Gathering in Memory of Susan Schepp
Friends of Susan Schepp are invited to an afternoon gathering in her memory at the Center. So that staff can plan for the event, please contact the Center if you plan to attend--preferably by the 18th of April. There will be opportunities for friends and family to speak of their appreciation of Susan and her […]
7-Day Retreat w/Wayne Coger and Sandra Gonzalez (in-person and online)
The beautiful month of May brings Sandra and Wayne together again for a retreat in which both will give talks and meet with participants privately and in the afternoon dialogue groups. Sandra Gonzalez has led retreats in both English and Spanish for several years. She began working with Toni in 1988. Previously, she studied at […]
All Day Sitting (in-person and online)
All Day Sittings are one of the most popular ways to participate in the work of Springwater Center. We come together for a day of sharing silence, sitting, listening, and meditative dialogue. The day begins at 8:30 am Eastern Time with silent sitting, includes a talk by one of our teaching staff, a group dialogue, and social […]
7-Day Retreat with Stephan Bielfeldt (in-person and online)
In this retreat Stephan Bielfedt will give talks, be available for private meetings for both in-person and online attendees, and take part in daily online group dialogue as well as an in-person dialogue. Stephan started working with Toni Packer in 1983, regularly taking part in her retreats in Germany and and in the United States. Towards […]
7-Day Retreat with Richard Witteman (in-person and online)
Because of family medical needs, Richard will not be able to travel to Springwater this year to facilitate the June 29- July 6 retreat in person. The Center will run the in-person retreat as usual, and Richard will be joining the retreat over Zoom, offering talks, private meetings, and participating in group dialogue. Wayne Coger […]
July 4-Day Retreat with Wayne Coger
Wayne Coger has led retreats since 2001. He worked with Toni Packer for more than 30 years, and has been a staff member of the Center since 1983, currently serving as administrator. Previously, he studied at the Rochester Zen Center. Wayne writes: Toni Packer asked me if I would share the work that we […]
All Day Sitting (in-person and online)
All Day Sittings are one of the most popular ways to participate in the work of Springwater Center. We come together for a day of sharing silence, sitting, listening, and meditative dialogue. The day begins at 8:30 am Eastern Time with silent sitting, includes a talk by one of our teaching staff, a group dialogue, and social […]
7-Day Retreat with Bob Dattola (in-person and online)
Bob Dattola will give talks and be available for private meetings and the daily afternoon group dialogue in this autumn retreat. Bob has been taking part in the Center’s work since its inception. Important questions for him over the years have been “What is Truth or Reality?” and “Where can Truth be found?” In […]
Quiet Weeks
Quiet Weeks offer an opportunity to create a personalized retreat while the Center enters into a modification of its day-to-day working life. There are many possibilities to connect with Springwater teachers in both group and private settings. An extended retreat may be created by combining this Quiet Weeks with attendance at the preceding and post-ceding […]
4-Day Retreat with Sandra Gonzalez (in-person and online)
Sandra will give talks and meet with participants privately and in the afternoon dialogue group in this autumn retreat. Sandra Gonzalez began working with Toni Packer in 1988. Previously, she studied at other meditation centers. in 2003 Toni asked her to be one of the people to help carry on the meditative work of the […]
Quiet Weeks
Quiet Weeks offer an opportunity to create a personalized retreat while the Center enters into a modification of its day-to-day working life. There are many possibilities to connect with Springwater teachers in both group and private settings. An extended retreat may be created by combining this Quiet Weeks with attendance at the preceding 7-Day and […]
Cancelled-7 Day Retreat with Richard Witteman (online)
Richard is dealing with a personal loss and will not lead this retreat. Richard will share some words in the September 4 News Update. springwatercenter.org/about/news-updates/
Center closed, staff break
The Center will close during this period so that staff can take a break after a busy summer. We’ll be open again Tuesday, October 10 and welcome guests and visitors once again.
4-Day Retreat with Stew Glick (in-person and online)
This retreat is fully booked. Please contact reception at info@springwatercenter.org if you would like to be placed on the waiting list. It is also possible to register to attend this retreat online. Stew Glick began working with Roshi Phillip Kapleau at the Rochester Zen Center around 1971. He later began working closely with Toni Packer […]
Teacher/Facilitator Dialogue (Online)
Online Teacher/Facilitator Dialogue Sessions begins at 1:30p.m. New York time. Following a 25-minute minute sitting, two or more Springwater Teachers will dialogue about a specific theme or question. An open group dialogue will conclude the online event. For those who would like to participate via Zoom, please contact us at info@springwatercenter.org.
