COVID-19 guidelines have been broadly relaxed in NY State for 2024 which is welcome news, and we're following suit with our guidelines. However, COVID infections continue and often increase in the autumn. The Wisdom Seat is committed to the health and well-being of all participants for our retreat, and we have adopted guidelines that have been designed and successfully implemented for other meditation retreats. We encourage each participant to make decisions that are best for their health and comfort. As of the writing of this policy, we will not be requiring masks during the retreat though we support those who wish to continue to mask and social distance. We are asking each participant to take a Covid test 48 hours before attending the October 12th orientation. We then ask each participant to confirm a negative test result with a picture of the results or your simple acknowledgement that you indeed did test negative by uploading a photo of your test result here: https://forms.wix.com/f/7163169805900448708. By complying with this policy, all retreatants can rest assured that 100% of those in attendance have tested negative for Covid, fostering a shared atmosphere of safety and mutual respect for each other’s well-being. We will remain flexible as the retreat approaches and will adjust our Covid guidelines if needed. 

It is traditional in Buddhist retreat and monastic settings for practitioners to participate in the daily chores and during this retreat all participants will be expected to spend approximately 60 - 75 minutes per day completing assigned tasks. By tradition, such daily work is considered mindfulness in action: an extension of our meditative discipline where we express our natural wakefulness in caring for our world and our life altogether.

Arrival and orientation: Saturday, October 12, 2024 12:00noon – 4:00pm. Departure: The retreat ends on 12:30pm on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Please visit the monastery's website here for information: https://kagyu.org/#visit

Functional silence during a retreat is a traditional practice designed to promote a contemplative atmosphere for practice and study, by limiting your communication with fellow participants to only practical, required dialog.

Cancellation and Refund Policy We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise and you may need to cancel your reservation. We want to make the cancellation process as simple and clear as possible for you. If you need to cancel your reservation, please note the following policy: More than 60 days before the retreat (before August 13, 2024): Full refund of your payment will be issued, less any transaction fees. 60 days or less before the retreat (on or after August 13, 2024): We regret that we cannot offer refunds due to the commitments we’ve made to ensure the retreat runs smoothly. However, if we have a waitlist and another person can take your place, we may be able to offer a refund. Special Consideration for Illness (including COVID-19): If you are unable to attend the retreat due to illness and may be contagious at the start of the retreat, we ask that you prioritize the health and safety of all attendees and refrain from attending. In such cases, we will provide a full refund, provided we are notified by October 11, 2024. This policy is necessary to ensure that we can plan effectively and provide the best experience for all attendees. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Cancellation and Refund Policy We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise and you may need to cancel your reservation. We want to make the cancellation process as simple and clear as possible for you. If you need to cancel your reservation, please note the following policy: More than 60 days before the retreat (before August 13, 2024): Full refund of your payment will be issued, less any transaction fees. 60 days or less before the retreat (on or after August 13, 2024): We regret that we cannot offer refunds due to the commitments we’ve made to ensure the retreat runs smoothly. However, if we have a waitlist and another person can take your place, we may be able to offer a refund. Special Consideration for Illness (including COVID-19): If you are unable to attend the retreat due to illness and may be contagious at the start of the retreat, we ask that you prioritize the health and safety of all attendees and refrain from attending. In such cases, we will provide a full refund, provided we are notified by October 11, 2024. This policy is necessary to ensure that we can plan effectively and provide the best experience for all attendees. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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