"SACRED LIFE"
A 4-Day Residential Retreat with
Bodhisattva Shree Swami Premodaya
January, 2009

• DATES:
  January 22-26, 2009
  Check-in at or after 4:00pm on Thursday, January 22nd.
  Check-out at or before 2:00pm on Monday, January 26th.

• LOCATION:
  Creekstone Inn
  54950 Pine Crest Avenue
  Idyllwild, CA   92549
  
  Conveniently located 20 minutes southwest of Palm Springs and 2 hours east of Los Angeles, the retreat site was personally chosen by Swami Premodaya as the ideal expression conducive to his transmission of sacred spiritual energy.

• PROGRAM:
  The preciousness of life, the reality of god, the truth of being, the infinite and eternal here/now, and the divine sacred nature of all that is—cannot be spoken, written, or even grasped by the human mind.  It can only be revealed and personally experienced. 
  
  Instead of struggling with the ego and grappling with all your conditionings, strategies, and limited perceptions—Swami Premodaya invites you to step directly into the lucid awareness of the vast and unending divine reality— which is beyond all joys or sorrows, beyond any beliefs or ideas, beyond this body and its apparent life and death, and even beyond the most exquisite experiences or states of mind.  When the sacred nature of life is contacted, only love and gratitude remain—flowering perennially within a life ever more surrendering to truth and lived in ceaseless holy communion.

• PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

• ACCOMMODATIONS:
  Includes 4 days and 4 nights; double occupancy; rooms and roommates will be assigned based on theBODHIcenter’s space management needs.  This will include some retreatants sleeping on air mattresses (a bed cannot be guaranteed—although a luxury sleeping room is guaranteed).  Personal preferences will be taken into account, but cannot be guaranteed.
  
  Creekstone Inn is a luxury mountain lodge located in the alpine resort village of Idyllwild.  Nestled within the San Bernardino National Forest, of the San Jacinto mountains, the lodge is walking distance to the center of town, with its numerous shops and restaurants.  It is equally central to the hiking trails, ski areas, and nature attractions that have made Idyllwild a favored destination for summer and winter vacationers alike.
  
  The Bodhi Center has reserved the entire lodge for our exclusive use, including all the well-appointed rooms with private bath, spacious fireside livingroom/lobby, gourmet industrial kitchen, sit-down dining room, covered patios and open decks, billiard room, and many other outstanding first class amenities to support maximum relaxation and enjoyment, as well as provide an inspiring and serene environment for the “Sacred Life” Retreat.

• FOOD:
  Meals, including any type of food and/or beverages, are not included, and are the responsibility of the individual. The lodge has a gourmet kitchen with appliances, and is available for those who wish to bring their own groceries. Numerous restaurants and cafes are within easy walking distance.

• TUITION:
  $895.00 through January 8, 2009
  $995.00 January 8, 2009 through January 21, 2009
  $1,095.00 day of
  Payment in full required to hold your reservation.

• DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
  Driving directions are available at www.creekstoneinn.com.
  

• WEATHER:
  Winters in Idyllwild are cold, including snowfall and below-freezing temperatures.  Remember, this village is a high altitude alpine area (think Swiss Alps).  You will need adequate winter clothing, including any snow gear you feel you need.

• REGISTRATION:
  Pre-registration (including tuition payment) is required (cash, check or credit card). Registration is quick and easy by phone (310.497.1899). The retreat is limited to a maximum of 22 participants.

• CANCELLATION POLICY:
  Cancellation fees:
  Through December 22 — $150    
  December 22 through January 2 — $350 
  After January 2 — $895