Community Building Weekend at The Abode
March 14, 15 & 16, 2025
*Overnight does NOT include meals other than a simple self-serve breakfast on Saturday, Sunday and/or Monday.
Optional Meals: Indian dinner 6:30 pm on Friday is $20, Soup Lunch on Saturday is by donation, Community Potluck will be held on Saturday at 5:30.
Community Brunch is at 12:30pm on Sunday, with a $20 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Special Pricing for Overnight accommodations available to rest & recharge
Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday based on availability. Please book in advance.
*Overnight rate includes a simple self-serve breakfast on Saturday, Sunday and/or Monday, but no other meals.
| Prices per Room |
1 night |
2 night total |
3 night total |
| Single room with single bed |
$75/person |
$100/person |
$125/person |
| Room with one double bed
(for 1-2 people) |
$100/room |
$125/room |
$150/room |
| Shared Room (2, 3 or 4 twin beds, depending on the room) |
$50/person |
$75/person |
$100/person |
A weekend of activities to sample some of our Abode offerings! Come to one, some or all!
All events by donation unless a price is listed
FRIDAY MARCH 14th:
6:30 Spice Caravan Dinner –
Delicious Indian Meal by Iromee Gale ($20)
in Rezak Dining Hall, followed by:
8pm Community Drumming Circle in Meditation Hall
SATURDAY MARCH 15th:
7:30 am: Open Yoga Class in Meditation Hall
9:30am: Visioning the Abode & Planning the 50th Celebration- A Community Conversation with Interim Director of Spiritual & Community Life, Mellen Kennedy AND Iromee Gale, Events Coordinator in Meditation Hall
11am: Introduction to Visual Journaling Workshop – with Harmony Heidi Kuhl in Rezak Dining Hall (with a simple soup Lunch at 12:30pm) Collage materials will be available after lunch for those who would like to do more art!
2:30 pm: Friends on The Path Group, A Community/Spiritual Discussion Group – with Interim Director, Mellen Kennedy in Meditation Hall
4:00pm: Our Shaker Heritage: Short Documentary & Discussion on the Shakers, Led by members of the Shaker Book Group in Meditation Hall
5:30pm: Community Potluck with the Abode Community – Nourishing Each Other Please bring a dish to share! in Rezak Dining Hall
7:15pm: Storytelling Circle – Wholesome Fun with Mellen, Harmony & Friends in Meditation Hall
PLUS, our every 3rd Sunday offerings, on Sunday March 16:
11:oo am: Inspirational Worship Service – with Rev. Dr. Mellen Kennedy & Friends in Meditation Hall
12:30pm: Farm-to-Table Community Brunch ($20 suggested donation, all welcome)
2:00-4:00pm: Dances of Universal Peace -with Amina Silk, Arif Leininger & Friends in Meditation Hall
4:30pm: Women’s Singing Circle –in Meditation Hall
