Imagine 4 days in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, spending your days in community as we question thoughts that cause our suffering. Taking our minds outdoors is a powerful opportunity to quiet the mental chatter and find the open spaces that lead to clarity and peace.
Imagine 4 days in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, spending your days in community as we question thoughts that cause our suffering. Taking our minds outdoors is a powerful opportunity to quiet the mental chatter and find the open spaces that lead to clarity and peace.
Berkeley
Retreat
Berkeley, California
June 19-23, 2025
All of our retreats are self-paced and ALL levels of fitness and experience with The Work are welcome!
Imagine three transformative days in the breathtaking landscape of Berkeley, California. Located in the east Bay area of San Francisco, with easy access to great hiking trails, you'll immerse yourself in a supportive community as we question the thoughts that cause our suffering.
Connect your mind and your body as you do your Work.
Taking our minds outdoors offers a unique opportunity to quiet mental chatter and find the open spaces that foster clarity and peace. Who would you be without limiting thoughts about others, yourself, and your body?
How You'll Spend Your Days
Our retreats are self-paced and ALL levels of fitness and experience with The Work are welcome!
Schedule and Details
(Subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, group needs, etc)
Sunday, June 1, 2025
1:00-2:00 pm PT
Zoom link provided when registered
Zoom Meeting: Meet and Greet, Q&A
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Get to know your fellow explorers
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Go over packing list and schedule
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Ask all of your questions
Thursday, June 19, 2025
6:30-8:00 pm PT
Orientation
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Introductions
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Logistics
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Introduction to The Work and writing a Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet
Friday, June 20, 2025
9:00am - 6:00pm
We will do our best to end on time, but there may be delays (time on the trails, traffic, group needs, etc.), please plan to be flexible.
Morning Session
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Meditation and check-in
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Anchoring in your body
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Tips for hiking and doing The Work with a partner
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Trail outing (easy to moderate choices)
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Afternoon Session
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Group check-in
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Working with the breath
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Nature as Facilitator
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Easy walk or seated Inquiry session
Evening
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Enjoy your evening relaxing or exploring Berkeley; the sunsets are usually colorful and incredible!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:00am - 6:00pm; 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Morning Session
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Meditation and check-in
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Letting your Work find you
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Effort/Heart Rate
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Tips for hiking and doing The Work on your own
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Trail outing (easy to moderate trail choices)
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Afternoon Session
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Group check-in
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Easy walk or seated Inquiry session
Evening
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Optional potluck and time to have fun together with games, dancing, etc!
Sunday, June 22, 2025
9:00am - 6:00pm
Morning Session
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Meditation and check-in
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Working with the body/resistance
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Emotions have a right to life
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Trail outing (easy to moderate choices)
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Afternoon Session
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Group check-in
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Easy walk or seated Inquiry session
Evening
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Enjoy your evening relaxing or exploring Berkeley; the sunsets are usually colorful and incredible!
Monday, June 23, 2025
9:00am - 1:00pm
Morning Session
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Meditation and check-in
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Working with the self judgements
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Trail outing (easy to moderate choices)
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Closing
Venue and Lodging
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We will be hosted at a loveley Berkeley residence, with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and quick access to iconic trials. Our venue is within one mile of the Claremont Hotel. The exact location is provided when you register.
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Housing is on your own. There are many BnB's and hotels available nearby.
Meals
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Snacks and lunch are provided.
Transportation and Lodging
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Once you register, you will be invited to join a WhatsApp group if you'd like to coordinate with others to share housing, transportation, etc.
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If you'd like to know more about Berkeley, click here.
What to Bring
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The suggested Packing List is here. Be sure to bring snacks and water for our daily outings.
Trail Possibilities
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Click here to see our gorgeous trail options.
Closest Airports
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Oakland International Airport (OAK)
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The closest and most convenient airport to Berkeley. It's smaller and easier to manage than San Francisco International Airport.
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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Located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's another option, slightly farther than Oakland International Airport.
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Meet Your Facilitator!
