Day of Mindfulness Practice

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on t......More

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. $10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). Please sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at [email protected] if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. Sample flow of events: (subject to small changes) 9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting, then 10 minutes slow walking, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching10:45-11:45 am Teachings, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit, Closing Announcements,(And stay on for little while, if you would like, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegan Picnic Lunch  Day of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) 001 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration FormDay of Mindfulness Registration Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for: * January 18, 2026 February 1, 2026 February 8, 2026 March 1, 2026 March 8, 2026 March 15, 2026 March 29, 2026 May 3, 2026 May 10, 2026 May 24, 2026 May 31, 2026 Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * ProgramAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day. Contribution: ($10-40 suggested) * Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field). # of People: * Total: $ PaymentPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials. Total: $ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns. Verification CAPTCHA Submit RegistrationIf you are human, leave this field blank. 

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Mindful Living Weekend Retreat

(with Sunday Only option) Dear friends on the path, we are so happy to be able to practice together! Updated 3/20/26: Dear friends, accommodations are full for this April weekend retreat. Please email us at [email protected] if we can help you with getting on t......More

(with Sunday Only option) Dear friends on the path, we are so happy to be able to practice together! Updated 3/20/26: Dear friends, accommodations are full for this April weekend retreat. Please email us at [email protected] if we can help you with getting on the waitlist. And we have plenty of space in our special May 14th-17th retreat which will be led by both Dharma Teachers, Michael and Fern. Thank you so much! Once per month (most months) you are invited to join the Mindful Living Weekend retreat program (Fri evening through Sunday afternoon). The weekend includes an orientation practice on Friday evening, the Day of Quiet Renewal (Saturday), and the Day of Mindfulness (Sunday). Our Sangha will hold a recitation of either the Five Mindfulness Trainings or the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing on Sunday morning. There is also a gathering for the Order of Interbeing members and aspirants on Sunday afternoon. (Scroll Down to Register) We have set up a registration process that allows for attending the full weekend OR just the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday: FULL WEEKEND PROGRAM – Friday 7pm – Sunday 2pm (or 4pm for OI)  An opportunity to practice slowing down and returning to ourselves with gentle care, to practice mindfulness with members of the resident community and to enjoy the beautiful grounds of MorningSun.Friday arrival: The program begins with arrival after dinner for orientation and sitting meditation.Saturday Program: Wake in the morning to meditation and a quiet breakfast before the Day of Quiet Renewal program.  This is a day to refresh ourselves and have time for quiet reflection and meditation. The day is held in silence, and includes several sitting meditation sessions, a recorded Dharma Talk by Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh, guided deep relaxation, outdoor walking meditation and mindful yoga/stretching.  Please bring your own bag vegan (plant based) lunch.  On Saturday night enjoy community dinner and evening practice with a MorningSun Happiness Gathering.Sunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers, outdoor walking meditation, and lunch.Sunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the program concludes at 2pm, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend Dharma Sharing, training in facilitation skills, and deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.If you are a full weekend guest, MorningSun will prepare your meals while you are here, with the exception of Saturday lunch (bagged vegan BYO).SIMPLY SUNDAY PROGRAM –  Sunday 9:30-2:00 (or 4pm for OI) A similar program to our regular Sunday practice at MorningSun with the addition of a mindfulness trainings recitation and practice guidance for deepening our practice. A simple vegan meal will be provided (with GF options).Sunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the program concludes at 2pm, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30. During this gathering we will blend Dharma Sharing, training in facilitation skills, and deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.Overnight Accommodations: Depending on the time of year we have several types of accommodations. Dormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone, or couples, or in a ‘pod’). We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt (woodstove heat in the colder months).Camping: Camping is also available from April through October. Our campground is primitive, with flat sandy sites, outdoor showers and outhouses. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo (formerly The Barn).Commute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter), and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).You may also book at other hotels and rentals offered by airbnb, vrbo, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.Program Costs: Depending on your accomodation choice, the program costs are as follows for the Full Weekend: For the Simply Sunday program, a sliding scale of $50 to $110 is offered. Retreat Conduct: There will be periods of silence and periods to enjoy conversations with others. To create a gentle and quiet retreat atmosphere, we practice with the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Meals will be plant-based (vegan), and we do not drink alcohol, ingest intoxicants or any recreational drugs. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the Mindfulness Center. In order for everyone to feel respected and safe during their retreat MorningSun will not support or tolerate any act of bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment or assault. On arrival each participant must affirm these practices by signing a commitment to maintain retreat conduct. Dear friends, accommodations in El Cielo are full for this retreat. Please email us at [email protected] if we can help you with commuting or getting on the waitlist. And we have plenty of space in our March 20-22nd retreat. Thank you so much! CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THEMindful Living Weekend Registration Form 

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Day of Mindfulness Practice

This Day of Mindfulness Practice falls within the Mindful Living Weekend Program.Please use the SIMPLY SUNDAY option within the Mindful Living Weekend Registration Form: Mindful Living Weekend Retreat

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Spring Rest

MorningSun will be closed for a Spring Rest!!!Wishing you transformation, joy and ease in your practice!

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Day of Mindfulness Practice

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on t......More

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. $10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). Please sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at [email protected] if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. Sample flow of events: (subject to small changes) 9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting, then 10 minutes slow walking, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching10:45-11:45 am Teachings, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit, Closing Announcements,(And stay on for little while, if you would like, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegan Picnic Lunch  Day of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) 001 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration FormDay of Mindfulness Registration Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for: * January 18, 2026 February 1, 2026 February 8, 2026 March 1, 2026 March 8, 2026 March 15, 2026 March 29, 2026 May 3, 2026 May 10, 2026 May 24, 2026 May 31, 2026 Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * ProgramAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day. Contribution: ($10-40 suggested) * Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field). # of People: * Total: $ PaymentPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials. Total: $ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns. Verification CAPTCHA Submit RegistrationIf you are human, leave this field blank. 

