Event

Peace of Mind

September 18, 2026
September 18, 2026
Peace Village Retreat Center
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In a world full of uncertainty and noise, it's essential to pause and reconnect with inner stillness—because while we can’t control the outer world, we can choose how we respond from within. It is in this spirit that we warmly invite you to a transformative experience— The Peace of Mind Retreat, (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KAvAKUxlCeJpZD2keV-wlO5UktajX0kc/view?usp=drive_link) from Friday, September 18th to Sunday September 20th, at the Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center, nestled in the tranquil beauty of the Catskill Mountains in Haines Falls, New York. This retreat offers a gentle yet powerful space to: Reflect and recharge amidst nature and silence Learn the art of elevating the consciousness of the self Reconnect with your own inner resources of peace, love, clarity, and strength Participate in thought-provoking group discussions, guided sessions with senior meditation teachers, and silent walks in nature Join like-minded leaders and professionals to pause, reflect, and return renewed—with greater clarity, lightness, and strength. We look forward to welcoming you for this meaningful and refreshing experience. The Peace of Mind Retreat (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KAvAKUxlCeJpZD2keV-wlO5UktajX0kc/view?usp=sharing) Registration will open 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.