SRV's Autumn Retreat, October 5th - October 9th Sankhya of Lord Kapila Revisited Hidden Lake Retreat, Eagle Creek, Oregon The October retreat, to convene during the holy days around Navaratri, will give all SRV devotees and students a rare opportunity to center in on that earliest and most important element of India's multifaceted philosophical perspective - the Sankhya Yoga of Lord Kapila. Early on in SRV's history a few of my students received these teachings, and they also appeared along the way, wrapped up so integrally in the darshanas of Yoga, Vedanta, and Buddhism. Now we get the chance to revisit Sankhya and its scriptures, though many of them were lost over time. The Tattva Samasa Sutras, the one authentic remaining Sankhya scripture, will be the main focus, and the profound teachings found therein. Teachings on the twin principles of Purusha and Prakriti will head the list, in conjunction to both their relationship and their distinctions, and several new charts will be presented for additional interest and elucidation. Location/Setting: Serenely situated in the Cascade hills, Hidden Lake Retreat center, with its tall fir trees, woodsy gardens and pathways just inviting quiet, solitary reflection, will be the site of this year’s Autumn Retreat. Eagle Creek is only 45 minutes from Portland, Oregon. General Notes: This retreat is fully catered, so we can all be on retreat. Hidden Lake offers several kinds of accommodations and pricings from beautiful rooms to covered porches to camping. The weather at this time of year is often some of the most beautiful. Nights are cooler and days can be warm. But it is also possible that we will have rain. So please be prepared for a variety of possibilities. Check the weather for Eagle Creek, OR. Arrival: Thursday, October 6 after 3pm and by 6:00pm for dinner Departure: Sunday, October 9 after dinner. (Staying through dinner is required) Retreat Coordinator: Annapurna is the retreat coordinator. Please communicate any needs or concerns with her and she will relay them to our hosts at Hidden Lake. [email protected] or 503-774-2410 Participation: Please note that it is expected that everyone participate in all meditations, classes, satsangs, and outings. If you are ill or have some other serious consideration, please consult with Babaji or the staff beforehand. When people are missing from the morning meditation without warning it disturbs the meditation of the staff due to concern. Cell Phones: The spirit of the retreat is best observed by keeping cell phones off. If it is necessary to check phone messages, choose a discreet time to do this. Food: Meals are vegetarian. If you have a serious food allergy, you must contact us about this before September 23. Bring: meditation cushion, mat or cloth for under the cushion (chairs also available), alarm clock/time piece, notebook; suitable study material (there will also be a small library and some books/music to purchase), depending upon the kind of accommodations you choose, you may also need to bring bedding. Transportation: If you are flying in to Portland International Airport, please consult with us prior to making your flight arrangements. Carpools will leave from Portland. If you want to be part of one of these, contact Annapurna. Special Notes from our hosts: Guests with allergies should take note that we have two cats and a dog on site. Guest bedrooms are kept cat- and dog-free, but our pets do roam the property. Hidden Lake Retreat was designed for retreat, so we do not have TV on the premises, nor telephones in our guest rooms. Cell phone coverage is limited at the lodge (extensive roaming and dropped calls due to our topography). Please respect our request that there be no smoking in the lodge or on the property. Daily Schedule (may vary): (We begin the day with Mauna – 5:15 AM Meditation (Gita chanted at 5:00 AM) 8:00 AM Silent Breakfast 9:30 AM Morning class 12:30 PM Lunch 3:30 PM Afternoon Class 6:30 PM Dinner 8:00 PM Arati/Meditation/Satsang; Mauna - Vow of Silence until AM Class (retreat ends after dinner on Sunday, October 9th) Directions: See last page of this document. Costs: Tuition & meals: $360 (Accommodations are separate) Accommodations (determined separately): See registration form on next page. Registration starts now and tuition is due September 23. (Tuition must be timely as all fees are due to Hidden Lake one week prior to our retreat.) Registration Form Name(s) Address City, State, Zip Phone: Email (print carefully) Tuition & Meals: $360 (does not include accommodations) Accommodations please choose one: Indoor rooms: $225 shared ___; single, depending on room: $270 - $345 ___ Covered porch: $165 shared ___ ; single $180 ___ (bedding/linens provided, no heat) Pony barn: $120 (shared) ___ ; single $135 ___ (bring bedding, no heat) Camping: $75 ___ (bring tent, all bedding and linens) (add 6% tax on accommodations only) Total: add tuition/meals, accommodation + room tax: _________ (Example: tuition/meals $360 +covered porch $165 + $9.90 room tax = $534.90) Financial hardship? Contact us at: 808-990-3354; [email protected] Payment: Make checks out to SRV Associations. 4.5% service charge for credit card payments. Mail checks to: SRV Associations, PO Box 1364, Honoka’a, HI 96727 Registration and tuition due: Friday, September 23 Cancellations: Cancellations after September 28 are nonrefundable. Amount enclosed: Remaining balance (if any): Food Allergy? Other special need? Do you need a chair for class or meditation? DIRECTIONS TO HIDDEN LAKE RETREAT Address: 24004 SE Crane Road, Eagle Creek, OR 97022 (503) 637-3407 Two alternatives: I. From South or North of Portland -- the scenic way by the river From South of Portland –take I-5 North to the I-205 north exit. Or, from Portland, or north of Portland, take I-84 East (or Hwy 224 East if you are coming from the SE part of Portland) to I-205 south. Take the Estacada Exit (12A) & head towards Estacada. Go approx 3.2 miles (through the industrial area) & turn right on Highway 224 towards Estacada (at light/Alice's garden market). Go approx. 10.7 miles, approx. 1 mile past the Union 76 gas station in Eagle Creek, look for a sign that says "Eagle Fern Park /Dover District"--this is Wildcat Mtn Road. Turn left on Wildcat Mountain Rd. Go through 4 way stop, up Wildcat for 2+ miles. After “S” curve on hill, turn left on Howlett, then right on Woodle. Turn left on Crane, then straight into our property--24004 SE Crane. 503-637-3407. There is a small hand-painted sign on the fence to your right. Come on in! II. From Portland -- also safer way in dark and/or inclement weather: Take I-84 East to the Wood village exit. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto 238th. Go several miles to Burnside/Highway 26 (U-Haul is on the left) and go left on Highway 26. Go approx. 9 miles to Sandy. The second light you reach when you get to “civilization” after the stretch of country driving you were on is 362nd street. Turn right on 362nd, (Fred Meyers is a good landmark on the right). Go until 362nd T’s with Highway 211. Turn right onto 211. Go a few miles, you will head down and then back up a stretch (Deep Creek canyon), pass Collins Retreat Center, then make the next main left turn onto Judd (across from the fire station.) Go left onto Howlett. Look at your mileage gauge. Proceed 1.9 miles—during these two miles, you will make two 90 degree turns. After the second one, you will start heading down a series of hills. (Note your mileage, you are approaching 1.9 miles after turning onto Howlett). As you head down the second hill, you will see a “stop sign ahead” sign with a street sign “Woodle” on top of it. Turn left here on Woodle. Turn left onto Crane. Proceed into our property straight off of Crane. 24004 Crane Rd Eagle Creek, 97022. We have our small hand-painted sign on the fence to the left of the open gate. Come on in! .