Please note how we are responding to the coronavirus pandemic Event Cancellation and Temporary Closing due to Coronavirus Staff at Springwater Center have been considering what would be an appropriate and responsible approach to the coronavirus pandemic. While there are no known cases of the virus in Springwater at this date, we feel it would … Read More
Looking forward to spring and to your participation in Center events It’s late winter but spring is on its way Early signs of spring are in the air as we begin to look forward to warm weather activities and events. A major endeavor will be to continue building a garage. We’re grateful to all who … Read More
The heart of meditative inquiry can be explored in Retreat and Quiet Weeks Springwater Winter Questioning beyond all thoughts, images, memories, and beliefs, questioning profoundly into the utter darkness of not-knowing, the realization may suddenly dawn that one is nothing at all – nothing – that all one has been holding on to are pictures … Read More
Gratitude for your support, a staff position opening, events and visitors It’s not too late to support the Center this year We’re happy and grateful that friends and members have responded in an encouraging way to the annual appeal. If you too would like to make a donation to the current Garage Building Project, help … Read More
Our thanks, the new project, new events, new books, Toni Packer on YouTube Gratitude for Your Support and Participation Thank you, everyone who’s contributed to build the garage! With your help, we’ve been able to start the project—site cleared and prepared, and concrete slab in place on which to build. We’re heartened by the response … Read More
Events coming up this fall. Plus, you can help make a grage happen. Welcome Autumn Center staff are on a much-needed break right now but we’ll be back to work Tuesday October 8th, with a focus on preparing for the Columbus Day weekend retreat with Stew Glick (more information below). We’ll also be finalizing the … Read More
Upcoming soon – many opportunities to join us in meditative work this fall It’s been a busy summer at the Center with many guests coming and going for silent retreats, All Day Sittings and Quiet Weeks. Even so there is a stillness that pervades all. Soft breezes, sweet singing of crickets and grasshoppers and the … Read More
Dear Friends of Springwater, In response to inquiries and interest from a number of members and friends, we held our first 10-day retreat in many years this past May. The retreat was a success, with both participants and staff expressing appreciation for the longer format. Right now, we are exploring whether to hold a 10-day … Read More
Summer's many opportunities to be in the peace and beauty of Springwater Invitations to Join Us It’s deep into summer here in Springwater with warm days, sudden showers and firefiles flickering in the night. Nature is entering a more mellow phase, flowering and ripening. It’s a wonderful time of year to spend some time here … Read More
Summer 2019 Update Summer News Summer in Springwater is as beautiful as ever. Sun, rain, warm and cool weather. We’ve got it all. There are a number of retreats planned as well as Quiet Weeks and our third annual Potluck Picnic. It’s not too late to register for any of the upcoming events. It’s a … Read More