Sufi Summer Meditation Jul 1st through August 31st
The Sufi Summer workshops are designed to bring the most beneficial and positive experience of spirit and well being. The air, the nature, the workshops, the food, the schedule all contribute to the experience. Our teacher Adnan Sarhan taught a very practical approach to the spiritual development using the timing, the space, the nature, rhythm, the breath, the community and the body to immerse people in an atmosphere that would bring positive changes in a pure and natural way. We continue his methods and transmit as best we can the essence of his teachings. The Sufi center in the mountains of New Mexico provides a perfect and beautiful place for inner work.
Summer retreat is run on a volunteer basis. All participants are encouraged to help around the camp as part of the Sufi practice. Helping with preparing food, gardening, cleaning and beautifying the property create a harmonious balance with the workshop experience.
Sufi Summer Meditation Retreat FAQs
For everyone’s safety, please get tested for COVID-19 just before coming. If you test positive please come later when you have tested negative and are feeling better.
Registering:
Reservations are required. To register, contact Tamsin at 917-287-6138 or yanahari@gmail.com or Manny at 917-371-0808. For a reservation, a deposit of $350 is required. You can pay by PayPal to donations@sufifoundation.org or you can mail a check payable to Sufi Foundation of America
and mail to
Sufi Foundation of America
PO Box 170,
Torreon, NM, 87061
USA
Travel Concerns:
How do I get to the camp by car? By bus? By plane?
Directions tell you how to arrive by car. There are no buses routed to our area.
To arrive by plane, fly into Albuquerque, New Mexico airport. For travel arrangements from the airport to the camp, call or text Manny at 917-371-0808 at least a few days ahead of your arrival. In consideration of the person picking you up please have a mask to wear if the driver feels it necessary.
Can you recommend any travel web site offering less expensive prices to fly?
The following web sites may offer the lowest fares. Each site has its useful qualities and peculiarities. Remember to read it carefully.
Southwest is an airline that has a good change/cancellation policy if you feel you may stay longer.
If I arrive by plane, will someone meet me?
We will meet people at the airport. You must let us know at least 24 hours (a few days is helpful) in advance of your arrival. Because of the price of gas, we ask for $30 per trip. The drive to camp is approximately 1 hour from the airport. Best times to arrive are on Tuesday, the day off. Or in the break time between 8 am – 10 am or 4 pm – 6 pm. If these are not possible we will still arrange to pick you up but you may be asked to wait a little.
How do I notify the camp I am coming? And should I reconfirm?
For travel arrangements call or text 917-371-0808. For travel to and from camp. In consideration of the person picking you up please have a mask to wear if the driver feels it necessary.
Financial Concerns:
What are the prices?
The cost of the workshop will be $350 per week, $800 for four weeks, or $1,200 for two months. Make checks payable to Sufi Foundation of America. Checks can be mailed. The deposit can also be sent via Paypal to donations@sufifoundation.org.
A $350 reservation deposit is required. For reservation, contact Tamsin at 917-287-6138 or Manny at 917-371-0808. For a reservation, a fee of $350 is required. (The address is provided below). Or PayPal.
Does the price cover food, room and board?
Yes, the price does cover food, sleeping accommodations and workshops.
Communications Concerns
What is the mailing or shipping address for FedEx, UPS or the Post Office?
For postal mail:
Sufi Foundation of America,
P.O. Box 170
Torreon, NM 87061
For UPS or FedEX:
Sufi Foundation of America,
Attn: your name
50 Sufi Rd
Torreon, NM 87061
(You are welcome to ship your things to the camp prior to your arrival and we will keep them till you arrive.
Can I use my cell phone there?
Yes. But be sure to turn it off before attending workshop sessions.
Most cell phone services work in Camp.
Do I have access to the Internet?
There is Wifi. We set up a wifi in the kitchen area and charge $10 for each participant for the duration of your stay or per month. Or if you need to work via internet, the best option is to set up WiFi Mobile Hotspot with your cell phone provider before coming.