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Day of Mindfulness Practice

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on t......More

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. $10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). Please sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at [email protected] if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. Sample flow of events: (subject to small changes) 9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting, then 10 minutes slow walking, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching10:45-11:45 am Teachings, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit, Closing Announcements,(And stay on for little while, if you would like, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegan Picnic Lunch  Day of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) 001 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration FormDay of Mindfulness Registration Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for: * January 18, 2026 February 1, 2026 February 8, 2026 March 1, 2026 March 8, 2026 March 15, 2026 March 29, 2026 May 3, 2026 May 10, 2026 May 24, 2026 May 31, 2026 Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * ProgramAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day. Contribution: ($10-40 suggested) * Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field). # of People: * Total: $ PaymentPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials. Total: $ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns. Verification CAPTCHA Submit RegistrationIf you are human, leave this field blank. 

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Non-Harming Lives in My Heart

Practicing kindness and compassion in our families, our communities, and our societyA Retreat with Our Founding Dharma Teachers Fern and MichaelIn a time of reckless violence and cold hatred, we must be diligent in walking the path of peace and kindness. During this ret......More

Practicing kindness and compassion in our families, our communities, and our societyA Retreat with Our Founding Dharma Teachers Fern and MichaelIn a time of reckless violence and cold hatred, we must be diligent in walking the path of peace and kindness. During this retreat we will water the seeds of determination, clarity and resolve on the Path as we cut through the confusion and chaos to breathe, walk, rest, and heal our bodies and minds with gentle awareness, deep understanding and compassion.  We are the very vessels of kindness and compassion that can bring healing to our loved ones and to society. In our tradition, the deep peace and silence of meditation is cultivated in formal moments of sitting, walking, deep relaxation, eating, and sharing groups. With the guidance of Fern and Michael, both senior Dharma teachers in the Plum Village tradition, and the support of our shared mindfulness practice in all these events, we can restore our confidence in the potential of humanity to live beautifully and compassionately together. Fern Dorresteyn and Michael Ciborski Fern has spent her life exploring more sustainable ways of living, personal transformation and the ideal of working with others to create positive change. As a young adult she traveled to Plum Village Monastery in France, together with her future husband Michael Ciborski, where they lived for nine years, seven of them as ordained Buddhist monastics. They were fortunate to live and work closely with Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh to offer meditation retreats around the world. In 2003 they returned to lay life and co-founded MorningSun. Fern and Michael are members of the Council of Elders of the North American Dharma Teachers Council (NADTC) in the Plum Village tradition and travel across North America to lead retreats throughout the year. Fern has served multiple terms on the Board for the NADTC. She is currently the Program Director at Morning Sun, and is continuously learning as she brings the practice into her daily life with her community and her three children. She holds a Birth-to-Three WECAN recognized certificate from Sophia’s Hearth Early Childhood Center and is always seeking opportunities to support the well being of children and families. Michael is an active mentor for the Order of Interbeing, guiding aspiring members into the community.  He is also musician, and informally studied voice training and chanting of several European and Asian traditions, serving for several years as an English language chant master in the monastery. Michael is also accomplished in building and design with a focus on sustainable and natural build techniques. His great joy is continuously discovering how to open his heart wider with each new challenge and relationship. Logistics: Arrival for the retreat is Thursday, May 14th, from 3pm to 6pm. Departure is on Sunday May 17th, after lunch at 2pm. Please provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun. Accommodations:  Dormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (our retreat building) (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone, or couples, or in a ‘pod’).  We also have a few dormitory beds available in Harmony Yurt, our simple living yet comfortable yurt.Camping:  Our campground is primitive, with flat sandy sites, outdoor showers and composting toilets. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo.Commute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter), and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).You may book at hotels and rentals offered by airbnb, vrbo, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.Cost: Program and Accomodations are bundled together in a Self Selecting Sliding Scale. See below for financial support options: Financial Assistance: Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier on the sliding scale is still too high for you, you may ALSO self-select a percentage for financial assistance within the registration form (20% or 40% reduction). If you need a full scholarship  please contact us via email. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THENon-Harming Lives in My Heart – Retreat with Fern and MichaelFor more questions, please email us at [email protected]  

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Day of Mindfulness Practice

This Day of Mindfulness Practice falls within the Mindful Living Weekend Program.Please use the SIMPLY SUNDAY option within the Mindful Living Weekend Registration Form: https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/mindful-living-weekend-retreat-3/

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Day of Mindfulness Practice

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on t......More

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. $10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). Please sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at [email protected] if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. Sample flow of events: (subject to small changes) 9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting, then 10 minutes slow walking, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching10:45-11:45 am Teachings, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit, Closing Announcements,(And stay on for little while, if you would like, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegan Picnic Lunch  Day of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) 001 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration FormDay of Mindfulness Registration Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for: * January 18, 2026 February 1, 2026 February 8, 2026 March 1, 2026 March 8, 2026 March 15, 2026 March 29, 2026 May 3, 2026 May 10, 2026 May 24, 2026 May 31, 2026 Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * ProgramAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day. Contribution: ($10-40 suggested) * Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field). # of People: * Total: $ PaymentPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials. Total: $ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns. Verification CAPTCHA Submit RegistrationIf you are human, leave this field blank. 

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States