
Common Threads in Uncommon Times
Silent contemplative sits blending Zen, Christian, and other traditions to cultivate shared presence and a deeper connection to the Sacred in a quiet mountain lodge setting for reflective practice.
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Quiet, contemplative Sunday morning gatherings for silent sitting, shared learning, and discussion of contemplative spiritual practices. Interfaith participants gather at Quietude in Black Mountain for reflective community connection and gentle guidance.

Quiet, contemplative Sunday morning gatherings for silent sitting, shared learning, and discussion of contemplative spiritual practices. Interfaith participants gather at Quietude in Black Mountain for reflective community connection and gentle guidance.
Quiet, contemplative Sunday morning gatherings for silent sitting, shared learning, and discussion of contemplative spiritual practices. Interfaith participants gather at Quietude in Black Mountain for reflective community connection and gentle guidance.

Grounding dharma talks and guided sitting meditations that cultivate emotional resilience and clarity during personal and collective crises. Sessions blend traditional Buddhist teachings with practical mindfulness exercises in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Grounding dharma talks and guided sitting meditations that cultivate emotional resilience and clarity during personal and collective crises. Sessions blend traditional Buddhist teachings with practical mindfulness exercises in a quiet mountain lodge setting.
Grounding dharma talks and guided sitting meditations that cultivate emotional resilience and clarity during personal and collective crises. Sessions blend traditional Buddhist teachings with practical mindfulness exercises in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Restorative trauma-informed guided meditation and quiet reflection for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—designed to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a gentle lodge setting.

Restorative trauma-informed guided meditation and quiet reflection for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—designed to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a gentle lodge setting.
Restorative trauma-informed guided meditation and quiet reflection for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—designed to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a gentle lodge setting.

Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.

Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.
Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.

Silent, teacher-led meditation retreat for deepening mindfulness practice in a serene, contemplative setting with experienced sangha guidance and periods of sustained silent sitting and reflection.

Silent, teacher-led meditation retreat for deepening mindfulness practice in a serene, contemplative setting with experienced sangha guidance and periods of sustained silent sitting and reflection.
Silent, teacher-led meditation retreat for deepening mindfulness practice in a serene, contemplative setting with experienced sangha guidance and periods of sustained silent sitting and reflection.

Gentle silent sits and a brief guided reflection in a warm, nonjudgmental community setting, followed by optional sharing or quiet rest; bring a cushion or mat for an all levels, drop-in meditation circle.

Gentle silent sits and a brief guided reflection in a warm, nonjudgmental community setting, followed by optional sharing or quiet rest; bring a cushion or mat for an all levels, drop-in meditation circle.
Gentle silent sits and a brief guided reflection in a warm, nonjudgmental community setting, followed by optional sharing or quiet rest; bring a cushion or mat for an all levels, drop-in meditation circle.

Silent sitting and walking meditation in a Buddhist sangha, alternating seated periods and a short walking practice with a final brief sharing; danā collection supports this free community gathering at a mountain lodge.

Silent sitting and walking meditation in a Buddhist sangha, alternating seated periods and a short walking practice with a final brief sharing; danā collection supports this free community gathering at a mountain lodge.
Silent sitting and walking meditation in a Buddhist sangha, alternating seated periods and a short walking practice with a final brief sharing; danā collection supports this free community gathering at a mountain lodge.

Gentle guided iRest Yoga Nidra adapted by Richard Miller, leading participants through progressive body scan and deep relaxation to promote restorative sleep and stress release in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Gentle guided iRest Yoga Nidra adapted by Richard Miller, leading participants through progressive body scan and deep relaxation to promote restorative sleep and stress release in a quiet mountain lodge setting.
Gentle guided iRest Yoga Nidra adapted by Richard Miller, leading participants through progressive body scan and deep relaxation to promote restorative sleep and stress release in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Soft, meditative tai chi and chi kung practice in medium stance that gently stretches soft tissues, improves skeletal alignment and balance, and deepens breathwork to sharpen concentration.

