SAVE THE DATE: 5-Night Residential Retreat with Adam Stonebraker

The Heart of Stillness: A Path to Presence and Peace
Teacher: Adam Stonebraker
Location: Harmony Ridge Lodge, 18883 State Hwy 20, Nevada City, CA 95959
Dates: Saturday, March 29 through Thursday, April 3, 2025
Cost: Sliding Scale $750 - $1250 due upon registration. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford; your generosity supports Mountain Stream, staff, and your fellow practitioners.
Pre-Registration required: details coming soon.
The full registration payment is due upon registration. Included in the registration is a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Cancellation Policy: A partial refund (less the $300 deposit) is possible up until 30 days before the retreat start date (Friday, February 28, 2025). If cancellation occurs less than 30 days prior to the start of retreat and no one is found to take your place, the registration fee is nonrefundable and your registration will go toward covering the cost to sponsor the retreat. 

Retreat Description: In this retreat, we will explore the timeless practice of meditation as a way to cultivate inner stillness and connect more deeply with presence. Through stationary and walking meditation, teachings, and silence, participants will be supported in developing a calm and centered mind, allowing for a deeper sense of joy and peace to arise. This retreat offers a space to rest in awareness, discover the heart of stillness within, and gain practical tools to bring mindfulness into daily life. Open to practitioners of all levels, it is a chance to reset, reconnect, and embrace the present with clarity and ease.

Below are a few details regarding this retreat. More information is provided after registration.

Prior residential retreat experience is helpful, but not required. Insight (Vipassana) residential retreats are for practitioners interested in deepening their meditation practice, and through their own experience, learn more about the Buddha’s teachings. The retreat will consist of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and Q & A.

Generosity/Donations (dana) for Teacher & Staff: In keeping with the Buddhist practice of generosity, there will be an opportunity to offer dana to our teacher, retreat manager, and bodhi chef, all of whom are not being compensated for their efforts in supporting the retreat. Click on the link for more information about this generosity practice. Dana information

Residential Retreat Scholarship Fund: The Mountain Stream community has generously contributed to this scholarship fund so everyone has the opportunity to attend residential retreats. Many thanks to those who have previously contributed and to those who can offer a donation going forward. A deep bow of appreciation for all generous offerings!
Mountain Stream offers a limited number of scholarships for our residential retreats. A partial scholarship allows for more people to benefit from financial support. Once registration opens, please contact our registrar to find out details about receiving a scholarship. It’s important to understand, even if a person does receive a scholarship, the livelihood of the Teacher and the Staff is directly supported by the donations graciously offered by the whole retreat community.

Accommodations: Harmony Ridge Lodge is a lovely venue for retreat. Each room is very spacious, can accommodate 2-3 people, and has a private full bathroom in every room.  

Simple and delicious vegetarian meals will be served by our Retreat Chef.

Communication: Noble Silence will be practiced throughout the retreat except during the group sessions with Adam and during the Q & A period.

Health recommendations and protocols: Will be updated and communicated, if needed.

Bio for Adam Stonebraker:
Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices. Learn more about Adam