This gentle, safely-distanced outdoor retreat will provide opportunities for guided sitting meditations, mindful movement, journaling, walking meditation, and mindful eating. As described in the poem “The Quiet Power,” by tending to the inside we are able to build something “mighty, lasting” to offer our loved ones and our communities. Join us for a restorative time in silence, surrounded by the beauty, peace, and power of Serenity Farm.

*Bring a bag lunch, journal or paper to write on, yoga mat or blanket, and wear comfortable clothes/shoes What you’ll take away: - Cultivate a sense of inner strength and calm - Gain new tools for meeting daily life in a more balanced way - A renewed commitment to your mindfulness practice If cost is a barrier, access funding is available for all of our programs.

Susan Brock Wilkes, PhD, is a psychologist, award-winning instructor, and Certified Teacher in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mindful Self Compassion and Compassion Cultivation Training. An adjunct professor at University of Richmond, she owns her own consulting firm and is a frequent facilitator with nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Her community engagement is extensive, including her current service on the Board of Health Brigade, on the founding leadership team for Impact 100, and as past-President of the Chrysalis Institute. Currently on the faculty and board for The Innerwork Center, Susan was a recipient of the Spirit Award. Susan is also a certified spiritual director.

Shanza A. Isom, MSW, is an Assistant Professor and Director of Field Instruction at James Madison University. She is also a Koru Mindfulness Teacher-in-training. In addition to teaching and focusing on community engagement and partnerships, she facilitates workshops and presents for local and regional organizations and groups on the topic of self-care and mindfulness as it relates to holistic well-being. Her primary areas of interest and research include: holistic health and wellness in college students, faculty, and staff; mindfulness as a self-care strategy; mindful parenting; mindfulness practices for children; stress and well-being in people of color; student motivation, retention, and success (specifically the first generation, minority college student).

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