Mountain Stream Annual Residential Retreats:
Harmony Ridge Retreat with Adam Stonebraker
April 2 - April 8, 2027 - Registration info coming soon!
Big Springs Retreat with Adam Stonebraker
August 29 - September 5, 2027 - Registration info coming soon!
** For information on retreats happening at Big Springs, please go here
Guidelines for being on Retreat
During residential meditation retreats, participants are asked to follow basic guidelines and practices. They are a primary and preliminary part of undertaking a meditation practice. These basic principles are honored throughout the course of the retreat.
At the beginning of a residential retreat, each participant takes the vow of the Three Refuges and the Five Precepts. These guidelines were practiced at the time of the Buddha and are still used in Thervadan Buddhism to this day. To take refuge means to take guidance, to reflect on, to find comfort in - the Buddha (who represents the spirit of compassion and wisdom), the Dharma or Dhamma (the ultimate Truth, also ultimate reality), and the Sangha (the spiritual community that is kind and compassionate). The Buddha, The Dhamma and the Sangha are known as the Three Jewels.
Retreatants will also be asked to undertake the five precepts. These were created by the Buddha to promote non-harming in any community. The retreantants recite these five precepts as follows:
1) For the purpose of training I undertake the precept of not harming.
2) For the purpose of training, I undertake the precept of not taking anything that is not freely given.
3) For the purpose of training, I undertake the precept of being wise and careful with speech.
4) For the purpose of training, I undertake the precept of refraining from sexual misconduct. (Sexual misconduct is sexual activity that can hurt another person.)
5. For the purpose of training, I undertake the precept of refraining from intoxicants that cloud the mind.
The precepts are seen as a practice "for the purpose of training." We learn and grow as we work to keep the five precepts. At the end of a meditation retreat, a teacher may talk about continuing the precepts in everyday life. The benefits of the insights gained become a part of life and is taken into the world.
Retreat Health Policy & Requirements
Our first priority is to protect the health of everyone who comes to Mountain Stream retreats, including practitioners, staff, and teachers.
Please note our health recommendations:
Masks are optional.
Only participate at your optimal health condition. We really appreciate everyone being considerate of each other in this way.
We will also require anyone who develops any COVID like symptoms or becomes sick at a retreat to leave and return home immediately to protect the health of the other yogis and teacher.
These policies are subject to change as conditions change. Our commitment is to offer in person programs as safely as possible.