Ogassa (Ripollès)
About the retreat
This year we will welcome the winter solstice with Satish Kumar, an activist, educator, and an inspiration for many people over the past 60 years. Satish has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of a holistic view of reality that integrates Soil, Soul and Society.
From the wisdom he has acquired throughout his life and his sensitivity to the living Earth, Satish will accompany us to delve deeper into:
- The practice of radical love and what it means to choose the path of love;
- Understanding our role on Earth and what our role is as human beings within the ecosystem of living beings;
- How to respond to a collapsing civilization from a place of conscious activism; understanding more deeply the path of non-violence, ahimsa.
“We are at a crossroads. We can choose to follow the path we are on, or choose the path of love. I have chosen and will always choose the path of love.”
– Satish Kumar
The retreat aims to be an opportunity to reflect on the changing times we are in and explore what it means to choose the path of radical love at a time of growing tension and polarization. Connecting with Love, as the vital pulse that integrates everything, this retreat aims to give strength and inspiration to continue acting and inhabiting the world with fresh eyes.
Satish Kumar
He is the founder of Schumacher College in the United Kingdom. He was editor of Resurgence magazine for 40 years. And he is the author of ten books, including his autobiography, No Destination.
Practical information
About the place
The retreat will take place at Mas El Negre,in Ogassa. A 14th century farmhouse sustainably restored, in the heart of Ripollès. The place where Lluís Maria Xirinacs, a reference for a life dedicated to non-violence and social commitment in the Catalan Countries, passed away in meditation.
More information about the house: www.elnegre.cat/
Schedule
Over the two days we will combine times of dialogue, teachings, walks, meditation and movement.
· Friday, December 19
6pm Arrival
6:30pm Introduction to the retreat
8:30pm Dinner
· Saturday 20 December
8am Guided meditation
9am Breakfast
10am Morning session (with break in between)
1pm Lunch and rest
4pm Afternoon session
7pm Movement
8:30pm Dinner and time for sharing
· Sunday 21 December
8am Guided meditation
9am Breakfast
10h Morning session (with break in between)
1:30pm Lunch and rest
3:30pm Afternoon session
5pm Closing
Meals and accommodation
Meals: El Negre offers a varied cuisine. They combine Catalan cuisine with other cuisines from around the world. They play with combinations of flavors and textures, to offer a fun, honest and nutritious experience.
* Write to us if you have any intolerance, allergy or food preference (vegetarian or vegan).
Accommodation: The house has 9 rooms that can accommodate between 4 and 8 people per room , with shared bathrooms between the people who share the room. Some rooms have double beds , if you come with someone with whom you can and want to share a bed, let us know when you register .
Cost
Food, accommodation and teaching are included in the retreat price .
Satish Kumar will lead the retreat in English , and we will have consecutive translation into Catalan throughout the retreat.
Places are limited.
– Retreat fee
❊ Price for members: €260 (you can become a member here)
❊ General price: €290
*For this retreat we have some grants reserved for people who are very interested in participating, but cannot due to financial reasons. If the financial amount is an obstacle, contact us.
