Dawn Retreat Center - A Center for Stillness and Peace

Please see website for cost and to register. 20 person limit

“You are making me so angry!”
“You caused me such disappointment!”
“Do you not realize the pain you caused me?”
We have been taught to blame others for our challenging emotions whether we yell at them directly or yell at them in our mind. The damage is the same: we ignore the wisdom of emotions trying to reveal our unmet needs and we create further disconnection in relationships. There’s a better way
Series Details
Communicating for Human Connection
aka These People are Pissing Me Off!
In-Person Location: Greenville, SC
Sundays
April 19 and May 17th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Register on Website Separately)
Group size: Limited to 20 participants
This immersive series led by Dr. Phillip Wilder is for people who want to experience a fundamental shift in how conflict, disagreement, and emotional charge are experienced and handled—while finding peace without losing their voice. His teachings are based on the teachings of Marshall Rosenburg - Non-Violent Communication.
Participants leave with:

• a clear understanding of what unmet needs are arising and what is actually happening inside them during difficult conversations
• the ability to name and express what matters without blame, escalation, or collapse
• the capacity to stay present and connected when emotions run high
• tools that immediately change how conversations unfold with partners, family, colleagues, and friends

People consistently describe this work as life-changing because it alters perception — not just behavior.
How the Series Works
This is not a lecture and not a retreat-style “experience.”
It is serious, guided, experiential learning.
Each month builds on the last. Participants work with real situations from their own lives, guided carefully and skillfully through live demonstrations and facilitated dialogue. Over time, patterns become visible, choice expands, and conversations that once felt impossible become opportunities.
Why This Is Rare
This work is led by Dr. Phillip Wilder who teaches internationally — including in the U.S. and Tanzania — yet rarely in an ongoing, in-person, small-group format right here in Greenville, SC. Having access to this level of guidance locally, over time, is genuinely uncommon.
Participants consistently note Phillip’s ability to:

• create deep safety without softness or avoidance
• guide people through difficult material with clarity and steadiness
• help insight land in a way that actually changes lived experience

Why This Matters Now
We are living in a time of heightened tension, division, and communication breakdown — not only in public discourse, but within families, friendships, and communities.
This work does not teach people how to win arguments or persuade others.
It teaches something more fundamental:
How to stay human in difficult conversations.
The same skills that strengthen marriages, families, and friendships are the skills needed for meaningful civil discourse — the ability to speak honestly, listen deeply, and recognize shared human needs even when there is strong disagreement.
What Past Participants Say
“The education, guidance, and compassion Phillip brought changed how I understand myself and others. I left with insights I use daily.”

“A deep sense of safety was created that allowed real honesty and awareness. This work went far beyond what I expected.”

“As a therapist, I was astounded by how much I learned. I now teach these practices with many of my clients.”

This series is for people who care deeply about their relationships and are ready for meaningful, embodied learning — not quick fixes.

If you’re exhausted by repeating the same conversations and ready for real understanding, this work meets you there.

If you have any questions feel free to email us at info@dawnretreatcenter.org.
For more information about Dr. Phillip Wilder visit him on IG @phillipwider

In- Person or Virtually - Registration at Dawn Retreat Center
Join us for a bi-weekly discussion of this channeled work of Babaji by Roger Lanphear published in 2024.

This 24-week course involves reading a chapter a week, which are fewer than 5 pages, each day. Only one or two 15-minute periods per day are needed to do this study. "Unified is a Course from the gentle, enlightened Master Babaji, whose work is concerned with the evolutionary progress and spreading Self-realization of all persons, whoever they are and whatever their life situation. In simple, easy, and unhurried fashion, he puts you clearly in touch with your Higher Self for the teaching and guidance it alone can convey."

This group will meet in person in Greenville and will be available to join via Zoom. Your zoom link will be in your confirmation email.
Free Registration - Dawn Retreat Center

Registration Required Register Here
Typically, 8-14 people attend prior to Meditation in the Mountains.

There’s something about gathering in the mountains this time of year that naturally invites us to slow down. The space, the quiet, and the gentle sound of water moving through the property create an immediate sense of calm the moment you arrive.
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Yoga – 9:30:10:15am under the beautiful sky
For those who would like to arrive early and ease into the morning before meditation, Wendi Matt (RYT-200), who will guide a gentle outdoor yoga practice from 9:30–10:15 . This accessible practice is open to all levels and offers a simple way to ground into the day. Yoga is offered freely, and love offerings for our teachers are always received with gratitude. (Please register separately.)
May 3 will also mark a special five-year celebration of DAWN, featuring a Meditation in the Mountains, community potluck, and a few unique touches to honor this meaningful milestone. It promises to be a joyful and memorable gathering — one you won’t want to miss. Please register separately for meditation and potluck.

30-50 People attend outside of Meetup. Must Register HERE - Free
Our 5 Year Celebration!
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Meditation, Music, Community Meal & More -10:30am-1:30pm
Yoga – 9:30am-10:15am
**REGISTER to bring items for the Community Meal Here
Join us as we celebrate Five Years of DAWN — five years of gathering in stillness, listening for the quiet inner voice, and building a community rooted in presence, compassion, connection, laughter and fun.
Over the years, DAWN has become more than a place. It has become a shared experience. Friendships have formed, meaningful conversations have unfolded, laughter has been shared, and many have found moments of peace and renewal on this land. This May, we come together to honor all that has grown here and the community that continues to shape what DAWN is becoming.
This five-year celebration will include a special meditation, music, community created mandalas using natural elements from the land, and a shared community meal. We’re also leaving space for a few unique, meaningful experiences to emerge just as so much at DAWN has unfolded organically over the years.
Expect a morning that feels reflective, creative, and connected… with a few gentle surprises along the way.
Please register separately for meditation and potluck.
*Stay tuned for our Potluck Signup Form!
For those who would like to arrive early and ease into the day Liz Meeker, RYT-200 will offer gentle morning yoga from 9:30–10:15 . This gentle practice is designed for all levels and is a wonderful way to ground yourself before meditation begins.
Yoga is offered freely, and love offerings for our teachers are always received with gratitude. (Please register separately.)