You have arrived... As you open your car door, you see cozy buildings nestled in the woods. You stand and stretch as you breath in the fresh northern air and the smell of wood smoke. You are welcomed to The Dwelling by caring people who are glad to see you. The noise of your daily life fades away and you feel a quiet settling in. This is where you will enjoy a nurturing and restorative retreat. While you are here, you can focus on renewing your spirit, mind and body or simply enjoying the fine art of relaxing. You can stay for a weekend of peace and quiet or enjoy your retreat for a whole week.

 

The Dwelling in the Woods

Dwelling News
A summer hiatus

Summer is always our least busy season. Due to especially low registration and limited financial reserves, the Board of Directors has made a carefully considered decision to close the Dwelling for the summer, beginning June 9, to reopen in September.

During this time, we will diligently create a sustainable future for the Dwelling. We will simplify both processes and physical spaces to better reflect the core mission of the Dwelling.  We will carefully discern and engage every aspect of the hermit experience, our business practices and our fundraising efforts.

There has never been a more important or exciting time for the Dwelling.  We ask for your support, either through understanding, helping hands (Summer Volunteer Dates) or donation as we embark on this important project.

As Wayne Muller has written, “All life requires a rhythm of rest...If we do not rest, we forget who we are." We believe this is true for organizations as well as individuals. This time of retreat, in our 20th year, will give us the opportunity to gather our resources, access our wisdom, listen deeply to our future and germinate the seeds of potential and possibility for our next 20 to 100 years.

In September, when you return, things will look much the same.  You will notice that everything around you supports you in your hermit experience, and there will be a quality of peace in this sacred place that will allow you to reach your own wellspring of wisdom.

Please visit the website for updates during the summer. If you have questions or offers, please contact Kate Greenway kgreenway17@msn.com or Patricia Salwei dwellinwoods@mlecwb.net, 320-592-3708.