-grid permaculture eco retreat center values cultivating a harmonious relationship with the land.
Dharma Homies in Mexico
The Retreats
5 nights and 6 days
Retreat 1-
March 1st- March 6th, 2024
Retreat 2-
March 7th- March 12th, 2024
Here's a Sample Retreat Schedule
and
You can choose to attend one or both of the retreats.
Both retreats will move between periods of silent mindfulness practice and relational mindfulness practice.
The ret
The Retreats
5 nights and 6 days
Retreat 1-
March 1st- March 6th, 2024
Retreat 2-
March 7th- March 12th, 2024
Here's a Sample Retreat Schedule
and
You can choose to attend one or both of the retreats.
Both retreats will move between periods of silent mindfulness practice and relational mindfulness practice.
The retreats will also include free time for the beach, swimming at the pool, walks, hammock time and naps!
The Financials
Total Retreat Cost:
$2,300 per person
Join us!
We want this event to be radically inclusive for folks of color, therefore we are holding at least 40% of the applicant spaces for BIPOC. If you identify as a person of color, make sure to include this info in your application. If you are a Person of Color and would like to attend but would need a scholarship, please not
Join us!
We want this event to be radically inclusive for folks of color, therefore we are holding at least 40% of the applicant spaces for BIPOC. If you identify as a person of color, make sure to include this info in your application. If you are a Person of Color and would like to attend but would need a scholarship, please note it in your application. The BIPOC scholarships are significant but limited and given on the basis of need.
Teaching Team:
Anthony "T" Maes, Devon Sangster Rath, & Sarwang Parikh
This teaching team has a combined 30+ years of experience leading this particular retreat format at Harvard, UCLA, Spirit Rock, and other practice communities.
See below for more about the retreat teachers
About the retreat teachers
Anthony "T" Maes (he/him)
Devon Sangster Rath (she/her)
Devon Sangster Rath (she/her)
“T” Maes is a Chicano and white man, born and raised in the East Bay. He has practiced Buddhist meditation since 2003, including long retreats and practicing in a forest monastery in Thailand. He is a teacher at Spirit Rock, East Bay Meditation Center, Freedom-Together, IMS, and Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, where he leads Mindfulne
“T” Maes is a Chicano and white man, born and raised in the East Bay. He has practiced Buddhist meditation since 2003, including long retreats and practicing in a forest monastery in Thailand. He is a teacher at Spirit Rock, East Bay Meditation Center, Freedom-Together, IMS, and Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, where he leads Mindfulness Teacher Training programs, mindful movement, and trauma-informed mindfulness. www.anthonymaes.com
Devon Sangster Rath (she/her)
Devon Sangster Rath (she/her)
Devon Sangster Rath (she/her)
Devon is a queer woman who cares deeply about the power of mindfulness practice as a tool to heal and liberate. She has practiced meditation since 1997 and has been formally teaching mindfulness since 2010. Devon is committed to making mindfulness accessible to all, specifically people who have a experienced trauma, are recovering from
Devon is a queer woman who cares deeply about the power of mindfulness practice as a tool to heal and liberate. She has practiced meditation since 1997 and has been formally teaching mindfulness since 2010. Devon is committed to making mindfulness accessible to all, specifically people who have a experienced trauma, are recovering from addiction, and historically marginalized populations, including people of color, trans and LGBQ folks, people of size and different body abilities. She offers classes with the homie T Maes on trauma informed mindfulness. Devon is also passionate about using mindfulness to support white people in waking up to whiteness, power and privilege. She offers classes as well as individual support for white people who are interested in this work. You can find out more about Devon at www.devon-sangster-rath.com
Sarwang Parikh (he/they)
Devon Sangster Rath (she/her)
Sarwang Parikh (he/they)
Sarwang Parikh (he/they) was born into the Dharma within a devotional Hindu Indian lineage from an immigrant, working-class, caste-privileged family. They have been steeped in the contemplative practice and study of Vedic Yoga and Buddhism for over 20 years.
Sarwang’s dedication to the Buddhadharma deepened within the Theravada Insight li
Sarwang Parikh (he/they) was born into the Dharma within a devotional Hindu Indian lineage from an immigrant, working-class, caste-privileged family. They have been steeped in the contemplative practice and study of Vedic Yoga and Buddhism for over 20 years.
Sarwang’s dedication to the Buddhadharma deepened within the Theravada Insight lineage at Spirit Rock where he has attended over 200 days of silent practice and completed the Dedicated Practitioners Program. Sarwang is also a community teacher at East Bay Meditation Center where they graduated from their first 2-year Spiritual Teacher Leadership cohort.
He is grateful to work in right livelihood serving the dharma at Buddhist Peace Fellowship and mentoring teens at Inward Bound Mindfulness Education. Sarwang strives to weave ancient wisdom traditions with a decolonized approach to mental health as a psychotherapist primarily serving BIPOC folks.