April 18, 2023 at 10:32 a.m.
PYRAMID LIFE CENTER SCHEDULE
MAY
May 26-29
Opening Weekend
If you want to come to Opening Weekend and help prepare Pyramid Life Center for the season, email [email protected].
JUNE
June 2-4
Women’s Recovery Retreat
A weekend for women in recovery at Pyramid Life Center in Paradox. Join author and teacher Diane Cameron for a weekend of inspiration and fellowship for all recovering women. This retreat is for women of all ages, from all recovery programs. Bring your friends, your sponsor, your sponsee. You can look forward to meeting a fabulous group of women and lots of sharing, learning and laughter. We’ll talk about our traditional recovery process and lots of new ideas and ways of living our recovery. We’ll touch on all the things that come up in our recovery lives: transferring addictions, making a spiritual life, relationships, money, our work, our bodies and how we get ready to get older. This weekend retreat will include an opening session on Friday night after dinner, three “conferences” on Saturday, and a closing session on Sunday. Additional optional sessions include writing, yoga dance and spiritual direction, plus the centerpiece of Pyramid Life Center: the stunning beauty of the lake and mountains. Many have called Pyramid Lake one of the “thin places” where heaven touches the earth. You also will have time to enjoy nature walks and the waterfront to swim, kayak or canoe. For more information on housing or registration, contact Pyramid Life Center. For questions, please call Cameron at (518) 269-2255.
Price: Adult: $160
June 16-18
Father’s Day Explorer Weekend
Explorer Camping is the best way to experience Pyramid Lake for friends and family looking to get out and live a little. The Father’s Day Explorer Weekend is an all-inclusive package with accommodations, dining and all of Pyramid Life Center’s amenities included for one low price. Wake up to the sounds of nature in our historic lodge, rustic cabins, or studio cabins for two this summer and experience a getaway you will never forget. Explorer Camping, previously known as “open camping” is the best way for explorers and nature lovers to get out and experience the great Adirondacks. This unstructured event allows guests to have the freedom to do whatever they want including swimming, hiking, kayaking, stargazing or visiting many of the great activities outside of Paradox such as Fort Ticonderoga, or the many small businesses and restaurants of Schroon Lake. Choose to stay in a cabin, themed lodge room, or even in a tent on the island and make life-lasting memories that will make you want to stay forever!
Price: Adult: $130, Children (4-11): $70
June 25-29
Camp Breakaway
Join youth from throughout the region for the premiere Catholic youth camp. Experience four nights of fun including swimming, kayaking, archery, fishing, reconciliation, prayer, hiking, Mass and team activities. Campers are guaranteed to find a new lifelong friend and memories. At one low cost, all youth entering Grades 6-12 in September 2023 are welcome to join the fun. See the reservation page online to learn more (pyramidlife.org/program-schedule/camp-breakaway-2023) or contact [email protected].
JULY
July 7-9
Spanish Apostolate
The Spanish Apostolate of Albany returns to Pyramid Lake in 2023 for a weekend of guaranteed joy and renewal. Get away from it all and gather with friends for an unforgettable weekend in the Adirondacks. This is a private event for members of the Spanish Apostolate of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.
July 9-13
Most Holy Rosary Parish Group
Gather at Pyramid Life Center for around-the-clock family fun. Five days of adventure call all to relax, explore and learn about nature all on our spacious campus. Members of Most Holy Rosary Parish are invited to register to reserve their spot for the must attend event of the summer. This is a private event for parishioners of Most Holy Rosary Parish.
July 14-16
Friends of Lois
Meetings, meetings, meetings! That’s the agenda for this weekend at beautiful Pyramid Life Center in the Adirondacks. Friday night we will throw our meeting topic suggestions into a hat and the facilitator will create and post a schedule of meetings for the weekend. Attend as many as you like. Between meetings, enjoy the facilities at Pyramid: swim, kayak, canoe, hike, fish on your own or in fellowship with other recovering folk.
Facilitator: Anne S., active in 12-Step Recovery since 1991.
Price: $175
Story Telling
A gathering where experienced and beginning storytellers explore ancient tales and the stories within. Facilitated by Marni Gillard, this weekend will include workshops, coaching and story swaps.
Price: $200 and includes housing, dining, workshops, and, of course, beautiful Pyramid Lake!
Poetry Weekend
Weekend Poetry Workshop: It’s All in the Images. Many of us were introduced to poetry through haiku. This poetry workshop begins with haiku and leads into longer poems by looking at the practice of focusing on images when writing poetry. Various haiku resources will be consulted, and we will take an in-depth look at well-known imagistic poems. Find out how writing haiku regularly can be useful when writing in other genres. This supportive workshop is suitable for beginning poets and established poets alike. Plenty of writing prompts will be offered.
Price: $165 and includes housing, dining, workshops, and beautiful Pyramid Lake!
July 16-21
Women Writers
Join women writers for five days of honing their craft. Morning classes in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and transformational writing will spark your creativity. Afternoons are free to continue writing or explore the natural wonders of Pyramid Life Center. Writers volunteer to read small samples of their work at evening gatherings. Spots are limited so be sure to reserve your spot now!
July 28-Aug. 3
Family Camp
This program gives families the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature and outdoor recreation in an atmosphere that fosters family interaction. Group activities such as planned hikes, nature walks, informal discussion and communal meals are all part of this experience. You are invited to bring fruits and vegetables from your garden to share.
Price: Adult, $450. Child, (4-11): $280
AUGUST
Aug. 4-6
Marian Lodge Reunion
Calling all Marian Lodge Alumni! Join us at Pyramid Life Center for a weekend of sharing memories on the lake. Join us for the full weekend or for Saturday events only.
Price: $130, which includes housing, dining, workshops, and beautiful Pyramid Lake!
