Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks
February 15-19, 2023
Leader: Randy Wolbert Sensei
The Zen Mindfulness Retreat offers the opportunity for an extended period of practice. At a retreat, we separate ourselves from our daily affairs in order to sink deeply into mindful practice, free to transcend the background chatter of our busy minds. These retreats follow the style and format initiated by Willigis Jaeger, O.S.B. (Ko-un Rōshi) and carried to the United States by Marsha Linehan. Formal procedures are observed. We practice together but we do not interact. Silence is observed throughout the retreat with the exception of the opening and closing meals, and private interviews with the teacher. A brief mindfulness talk is given each morning by Zen Master Randy.
Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks
7101 W. Picture Rocks Road, Tucson, Arizona
Toll Free: 866.737.5751 - http://www.desertrenewal.org/
The Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks Retreat Center is a spiritual center located in Tucson, Arizona. The Pathless Path, founded by Fr. Pat Hawk Rōshi and housed at Picture Rocks, is dedicated to the practice of silent meditation. It has its own building with a Meditation Room, a Zen Garden, an interview room, a kitchen, and laundry room.
The retreat center is adjacent to Saguaro National Park West and reflects the beauty and silence of the Arizona-Sonoran Desert. The grounds are alive with desert plants and animals, including a rich and varied bird population. Located on 120 acres that border the Saguaro National Park West, it is a site that appeals to the nature lover and gently challenges the more urban personality. The Retreat is 25 miles from the Tucson Airport and 16 miles from downtown Tucson.
The accommodations for the 2023 retreat include standard single rooms, with a double bed and a private bathroom. No shared rooms are available this year.
Due to the fluctuation in room temperatures, please bring a sweater or jacket in order to keep yourself comfortable. Please wear solid, dark, loose clothing. Brightly colored or printed clothing can be distracting to others. Loose-fitting clothing is best for comfort during the extended periods of sitting. Shorts and tank tops are not allowed in the contemplation room, although you may wear them during work or rest periods. Please remove extraneous jewelry for the duration of the retreat. Perfumes, after-shave, and colognes can also be distracting to others. Sandals or slip-on shoes are recommended for basic outdoor walking during the retreat, and are easily removed at the front door to the St. Alphonsus building. You may wish to keep other shoes handy for extended outdoor walking contemplation, if you plan to hike, or if you would like to garden. You may also wish to bring an alarm clock to assist you in waking each morning.
Retreat has limited capacity, please register as soon as possible. Room rates for the retreat include sleeping accommodations for Wednesday through Saturday nights and meals for Wednesday evening (dinner) through Sunday lunch. The rate for retreat participants is $850 per person.
Requests for refunds must be made in writing. Full refunds minus $50 will be made for requests made by February 1st. No refunds will be made thereafter.