About us
A Nonprofit Organization
Welcome to Dawn: A Center for Stillness and Peace. Dawn, a sanctuary to reconnect with that still, small voice within, and attune more deeply to the heartbeat of our Mother, the Earth. Located on 100+ acres of sacred land near Jones Gap State Park in South Carolina. Only 35 minutes from Greenville, SC and 54 minutes from Asheville, NC.
(Please note that most events have over 30-50 attendees, many who are not on meetup)
Dawn began with a powerful vision of First Light, that beckons us to become one within and with all Life. Today, Dawn is cultivating a community of individuals who share that same vision. At DAWN you belong – you are safe.
Our Purpose
As a center for stillness and peace, Dawn invites guests to quiet the external noise and distractions of the world, access their inner wisdom, and uncover that still, small voice within. Through silent retreats, classes, and events, our sanctuary offers guests an opportunity to observe the rhythm of nature, connect with the heart of the world, and foster a greater reverence for life.
Offerings
Events ~ From Meditations, Silent Retreats, Workshops, Drum Circles, Labyrinth Walks, and much more.
Visit dawnretreatcenter.org to learn more and register for events. Most of our events are Free with donations greatly appreciated. Some events offer free childcare as well (please see each event details)
Our center is in the gorgeous mountains of Cleveland, SC and exact directions will be given to members as they register at our website.
Email: info@dawnretreatcenter.org
Upcoming events
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Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band
Greenville Yoga, 3221 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29609, USA, Greenville, SC, USJoin us at Greenville Yoga in Greenville, SC for an evening of music, movement, connection, and joy.
Must Purchase a Ticket HERE This isn't a concert where you simply sit and watch. It's an invitation to sing together, move together, laugh together, and experience the joy of being in a room full of people connected by music. Everyone is welcome.
Dawn Retreat Center and Greenville Yoga are excited to co-host our first event. Join us in welcoming renowned visiting artists Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band to Greenville, South Carolina for a one-of-a-kind evening of mantra music and we have a feeling you won’t be sitting still for long.
Blending sacred chants from yoga traditions with rock, blues, Celtic folk, gospel, and world grooves, their music invites you to listen, sing, move, dance, and connect. No musical experience is needed. No need to know the words. Just come ready to be part of the experience.
For 20 years, Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band have been creating music that brings people together. Their journey began in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and has grown into two decades of music, resilience, devotion, and connection. Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band have been blending ancient mantras with a rich tapestry of musical influences since their formation in 2005.
Cost: Sliding scale starts at $25. All money goes directly to the artists. Purchase your ticket below.
Event held at Greenville Yoga.
About the band: Founded by vocalist, harmonium player, and lyricist Seán Johnson, the band includes Alvin Young on bass and guitar, Narada Wise on drums, multi-instrumentalist Chris Rosser, and guest vocalist Beth Gatchell. The band's debut album, Calling The Spirits, released in 2007, garnered attention for its innovative approach to kirtan music. Subsequent albums, such as Unity, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes World Music Chart, and Mystery, recognized as one of Louisiana's best albums by Offbeat Magazine, have further solidified their place in the global spiritual music scene. Their work has been featured on Putumayo World Music compilations, and they made history as the first mantra-based band to perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Through two decades of recording and touring around the country, the band has helped thousands of people find grace and connection through their pioneering blend of East-meets-West mantra music.> The much-beloved band evoke, conjure and celebrate that universally felt yet impossible-to-define essence that lies at the heart of all things, what Bob Marley once called “a natural mystic, flowing through the air.” -- Alan DiPerna (Rolling Stone)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/seanwildlotusband
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SeanJohnsonAndTheWildLotusBand
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_UM6SvumqB6LpAcwJVJxA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/16VwyZdaNKjbvBUoTKCdUu?si=J6btDdt6TcOKPyhmO8dJMg2 attendees
Past events
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