Community Building Weekend at The Abode

March 14, 15 & 16, 2025

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:

8:00 pm 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. Collage materials will be available after lunch for those who would like to do more art! Simple soup Lunch at 12:30pm

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). Rezak Dining Hall.

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

Special Pricing for Overnight* accommodations

available to rest & recharge

*Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday based on availability. Please book in advance. Meals are not included in these special overnight rates, but a simple self-serve breakfast is available each morning