- Family RetreatSevenoaks Retreat Center, Madison, VA
Share family quality time together in a supportive community at the beautiful Seven Oaks Retreat Center. The retreat programming is for parents, grandparents, and guardians with children ages 5+ interested in cultivating deeper presence, joy, resilience, and connection in everyday family life. Younger siblings may attend as well but must remain with caregivers for the duration of the retreat.
Both beginning and experienced mindfulness practitioners are welcome. The retreat balances engaged activities with free time. There will be time for collective family practice and time for parents and children to break out into groups and engage with peers. During breakout groups, children are grouped by age. Parents will have opportunities to practice meditation together and engage in facilitated adult discussion groups.Retreat activities include skits, games, songs, art, mindful movement, nature activities, a campfire, meditation, and mindfulness talks. During free time, optional activities may include performance workshops, mindful sports, nature activities, mindful movement, arts and crafts, and parent workshops.
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