St. Benedict Lodge is situated on the scenic McKenzie River, about 50 miles east of Eugene, and 130 miles southeast of Portland. Woods and hills surround the lodge, and the grounds are adjacent to a National Forest. The deck of the lodge overlooks rapids, and the murmur of the river fills the sitting room. The weather in February is likely to be cool and wet, with snow possible at any time, so bring warm clothing and rain gear. Attendance will be limited to about 22 persons.
Partial scholarships are available for persons needing financial assistance.
Contact information and detailed dates are listed at the end of this newsletter. At this moment, it is drab and gray outside my window. Conifers and bare maples are silhouetted against low cloud. The MCZC sangha is looking forward to having Pat with us for a full month in March. The sangha met with him on December 13th after Zazenkai to work out a schedule for his residency.