The retreat experience creates a significant and lasting impact on the mind through practice of the basics in insight and mindfulness, guided and sustained attention, and deepening concentration.

We broaden experiential investigation of the teachings by combining with exploration of spiritual texts and a little interpersonal practice. A unique theme or investigation is incorporated for each retreat. The theme is related to content in ongoing small groups, but previous group participation is not required to attend the retreat.

The interpersonal element, influenced by Mary's experience with Insight Dialogue, supports the process of studying together and begins the experience of transfer of skillful qualities of mind from internal work into all interactions, personal and professional. Most interpersonal work will be on Sunday.