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Pathfinder Institute Qi Gong Retreat with Thomas Droge


  • Race Brook Lodge 864 South Undermountain Road Sheffield, MA, 01257 United States (map)

AWAKEN RETREAT WITH THOMAS DROGE

Come together in community for three days of Qi Gong partner practice, meditation, writing, nature walking, and music. Reflect upon the wisdom of the ancient world all around us. Learn how to tap into this energy and let it guide you.

Join us in at the foot of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains from September 26-29, 2019…

Restore and practice in a space designed for healing and transformation. You'll learn a Shamanic Qi Gong form you can practice at home and Level 1 techniques from the Pathfinder process. You will also join a community of practitioners who share and grow together, supported by Thomas and the Pathfinder Institute. Click for more info & registration.

Thomas Droge is a Chinese medicine doctor, author, and founder of Pathfinder Institute. He has been studying Daoist methods and practices of self-cultivation since 1983. Thomas teaches weekly Qi Gong and Tai Ji classes. You can learn more about Thomas here.

EXPLORE RACE BROOK LODGE:

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The Main Lodge
The Main Lodge

Our rooms are carved out of a 19th century barns and a Federal style mansion, with other cottages and cabins. Continental breakfast is included. Hiking trails start right here on the property and extend up to the Race Brook Falls, Mount Everett, Mount Race and beyond. You can continue on the Appalachian Trail... all the way to Georgia, or north to Maine!

Race Brook
Race Brook

The Race Brook is a soothing presence, babbling right through the center of our property. Enjoy the sound of the brook from a hammock in the shade or spread out a blanket for a picnic on the lawn. Also enjoy volleyball and lawn games. In the summer, sometimes the brook dries up temporarily, allowing for adventures and scavenger hunts in the riverbed.

The Stagecoach Tavern
The Stagecoach Tavern

At The Stagecoach Tavern, visionary chef Laurel Barkan uses local ingredients whenever possible to create original interpretations of both traditional and exotic dishes. The Stagecoach is best known for it’s atmosphere, as diners revel in history of the centuries-old candlelit tavern.

Accommodations
Accommodations

Our rooms come in all different sizes and shapes, with romantic hideaways and spacious king beds or cabin-style accommodations with multiple beds. Call us to help choose the room that’s just right for you.

Live Music & Events
Live Music & Events

Keep an eye on our event calendar to find out about live music, workshops, and other inspiring events in the Barnspace or Down County Social Club (DCSC).

Meetings, Weddings, Banquets
Meetings, Weddings, Banquets

We have great spaces for groups! Our Barnspace is rustic and sophisticated and infinitely versatile. It’s great for weddings, corporate meetings, yoga retreats, and dance parties!

Pet friendly!
Pet friendly!

We love pets! Over half of our rooms are dog-friendly. Dogs love the great hiking right on the property, diving in the brook and frolicking with guests, staff and other dogs!

Race Mountain House
Race Mountain House

The Race Mountain House is an epic four-bedroom villa up on the slope of Mt Race, overlooking the Southern Berkshire valley!

MORE RETREATS & EVENTS AT RACE BROOK LODGE:

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DCSC: Clara Guatta
May 2
DCSC: Clara Guatta

Clara Guatta Cescuni  is a dynamic vocalist celebrated for her versatile range in all genres of Latin music with a focus on Argentina, encompassing both timeless classics and contemporary hits.

Jazz Brunch with Don Mikkelsen
May 5
Jazz Brunch with Don Mikkelsen

The Don Mikkelsen Trio plays classic jazz and American Songbook standards, as well as a few original compositions.

Creative Kids Club
May 8
Creative Kids Club

Come join us for the first four Wednesdays in May, 3-8pm, to experience the magic of Race Brook Lodge. Each session, led by Melanie “Poppins”, will be themed around incorporating elements of nature into our weekly theme craft, and will include programming with music, movement, and storytelling.

Nephrok! Allstars: Spring Dance Party
May 10
Nephrok! Allstars: Spring Dance Party

Next Friday in at the barn at Race Brook Lodge, The Nephrok! Allstars will be playing our Spring Dance Party! The Nephrok! Allstars consists of some of the the most talented musicians around. Their music spans several decades and many genres including Soul, R&B, Rock, and undoubtedly The Funk.

Simone White & Scott Matthew Singing Sad Songs in Spring
May 11
Simone White & Scott Matthew Singing Sad Songs in Spring

Join us for intimate dual show of back to back solo sets from two of the most incisive and revelatory songwriters of their generation: Scott Matthew and Simone White.

Jazz Brunch with the Luke Franco Trio
May 12
Jazz Brunch with the Luke Franco Trio

Luke Franco is the meanest jazz guitarist in the Shire

Creative Kids Club
May 15
Creative Kids Club

Come join us for the first four Wednesdays in May, 3-8pm, to experience the magic of Race Brook Lodge. Each session, led by Melanie “Poppins”, will be themed around incorporating elements of nature into our weekly theme craft, and will include programming with music, movement, and storytelling.

Italian Night: Sblendorio's Tarantellas
May 16
Italian Night: Sblendorio's Tarantellas

Join local legend Christopher Sblendorio, who will transport you to the heart of Italy through his trio’s voyage (or “viaggio”) through traditional Italian folk music in the Down County Social Club.

Creative Kids Club
May 22
Creative Kids Club

Come join us for the first four Wednesdays in May, 3-8pm, to experience the magic of Race Brook Lodge. Each session, led by Melanie “Poppins”, will be themed around incorporating elements of nature into our weekly theme craft, and will include programming with music, movement, and storytelling.

DCSC: The Victrollers
May 23
DCSC: The Victrollers

The Victrollers  is a new project from Logan Carruthers and Alex Harvey that lampoons and reveres pop music recorded between 1899 and 1919. Y'all come down for some old weird America!

Source:: http://www.pathfinderinstitute.org/events/2018/11/9/awaken-retreat
Earlier Event: September 22
Jazz Brunch with The Michael Junkins Trio
Later Event: September 27
DCSC: John Stey