About Charlson Meadows Programming
Nature has much to teach us if we are only willing to observe, linger, and listen. Our programs are designed to connect our guests with nature in each glorious season. Following nature’s lead, we focus on different elements of self care throughout the year.
We offer two main types of programs: day events and weekend retreats.
*Due to the limited spaces for our weekend events, we kindly ask that you only register for one per year. You are welcome to check back two weeks before the event to see if there is space available. Thank you for helping us welcome more guests.
If we want a wholehearted life, we have to be intentional about cultivating sleep, and play and letting go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self worth."
-Brene Brown
Silence
How beautiful it is to do nothing and rest afterwards."-Spanish Proverb
Silence is a gift. Allow your soul to catch up with your life by giving your self time in silence. This gentle silence retreat offers a wide open structure to give you space to explore silence.
Weekend Retreats:
After dinner on Friday night, silence will begin. Saturday night dinner will be break silence and enjoy a meal together. Then silence will continue until we will meet for a wrap up conversation on Sunday morning.
Optional activities will be offered including: time on the land with reflective practices, and art supplies are available in the Gathering Room. Spread out throughout the Nancy Nelson Lake House or enjoy your private bedroom.
Day Programs:
Please bring lunch and a beverage. We do have a refrigerator for your use and a kitchenette with coffee and tea available. Dress comfortably. Silent times along with brief facilitated conversations to open and close the day.
Facilitated by Nicole Rasmussen
In the depth of silence, we hear the irresistible call of Life. Unknown
“Today walking the labyrinth slowed my head down. I want to take time to be SILENT in such a way that I don’t have to schedule it—it becomes part of my life.” Guest
Upcoming Events
Day of Silence
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $30
Day of Silence
Thursday, January 19th, 2022
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $30
Silence Weekend Retreat
January 27-29, 2023
Friday 4 pm - Sunday 12pm
Cost: $150
Self Guided Reflected Walks
The gates to Charlson Meadows are opening for private time on the land. Explore solo or bring a friend for a walk on the trails through the woods.
Meet at the chalet to collect a map with guided reflection questions and optional activities and finish up with beverages around the fire.
Dress for the outdoors.
Guided tours of the Lake House are available upon request.
As the weather changes, we will add snow shoes and kick sleds to the fun!
Allow nature's peace to flow into as sunshine flows into trees.-John Muir
Upcoming Events
Reflective Walk in the Woods
Free
Select preferred date and time:
Monday, November 7th, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, November 7th, 2022
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday, December 5th, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Consider bringing a gift for Toys for Tots!
Monday, December 5th, 2022
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Consider bringing a gift for Toys for Tots!
Futures Dates:
Monday, January 9th
Monday, February 6th
Volunteer in the Giving Garden
If you would be interested in volunteering in the Giving Garden, email Renee@cmeadows.org to be added to her email list to be informed of opportunities to help.
Bee Blitz
Join us as we document the variety of bees at Charlson Meadows. We will be using the iNaturalist app found in your preferred app store. (Consider experimenting with it before you arrive.) During each session, we will walk through the land capturing pictures and details to send to a national registry for bees to be used for research.
This informal event led by Renee, our Facilities Operations Manager.
Upcoming Events
Check back summer of 2023 for more special events.