A wildfire still shocks us with its sheer power and voracity, whether we’ve watched its approach from afar, or it unexpectedly ignites nearby. The experience can leave us feeling quite vulnerable in nature’s vast web. Such a primal wake-up call also offers an opportunity to tap into our innate resiliency, shift our perspective, and learn skills to adapt to whatever life’s storms may bring.

As citizens of the earth, many events of the past year have illuminated the preciousness of this human life and offered an opportunity to reflect on how we’ve been living it. At this moment we have a choice: to be lulled back into comfortable, familiar patterns, or to meet each new moment with greater mindfulness and awareness.

Join us for a rejuvenating weekend of meditation and mindful movement, including hiking through both pristine forest and areas regenerating from past fire. With nature as our guide, we’ll explore our potential for greater harmony with each other and the natural world while celebrating the life with which we’ve been blessed.

Please review and understand SMC’s current COVID-19 policy before visiting SMC.