Summer Gathering 2009

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July 9–12: Leaders’ Training

The growth of Suluk Academy as a vehicle for our teachings represents a new modality of spiritual technique. Leaders attending these sessions will encounter the suluk experience with Pir Zia, Aziza Scott, Suhrawardi Gebel, Khabira Brown, and Kamila Stannard. Aziza will also be offering Retreat Guide Training.

July 13–15: Retreat With Pir Zia Inayat-Khan and Aziza Scott

Turn within and discover the transformative power of sacred silence. Awaken hidden potential lying dormant at the wellsprings of your being. Spiritual practices of the Sufis, and guided meditation enhance the retreat process.

July 16–19: Awakening in Beauty

With Shahabuddin Less, Munawir Mangold, Zarifa Kadian, Sharifa Norton, Devi and Sarmad Tide, and special guests. Express the harmony of the body with music, dance, and healing practices. Celebrate the harmony of religious ideals with practitioners of the Abrahamic faiths. Reconnect to harmony with the Earth and the elements. Nourish the soul with the harmonious gathering of a loving community of all ages

July 18: HuDost Concert

HuDost is a Music ensemble whose core musicians are singer/songwriters Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines from Montreal and New York.

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The Children’s Camp (ages 4-11)

The Children’s Camp(ages 4-11)will be held for the full 10 days of the Summer Gathering, offering a fun, dynamic, and uplifting experience. Activities include song, dance, yoga, music, drumming, sports, nature hikes, clowning/theatre, children’s Universal Worship, swimming, arts & crafts, evening camp-fi res and smores, storytelling, games and much more!

The Tweeners’ Camp

The Tweeners’ Camp (ages 12-15) offers a fun and balanced schedule of games, sports, nature walks, swimming, sleepovers, day-trips, music, and much more throughout the 10 days! Tweeners are also always welcome to join in the Young Adults sessions.

The Young Adults’ Camp

The Young Adults’ Camp (ages 16-29ish) follows its own fl exible schedule over the 10 days, featuring daily sessions with Pir Zia and Devi Tide, as well as fun-fi lled activities, group sharing and meetings with other senior teachers. This camp has traditionally been a bridge for those younger or less experienced in the Sufi teachings and has provided a joyous atmosphere for forming and deepening sacred friendships and community. Participants may come for any or all youth sessions, or join the main tent events, as they feel called. Tuition scholarships and work-exchange are always available; limited travel scholarships so contact us early! For more information on children’s and youth activities please email aslaueminden [at] gmail [dot] com

 

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Adult Programs Tuition

Leaders Training (4 days) $275.00
Retreat with Pir Zia (3 days) $250.00
Awakening in Beauty (4 days) $275.00
Leaders Training & Retreat with Pir Zia (7 days) $475.00
Retreat with Pir Zia & Awakening in Beauty (7 days) $475.00
Full Camp (10 days) $650.00
Daily Rate (per day) $100.00

Supporting Donation

Supporting Donation / Individual (new) $150.00
Supporting Donation / Couple (new) $250.00

Accommodations -- Mountain Conference Center

Private Hut (per day) $60.00
Shared Cabin (per day) $45.00
Tenting (per day) $35.00

Accommodations -- Abode Main Campus

Private Room (per day) $85.00
Shared Room (per day) $55.00
Dorm (per day) $40.00

Children's and Tweeners Camp Tuition

Children (includes room & board if in room with parents ) $45.00
Tween (includes room & board if in room with parents ) $45.00

Youth Camp Tuition

Under 25 or full-time student (per day, includes camping or commuter fee) $40.00
Others (per day, includes camping or commuter fee) $65.00

Shuttle from Albany Airport

One Way $35.00
Round Trip $50.00

Linen Packet for Mountain Conference Center

Linen Packet $10.00
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