Summer is arriving in full beauty at Serenity Ridge, and we are delighted to invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for a special weekend of community, practice, joyful service, and connection.

June 19–20, 2026 marks our annual Summer Service & Practice Retreat, culminating in our Open House and Potluck with Lama Kalsang on Saturday. Whether you are able to join us for the entire weekend or just a few hours, we would love to welcome you.

This weekend offers an opportunity to deepen your connection with the Serenity Ridge community, enjoy the peaceful beauty of the land, participate in meaningful service projects, and practice together. Lama Kalsang will offer a Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation as part of Saturday’s Open House festivities.

Those participating in the Service Retreat may earn retreat credit through service while helping prepare Serenity Ridge for the summer retreat season.

Summer Service & Practice Retreat

Friday, June 19, 2026

10:00 AM – Arrival, Tea & Social Time

10:15 AM – Orientation & Service Assignment Training
10:45 AM – Service Session (2 Hours)
12:45 PM – Rest or Self-Guided Meditation
1:00 PM – Bring-Your-Own Lunch & Social Time
1:45 PM – Service Session (2 Hours)
3:45 PM – Rest or Self-Guided Meditation
4:00 PM – Group Meditation Practice
5:00 PM – Tea, Community (Non-Gluten Free) Pizza-Making Dinner. (May bring your own meal)
6:15 PM – Free Time, Optional Group Walk, or Additional Service Session
7:30 PM – Bonfire & Community Gathering
(Weather and drought conditions permitting)
9:00 PM – Silence and Rest

Open House with Lama Kalsang

Saturday, June 20, 2026

7:00 AM – Contemplative Walking Practice with Lama Kalsang
or Optional Landscaping Service Project

8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast

9:30 AM – Service Assignments Begin

10:00 AM – Dharma Talk & Guided Meditation with Lama Kalsang

11:00 AM – Tour, Tea, Snacks & Quiet Reflection Time

12:00 PM – Community Potluck Lunch

1:00–3:00 PM – Service Projects & Open House Activities

3:00 PM – Community Pool Gathering & Summer Celebration

5:00 PM – Pack Up & Departure
or Optional Additional Service Session

7:00 PM – Weekend Concludes

Opportunities Throughout the Weekend

• Connect with fellow practitioners and local community members

• Enjoy Serenity Ridge’s peaceful trails, grounds, and natural beauty

• Participate in meditation and contemplative practices

• Learn about the Yungdrung Bön tradition and Serenity Ridge programs

• Engage in meaningful service that supports the retreat center

• Share meals, stories, laughter, and friendship

Whether you come for the entire retreat, join us for Saturday’s Open House, attend Lama Kalsang’s Dharma Talk, or simply stop by for the potluck, we hope you will be part of this joyful community gathering.

We look forward to spending this special summer weekend with you.