Event

Creating Sacred Space

October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Peace Village Retreat Center
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In this retreat, we will explore how to create sacred space, on many levels. This retreat will include classes, interactive sessions, personal time, walks, and a chance for a new perspective on what is important in life. Facilitators Tina Agarwal, Ph.D. has worked as a research scientist in an academic setting and has a Ph.D. in plant science. She has been practicing Raja Yoga Meditation for more than 25 years. She currently serves at the Brahma Kumaris Global Harmony House Meditation Center in Great Neck, New York. Sister Tina loves to discover her inner strengths and apply spiritual concepts to practical life, staying in dignity and peace in all she does. Zvika Zur has been practicing Raja Yoga since 1998 and has an infectious enthusiasm for learning and sharing spiritual concepts. He lives in the Boston area, is the father of adult twins, and always says that the wisdom he learned at the Brahma Kumaris made him so light in being a father. He works in the IT domain as a software engineer. Susan Pollock began her study of Raja Yoga in 1985 in Boston where she worked for many years in the field of advertising and promotions. Now a resident of Peace Village for 17 years, she can often be found facilitating or assisting in retreats, creating healthy meals in the kitchen, or helping with various aspects of your Peace Village experience. Registration Registration will open 2 to 3 months before the retreat start date

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Friday Evening
5:00 PM - Arrival & Check-in
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Welcome & Introduction to Appreciative Listening
Saturday
7:00 AM - Morning Meditation
8:30 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM - Workshop: Deep Listening Practices
12:30 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Nature Walk & Reflective Silence
4:00 PM - Group Sharing
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Evening Meditation
Sunday Morning
7:00 AM - Morning Meditation
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Closing Session & Reflection
11:00 AM - Departure

Meet your Facilitators

Dorothy Steinfeld

Dorothy Steinfeld is the director of programs at Peace Village. Dorothy, a spiritual educator with backgrounds in teaching and business, has been part of the Brahma Kumaris Peace Village since the retreat center’s inception. Over the years, she has cultivated an outstanding faculty of teachers and volunteers who carry forward the mission of peace, wisdom, and personal transformation. One retreat participant shared that "Her warm presence and ability to communicate spiritual wisdom in simple, accessible language left a strong impression on us. We could see how her life experience and commitment have helped shape Peace Village into a nurturing spiritual hub."

Zvika Zur

Zvika Zur has been practicing Raja Yoga since 1998 and has an infectious enthusiasm for learning and sharing spiritual concepts. He lives in the Boston area, is the father of adult twins, and always says that the wisdom he learned at the Brahma Kumaris made him so light in being a father. He works in the IT domain as a software engineer.