Happy summertime, dear yogis, Wattle Hollow friends and friends-to-be.It’s a monsoon jungle out there…. and I’m so grateful for that! It’s been extremely inspiring to share the Dharma with so many new and old friends. First thing to understand, darlings: ONLY FULLY VACCINATED FOLKS WILL BE WELCOME. I cannot agree with the anti-vaxxers who tell me “this is a matter of personal consideration.” From my perspective, this is a...
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Saturday, July 31 – 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 pm All Dharma Days are suitable for oldies and newcomers…since we all need to arrive with “beginner’s mind,” anyhow. We will have chairs or cushions available for sitting, and yoga mats for our period of stretching, though you all are of course welcome to bring your own. (If you are concerned about the Covid-19 sanitation aspect for your yoga, blanket and meditation equipment,...
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SEPT 17 (6:00 pm) – SEPT 19 (2:00 pm) We are quite fortunate to lure the amazing Mark Cain away from his extremely busy farm schedule to join us for this event, and to share his grace as a yogi-meditator. He and Joy will co-teach /guide you. This event has happened annually every year for (about?) fifteen years, minus the pandemic last year. This is a deeper dive into the possibilities of witnessing our meditative focus and...
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Sunday, Sept 26 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm All Dharma Days are suitable for oldies and newcomers…since we all need to arrive with “beginner’s mind,” anyhow. We will have chairs or cushions available for sitting, and yoga mats for our period of stretching, though you all are of course welcome to bring your own. (If you are concerned about the Covid-19 sanitation aspect for your yoga, blanket and meditation equipment, probably...
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OCTOBER 1 – 3, 2021 Our annual (except for last year), profoundly soul enriching AND fun weekend of sharing creative opportunities to step WAY out of your musical box… is returning again to Wattle Hollow. This is kind of a family reunion (you will soon feel at home even if it’s your first time. Our illustrious and trusted guides on this journey are Donna and Kelly Mulholland (of Still on the Hill) and Jack Williams. Again, open...
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OCT 15 – 17, 2021 (Fri-Sun) Training For The Equanimity Olympics, with Mind, Metabolism and Metta This was once an annual event at Wattle Hollow…and it’s time to return: We will be exploring the subtle dimensions of time, as it is measured by social consensus, versus the actual experience of living in present tense…witnessing for ourselves how our brainwave shifts, between the two. We will watch and compare, share writing...
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Saturday, OCT 30 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm All Dharma Days are suitable for oldies and newcomers…since we all need to arrive with “beginner’s mind,” anyhow. We will have chairs or cushions available for sitting, and yoga mats for our period of stretching, though you all are of course welcome to bring your own.(If you are concerned about the Covid-19 sanitation aspect for your yoga, blanket and meditation equipment, probably...
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Sunday, November 14, 2021 Here is the return of another tradition: We will share a potluck feast around 2:30, followed by a circle of thanks for what life has brought us. It can be musical, theatrical, humorous or serious! No RSVP necessary (Wattle Hollow remains drug and alcohol-free, plus please leave beef and pork offerings at home) Instruments are welcome, as music and dancing often spontaneously erupt after the traditional circle...
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Wattle Hollow is a relatively small retreat center (40 acres of woodlands on a mountainside in Northwest Arkansas) with capacity for 20 - 25 folks.