On Retreat: Summer ~ The Doorway of The Solstice
The height of Summer is always greeted with delight by the Hard Light sangha as a time to ramp up spiritual practices on Retreat. The location for this year's Retreat will be a large private home in Montecito. Directions will be provided to you after you sign up.
Thursday June 21 - 3 pm check-in, 5 pm dinner, 6 pm Retreat begins
Friday June 22 - 5 am meditation; 7 breakfast, 8:30 day session begins
Saturday June 23 - 5 am meditation; 7 breakfast, 8:30 day session begins
Sunday June 24 - 5 am meditation; 7 breakfast, 8:30 day session begins; retreat concludes at 11 am
Price $650
It is strongly encouraged that all retreat attendees lodge at the retreat house. Accommodations at the retreat house may be less private than a hotel but the importance of the unbroken contact with the retreat experience cannot be emphasized enough.
Some other ideas for lodging:
Santa Barbara Days Inn (formerly El Prado) - downtown Santa Barbara
The Presidio Motel - downtown Santa Barbara
Pepper Tree - upper State Street
Hotel Oceana - beachside Santa Barbara - check for discounts on quikbook.com close to the time of the event.
Trip Advisor - rating many hotels