Dawn Retreat Center - A Center for Stillness and Peace

Start your Sunday with serenity. Typically 10-15 people outside of Meetup Join. Register Here
Join us for a peaceful morning of Mountain Yoga with Sara Drummond, E-RYT, on Sunday, October 5th at 9:30 AM.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains, we’ll move through gentle poses, breathe deeply, and ground ourselves in nature’s beauty. Come connect—body, breath, and earth.
Following yoga, you are welcome to stay for Meditation in the Mountains at 10:30am-12noon to deepen your sense of calm and connection and our Community Potluck lunch.
Please register for Yoga and the Meditation/Potluck separately
Childcare is available for Meditation in the Mountains Only. Please register each child.
Come as you are. All levels welcome.
What to bring?
A yoga mat and any props you might want. We will be outside in nature so you may need sunscreen, bug repellent a hat or sunglasses in warmer times and in colder times (we are in the mountains) dress in layers and bring coat, gloves, beenie, blanket. If you do not have a yoga mat, please email us at info@dawnretreatcenter.org and we will have an extra on hand.
Note: No childcare for yoga.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, any cancellations will be updated on the website, social media and via email, typically no sooner than 2 days prior (mountain weather is fickle) regarding the cancellations.
Welcome to Dawn

Register for one or all
Yoga ~ 9:30-10:15am under the autumn sky with Sara Drummond 500 E-RYT REGISTER
Meditation in the Mountains -10:30am-12noon led by Rev. Nancy Neal REGISTER

After meditation we’ll gather for our much-beloved Community Potluck Lunch, sharing nourishment and connection in nature.
Potluck - 12:00pm-1:30pm - 👉 You will choose from a list of dishes or item choices at the website. If you’re unable to attend after registering, we kindly ask that you let us know in advance so we can ensure all food needs are covered.
Let’s gather, breathe, and share this beautiful October day together.
CHILDCARE - please register each child: available for the meditation with our experienced and fabulous volunteer Taylor. Please register each child separately. Children look forward to their visits and enjoy creative play outdoors that fosters that sense of inner peace and joy.
What should I bring?
We meditate in chairs, but later you may wish to sit or lay down on the grass, so a blanket is optional. Sturdy shoes and a water bottle are also a good idea but there are places to ground yourself barefoot if you choose.
Snacks and water will be provided. We will be in nature so you may need sunscreen, bug repellent a hat or sunglasses in warmer times and in colder times (we are in the mountains) dress in layers and bring coat, gloves, beenie, blanket.
New to DAWN?

We welcome you! You will find you are not alone and will find friendly faces and an ease just arriving on our beautiful 100-acre, sacred property. We gather for meditation and insights with Rev. Nancy Neal and then are invited to walk or sit in silence in nature for about 20-30 minutes. We will be called back into our group by the sound of a drum where we will finish out our time together with reflection and closing. You need not know how to meditate to attend. We have an average of 35-50 people that come to our meditations, each with their own experiences and level of understanding of the practice.

*Weather cancellations - If you have registered you will receive an email, and we will indicate the cancellation on our website.

QUESTIONS? feel free to email us at info@dawnretreatcenter.org

Ashes & Wings Concert - October 12th 2:00pm-3:30pm
Join us outside in nature at Dawn Retreat Center.
Register Here

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day we invite you to "Ashes & Wings". Jim will lead us through a ceremony of ten songs and readings about The Land that Lives and The Wind that Listens. Some of it depicts great pain and profound sorrow that may be hard to hear. But it also gives voice to The Spirit of New Life, to courage, compassion, and creation unending.
We hope such a ceremony can help bring healing to our planet and its people--of the past, the present, and the future.
Written and performed by: Jim H. Hutcheson, PhD, is a retired counselor and spiritual director. Cleva H. Hutcheson, RN, MS, is a retired nurse, who has a master's degree in counseling and did post-graduate work in Psychosynthesis. In 2007, Jim and Cleva were adopted into the Chaloklowa Chickasaw tribe, although they have no known Native American ancestry. In the ceremony, they were smudged, draped in skins, and given Indian names. Cleva's is Hands of Flowers. Jim's is Wind Listener. Their grandchildren are Cherokee by heritage.
This will be held outside in natures at Dawn Retreat Center.
What should I bring?
This concert is outside in nature and chairs will be provided. Snacks and water will be provided. We will be in nature so you may need sunscreen, bug repellent a hat or sunglasses in warmer times and in colder times (we are in the mountains) dress in layers and bring coat, gloves, beenie, blanket.

*Weather cancellations - If you have registered you will receive an email, and we will indicate the cancellation on our website.

QUESTIONS? feel free to email us at info@dawnretreatcenter.org

*SOLD OUT - please join the waitlist at our website*
Most attendees are outside of Meetup
Seating Limited to 20 and Registration Required
Donations Appreciated
This will be held at the Dawn in Greenville, SC location

Join us at Dawn in Greenville located at 8 Clarendon Avenue, Greenville, SC for a one-hour, indoor group meditation, guided by the recorded teachings of Joe Dispenza and facilitated by Rev. Nancy Neal.

In the shared stillness, our individual intentions amplify, creating a space for deeper connection, clarity, and transformation. For information about Joe Dispenza visit drjoedispenza.com.
Depending on the specific meditation we will sit in chairs or will be lying on the floor. Blankets provided and you are welcome to bring additional items for comfort.

There are 1 additional date for this group. Please register separately.
11/16.

If you have any questions at all do not hesitate to email us at info@dawnretreatcenter.org or message us on meetup.

*This is a rain or shine event and is held indoors.

QUESTIONS? feel free to email us at info@dawnretreatcenter.org