Aug. 6-11
Our Lady of Lourdes
Members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish are guaranteed to enjoy a week of fun on the lake. Enjoy the best of Pyramid Life Center whether on the water, beach, trails or simply relaxing in an Adirondack chair. This is a private event for parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.
Aug. 11-17
St. Vincent’s
Members of St. Vincent’s Parish are invited to experience a grand sense of community while on vacation on the lake. Whether this is your first or 30th year, you will love the summer of 2023 at Pyramid Lake while gathering with friends around the fire, cooking with the community, or taking a canoe out to the island! This is a private event for friends and parishioners of St. Vincent’s Parish.
Aug. 18-20
Our Lady of the Americas
One of Pyramid Life Center’s longest running programs returns for its 37th season of delivering the mission of peace and happiness. Get away for the weekend with members of your parish, Our Lady of Americas, and enjoy a swim, walk through nature, and gather with family friends. This is a private event for friends and parishioners of Our Lady of the Americas Parish in Albany.
Aug. 20-25
Nature Retreat
Bringing to Life the Gospel of Creation. The Good News is all around us! Join us for a special week immersed in the beauty of the Adirondacks. Together, we will celebrate the Christ that permeates all Creation, explore what it means to live with a vision of hope amidst challenging times, and discern how we can help heal the brokenness of the world. The natural beauty of Pyramid Life Center will serve as a catalyst for exploring how God speaks to us in sound, sight, touch, smell and taste. Hiking, canoeing and stargazing will be optional activities!
Aug. 25-27
Big Book Retreat
This workshop is designed to be an experience of taking the steps as well as a study of the steps. It should be helpful for anyone, from newcomers to old timers and from those who have never done the steps to those looking to help carry the message. All are welcome.
Aug. 27-30
August Explorer Camping
Explorer Camping is the best way to experience Pyramid Lake for friends and family looking to get out and live a little. Our August event is made for our nature lovers, and those who want to reconnect to nature in its most pure and authentic form. Dining is not included so be sure to pack snacks and plan some trips into town! Wake up to the sounds of nature in our historic lodge, rustic cabins or studio cabins for two this summer and experience a getaway you will never forget.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 8-10
Stillpoint Retreat
Stillpoint: Creating Calm amid the Chaos. The world moves at breakneck speed and expects us to do the same. Why not step outside the chaos and give yourself a weekend to nourish your body, mind and soul? As we enter the beautiful fall season at Pyramid Life Center, there’s no better time or place to reclaim your serenity with this annual retreat. Join writer and retreat leader Mary DeTurris Poust for the fifth Stillpoint Retreat, which offers participants not only spiritual practices to help discover the divine in the everyday but the time and space to explore and dive deep. We will dabble in a little of everything: prayer, journaling, creativity, guided meditation, music, movement and more. The weekend is anchored by presentations to help participants refocus their spiritual lives and guidance on how to put practices into place amid everyday life. Optional yoga classes will be offered by DeTurris Poust, who is also a certified yoga teacher.
Our annual Saturday night bonfire (weather permitting) is a favorite way to connect with our growing Stillpoint community. A period of silence will be observed in the early mornings and through breakfast, providing another beautiful way to connect with the still, small voice of the Spirit. DeTurris Poust is a writer, retreat leader, and yoga teacher living in the Capital Region. Her first experience of PLC was 15 years ago as a participant in the Merton in the Mountains silent retreat led by the beloved Walt Chura. Expect to find plenty of Merton (and quite a bit of Walt) in DeTurris Poust’s Stillpoint retreat experience.
Sept. 10-15
Fall Writer Fest
Enjoy a rigorous writing experience in a retreat setting. Workshops will be offered in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more – including one workshop for those with a work-in-progress. Full morning workshops, brief afternoon seminars, lots of free time, and evening readings. Writers pre-register for the morning workshops; afternoon seminars are on a walk-in basis.
Sept. 15-17
Fall Explorer Weekend
Explorer Weekends are the best way to experience Pyramid Lake for friends and family looking to get out and live a little. The Fall Explorer Weekend is an all-inclusive package with accommodations, dining, and all of Pyramid Life Center’s amenities included for one low price. Wake up to the leaves falling around you after a great night in our historic lodge, rustic cabins or studio cabins. Enjoy an easy weekend getaway with swimming, hiking, gathering at the fire, or simply reading a book on the shore with our Fall Explorer Weekend!
Spiritual Journaling
Journaling as a spiritual practice is a tangible way to connect with the God of your understanding. Writing to your Higher Power on a regular basis — along with re-reading your journal to see how those prayers are being answered — helps you grow in the realization that you are deeply loved and cared for by God. It also amps up your gratitude by helping you appreciate your own gifts, talents and priorities. Join us this weekend to start or re-energize your own practice, as well as be inspired and renewed by the natural beauty of Pyramid Life Center. Anne Samson leads classes on Journaling as a spiritual practice in the Albany area, and is the author of “Journaling as a Spiritual Practice” and “Abba House & Me: Prayer Changes Everything.” She is also a freelance magazine writer, publishing on a variety of topics. Samson is an energy healer and has practiced 12 Step Recovery for over 30 years.
St. Kateri Conservation Retreat
St. Kateri’s Conservation Center and Pyramid Life Center invites you to the second “Catholic Ecology At Home” retreat. Enjoy a weekend learning about nature’s beauty and its gifts, while immersed in our creator’s beauty in its most pure form.
Sept. 22-24
Men’s Recovery Weekend
Keep it simple in 2023 with a relaxing weekend with adventure woven in. Recover at the lake, and surround yourself with friends.
OCTOBER
Oct. 7-9
Closing Weekend
All are welcome to come prepare PLC for the winter. Saturday is the main work day.
To register for one of the great many programs head to pyramidlife.org!
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