Ikebana Retreat: The Way of Flowers

“I don’t think you learn dharma art, you discover it; and you do not teach dharma art, but you set up an environment so it can be discovered.” – True Perception, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Celebrate Dia de Muertos with the Mindful Art of Flower Arranging

Join us on the days leading up to Dia de Muertos to explore the way of flowers in tandem with mindfulness meditation. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, is a contemplative dharma art exploration to enrich your meditation practice and experience of mindfulness in everyday life. This retreat also includes a guided excursion to the typical Cempasúchil (marigold) flower fields.

This retreat includes:

• An introduction to, or reconnection with, meditation practice
• An understanding of how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower, and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice
• Instructional demonstrations on how to create an ikebana arrangement, interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings
• Creating flower arrangements each day
• Practical learning and tips on ikebana equipment, where to purchase, and how to use it
• A greater awareness of nature, the environment, and the world of flowers
• Connection with other meditators and people that love flowers and contemplative arts

For all skill levels. No artistic experience required.

Full program tuition not including accommodations: $650 usd. We invite all who are able to do so to pay the full tuition rate.  By doing so, you directly support Casa Werma’s operating budget, helping to sustain our dharma programs, maintain our facilities and ensure the continued care of this sacred place throughout the year.

Pay-It-Forward program tuition not including accommodations: $758 usd. We invite all who are able to do so to consider paying the Pay-It-Forward tuition rate. By doing so, you make it possible for us to offer scholarships to others, particularly our Mexico sangha, while also contributing to Casa Werma’s year-round operations. Please select Pay-It-Forward Tuition Add-On in Registration.

What to expect: The first and last program dates for any program at Casa Werma are considered primarily travel days. We start with dinner on the first listed program day, followed by orientation and opening remarks by the teacher. On the final listed program day, there will be no program activities and a light, continental breakfast will be available to all participants.

Travel arrangements: We recommend flights into Morelia airport (90 minutes away by car). We can help with travel arrangements, please inquire about options. Please visit our How to Get Here  page for more info. All participant air travel will be offset by The Good Traveler carbon offset program.

Please note Día de Muertos is our most popular holiday, and accommodations fill up quickly. We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible! Casa Werma has partnered with the lovely Estancia de la Era for guest stays, or you are welcome to find your own hotel or Airbnb in the area. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at reservations@gmail.com
We’re here to help make your stay as smooth and memorable as possible during this special time of year.