Scheduled Retreats
Birken Scheduled Retreats - 2012
See links to descriptions of the various retreat types at the bottom of this page.
To apply for a retreat please see our Arranging a Visit page or go directly to the Registration Form.
The 2012 Scheduled Retreats are as follows:
- Absolute Beginners Retreat: Fri. Aug. 17 – Sun. Aug. 19- 10-Day Silent Retreat: Fri. Sept. 21 – Sun. Sept. 30
Please check the Room Vacancies page before submitting a registration form for a scheduled retreat; we will put you on a waiting list if a retreat is fully booked. Retreatants are welcome to book an earlier arrival and/or later departure than the scheduled dates. To do this, fill in the desired arrival & departure dates on the registration form as well as selecting the desired "Scheduled Retreat".
Offsite Retreats - 2012
- Fri. Apr. 27 – Sat. Apr. 28: Evening Talk & Day Retreat in Kelowna
- Sun. Apr. 29: Evening Talk in Penticton
- Sat. May 12 – Sun. May 13: Evening Talk & Day Retreat in Vancouver
- Fri. June 15 – Sun. June 17: Weekend Retreat in Vernon
- Sun. June 24: Day Retreat & Evening Talk in Victoria
- Fri. Oct. 12 – Sat. Oct. 13: Evening Talk & Day Retreat in Kelowna
- Wed. Oct. 24 – Tues. Oct. 30: Week of Events in the Lower Mainland (including Paa Pah Ceremony + Day Retreat)
Retreat Descriptions