You are invited to join us for a special two-day, one-night gathering for those who support the Garrison Institute’s mission in 2025
Without the help of generous donors, it wouldn’t be possible for us to offer groundbreaking resiliency trainings, sacred spaces for contemplation to those who need it most, symposia and convenings among thought leaders and changemakers working toward planetary health and systems change, and so much more.
The event features an immersive experience of contemplative practice, nature, entertainment, and dialogue among friends and fellow supporters including:
- Sharon Salzberg, Garrison Institute Spiritual Director, and Jonathan F.P. Rose, Garrison Institute Co-Founder & Board Chairman in conversation
- Contemplative practice with Sharon Salzberg
- Guided, mindful forest walk on campus
- Mindful movement practices
- Live music and refreshments
YOUR DONATION MATTERS
Whether you’ve already made your gift for the year or we can support you with your gift today, we respectfully ask participants to consider not just the expense of their attendance at this event (which includes room, board, speaker expenses), but to help us extend the transformational power of our programming to people all year round.
We look forward to gathering with you in the spirit of generosity, gratitude, and shared purpose.
For any questions, please email us at: development@garrisoninstitute.org.
SPEAKERS
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 50 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of thirteen books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed seven million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond.
Jonathan F. P. Rose is a noted global expert in sustainable development and regenerative communities. He is Co-Founder and Board Chair for The Garrison Institute, and Founder and President of Jonathan Rose Companies, a mission-driven company focused on enhancing the health and wellness of its residents with green, energy-efficient property improvements and through its Communities of Opportunities programming. In 2024, he was awarded Bhutan’s prestigious Druk Thuksey Medal (“Order of the Beloved of the Thunder Dragon”) for helping create and implement the Thimphu Structure Plan, a framework for sustainable development in Bhutan’s rapidly urbanizing capital city. Jonathan founded the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative at the Garrison Institute. Jonathan is also the host of the podcast The Garrison Institute Presents: The Common Good.
COVID-19
The health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests, teachers, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials, New York State and the CDC.
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