Diana Schlobohm

RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER We live in a society that offers us only the “Declinist Paradigm” for aging. It’s time to change that! As Women, we are often defined by our roles in relation to others: mother, wife, daughter. But many of those roles begin to change as we age. When these external ways of defining ourselves begin to shift, spiritual practice can help uncover what we know to be true, that our soul is eternal. Let’s age with grace, joy and resilience, even in the face of the change that inevitably comes. Anne is an inspiration as a teacher…

RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER   Beloved meditation teacher Anne Sussman returns to the Dharmakaya Center with two sequential programs: APRIL 9-11: Changing Aging for Women 50ish and Beyond APRIL 11-14: Journey Within Silent Retreat Attending both provides a rare opportunity to spend six days under Anne’s loving guidance, learning how to shed stress and self-judgement, and be present with every moment of joy in life. “Anne was nothing short of extraordinary—insightful, authentic, and approachable (and funny). Her gentle guidance helped us navigate the inner journey with wisdom and care. Each day was beautifully structured, yet spacious enough to allow for…

RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER Words have energy—and the power to stir something deep within us. So does the profound peace that comes from wordless silence. This retreat will explore the yin/yang of both, combining “spiritual listening” with Noble Silence. There will be meditations and journaling, woods walks and mindful eating, and daily explorations of the weight of the written word, all within the embrace of silence. “The concept of a silent retreat invited real fear—confirmation that I needed to take the leap. I will be forever thankful that I did. Anne weaved this beautiful tapestry of wisdom throughout the retreat,…