Mission
Mission: The Loving Awareness Summer Camp was born out of the idea that spiritual community should be accessible to all. This is a grass roots community event that is being organized at cost. Service is an integral part of this event and allows us to keep costs at a minimum. Please join us in sacred community this summer! May you be well, may you be happy, may you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering, Ram Ram!
Details
City of Light Sanctuary
100 Kerness Road, Ellenville, NY 12428
https://cityoflightsanctuary.org/
Retreat Schedule
Sunday 8/3
9:00am-10:00am check in
10:30am-12:00pm Hanuman Chalisa practice
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch
2:00pm-3:00pm Twin Hearts Meditation
3:30pm-5:00pm Satsang
5:30pm-6:30pm dinner
7:30pm-10:30pm Kirtan
Monday 8/4
6:00am-7:00am Chai/Coffee
7:00am-8:00am Yoga (subject to change)
8:00am-9:30am Breakfast
10:00am-11:00am Kirtan and Satsang
Depart by 1:00pm
Food: All vegan meals will be provided, if you have a food allergy or dietary restrictions, please indicate so upon registration! This is a community retreat that relies on seva (service) to keep costs to a minimum. All participants will be expected to help clean up after 1 meal during the retreat that will be randomly assigned. Please note that if have a dietary need that we are unable to accommodate there is a small amount of refrigerator space available if you wish to bring your own food. Please note that the City of Light kitchen maintains a strict vegetarian policy and non-veg food may not be prepared on premises.
Overnight accommodations: There is a limited number of slots available for overnight guests that include small two person cottages and a main house. If you have a preferred roommate, please indicate so on your registration. Overnight guests must bring their own bedding, pillow, towel, toiletries, ect.
Please note: This is a substance free event, no alcohol, tobacco or drugs allowed on the premises. Any person found violating this policy will be asked to leave the premises immediately and will not be refunded.
Meet your facilitators
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Noah Hoffeld
Noah Hoffeld plays cello with Krishna Das, Nina Rao and other wonderful kirtan artists, and produced Nina’s second album Anubhav. His playing is heard on Grammy and Bafta-winning projects, and his songwriting has been on the Americana charts. His group, Bodhiheart, creates music Ram Dass called, “very meditative.” Noah was a personal student of RD and loves to share his Ram Dass experiences as well as listen to those of others. He also enjoys soaking in anything related to Maharaji and Siddhi Ma, studying Buddhism, and staring at the sky. Noah offers one-on-one meditation lessons and mentoring online, as well as classes.
IG: @ramdasslove
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Angela Hassan
Angela Hassan is a devoted bhakti yoga practitioner and soulful kirtan artist, known for her angelic voice and heartfelt presence. Whether leading kirtan, offering live music at yoga classes, teaching meditation and yoga, or simply holding space, Angela's vocation is love. Rooted in compassion and presence, her teachings reflect the wisdom of over a decade of practice. She has experience working with people from all walks of life, including youth, young adults, incarcerated individuals, those suffering from substance abuse issues, and individuals in hospice care.
IG: @angelaraehassan
E-mail: angelaraehassan@gmail.com
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Danta Dass
Danta Dass is a Pranic Energy Healer and dedicated practitioner of Meditation on Twin Hearts, devoted to the path of inner transformation and selfless service. Inspired by the teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui, his work blends energy healing with heart-centered meditation to foster deep spiritual connection and collective upliftment.
He serves on the LGBTQ+ Steering Committee for the Love Serve Remember Foundation, helping to create more inclusive and compassionate spaces within the legacy of Ram Dass and the Bhakti path. Danta Dass also practices with the Willow Branch Sangha, a community rooted in the engaged Buddhist tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, where he supports mindfulness in daily life through deep listening and loving speech.
At this retreat, Danta Dass is honored to offer Meditation on Twin Hearts—a powerful practice for planetary healing and the expansion of loving-kindness. He brings a grounded, accessible approach to energy work that is inclusive, devotional, and deeply aligned with the spirit of seva.
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Alex Perry
Alex Perry is a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse and stress management educator living in Albany NY who leads sound healing sessions and kirtan in the capital region. He is passionate about creating accessible opportunities for people to come together in loving awareness and all things Ram Dass.
email lovingawarenesssummercamp@gmail.com to register
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Overnight Retreat
$167.00
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Commuter Retreat
$132.00
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Sunday full day retreat
$90.00