Soft, meditative tai chi and chi kung practice in medium stance that gently stretches soft tissues, improves skeletal alignment and balance, and deepens breathwork to sharpen concentration.
Soft, meditative tai chi and chi kung practice in medium stance that gently stretches soft tissues, improves skeletal alignment and balance, and deepens breathwork to sharpen concentration.

Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combined with peer support and facilitated discussion for spiritual seekers seeking practical grounding tools and resilience during turbulent times.

Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combined with peer support and facilitated discussion for spiritual seekers seeking practical grounding tools and resilience during turbulent times.
Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combined with peer support and facilitated discussion for spiritual seekers seeking practical grounding tools and resilience during turbulent times.
Heart centered guided meditation on Zoom Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM ET, with gentle instruction and communal silent sits suitable for all levels, streamed from Asheville for a calm, intimate practice.
Heart centered guided meditation on Zoom Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM ET, with gentle instruction and communal silent sits suitable for all levels, streamed from Asheville for a calm, intimate practice.
Heart centered guided meditation on Zoom Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM ET, with gentle instruction and communal silent sits suitable for all levels, streamed from Asheville for a calm, intimate practice.
Deep contemplative practice in the Celtic tradition attuning participants to the living, vital natural world and the presence of the Holy; Simon de Voil leads guided nature based rituals and silent prayer at Kanuga.
Deep contemplative practice in the Celtic tradition attuning participants to the living, vital natural world and the presence of the Holy; Simon de Voil leads guided nature based rituals and silent prayer at Kanuga.
Deep contemplative practice in the Celtic tradition attuning participants to the living, vital natural world and the presence of the Holy; Simon de Voil leads guided nature based rituals and silent prayer at Kanuga.

Quiet, communal meditation sits in a small center focusing on mindful sitting and silent practice; participants are asked to email mittameditation@gmail.com with the days and times they plan to attend.

Quiet, communal meditation sits in a small center focusing on mindful sitting and silent practice; participants are asked to email mittameditation@gmail.com with the days and times they plan to attend.
Quiet, communal meditation sits in a small center focusing on mindful sitting and silent practice; participants are asked to email mittameditation@gmail.com with the days and times they plan to attend.

Accessible asana flows emphasize breath, alignment, and slow transitions for all levels, led by Leslie Temme; donations accepted for a calm, restorative practice in a quiet mountain-lodge setting.

Accessible asana flows emphasize breath, alignment, and slow transitions for all levels, led by Leslie Temme; donations accepted for a calm, restorative practice in a quiet mountain-lodge setting.
Accessible asana flows emphasize breath, alignment, and slow transitions for all levels, led by Leslie Temme; donations accepted for a calm, restorative practice in a quiet mountain-lodge setting.

Slow, meditative tai chi and qigong in medium stance to softly stretch tissues, improve skeletal alignment, balance, and breath centered concentration in a quiet lodge setting.

Slow, meditative tai chi and qigong in medium stance to softly stretch tissues, improve skeletal alignment, balance, and breath centered concentration in a quiet lodge setting.
Slow, meditative tai chi and qigong in medium stance to softly stretch tissues, improve skeletal alignment, balance, and breath centered concentration in a quiet lodge setting.

Quiet, themed meditative writing circles exploring self reflection, personal storytelling, and channeling techniques; guided prompts and journaling exercises aim to align participants with their core self and creative spark.

Quiet, themed meditative writing circles exploring self reflection, personal storytelling, and channeling techniques; guided prompts and journaling exercises aim to align participants with their core self and creative spark.
Quiet, themed meditative writing circles exploring self reflection, personal storytelling, and channeling techniques; guided prompts and journaling exercises aim to align participants with their core self and creative spark.

Daily silent sits Monday–Friday create a quiet, shoe-free drop-in practice with cushions and seating options provided; newcomers welcome, you may arrive or leave anytime, and participation is on a dana (donation) basis.

Daily silent sits Monday–Friday create a quiet, shoe-free drop-in practice with cushions and seating options provided; newcomers welcome, you may arrive or leave anytime, and participation is on a dana (donation) basis.
Daily silent sits Monday–Friday create a quiet, shoe-free drop-in practice with cushions and seating options provided; newcomers welcome, you may arrive or leave anytime, and participation is on a dana (donation) basis.