The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.
- John Muir

Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.
- Gary Snyder

Below are photos from:

"Meditating in the Desert, Moab, Utah"
Retreat 2008

"Meditating with the Ocean, Lost Coast, CA"
Retreat 2009

"Meditating in the Mountains, Sierra Nevada Mts., CA"
Retreats 2008

"MEDITATING WITH THE DESERT" Retreat 2008, near Moab, Utah

Tipi dormitories

Tipi, outdoor eating area, kitchen yurt

Fisher Towers

Outdoor eating area

Creek next to site

Outdoor meditation area along side creek

Kitchen yurt and tipis

"MEDITATING WITH THE OCEAN" Retreat 2009, Lost Coast, CA

View north of Lost Coast from Shelter Cove

Beginning the 8-mile hike to Big Flat

Taking a rest on the hike-in.

Sitting by the sea

View of the main house and cooking cottage.

Group meditating

Canyon nearby with trail to ridge

View north from Big Flat

View south from Big Flat

Cormorants

Beginning of hike out back to Shelter Cove

Low tide on the hike

Seals and sea lions

Hiking out

Near end of hike

"MEDITATING IN THE MOUNTAINS" Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA, 2008

Upper Graveyard Lake

Graveyard Lake

Evening Dharma Talk and campfire

Early morning meditation

Jenn, our cook

Shooting Stars

Wild Orchids