Higher Balance Women’s Retreat 2008
Cumberland, Rhode Island
June 20 – June 22, 2008
“This June will be a pivotal moment in awakening consciousness for woman. Although, I want to be clear on the topics that will be covered. There is no doubt it will be cutting edge and offer huge breakthroughs for women and their overall development. I expect it will accelerate a female’s development by at least ten years. I mean this quite literally.
Keep in mind that I have never truly addressed female matters exclusively; believe me I will have a lot to say. An exhaustive and intensive workshop is an understatement! What should be on every woman’s mind is liberation, real personal growth and freedom. I have no doubt this will be a very life changing event for many and truly empowering.” – Eric Pepin
Fellow Navigators,
Thank you for your interest in the women’s retreat, which will be held June 20 – June 22, 2008. The event will begin on Friday afternoon at 1:00 pm and will end Sunday in the early afternoon. The Providence Zen Center is located in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
I am curious to see what will take place. Such an event or opportunity has never occurred before. To conceive powerful, spiritual women leading the way into the future is extraordinary!
While this event is exclusively geared towards women, it is not exclusively for women. Men may sign up to attend after March 31st. Priority is given to women. For men it is about understanding your feminine side better or learning how to empower females in your lives. Wives, daughters, sisters. It is also about being a better teacher. You must understand though that topics covered will be for women, about women.
It will be a wide array of topics with no limitations. This means spiritually, psychically, emotionally, relationships, new techniques designed exclusively for women, business, children, healing, conflicts.. the list goes on.
Availability is limited to 60 people. This is a restiction on the center, not what we have set. The problem is that because this was already announced on the Higher Balance Navigator site (www.hbinavigators.com) it’s already half full!
The cost is $499 per person. That is all inclusive. Lodging, meals and a whole weekend of workshops. You will be sharing a very simple and plain room with another person. Beds are on the floor and hard! Many people bring air matresses. You will need to bring your own pillows, blankets and sheets. Bathrooms are also shared.
You may view the grounds and additional detailed information by visiting their web page at: http://www.providencezen.org.
Please direct any questions to Higher Balance at 1-800-935-4007 (1-503-646-4000) Lynn the local volunteer event coordinator (lynderela@yahoo.com), rather than contacting the Zen Center directly.
The following description and feedback was provided by the Zen Center:
The Providence Zen Center is a serene and tranquil Zen Buddhist temple in northeastern Rhode Island. Green, lush and alive with the songs of birds in the warmer months, breathtakingly silent and still in the winter, the grounds include fifty beautiful acres with woods, two ponds, and an orchard. Our facility’s meeting/meditation rooms are elegantly simple and beautifully finished with
hardwood floors, both in the Zen center and in the more traditional Diamond Hill Zen Monastery.
Located close to four major highways, Providence Zen Center is twenty minutes north of Providence and an hour from Boston.
Here are some comments from previous customers:
“Everyone just raves about the quality of service and the environment at the Zen Center.”
“The setting, environment, and food are so supportive of the experience for the participants.”
“Many thanks to everyone for facilitating us in having a successful retreat.”
“It was wonderful. Everyone was very helpful and respectful of our needs.”
“We can’t think of anything that could have been done to improve. Thanks.”
For more detailed information about transportation and the Zen center click here…
The Higher Balance staff and Lynn are here to support you. Marrakech is processing your payments and can be reached by contacting Higher Balance directly. Lynn can support you with any of your logistical needs. Please review the information included here and continue to contact us with additional questions or concerns.
Information such as a schedule of events will be available as the event approaches.
Thank you again for your interest in the first ever Higher Balance women’s retreat.
See you there!
