Winter Retreat is Dec. 1 – Mar. 31 Monks at Hermitage throughout Winter Ajahn Sudanto away Nov. 14 – Jan. 29 Monastic Winter Retreat … A Quiet Time Winter Retreat: December 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 Winter Retreat is an important time of reflection and renewal for the monks. During this time, monastics are more solitary. …
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With Deep Gratitude: A Look Back at 2018
About this time every year, the Hermitage Board of Stewards sends out a letter that summarizes the year’s key events, projects and plans. Click here to see the complete 2018 Sanghata letter. Learn about this year’s Pah Bah, long-range planning, a dedicated abbot’s kuti, and more. Visit sanghata.net to learn about the board and how to support …
2018 November News and Events
* New wood is stacked * Ajahn Geoff visits 11/6 * Last 2018 Half-Day is 11/10 * CANCELLED: PFoD November visit * How Much Wood Does a Woodchucker Chuck? Plenty! Hermitage helpers were full of smiles, hard work and good company as they chucked wood at the last work parties for 2018. Many thanks to …
2018 October News and Events
Woodchuckers Ball * Regular Events * Our Family of Monasteries * Comings & Goings Time Again for the Woodchuckers Ball: October 6 & 7 A name like that requires an explanation! It’s a two-day garden party (last of the year) to cut, split and stack wood for heating the house. No ballroom dancing involved! (Ajahn just likes …
September News and Events
September brings the annual Pah Bah weekend and visitors from Abhayagiri Monastery. Help is still needed with forest and firewood work. Pah Bah Weekend: September 15 & 16 Join us in White Salmon! Saturday is a half-day meditation retreat. Sunday is the actual Pah Bah — an enjoyable, family-oriented event focused on offering support to …