Upcoming Retreats and Days of Mindfulness
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Day-long Retreat sponsored by Deborah's Tree. In-person and online.
Invited guest speaker Dr. Katie Hammond Holtz presenting
"Guided Meditation and Sharing - Realization of Peace and Loving Kindness Today".
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Saturday, January 16, 2027, Pittsburgh, PA
Calming the Heart, Calming the Mind for children with learning challenges, parents, and all ages.
Taught by Dr. Katie Hammond Holtz, Licensed Psychologist/Developmental Neuropsychologist, Mindfulness Teacher with
Rev. Jared Buss, of the Pittsburgh New Church School (PNCS) for Children with dyslexia.
Mindfulness program from 10 am to 2 pm.
| Time | What’s happening |
| 9:30 to 10 am | Arrive and settle in. |
| 10 am to 12 noon | Learn about settling the mind and calming the heart. Creative practices of drawing, song, mindful movement, listening to the sound of a calming bell, calming meditation, meditation for stability and pebble meditation will be offered. Snacks and beverages will be provided during the break. |
| 12 Noon to 12:45 pm | Please bring a picnic lunch and enjoy time with others. |
| 12:45 to 2 pm | Continuation of the practice program, and question-response to setup a family home practice. |
| 2 pm | Take home package. Each child will receive a velvet pouch with gemstones and a home guide to setup a family mindfulness meditation practice including resource materials. |
In-person only. Registration opens Nov 1, 2026. Space is limited for this custom-designed event. Please register early.
With gratitude to the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation and its generous donors for supporting this project.
We encourage donations to the grant program so that future endeavors may also be supported.