All Day Sitting (in-person and online)
Note: This All Day Sitting is fully booked. All Day Sittings are one of the most popular ways to participate in the work of Springwater Center. We come together for a day of sharing silence, sitting, listening, and meditative dialogue. The day begins at 8:30 am Eastern Time with silent sitting, includes a […]
7-Day Retreat with Sandra Gonzalez (in-person and online)
Sandra will give talks and meet with participants privately and in the afternoon dialogue group in this autumn retreat. Sandra Gonzalez began working with Toni Packer in 1988. Previously, she studied at other meditation centers. in 2003 Toni asked her to be one of the people to help carry on the meditative work of the […]
Quiet Weeks
The November Quiet Weeks offer an opportunity to create a personalized retreat while the Center enters into a modification of its day-to-day working life. There are many possibilities to connect with Springwater teachers in both group and private settings. An extended retreat may be created by combining this Quiet Week with attendance at the preceding […]
All Day Sitting (in-person and online)
All Day Sittings are one of the most popular ways to participate in the work of Springwater Center. We come together for a day of sharing silence, sitting, listening, and meditative dialogue. The day begins at 8:30 am Eastern Time with silent sitting, includes a talk by one of our teaching staff, a group dialogue, […]
Center Closed (Staff Break)
The Center will close at the end of the day on Saturday, December 15, and reopen the morning of Thursday, December 26. Staff will be taking a break during this holiday period, and then will be preparing for the New-Year’s retreat beginning December 29.
4- Day New Years Retreat with Wayne Coger (in-person and online)
Wayne Coger has led retreats since 2001. He worked with Toni Packer for more than 30 years, and has been a staff member of the Center since 1983, currently serving as administrator. Previously, he studied at the Rochester Zen Center. Wayne writes: Toni Packer asked me if I would share the work that we do […]
Recorded Talk by Toni Packer and Dialogue (online)
At 1:30 PM there will be a 25 minute round of quiet sitting followed by an audio or audio/visual recording of a talk by Toni Packer. After Toni's talk there will be a short break followed by a group dialogue. The program is on Zoom and may be accessed with the Center's Zoom address. Phone […]
4-Day Retreat with Liz Heron (in-person and online)
Liz Heron came to Springwater in the mid-1990s and was deeply touched by the teaching of Toni Packer. A trustee of the Center, she lives in the woods of New Hampshire in a shared home with other people who sit at Springwater. She is an educator who mentors puzzled children, young adults, and their families […]
Open Meditative Dialogue w/ Guest Speaker (online)
Speaking and dialoguing at Springwater Center is different from a lecture or a discussion group, where we share what we already know. The spirit of Meditative Inquiry infuses talks and Group Dialogues with a sense of exploration and discovery, of being open to the freshness of not knowing. Join any (or all) of the Open […]
All Day Sitting (in-person)
All Day Sittings are one of the most popular ways to participate in the work of Springwater Center. We come together for a day of sharing silence, sitting, listening, and meditative dialogue. The day begins at 8:30 am Eastern Time with silent sitting, includes a talk by one of our teaching staff, a group dialogue, […]
7-Day Collaborative Retreat (online)
This retreat is designed to create possibilities for members and friends of the Springwater Center community to explore, look and listen–alone and together. There will be opportunities for talks, dialogues and quiet sitting. Teachers present in this retreat will not give talks, but will take part in all other aspects of the retreat. A sign-up […]
2025 February-March Quiet Weeks
The February/March Quiet Weeks offer an opportunity to create a personalized retreat while the Center enters into a modification of its day-to-day working life. There are many possibilities to connect with Springwater teachers in both group and private settings. To register to attend all or part of the Quiet Week, please contact us.
All Day Sitting (in-person)
All Day Sittings are one of the most popular ways to participate in the work of Springwater Center. We come together for a day of sharing silence, sitting, listening, and meditative dialogue. The day begins at 8:30 am Eastern Time with silent sitting, includes a talk by one of our teaching staff, a group dialogue, and social […]
Open Meditative Dialogue w/ Guest Speaker Mike Stiler (online)
Speaking and dialoguing at Springwater Center is different from a lecture or a discussion group, where we share what we already know. The spirit of Meditative Inquiry infuses talks and Group Dialogues with a sense of exploration and discovery, of being open to the freshness of not knowing. Join any (or all) of the Open […]
4-Day Retreat w/Bob Dattola (in-person)
Bob Dattola will give talks and be available for private meetings and the daily afternoon group dialogue in this March retreat. Bob has been taking part in the Center’s work since its inception. Important questions for him over the years have been “What is Truth or Reality?” and “Where can Truth be found?” In addition […]