Everything fresh and new – from apple blossoms to a new article by Stephan Beginning Anew Hello friends – the old apple tree in front of the Center is set to burst into bloom, and we are set to welcome participants to the 35th summer of retreats in Springwater. Thirty-five years holds many moments—in our … Read More
Welcome Spring Welcome Spring Songbirds fly busily from tree to feeder and back again. Some watching and guarding and taking possession as if they themselves went to the store and purchased both seeds and equipment. Others waiting for the opportunity to quickly grab a seed of two. It is as it is. There is hardly … Read More
10 Day Retreat in May and other News Schedule Change to May Retreat – now Ten Days – May 11-21 Thank you to everyone who responded to our survey gauging interest in a ten-day retreat. Results of the survey were positive and we’ve responded by changing this year’s May retreat from a seven-day to a … Read More
Please respond to our survey on attending a May retreat this year. TAKE OUR SURVEY 10 Day Retreat – May 11- 21 Thank you to all those who answered the survey that was included in the January News Update. We asked if there might be any interest in attending a 10 day retreat and the … Read More
What's happening at Springwater Center in 2019? What’s Happening at Springwater Center in 2019? It’s not too early to begin planning your next visit to the Center. Our many retreats and events are listed on the calendar and include a three day retreat coming up this month. There is also some interest in extending one … Read More
Check out what we’ve been doing and what’s up next… What we’ve been doing, what we plan to do and how you can help As the end of the year approaches looking back seems irresistible. Over the past months, along with keeping up with day to day maintenance, staying ready for Retreats, All Day Sittings, … Read More
Fall Arrives… …and there is a bit of settling from the busyness of summer. One can see the trees slowly beginning to don their coats of colors readying for a winter’s rest. As the Center winds down we invite you to register for the remaining retreats of the year, All Day Sittings, Quiet … Read More
Late Summer News What a summer it has been and it’s not even over yet. Since the beginning of June the Center has held three 7-day and one 4-day silent retreats, two All Day Sittings, a pot luck picnic, Quiet Weeks, and a Day of Remembrance for our founder Toni Packer. We’re not … Read More
Welcome Summer All growing things are lush and verdant with rain and sunshine, warm and cool weather by turns, and moonlight and fireflies. It’s a wonderful time to visit Springwater Center for a retreat or Quiet Weeks, or as a guest or volunteer. The peaceful setting lends itself beautifully to meditative inquiry. July … Read More
It’s Spring! It was a long time coming but it is visibly springtime in Springwater, NY and summer is around the corner. There‘s a lot going on at the Center with space available in all of the upcoming retreats. Take a look! All Day Sitting – Saturday June 2 – 8:30 am-4:30 pm … Read More