Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat ’26

Registration is now open.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Registration is open until January 9, 2026

Start 2026 with a morning getaway of serenity, clarity, and interconnectedness in the presence of a beautiful Zen garden.

Whether you are seeking to deepen your mindfulness practice, starting 2026 with serenity or simply craving a tranquil morning getaway, our annual Beginning Anew retreat will offer a transformative experience that will leave you feeling refreshed, recentered, and reconnected to the present moment.

Beginning Anew includes: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, quiet quiet sitting & walking, voice meditation, and noble silence. This special event will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace in Middletown, CT. This will be a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit overlooking a harmoniously balanced and inspiring Shôyôan Teien Zen garden.

Our Beginning Anew Retreat offers a universal approach to mindfulness, free from religious labels or specific ‘Buddhist’ traditions. Open to everyone—whether you’re religious, non-religious, a beginner, or experienced—this renewing retreat invites you to explore the simple, human practice of mindful living.

Retreat Time: from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Arrival: 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

Location: Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut

No prerequisites: for first-timers, beginners to the most experienced.

Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins.

To learn more and enroll ASAP, visit our web site. Space is limited. .

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