BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Clear Sky Meditation Centre - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Clear Sky Meditation Centre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Clear Sky Meditation Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074348 CREATED:20231211T221125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T101314Z UID:18750-1673683200-1707066000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Multiple Realities: Bardos & Beyond (Online Course) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/bardos-online-course/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2024-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074348 CREATED:20220205T181428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T062119Z UID:14666-1695888000-1798736400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Personal Coaching DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/personal-coaching-online/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-13-at-10.49.12-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231112T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074348 CREATED:20230609T213532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T071221Z UID:19686-1699781400-1702206000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Warriors of the Heart: The Bodhisattva Path (Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/bodhisattva-path-online-course/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20230918T165250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T070157Z UID:20294-1700161200-1701979200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: Community Classes for Inner Well-Being (Online or In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-november-2023/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20231205T030926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T091316Z UID:20623-1707350400-1709251199@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: Body\, Speech & Mind - Liberating Stuck Patterns DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-feb-2024/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20231212T032055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T075825Z UID:20687-1709924400-1710694800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:The Five Stages of Emptiness Meditation Retreat (In-Person or Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/five-stages-emptiness-retreat-online/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,May 2024 Group Retreats,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20230905T161824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T092021Z UID:20192-1711188000-1714219200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Integrating Mindfulness: Tools for Holistic Living (In-Person or Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integrating-mindfulness-2024/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Integrating Mindfulness,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Integrating-Mindfulness-Feature-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240414T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240505T110000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240121T231048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T085908Z UID:21095-1713087000-1714906800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Walking the Eightfold Noble Path (Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/the-eightfold-ennobling-path/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-PD-Courses-Facebook-Covers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240107T141734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T090046Z UID:20951-1715418000-1715533200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Come to Your Senses: A Spring Renewal Retreat DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/come-to-your-senses-a-spring-renewal-retreat-3/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:May 2024 Group Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Untitled-design-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240524T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240602T150000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20230907T232718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T101545Z UID:20221-1716562800-1717340400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Breathing Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/breathing-meditation-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,May 2024 Group Retreats,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Breathing-Meditation-Retreat-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240122T181943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T102356Z UID:21205-1718236800-1720137599@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: Living the Body Electric DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-body-electric-june-2024/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240712T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20231211T225851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T101138Z UID:20667-1720803600-1720976400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Razor's Edge: The Dance of Absolute & Relative Truths (In-Person and Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/absolute-relative-truth-online-retreat/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,May 2024 Group Retreats,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240823 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240225T224710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T104233Z UID:21602-1722470400-1724371199@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: Summer of the Spotless Mind DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-summer-spotless-mind-aug-2024/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20230416T232247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T101002Z UID:19511-1725696000-1727024400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:The Movement of the Mandala DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/the-movement-of-the-mandala/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:May 2024 Group Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Movement-of-the-Mandala-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240922T203000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240822T172234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T082059Z UID:22674-1726911000-1727037000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Clear Sky's 20th Anniversary Celebration! DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/20th-anniversary/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,May 2024 Group Retreats,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20th-Anniversary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20231127T202240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T090631Z UID:20576-1727285400-1727290800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Integrating the Money Shadow in your Spiritual Life DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/money-and-spirituality-free-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Programming-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20230905T162924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T221511Z UID:20198-1728495000-1730314800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Money & Spirituality: Integrating Spiritual and Material (Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/money-spirituality-online-2024/2024-10-09/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Programming.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240122T001318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134410Z UID:21146-1729270800-1729436400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Hamster Wheel or Heaven? The Wheel of Dependent Origination (In-Person and Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/interdependent-origination-paticcasamuppada/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,May 2024 Group Retreats,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2025-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241110T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240805T174051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T085614Z UID:21973-1731231000-1733050800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Understanding The Power of Sangha & Group Guru DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/the-power-of-sangha-group-guru/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sangha-Group-Guru-Online-Course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240908T211533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T101650Z UID:22893-1733648400-1733652000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Body\, Speech & Mind eBook Launch Celebration (Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/body-speech-mind-ebook-launch/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Book-Launch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250105 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20241107T185825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T173441Z UID:23426-1734825600-1736035199@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Sangha Christmas Retreat DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/sangha-christmas-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,May 2024 Group Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sangha-Christmas-Retreat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241224T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20241220T190242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T075733Z UID:23593-1735050600-1735056000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Qapel: Life and Teachings Christmas Celebration DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/qapel-celebration/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250112T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240829T175029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T091643Z UID:22571-1736674200-1738494000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Waking Up & Growing Up: Integral Evolution (Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integral-buddhism/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2025-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T113000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20241023T164820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T064831Z UID:23198-1737799200-1737804600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Integrating the Money Shadow in your Spiritual Life DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/free-webinar-integrating-the-money-shadow-in-your-spiritual-life-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Programming-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20241023T160454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T154706Z UID:22588-1739613600-1741435200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Money & Spirituality: Integrating Spiritual and Material (Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/money-spirituality-integrating-spiritual-and-material-online/2025-02-15/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Money & Spirituality,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Programming.