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Autumn Leaves

Fall 2025

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SEP - OCT

You are cordially invited to the Taste of Zen Retreat

A weekend wellness retreat in a lovely natural setting. A wholesome schedule designed to give your mind, body, and soul a respite and recharge. Steep in the sounds of nature during the periods of Sacred Silence then let your soul reverberate with the soothing vibrations of the Sound Bath. Still the mind with meditation and rejuvenate your body with Yoga, Tai-Chi ,and Tong-Gong Health Exercise. Restore your entire being while forest bathing and enrich your understanding and wisdom with lectures. All within a span of a weekend retreat in New Hope, PA. All are welcome. 
Venue: Deer Park Camp & Retreat Center
6290 Lower Mountain Rd, New Hope, PA 18938

SACRED SILENCE

YOGA

SOUND BATH

TONG-GONG HEALTH EXERCISE

MEDITATION

FOREST BATHING

TAI-CHI

LECTURES

Retreat Registration

I want to join the retreat, Sign me up!

Select option

We look forward to meeting you !

*THIS IS AN ADULTS-ONLY RETREAT

For multiple registrations please submit separate Retreat Fee registrations for each additional guest.

By registering you agree and to the rules and regulations of the retreat and the venue some of which are outlined in the Questions and Answers section at the bottom of the page.

Friday, May 31

Arrival & check-in

Dinner

Welcome address & lecture (1)

Mingle

Lights out / Quiet hours

 

Saturday, Jun 2

Wake up

Meditation (bell chant)

Tong-gong health exercise

Breakfast

Meditation session

Lecture (2)

Tai Chi

Lunch

Forest bathing

Free time

Yoga

Dinner

Q & A session

Sound bath meditation

Lights out / Quiet hours

 

Sunday, Jun 3

Wake up

Meditation (bell chant)

108 Bows

Room check out

Breakfast

Meditation session

Lecture (3)

Buddhist prayer service/private prayer/reflection

Lunch

Lecture (4)

Check-out

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Schedule and other details of the retreat are subject to change.

4:30 - 5:30 pm

6:00 - 6:45 pm

7:00- 7:45 pm

8:00 - 9:00 pm

9:30 pm

 

 

5:00 am

5:30 - 6:00 am

6:00 - 7:00 am

8:00 am

9:00 - 9:45 am

10:00 - 10:45 am

11:00-11:45 am

12:00-12:45 pm

1:00-1:45 pm

2:00-3:45 pm

5:00 - 5:45 pm

6:00 pm

7:00-7:45 pm

8:00-9:00 pm

9:30 pm

 

 

5:00 am

5:30 - 6:00 am

6:00 - 7:00 am

7:00- 7:45 am

8:00 am

9:00 - 9:45 am

10:00 - 10:45 am

11:00-11:45 am

12:00 pm

1:00-1:45 pm

2:00-3:00 pm

5 am - 11 am: Sacred Silence Period

Jyoni

Not only did I thoroughly, deeply feel at peace afterwards, but I came to many invaluable insights that I am still pondering today. I feel immense gratitude for the services you & the entire Soshimsa team provided us retreatants, and greatly look forward to attending future events through the Zen Center.

Van

It was an honor and a blessing to be able to attend. 

I am still processing much of what was offered and know that my true appreciation will be expressed in how I apply pieces of what was given in my daily life

Wendy

 I cannot remember EVER being away for a weekend or even a day for that matter where my mind was so clear and focused on the event at hand.  My journey towards new found freedom allowed me to embrace the time without a care or worry about anything else.  I never once missed my phone or email or work or anything outside of the retreat itself. 

Lori Ann

The retreat was wonderful!  It was very inspiring and insightful. Thank you for providing me with tools to improve my well-being and to help me continue on this journey with an open, peaceful mind

Ed

Beyond my wildest. I felt welcome, nurtured and refreshed throughout the 3 days.  All the other participants were friendly and helpful. Everyone I've spoken to about my experience are asking when will Soshimsa will be having another one.

Lectures

Tong-Gong Healing Arts

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Venerable

Myong-Ahn Sunim

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Abbot

Soshimsa Zen Center

 Lectures

108 Bows

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Doctor

Ruben Mooh-Sang Lambert

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President

Wisdom Spring Wellness

 Meditation

Tai-chi

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Venerable

Duhk-Song Sunim

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Director of Outreach

Soshimsa Zen Center

Yoga

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Sarah Hannah

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Certified Yoga Instructor

Sound Bath Meditation

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Nicolas Jin-Seong 

Sotomayor

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Certified in Singing Bowl Sound Therapy

Forest Bathing

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Dawn Seon-Ji Viczai

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Certified Meditation Instructor

ACCOMMODATIONS

There are two lodging options:

(1) Rustic log cabins strewn around the property (require a brief walk to the bathrooms and showers)

(2) Rooms in the lodge (with bathrooms and showers inside the lodge)

See pictures below.

Retreat organizers reserve the right to assign lodgings if neccessary

PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS (at this location)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE RETREAT?

Each participant is responsible for bringing their own toiletries, and clothing appropriate for the activities and the setting. Please bring any medication you use on a regular basis.

WHAT ARE THE LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS LIKE?

There are two options. A shared room (share with one other person) or a single (private room). If you are registering as a group/ friends/ family we will try to ensure that you are lodging together. However, we cannot guarantee the same room lodging.

WHAT IS THE ALCOHOL & RECREATIONAL DRUG POLICY?

A strict no alcohol or recreational drug policy. Retreat organizers will remove anyone using or under the influence of such.

IS THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES PERMITTED?

In keeping with the spirit of the retreat, the use of electronic devices is limited to emergencies. Please take care of any pressing business before arriving at the retreat. 

WHAT ARE THE FOOD ACCOMMODATIONS?

Meals are vegetarian. We are unable to accommodate other food preferences. (As a precaution, bring any food allergy/sensitivity medication you may have) 

DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACTIVITIES?

Although strongly encouraged that you do, you do not have to participate in all of the scheduled activities. If you choose not to, make sure that you do not interrupt the harmony of the retreat.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please note that by registering for the retreat you agree to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth by the venue and the retreat organizers, and are bound by the Terms and Conditions.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. By registering for the retreat the participant agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the retreat and the venue.

 

2. It is further agreed that the organizer (Soshimsa Zen Center, Inc.) obligates itself to furnish competent instructors and facilities, but it is understood and agreed that the organizer is under no obligation to provide any specific instructor, food, or lodging accommodation desired or selected by the participant.  

 

3. Participant further understands that if they should bring discredit to themselves, the venue, or the organizer, by means of improper conduct, any and all terms of their registration may be withdrawn and that no refund for any amount paid will be made.

 

4. At all classes, workshops, and seminars conducted at the retreat reasonable care is taken to prevent serious injuries and minimize accidents, and it is required that participants obey the rules and regulations of the retreat.  Participant agrees to hold the venue, the organizer, its officers, instructors, volunteers, guests, and members free and harmless of any liability or damages.

 

5. It is expressly agreed that all exercises and use of all facilities shall be undertaken by the participant at the participant’s sole risk.

 

6.   Facilities, class locations, instructors, presenters, service regulations, and policies are subject to change, without notice, at the sole discretion of the organizer and the participant agrees to accept such changes as a condition to retreat registration.

 

7. Participant hereby represents that they have no knowledge of any physical condition which would render them unable to participate in the retreat. Participant further represents and promises that, in the event that they become physically unable to participate herein, they will immediately notify the staff in writing of the same.

 

8. If the participant is injured while involved in the retreat activities and requires medical attention, your health insurance will be the primary source responsible for payment of the cost of treatment.

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