# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beyond Ideas, Essential Zen – Retreat in Nature
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Beyond Ideas, Essential Zen – Retreat in Nature
with Dharma Teacher Abbot Will

Silent Retreat – Myakka River State Park – Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

The park setting, surrounded by nature’s beauty, will help us relax, reflect, and renew. We will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. (arrival time 9:00 a.m.). During the day, there will be several sitting and walking meditations, Dharma talks, and a vegetarian/vegan potluck lunch. Water and tea will be provided. The retreat will be over by 5:30 p.m.

Our theme for this all-day silent retreat is “Essential Zen”.

A $40.00 donation is suggested, with no set fee, please give what you can. Donations can be made through our website or in cash at the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bee-ridge/beyond-ideas-essential-zen-retreat-in-nature/200029005144405
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, food-drinks, potluck, health-wellness, meditation
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bee Ridge
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Myakka River State Park
- **lat**: 27.244862521497
- **long**: -82.3095703125
- **full address**: Myakka River State Park, Sarasota,FL,United States, Bee Ridge

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beyond Ideas, Essential Zen - Retreat in Nature being held?
  - **A:** Beyond Ideas, Essential Zen - Retreat in Nature takes place on Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm at Myakka River State Park, Sarasota,FL,United States, Bee Ridge.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beyond Ideas, Essential Zen - Retreat in Nature?
  - **A:** Beyond Ideas, Essential Zen - Retreat in Nature is organized by Ordinary Zen Sangha.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beyond Ideas, Essential Zen - Retreat in Nature is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bee Ridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beyond Ideas, Essential Zen - Retreat in Nature sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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