Higher Balance Staff
www.higherbalance.com
Higher Balance Institute – Awakening the World One Mind at a Time
800-935-4007 | 503-636-4000
Here is more information about the Zen Center:
The Zen Center is located at:
Providence Zen Center
99 Pound Road
Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864-2726
Transportation:
The airport closest to the Zen Center, which is recommended, is T.F. Green. Here is a link for the airport for your reference:
http://www.pvdairport.com/
Here is a link, which displays the car rental options available at the airport with their contact information:
http://www.pvdairport.com/main.aspx?guid=5BA2E920-74E3-486A-BA08-FA6D0682077B
If you plan on arriving a day early or staying an extra night this link may be helpful. Here you will find your local lodging options:
http://www.pwcvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=showLoc&catID=116&locID=6&startrange=All&endrange=All&substart=M&subend=S¬ify=1
Please make a note that the hotels, which are located on Post Road, are closest to the airport. If you are seeking additional lodging please inquire with the hotel if transportation is available or needed from the airport to the hotel or lodging facility.
Transportation is also provided by the Zen Center with some limitations. Here are the guidelines from the Zen Center.
Transportation
With a minimum of 48 hours advance notice, Providence Zen Center can pick people up and drop people off at the Providence bus stations, train station, or airport; and the South Attleboro MBTA station.
Flight/train/bus arrivals should be between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm, and departures should be between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm. If participants need to leave earlier or arrive later, they are responsible for their own transportation. The charge is $15 per person each way.
Participants are asked to please notify us of their transportation plans as soon as they have bought their tickets rather than waiting until the deadline. Participants should e-mail the following information to
pzc@kwanumzen.org.
· the name and a physical description or photo of each person being picked up
· for their arrival: the time, carrier, and flight/train/bus number;
and the city that the flight/train/bus is departing from
· for their departure at the end of the rental visit: the departure time of the flight/train/bus
· their phone numbers, including their cell phone number if they will be traveling with it
If participants don’t have access to e-mail, they can fax 401/658-1188. Transportation requests
sent by e-mail will be confirmed by return e-mail.
Driving Directions for your reference:
Providence Zen Center is located fifteen
miles north of Providence.
From any direction, get off I-295 at Exit 10 (Route 122). At the traffic
light at the end of the ramp turn right, and go 1.5
miles on that road. After you pass under the
footbridge, take the next right onto Pound Road.
(If you pass a gas station, you have gone too far.)
Drive a mile on Pound Road. Providence Zen
Center is on the right, with a 65-foot pagoda in
the front yard. There is ample free parking in the
visitor parking lot to the right of the driveway.
To get to I-295:
· From Providence, take Route 146 North to I-295 North
· From Attleboro, take I-95 North to I-295 South
· From Boston, take I-95 South to I-295 South.
· From Worcester, take Route 146 South to I-295 North
· From western Massachusetts, take the Massachusetts Turnpike to exit 10,
to Route 20 East, to Route 146 South, to I-295 North.
· From New Hampshire, take I-495 South, to I-95 South, to I-295 South
· From New York City or southern Connecticut, take I-95 North to I-295 North.
As a visitor and/or guest to the Zen Center we are required to adhere to certain guidelines. Please familiarize yourself with the following:
House Rules
Guests are asked to observe the following:
· Outside shoes are left in the racks at the entrances.
During the cooler months, it is a good idea to wear socks and bring indoor slippers.
· Smoking is permitted only on the front porch.
· Not permitted on the grounds: meat, including fish and poultry;
alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs; firearms.
· Please do not bring pets into the Zen Center.
· Video recording is not permitted.
Please ask permission before making audio recordings and still photographs.
· The general environment is quiet and meditative.
Sleeping Arrangements
· Rooms are shared with one or two other people
· There will be a sleeping mat in your room but you will need to provide your own bedding
· A sleeping bag and pillow are suggested
· You may bring an air mattress if you prefer
· Bathrooms are shared and are located throughout the facility
· You will need to bring your own towel and personal toiletries
Food
· Meals are vegetarian (vegan)
· Small cushions are used for seating in the dining area
· Some chairs are available
· You may bring your own snacks but please remember to adhere to the house rules
What to Bring with you:
· HBI Cruiser (if you have one)
· Bedding – sleeping bag and pillow suggested
· Clothing – there is no dress code here at all – casual clothing is
fine ( No shoes can be worn inside )
· Jacket or Sweater for outside work
· Toiletries/alarm clock
· Towel/washcloth
· Journal/pen
· Rain gear – for outside adventures
· Earplugs – The monks awaken at 4:45 am each day for their morning practice
· Insect repellent
· Flash light
