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Convocation 2024 Registration

We are pleased to announce that Greenfield Retreat Center will be hosting Convocation 2024 at the Laurel Ridge Community College, Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645. (Map Link)  You may attend all or part of the week. Please see the schedule below and then scroll past the schedule to fill out the online reservation form.

Monday July 15

  • 10:00-11:00am Fellowship and Orientation
  • 11:00am-2:00pm Meditation with Nuns' Kirtan - Livestream
  • 2:00-3:00pm Lunch (Provided)
  • 3:00-4:00pm Allowing Joy to Be a Part of Our Lives - Bro. Kamalananda
  • 4:00-4:30pm Break
  • 4:30-5:30pm Greenfield Nuns lead Energization Exercises and Meditation

 

Tuesday July 16

  • 10:00-11:30am Greenfield Nuns lead Energization Exercises, view Bro. Jitananda Meditation, then Break
  • 11:30am-12:30pm Using the Mirror of Introspection - Bro. Satyananda
  • 12:30-1:30pm Lunch (Provided)
  • 1:30-2:30pm Satsanga - Sr. Brahmani - Livestream
  • 2:30-3:00pm Break
  • 3:00-4:00pm Recharging the Body with Cosmic Energy - Bro. Prafullananda
  • 4:00-5:00pm Greenfield Nuns lead Energization Exercises and Meditation

Wednesday, July 17

  • 10:30-11:00am Nuns lead Exercises
  • 11:00am-2:00pm Meditation with Brother Chidananda - Livestream
  • 2:00-3:00pm Lunch (Provided)
  • 3:00-4:00pm Mastering the Techniques of Meditation - Part I - Sr. Karuna
  • 4:00-4:30pm Break
  • 4:30-5:30pm Forging a Personal Connection with the Divine - Sr. Ranjana

Thursday, July 18

  • 10:00-11:30am Greenfield Nuns lead Energization Exercises, view Sr. Sarala meditation, then Break
  • 11:30am-12:30pm Intuition - Bro. Govindananda
  • 12:30-1:30pm Lunch (Provided)
  • 1:30-2:30pm Satsanga - Sr. Nandini - Livestream
  • 2:30-3:00pm Break
  • 3:00-4:00pm Mastering the Tech. of Meditation - Part II - Bro. Padmananda
  • 4:00-5:00pm Greenfield Nuns lead Energization Exercises and Meditation

Friday, July 19

  • 10:00-11:00am Greenfield Nuns lead Energization Exercises and Meditation
  • 11:00-11:30am Break
  • 11:30am-1:00pm Video - AWAKE
  • 1:00-2:00pm Lunch (Provided)
  • 2:00-3:00pm Highest Expression of Friendship. - Bro. Bhumananda
  • 3:00-3:30pm Break
  • 3:30-5:00pm Greenfield Nuns lead Energization Exercises and Meditation

Saturday, July 20

  • 10:00am-12:00pm Greenfield Nuns lead Energization Exercises, view YSS Kirtan and Meditation
  • 12:00-1:30pm Lunch (Provided)
  • 1:30-2:30pm Satsanga with Brother Chidananda
  • 2:30-4:00pm Fellowship
  • 4:00-5:00pm A Portable Paradise - Sr. Draupadi - Livestream
  • 5:00-6:30pm Break, 5:15pm Nuns lead Exercises, Sr. Chetana Meditation

Greenfield Convocation 2024 Reservation Form

(all events to be held at the Laurel Ridge Community College, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middleton, VA 22645)

    Your Name

    Your Street Address

    Your City, State, Zip

    Your Email

    Your Phone Number

    Preferred method of communication

    emailphone

    For phone calls, are there preferred days and/or times?

    Your SRF Membership Number (Please note: nonmembers may attend, but the meditation technique review classes on Wednesday and Thursday are only open to members.)

    As noted on the schedule a meal will be provided each day and there will also be an assorted selection of beverages and pre-packaged snacks available. The meal will include a main entrée that will be vegan and gluten-free. The suggested donation for a lunch is $10. Please check off below which days you plan to attend (to help us plan seating) and also check off whether you plan to have lunch. Please note that meal reservations must be received by Wednesday July 3. We will not be able to take reservations for meals after that date. You may continue to register for the retreat up to and including the start of the program.

    Will attend All Days with LunchWill attend All Days with No LunchWill attend only some days

    If you are attending all days, make your choice above, then jump to the end of the form to Submit.

    Otherwise, if you are attending only some of the days, or have different lunch choices for some days, make your entries for each day below, and press Submit at the end of the form.

    Monday - Pasta salad, crackers/hummus, fruit

    Will attend with LunchWill attend with No LunchWill not attend

    Tuesday - Soup, cheese and crackers, fruit

    Will attend with LunchWill attend with No LunchWill not attend

    Wednesday - Quinoa salad, Finger salad, fruit

    Will attend with LunchWill attend with No LunchWill not attend

    Thursday - Soup, cheese and crackers, fruit

    Will attend with LunchWill attend with No LunchWill not attend

    Friday - Taco salad, chips, fruit

    Will attend with LunchWill attend with No LunchWill not attend

    Saturday - Curried rice salad, Finger salad, fruit

    Will attend with LunchWill attend with No LunchWill not attend

    This Convocation program at Laurel Ridge Community College is being offered for free. If there are some who would like to donate to defray the cost of the venue that will be gratefully accepted.

    The suggested meal donation is $10 per meal. Your donation may be given in either cash or personal check anytime throughout Convocation week by leaving it in the donation boxes that are available.

    Housing

    Housing is not provided and is not available at the college. Women may stay on the grounds at Greenfield (please indicate in the box below if you would like more information about this option.) Men and couples will need to set up their own lodging.

    Provide any additional information or ask questions:

    Remember to click the Submit button below: