THE JOY OF BEING

A one-day mindfulness meditation retreat

Rooted in stillness and nature

The Pinecone · Bonny Doon, California · Saturday, June 27

Reserve Your Spot

This gathering is limited to six participants to honor the intimate space of The Pinecone.

An Invitation

There is a kind of joy that does not depend on achievement or performance.

It arises in stillness.

It deepens in nature.

The Joy of Being is a small, one-day mindfulness meditation retreat held at the Pinecone in Bonny Doon, California.

We will spend the day in quiet practice, gentle guidance, shared presence, and time among the trees.

No experience is required. Only a willingness to slow down and let yourself be.

The Pinecone itself is part of the experience.

Learn more about The Pinecone

What To Expect

The day will unfold in a simple, spacious rhythm from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

We will gather in shared practice - guided meditation, quiet sitting, and time among the trees - while also honoring periods of personal reflection and solitude.

Throughout the day, there will be periods of seated and walking meditations. There will be moments in circle and moments to wander quietly on your own.

A relaxed lunch break will offer time to nourish the body and connect as you feel called.

No prior meditation experience is required.

Practical Details

Access to The Pinecone requires climbing a long, steep ladder. Participants must be comfortable doing so independently. If you have a fear of heights or mobility limitations, this retreat may not be the right fit at this time.

A restroom is available on the ground level below The Pinecone.

Seating options include a meditation cushion with back support placed on the ground or a supportive folding chair.

A simple catered lunch will be provided during our break. Please indicate any dietary needs when reserving your spot.

Water will be available throughout the day. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle.

Suggested Donation

The suggested contribution for this retreat is $100. Your support helps cover the cost of The Pinecone rental and the catered lunch.

If cost is a barrier, please reach out at hello@mindfultreehouse.com. A limited number of reduced-rate spaces are available.

Reserve Your Spot

Meet Your Facilitator

Mark Quinn is the founder of Mindful Treehouse and a long-time practioner of mindfulness meditation. His work is rooted in stillness, reverence for the natural world, and respect for the human nervous system.

The Joy of Being is the first of these gatherings at The Pinecone.

About Mindful Treehouse

Mindful Treehouse creates retreats in nature where we return to stillness, remember we are the Earth, and rise to care for her.

Rooted in mindfulness meditation and time in nature, our gatherings are designed to honor the human nervous system and the living world that sustains us.

Each retreat is intentionally small, spacious, and reverent - an invitation to reconnect with what is essential.

From stillness we rise.

Questions? Feel free to reach out.

hello@mindfultreehouse.com