SAVE THE DATE
Daylong Retreat with Adam Stonebraker
Topic: Rooted and Awake: A Daylong of Elemental Practice
Location: In Person & Virtual
Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Or join us via Zoom; see below
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm PT
Daylong Registration Fees:
Service Trade
For those who are unable to pay, we offer a service trade option where volunteer hours are traded for attending the program.
For those with physical limitations or disabilities, full scholarships are available without offering service- reach out to lauren@mtstream.org
Scholarship — $50
Reserved for those who live on a limited or fixed income
Helps cover basic operating costs for the program like utilities, flowers and supplies
Standard — $80
For those who are on a tight budget, but who have some funds available to support social and spiritual activities.
Covers program expenses for the day
Sustaining — $108
For those who are on a modest budget but who are more financially comfortable
Helps sustain Mountain Stream’s ongoing offerings
Covers operating expenses for the day, as well as program expenses
Steward — $150
For those who have the means to give a bit more in support of the Dharma
Helps Mountain Stream break even, provide ongoing dana-based programming and builds the foundation for us to grow and thrive
Covers operating and program expenses and helps provide scholarships for others
Pre-registration is encouraged by noon on Friday, April 24. The Zoom meeting link will be provided once registered and paid in full.
Registration info coming soon.
Your emailed payment receipt is your registration confirmation.
If you are interested in sponsoring lunch for the teacher or offering flowers, please email lauren@mtstream.org
If you would like to contribute to our scholarship fund, please donate here.
Daylong Description: We are made of the same stuff as mountains, rivers, and sky. This daylong retreat invites you to remember that — not as a concept, but as a living, breathing experience.
Through sitting and walking meditation, dharma reflections, and time outdoors, we'll explore the classical Buddhist teaching of the five great elements — earth, water, fire, air, and space — as doorways into the body, the present moment, and our kinship with the living world.
The day will be held in noble silence, creating a nourishing space to slow down, arrive fully, and let practice go deep. We'll open with chanting, move through the elements together across the arc of the day, and close with group sharing and a dedication of blessings.
This retreat is well-suited for meditators of all levels who feel called to explore embodiment, the natural world, and the intersection of dharma and ecology. No prior experience with elemental teachings is necessary — only a willingness to show up and be present.
Dana: During the daylong, there is an opportunity to offer a financial donation to Adam as part of the Buddhist practice of dana (the practice of giving and receiving). All offerings are gratefully received and support the continuation of the Buddha’s teachings.
ADAM STONEBRAKER DONATION (DANA)
Bio: Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.
Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.
In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices. To learn more about Adam, visit www.mtstream.org/adam-stonebraker