Emerald Earth Retreat: Harvesting the Fruits of Awakening - New Lebanon, NY, Oct 30-31, 2010

Sharifa Norton and Mu'inuddin Smith will lead an Emerald Earth Retreat at the Abode of the Message in New Lebanon, NY, on October 30-31, 2010. "In this weekend retreat, in the beauty of the Berkshire mountains in autumn, we will share in deep practices for cultivating the natural self, exploring the alchemy of the soul’s journey, and orienting more clearly to our unfolding purpose"

"Attuning to Sophia, the sacred wisdom of the earth, and drawing upon the profound Ziraat teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan, we will explore the stages and dynamic processes of cultivation. These teachings provide a code on how to do our work, to fully till the field of our being, and to bring the seeds of our ideals into manifestation. Restoring our intimacy with the sacredness of all of life, we participate in serving an earth of beauty, and realize that in this service is perfect freedom."

This retreat is open to all, those experienced or new to spiritual practice.

A flyer for this event is available, with additional information.

Retreat guides Sharifa Norton and Muinuddin Smith are senior teachers within the Sufi Order International, in which Sharifa also serves as head of the Ziraat in North America. Together they founded the Light of Guidance Center for Sufi Studies in New York City. They are co-authors of the book "An Emerald Earth: Cultivating a Natural Spirituality and Serving Creative Beauty in Our World" (website), and offer retreats and workshops internationally.

The Abode of the Message is about a seven hours drive from Toronto. We've created a page with more information about this Sufi Order community and conference centre, or you can visit the Abode website.