Warm greetings; thank you for visiting us, and for your interest in pursuing mindfulness meditation with us. We offer meditation retreats in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, MD, WV, D.C., and nationally when invited..
While offering the teachings of Insight Meditation, we place great emphasis on the metta (loving-kindness) practices. Our hope is to guide you in nurturing even more kindness and compassion for yourself, others, and for all the situations you find yourself in throughout your life, through the heart-teachings and practices of mindfulness meditation.
We welcome both newcomers and more experienced practitioners, and promote the inclusion and participation of people of diverse identities, including those of all races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, classes, religions, and abilities … with the aspiration that all feel welcome, safe, and respected as we practice together in community.
With peace, Shell Fischer, founder and guiding teacher
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MEDITATION EVENTS
2024 DAYLONG MEDITATION RETREATS
(10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Both in-person & online options)
JUNE 8 – “No Self, No Problem – Exploring Anatta,” in The Plains, VA
AUGUST 17 – “True To Your Heart,” in The Plains, VA
NOVEMBER 16 – “Cooling The Flames of Anger,” in Berryville, VA
2024 RESIDENTIAL MEDITATION RETREATS:
(We have secured exclusive use for all of these retreat centers, to help maintain Noble Silence)
MAY 2-6, 2024, KEEP CALMLY KNOWING CHANGE: Embodying the 3 Truths, Peterkin Camp & Conference Center, Romney, WV
JULY 6-10, 2024, THIS IS IT: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Bon Secours Retreat Center, Marriottsville, MD – all single rooms & bathrooms
SEPT. 26 – OCT. 2, 2024, WEEKLONG RETREAT – 5 WAYS TO LET GO: Releasing the Hindrances, Peterkin Camp & Conference Center, Romney, WV
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