In the previous post we talked of the emerald green Cucumber Fields just to the north (wazia) of us, the stretch of fertile farmland between our land and John and Mary Alice Quinn’s homestead on the corner. As summer closes out in our rural community, the season for reaping and gathering the ripened arrives. We kidded about our calendar looking a little thin, and while we have a great group coming in for September’s Ceremony, ample room in October, and a Fall NSMR quickly filling, beyond our more public offerings lie the in-between opportunities for personal visits. We receive many requests from many people seeking retreat and respite for themselves or family members grappling with our modern world’s mounting difficulties. We do our best to explain that we aren’t a hotel or a B & B, ergo, we don’t offer the possibility for private stays to non-tribal members, aka folks we don’t know.

While we are not a sovereign nation with a unique political and cultural identity, we do have a 20-acre territory, and share a common interest in our community’s well-being. And joining our community is as easy as attending a Ceremony, a retreat, or a Saturday afternoon class, the next Meditation + Mindfulness 101 coming up Saturday, September 13th. In a short span of three hours, we’ll cover the whole sweep of what Meditation is all about, and in that time, pass on our toolkit for cultivating a sense of peace that’s less reliant on our world’s worsening, external conditions. This way, when you visit solo, we know that you know exactly how to apply and benefit from our industrial strength mindfulness practices. Let Mindy better explain:

"It was an honor and privilege to enjoy a private stay at The Higher Haven. As a longtime student of Paul's, I have carefully cultivated regular practices and rituals that support me in my daily life. This past weekend’s visit served to profoundly deepen my practice. Abiding in nature and the retreat house soothed and nourished me. I connected deeply with the energy of the river running through the property. Paul encouraged me to spend time and pray at the altar outside the Lodge, within which I have had many meaningful encounters with Spirit over the years. It's difficult to put the overall experience into words, because the level of peace I touched and was touched by is beyond language. I am very grateful that The Higher Haven exists. It is a second home to me, and continues to be an instrumental part of my spiritual development. If you ever find yourself in the fortuitous position to schedule a private stay, I can assure you that it is an opportunity you would not want to miss." - MR