The Great Outdoors: Inner beauty in the backdrop of nature
About the Retreat
All retreats at Peace Village invite guests to journey inward and reconnect with the sacred space within themselves. The Great Outdoors retreat offers a unique opportunity to experience that same inner stillness through a deep connection with nature. Through silent walks, time in sacred outdoor spaces such as our Peace Park and reflection pond, and hands-on beautification of the campus grounds, participants will have the chance to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover their relationship with the natural world. Rather than taking from nature, we will explore what it means to give to nature—with gratitude, care, elevated awareness, and virtue-filled thoughts. Through connection with nature, silence, and service, discover how to become a positive influence on your surroundings rather than being affected by the world around you. Facilitators Erik Larson Elizabeth Aivars Susan Pollock Registration: Registration will open 2 to 3 months before the retreat start date.
Retreat Schedule
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.