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20240225T235112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T092250Z UID:21655-1741824000-1743724799@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: The Dance of Generosity\, Reciprocity and Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-the-dance-of-generosity-reciprocity-and-collaboration/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250321T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20241128T230819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T102031Z UID:23142-1742576400-1742742000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Dharma in the Stars: Integrating Saturn DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/dharma-in-the-stars-integrating-saturn/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,May 2024 Group Retreats,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Dharma-and-Astrology-Course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250413T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20250124T184949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T095630Z UID:23760-1744536600-1746356400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Joy! Fuel for Awakening (Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/joy-online-course/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Joy-Online-Course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20250223T004058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T102712Z UID:24046-1745074800-1747501200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Integrating Mindfulness Spring 2025: Tools for Holistic Living (In-Person or Online) DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integrating-mindfulness-spring-2025-tools-for-holistic-living-in-person-or-online/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Integrating Mindfulness,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Integrating-Mindfulness-Feature-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530 DTSTAMP:20260726T074349 CREATED:20250220T225705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T103105Z UID:24008-1746662400-1748563199@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: Sīla - Bringing Relief and Coolness for the Mind DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meditating In Nature: A Day Workshop At Beautiful Clear SkyWith Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister Are you longing to reconnect with the natural world and discover a deeper sense of belonging? Do you sense that healing the separation between yourself and nature could transform your experience of life? Join us for a day immersed in the mountains\, forest\, meadows and Food Forest at Clear Sky\, where we’ll explore natural meditation practices that awaken us to our intimate connection with all of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great retreat to reset your nervous system\, especially if you are stressed\, overwhelmed or burnt out. Being in Nature and reminding ourselves of the teachings of nature was powerful. It was effective in going into deeper self-reflection and contemplation. A gift of rest and recharge everyone deserves. \n LilianNonprofit leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reconnecting with the Web of LifeLiving in our modern world\, it’s easy to forget that we are part of an ecosystem that is incredibly old and spans a whole planet. This forgetting has become so deep that it shapes our culture and institutions. Yet the separation we feel – from nature\, from our bodies\, from each other – is not the truth of how things are. This day retreat offers a path home. Through simple yet profound practices done outdoors in Clear Sky’s stunning mountain setting\, we’ll rediscover a natural connection with our breath\, the earth\, and the land around us. We’ll learn to see with fresh eyes\, as if we were explorers encountering life for the first time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who This Retreat Is ForWe welcome anyone who: Feels disconnected from nature and longs to reconnectIs new to meditation and wants an accessible entry pointHas meditation experience but wants to deepen their practice outdoorsSeeks healing from the stress and isolation of modern lifeIs curious about Buddhist approaches to ecology and interconnectionNo prior meditation experience is required. The practices we’ll explore are simple yet profound – suitable for beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a gentle retreat for people without meditation experience. It helps people to be attuned to their senses and become more aware of their feelings and emotions. This retreat welcomes people from all religious background. \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll ExperienceIntroduction To Breathing Meditation: Foundational accessible instructions in reconnecting to our breath\, and using the breath as a natural anchor to support presence.  Breathing With Nature: A beautiful meditation practice that reconnects us with the ancient dance of giving and receiving between humans and nature. This simple practice rapidly brings calm and wellbeing while revealing that we truly belong to something much larger than ourselves. Nature Contemplation: Guided explorations in Clear Sky’s forests\, meadows\, and along its mountain trails. We’ll practice seeing the interconnectedness that reveals itself wherever we look – discovering\, as the early explorers did\, how encountering the natural world transforms our sense of who and what we are. Embodied Presence: Practices that bring us home to our bodies as living expressions of nature itself. We’ll learn to savor the breath as rare nectar and discover how attention to our embodied experience reconnects us to the larger body of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TThis was an amazing experience. The food\, the weather\, the slowing down\, the quiet\, the exercises to connect with self and nature. Staying in my tent… Bliss!! \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Your GuidesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation for over 20 years and is a senior teacher at Clear Sky. She is a contemplative leader and certified money coach who integrates embodiment\, relational practice\, and material life as a path of awakening. As Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky\, Karen brings a deep commitment to aligning spiritual practice\, community life\, and the ethical flow of resources in service of collective flourishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC\, V0B 1N0Date: Saturday\, September 5th 2026Time: Arrive 9.30 am for a 10 am start; day retreat finishes 5 pm MTCost: Sliding scale pay-from-the-heart from $80 to $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The best! Such beautiful energy and gentle guidance." \n Carolyn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Karen and Duncan create a womb of spiritual teaching\, practice\, and wisdom that support the student to look deeply and leap. A tender and yet sharp clarity that is a precious\, priceless gift for those lucky to be taught and loved by them." \n ErikaWriter and Filmmaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Wise\, compassionate\, firm and funny 🙂 Grounded and well able to engage in difficult conversations\, a rarity in this age :)" \n KristenSchoolteacher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "So kind and gentle! I love that they are down to earth and eat and spend time with us" \n Annie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need meditation experience to attend this retreat?\n \n\n No prior experience is needed. This retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still offering depth for those with an existing practice. The practices are simple\, grounded\, and done mostly outdoors — no background in Buddhism or meditation is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does meditating in nature actually involve?\n \n\n The retreat includes guided breathing meditation\, outdoor nature contemplation walks through Clear Sky’s forests and mountain meadows\, and embodied presence practices. Everything takes place on Clear Sky’s 300-acre property in the BC Rockies — the land itself is very much part of the teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and where is this retreat held?\n \n\n The day retreat runs Saturday September 5th\, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm MT at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, 3567 Cockell Road\, Fort Steele\, BC. Clear Sky is about 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport and a four-hour drive from Calgary. See our Getting Here page for directions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does the day retreat cost?\n \n\n Pricing is based on a sliding scale pay-from-the-heart approach from $80 to $200. This price includes lunch and coffee/tea/snacks. We are pleased to also be able to offer scholarships to support attendance to this program. Contact us for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this day retreat suitable for people dealing with stress\, burnout\, or eco-anxiety?\n \n\n Yes — this is one of the central intentions of the retreat. The practices are specifically designed to address the disconnection and overwhelm that come with modern life\, including eco-anxiety. Participants regularly report feeling calmer\, more grounded\, and more connected after spending a weekend in nature with these practices. URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-sila-bringing-relief-and-coolness-for-the-mind/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR