5RHYTHMS®
WITH JEFFREY BOYNTON
Register Now for:
Luminous Absence: a 5Rhythms Workshop on the Polarities of Presence
December 13-15, 2024 - Residential Weekend Retreat at Mountain Light Retreat in Crozet, VA
This autumnal season of darkness, of lengthening nights and diminishing light holds us in an essential energy, an intuitive space of regeneration and inner growth. The coming season of winter brings with it the return of the light, and a long period of rest for many forms of life in this hemisphere. Sap slows, heart rates drop into hibernation, birds absent themselves to warmer climates, emptying the skies. Crisp leaves rest on the forest floor as the ground grows cold. We bring the warmth inside our homes, into our hearth, with practices that soothe and comfort.
As we approach the winter solstice, I invite you to dance the polarities of the 5Rhythms as we explore each rhythm in it’s endarkened and enlightened expression. This full weekend journey of movement, connection, ritual, and integration is offered as a waypoint on your path to the regenerative, restful, and deeply nourishing energy that winter can offer.
This workshop counts as 2.5 days (15 Hours) of Waves for those on the 5Rhythms Teacher Training path.
LOGISTICS:
(Arrival by 5pm)
Friday December 13:
6-9pm
Saturday December 14:
1-8 pm
Sunday December 15:
9-3pm
(departure after 3pm)
CHAPEL/DANCE SPACE
REGISTRATION:
Participants must complete a detailed registration form and then will be taken to the checkout page where each participant selects a workshop fee AND an option for Lodging and Meals.
Workshop Fee:
Sponsor*: $335.00 | Standard: $285.00 | Reduced Rate: $235.00
*Your payment at Sponsor level allows another to pay the reduced rate.
*If the reduced rate would still prevent your participation please complete the registration form and then email me with your request. There are a limited number of registrations allowed per tier - If the tier you need to select is sold out, please contact me at jeffrey@jeffreypboynton.com.
Workshop will take place at:
Mountain Light Retreat
6656 Mountain Light Pl, Crozet, VA 22932
MEALS & LODGING OPTIONS:
Pricing includes accommodation and meals, workshop fee is separate, see above:
Emerson House: double occupancy (Shared Rooms):
$400 per person, 6 available
This former Mission House has a main gathering room and an upstairs loft for reading or meditation. There are 6 bedrooms on the main level, with all twin beds. The baths are located down the hall with showers. If you choose this option and want to share occupancy with another known registrant, please indicate their name in the field provided.
Stone Cottage: Private Rooms:
Single Occupancy $500 per person, Couple Occupancy $400 per person, 2 available
An enclosed front porch with table seating for 4 and a back screened porch give access to the mountain views. The serviceable kitchen has seating for 4 at the bar. The living room is newly furnished and can hold meetings of up to 12 people. Upstairs are two bedrooms with Full size beds and a shared half bath or full bath shared downstairs.
Undercroft Apt:
Single Occupancy $450 per person, Dual Occupancy $375 per person, 1 available
A basement apartment located under the church has an outside entrance. Charming space for one to two persons is available with kitchen and full bath. 2 separate bedrooms within apt, 1 Full Bed and 1 Full Futon.
Bird’s Nest Apt:
Single Occupancy $450 per person, 1 available
A cozy space accessed from an outside stairway on the upper floor of Emerson House. Single occupancy, with a bath with shower, kitchen/dining area and private outside deck.
Meals included in the above pricing are:
Friday Dinner (light meal prior to start of movement session)
Saturday Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
Sunday Lunch
A selection of teas will be available during any other breaks and coffee will be available by donation for those who wish to have it (Nespresso Machine).
There will be refrigerator space for participants to bring anything specific food items needed to make the weekend work for you!
EMERSON ROOM
FIRE CIRCLE
BIRD’S NEST
GETTING HERE
By Air:
https://gocho.com/routes-stops/
Connecting flights through Atlanta, Charlotte, NY (La Guardia), Washington DC (Dulles), Chicago to Charlottesville, VA (CHO)
If you would like to get transportation from the airport to the venue, please plan travel to arrive no later than 3:30pm.
For return flights, we will finish at 3pm on Sunday and can have you back to the airport by 4pm.
By Train:
Amtrak to Charlottesville (CVS) served by Cardinal, Crescent, and Northeast Regional (Daily) lines
Driving:
For GPS:
6656 Mountain Light Place, Crozet, VA 22932
Note: Cell phones will not work and gas stations are not available about 20 minutes from Mountain Light Retreat. The mountains are gloriously free from distractions, but plan ahead to arrive in daylight when street signs can be easily followed.
From Harrisonburg (63.1 miles): Head south on I-81. Take exit 221 for I-64 east toward Then Richmond. Continue on I-64 E to exit 107 toward Crozet/Yancey Mills. Turn left onto US-250 E. Stay straight on US 250-E for .9 miles. Turn left onto VA 240 E/Crozet Ave. Continue straight onto State Rt. 810/Crozet Ave. Continue straight on State Rt. 810, turning left on Rt. 810 in Whitehall and then bearing right at forks in the road on Rt. 810, for 18.7 miles. Turn right onto Mountain Light Place. If you reach Shiffletts Mill Road, Rt. 687, you have gone too far.
From Richmond (90.4 miles): Follow I-64 west to Charlottesville, about 60 miles. Take exit 124 for US-250 toward Charlottesville/Shadwell. Turn right onto US-250 W following signs for Lynchburg/Staunton. Take the Barracks Road exit, turning right. Follow Barracks Road to State Rt. 601, driving 4.7 miles. Turn left onto State Rt. 601/State Rt. 810, following for 11 miles. Continue to follow State Rt. 810 for 2.5 miles. Destination is on the left. If you reach Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve, you have gone too far.
From Washington, D.C. (118 miles): Follow I-66 W into Virginia, keeping left to stay on I-66 W. Take exit 43A to merge onto US-29 S toward Gainesville/Warrenton. Keeping left to stay on US-15 S/US-29 S. Turn right on Rt. 230 toward Wolftown and Stanardsville. In Stanardsville, turn right onto Rt. 33 and proceed through town. Turn left on Rt. 810 toward the Blue Ridge School. Stay on Rt. 810, attending to highway markers, and find Mountain Light Place on the left. If you reach Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve, you have gone too far.
SAVE THE DATES FOR 2025 RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF VIRGINIA!
