July at SIMC - September Retreat Registration Is Now Open!
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“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” — Etty Hillesum
In the fullness of summer, practice offers a chance to pause, breathe, and return to the simplicity of being present. Set aside some time for practice, reflection, and renewal by attending one or more of our weekly meditations.
When: Saturday, September 12th - 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, September 13th - 9:00am to 3:30pm
Where: Silver Cliff Ranch - 16565 CR 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
We kindly ask that, if possible, you register only when you feel reasonably certain you can attend. Our spring retreat experienced a number of last-minute cancellations and no-shows. We hope to minimize that for this retreat out of consideration for Brian and the planning involved.
Family Mindfulness Night
An Evening with devon and nico hase Saturday, August 22nd at 4:30pm SIMC House at 248 D St Join Buddhist teachers devon and nico for an intimate evening exploring how ancient wisdom meets modern love. Drawing from their new book This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership, they'll share practical insights on bringing mindfulness and compassion into the beautiful complexity of intimate relationships. Through personal stories and guided meditation, discover how Buddhist principles like dukkha and impermanence apply to partnership. Learn why conflict can become a doorway to intimacy, what real patience looks like, and how embracing love's messy reality can lead to greater joy and connection. Whether single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this evening offers wisdom for loving more skillfully in all relationships. Come ready to laugh, reflect, and see your connections through fresh eyes. |
devon + nico hase serve as guiding teachers of the online dharma community Refuge of Belonging. They teach at the Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, and other centers, offer online and in-person retreats, and speak with students in one-on-one sessions. They are the co-authors of How Not to Be a Hot Mess and the upcoming This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership (2026). Find out more at www.devonandnicohase.com
Retreats with Denise
Day-Long Silent Nature Retreat: Letting Go
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
9am-3:30pm
Salida Location (you will the receive the location once registered)
Touching the Earth
Denise Ackert, Liz Powell & Kate Siber
August 10-16, 2026
Rocky Mountain Eco-Dharma Center
Teton Sangha Retreat
Denise Ackert and Adam Stonebreaker
Swan Valley, Idaho
Sept 26-Oct 2, 2026
Half-day Retreat - The Art of Cooling Out
Saturday, October 10th
SIMC House at 248 D ST 9:00am to 1:00pm
Informational Meeting: Connecting to Freedom 2027
Tuesday, September 1st, 5:00-6:00pm via zoom
I am considering offering the Year-Long Connecting to Freedom Course again in 2027. The course would run approximately from January through December 2027. Meeting dates and times will be determined based on the needs of the group and will take place twice each month.
Library News
Deep gratitude to our Sangha members who donate dharma books to our Sangha Library. Your generosity makes it possible to continue building an expansive library. Here are the latest additions.
SIMC Library Reminder: Please check your shelves for any borrowed SIMC library books. Several have been checked out for three months and longer. Returning them helps keep our library available for everyone. Thank you!
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