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Light on the Hill Retreat Center

Address
209 Blake Hill Rd
Van Etten, NY 14889 United States Get Directions
Phone (607) 589-4419
Website https://lightonthehill.org/

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  • A joyful community gathers outdoors, tossing leaves in the air. Against a backdrop of snowy ground and barren trees, everyone is dressed in winter clothing, smiling and celebrating the moment together.

    Teachings of Leaves: Let Go, Lay Down, Rest & Rejoice

    Light on the Hill Retreat Center 209 Blake Hill Rd, Van Etten, NY, United States

    Farming can bring joy, delight, and awe, from apples reddening to lambs leaping. It can also be tireless and demanding. The energy and attention required to tend and harvest abundant food on any scale can make it hard to live in balance with life’s many other demands. When we consider the additional stresses of living…

  • A scenic view of a unique house with a conical roof surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers. Theres a wooden bench on the lawn, and the sky is partly cloudy. The house has large windows and a charming, rustic appearance.

    Beyond Knowledge and Skills: Teaching Who We Are

    Light on the Hill Retreat Center 209 Blake Hill Rd, Van Etten, NY, United States

    Small Farms Online Course Instructor’s Retreat We come together as online course instructors, but the skills, gifts, and roles that come through us to serve the world are countless and ever evolving.  We are instructors, yes, but may also be farmers, parents, fire-builders, chefs, artists, lawn mowers, peace-makers, dancers or any of hundreds of other…

  • A diverse community of people are gathered indoors, smiling and posing for a group photo. Some are seated on the floor while others stand behind them. Casually dressed and wearing name tags, they exude a sense of belonging with large windows welcoming daylight into their shared space.

    Coming Home to Self and Community

    Light on the Hill Retreat Center 209 Blake Hill Rd, Van Etten, NY, United States

    "Community . . . is an environment where you can find a home in each other’s heart and soul. It is a living entity with spirit as its anchor, where a group of people are empowered by one another, by spirit, and by the ancestors to be themselves, to carry out their purpose, and use their power responsibly."                     …

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