Accommodation
What type of accommodation is available.
We have a variety of accommodation. Separate women and men dormitory spaces are provided with a bed and a shelf for clothing. These are perfect for people who bring tents and don’t need much space and who like to be with others.
We have some small cabins for women that can hold up to three people for people that come with friends or want more privacy and they are located close to the women’s bathrooms and have light and electricity, shelves and beds.
Are there private cabins?
We have a very limited number of private cabins that can be rented for the duration of your stay but these are often reserved very early. They are $10 extra a night and have beds, shelves and electricity. They are a distance from the bathrooms and located in the forest areas of the camp.
We generally keep them aside for people who have special needs and who can navigate at night to the bathrooms.
People can bring their own camper trailers, RVs and can park them in areas that are accessible to electrical outlets.
Do you provide bedding?
We do have bedding available for people who come from overseas. It is clean, donated bedding, but bringing your own bedding and a sleeping bag for colder nights is recommended.
We have storage areas for people who decide they will return the next summer but these are limited and require your belongings to be kept sealed and labelled in plastic containers and your responsibility to store safely in these storage sheds.
For any other accommodation questions please contact Tamsin at yanahari@gmail.com
Sufi Camp: General Questions:
Can I come for a day, week or a short time?
Yes, you can come for a short period of time. You will find yourself wishing to stay longer. Our pricing is designed to help people stay longer to deepen the positive effects of the workshops. The Center has a wonderful magnetic comforting power that pleasures you to stay longer.
What is summer camp like?
We meet in the morning about 11.30 am until 3pm or 4pm and we will meet again at 7 pm. Before the morning, people have time for themselves or to help in the camp. We have Tuesday off so people can do personal errands and visit the surrounding areas. The classes consist of exercises, meditation, drumming, hiking, movement, chanting, dancing and whirling. The natural surroundings of the camp, the air, the light and the quiet are exceptionally beautiful, and perfect for the meditative state. The indoor areas have been described as very simple, but people often experience such an incredible sense of well being from the workshops that they haven’t been able to experience before and begin to understand the real value of inner development and its long term benefits.
What kind of food is prepared?
The food is vegetarian including salads, sprouts and fresh raw vegetables that are often grown in the Foundation’s organic garden. Cooking is done by students who are more knowledgeable about the healthy diet and who understand how the food enhances the workshop experience. The newer students will be helping. About every three days, two people are in charge of cooking. We do have a separate kitchen facility for those who have special dietary concerns.
What should I bring, and does it get cold at night or hot during the day?
The 7200′ elevation makes for clear mountain air with dry daytime temperatures reaching the low 80’s, while dropping into the 50’s at night. So be sure to bring warm clothing, bedding sheets blankets or sleeping bag, in addition to other personal items such as towels, shoes for hiking, etc.
Everyone should bring a flashlight or use their smart phones to use for the nights to navigate the paths. The terrain is rocky and there are areas that are dimly lit for the sake of seeing the incredible night sky.
What other clothes should I bring?
Bring warm clothing for the cool evenings, loose fitting clothes for the workshops.
Can I bring a tent?
Yes you can bring a tent. Since we are surrounded by thousands of acres of natural forest, people find themselves enjoying the nature and enjoying some seclusion and quiet.
Can I send things ahead of time UPS?
Definitely. You can use our mailing address and have it posted to your attention.
Is there a laundry there?
There is no laundry at camp but there is a laundry in the nearby town of Estancia about 15 miles away. People share rides to do laundry in the break times.
Are there accommodations for children?
The workshops are designed for adults and we do not cater for children. Generally we encourage people to come to the camp to focus on their inner development and make plans to have their children go elsewhere where activities are designed for children.
Those who do come with children are long term participants who understand and respect that the workshop is a place for adults to focus on their own development. As couples they either arrange a schedule for one of them to be with the children to do other activities away from the workshop area. We strongly recommend you contact Tamsin if you have further questions about children at yanahari@gmail.com
For any other queries please contact us
