Awakening the Hidden Paradise Within: Residential Retreat

Event Description & Retreat Topic: Awakening the Hidden Paradise Within

Join us for a residential retreat at Hidden Paradise in the foothills of Fairfield, Idaho. There is also a hidden paradise within each of us, untouched by chaos, anger, and fear. Creating the right causes and conditions allows one to easily connect with our highest and most profound qualities. By disengaging from the demands of daily life and retreating to a peaceful environment while grounded in the teachings of dharma, we can connect with our inherent sublime qualities.

Throughout this retreat, Dana Marsh will guide participants to connect with their sublime qualities, the brilliance of their true nature, through the skillful methods of the Vajrayana path. She will lead meditation sessions, share dharma talks, and create a supportive space for a transformative inner journey, going from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Retreatants are asked to commit to staying for the entire retreat and to hold the practice of silent introspection during most of the retreat. Silence in retreat is a transformative practice that allows connection to our innate wisdom. 

About Dana Marsh: Under the guidance of her root teacher, Anam Thubten Rinpoche, Dana Marsh has devoted many years to meditation, study, and deep reflection on the Buddhadharma within the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In 2007, he ordained her to teach the Dharma. Dana serves as the spiritual director of Heart of the Dharma in Boise, Idaho. She is the author of Extraordinary Freedom: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Times.

Retreat Details  

When: May 30 - June 1, 2025

Retreat Fee: $285

(retreat and Humanitix booking fee total $318.50, plus sales tax). There is a small additional surcharge if you pay using either American Express or PayPal.

Scholarships: 

No one is turned away for lack of funds. Limited scholarships are available. To apply, contact Greg at hodtreasurergreg@gmail.com.

Where:  Hidden Paradise, Fairfield, Idaho

Housing

There are a variety of cabin configurations, including single and double rooms. Room/bed assignments will be made based on the order in which registrations are received. Once the retreat reaches full capacity, a waiting list will be established. We encourage early registration. Please note that we have made every effort to keep the costs for this retreat as low as possible.

Meals

You will provide your own meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners. A shared kitchen is available in each cabin. 

Activities

During breaks, participants can take advantage of the picturesque mountain surroundings by walking, resting, or simply enjoying the tranquil views of the mountains and pond.

Retreat Questions

After you register, you will receive a retreat confirmation email with all necessary details. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam or junk file. Then contact infoheartofdharma@gmail.com. Please also add infoheartofdharma@gmail.com to your contacts. 

If you have additional questions that are not covered in the retreat confirmation email, please feel free to contact the retreat coordinator, Katie, at infoheartofdharma@gmail.com.

For more information about Hidden Paradise, visit https://hiddenparadisecamp.org.

For general information about Heart of the Dharma visit the website. https://heartofdharma.org/.

Refund Policy;

You will be refunded your entire retreat cost less the $16.95 Humantix fee, if you cancel 7 days before the start of the retreat.