The Dharma Ocean lineage has much to offer us in times of life transition, and the transition from single adulthood to parent and family hood is a significant one. We intend to offer some view on this transition, opportunities for conversation and connection among parents, and meaningful activities to engage in with our children. The program is intended for parents with children of any age, to support our connection to this lineage and explore what that connection means for our families, and for the sangha. We hope that new and seasoned parents alike will come to join the conversation.
Children are included in all aspects of the program. It is not necessary to pre-arrange childcare.
Location
Blazing Mountain Retreat Center
Crestone, CO
Coordinator
family15@dharmaocean.org
About the Program Leaders
Erin Anderson is co-coordinator of the DO Residential Program in Crestone, CO and has been a student of Reggie Ray's for the past 12 years. She is particularly interested in the view and experience of meditation and retreat within a layperson's life. She resides in Crestone with her husband, son and dog.
Monique Rees has been a devoted student of Reggie Rays for the past decade. Her current path is finding the dharma in everyday life as a parent. She brings her practice to her work as a psychotherapist, supporting new mothers who are struggling, as well as women who have lost babies or pregnancies. She served as the community chair of the board of Dharma Ocean for 3 years. Monique lives with her family in Boulder.
Registration
To register for this program follow the “Register Now” link at the top of this page. All participating adults need to register separately. Please include your children under one of the adult’s registrations.
The total price of the retreat ranges from $172.30 to $739.05 depending on your choice of housing. This includes food, tuition, lodging, and tax. Children under 4 eat for free, children 4-12 are half price ($20 per day), and children 12-18 will purchase full price meals ($40 per day).
We are offering a unique lodging option for this program to make it as accessible as possible for families. “Flat Rate Lodging” ($45 total) will give you and your family a room in the residence hall with community bath and twin size mattresses (additional mattresses can be made available). Dharma Ocean administration will assign rooms after registration is complete. If you feel the need to have a large bed and a private bath for your family, you are welcome to register for those lodging options for an additional cost. If there is a second adult, please choose the “Second Person in a Queen or Full Bed” lodging option during their registration. If you do not see a lodging option that will work for your family or you have particular needs, please email family15@dharmaocean.org.
Registration will close May 8th.
If any of the parents are interested in staying on for Caroline’s program, Taking Refuge in the Body, please contact the DO office for options. Please note that the Family Program will be running concurrently with the beginning of Taking Refuge in the Body.
Scholarship
There will be limited scholarship funds available for this program. If you are interested in this option please register for the program and fill out a scholarship application by April 10th. Click here for more information, and to find the online financial aid application. Applications will be reviewed shortly after the scholarship deadline.
Transportation
For general information about traveling to our retreat center, please see the Getting Here page on the Blazing Mountain website.
If you need assistance or support with transportation for this program, please email us at transportation@dharmaocean.org.
Retreat Details
Check in will be from 2-5pm on Friday, May 22. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm. Please plan to depart after breakfast on Monday, May 25.
Check out our Program FAQ page for other important information about being on retreat at Blazing Mountain. For any further questions please email family15@dharmaocean.org.