This is a tentative schedule, things will be added, but it gives a general outline. There will be event pages later with details and registration information.

Ongoing:

  • Wednesday evenings Zen classes online. Register at website. We are currently studying the precepts.
  • 2nd and 4th Sundays, Gift of Fearlessness discussion group, online, 7 Central Time. Very informal group, addresses world events, personal lives and actions. If interested, email with inquiry.
  • Some Saturday afternoons 1-5: Workdays in the spirit of Earth Apprenticeship. Register by phone or email.

February

  • 8-9: retreat at Midtown Atlanta Zen, 7 am-8 pm Saturday, 8-6 Sunday, plus Atlanta visit the following week
  • 23: one-day retreat at farm, Sunday only. Some meditation plus afternoon work, possibly tapping maple trees if weather permits. Inquire by email.

March:

  • Tapping sugar maples, cooking maple syrup – probably all month, depending on weather.
  • 10: Board meeting (not public)

April:

  • 4, Friday afternoon: land care – move small pine trees, in support of outdoor zendo preparation

May:

  • 3 (rain date 4) work day with Cannon River Partnership: removing “invasive” plants and making biochar.
  • Garden volunteering possibilities: plant ground cherries, plant willow fence, general garden prep.

June:

  • 13-16: Community retreat: Earth Apprentice

July:

  • 18-20: sesshin
  • Volunteer projects: Garden work, Raspberry prep & pick, Forage, firewood

August:

TBD

September

  • Book tour in Minnesota – TBD
  • Women’s Spirituality Conference in Rochester – more information

October – November:

  • Book tour

December:

  • 1-8: I will sit Rohatsu sesshin, but possibly with another group.