Zen Arts Retreat

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Providence Zen Center | Cumberland

Providence Zen Center
Publisher/HostProvidence Zen Center
Zen Arts Retreat
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Creative flow is a form of spiritual and meditative experience that is accessible to all, regardless of formal arts training.
About this Event

"Zen art suggests a new way of seeing, a new way of being, that cuts to the core of what it means to be fully human and fully alive." — John Daido Loori

Join Senior Dharma Teacher and practicing artist Willy Garver (Visual Arts & Sculpture) musician Matt Keeler JDPSN (Drum/Rhythm Workshop), and 5 preceptee Eva Kaniasty (Poetry) in exploring the connection between Zen and the flow state.

No previous art, music-making or creative writing experience is necessary to join this retreat. All forms of creative expression are welcome. Drawing and painting supplies, rhythm instruments, and vegetarian lunch are included in retreat fee. Bring your own writing supplies, camera, moktak, other instruments, and/or specialty art and crafting supplies. Options to take advantage of teacher workshops or solo flow are available at your discretion.

Unplugging is encouraged during this retreat. If you must have your phone on your person, please put it on Do Not Disturb for the duration of the retreat. Unless your art-making involves tech, we ask that you focus on experiencing the moment directly and without electronic distractions.

Retreat Fee: $80 Non-members in person

  • Reserve your seat by paying $20 deposit on Eventbrite
  • Register or pay the balance of your fee at least 3 days ahead of the retreat at providencezen.org.

First-time Retreatants

People from all spiritual traditions are welcome to this retreat.

Learn more about Providence Zen Center and register at providencezen.org.


Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM
On-Site Registration
🕑: 08:30 AM
Orientation
🕑: 09:00 AM
Retreat Starts
🕑: 12:00 PM
Vegetarian Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM
Retreat Continues
🕑: 04:00 PM
Circle Talk
🕑: 05:00 PM
Retreat Ends
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Providence Zen Center, 99 Pound Road, Cumberland, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00

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