Join us for Flow of Community, a weekend workshop focused on building community through guided movement, conversations, and meditation.
The workshop will be led by Tony C. Johnson, Choreographer, Activist, Mercy Associate at Sisters of Mercy, Founder of My Neighbor Ministries, and Ambassador for the American Dance Festival.
Together, workshop participants will discover ways to rebuild a community where every member is a part, is equal, and feels a sense of belonging. We all wear many masks. This workshop is for persons who are aware of the importance of community and the necessity to recreate it; people who are willing to be true and authentic about themselves, to join in a sacred space together, where they would be willing to share with each other, be there for each other, and be vulnerable.
This retreat will be followed with a performance by the participants who attended the retreat.
Meals will be provided, and fruit, snacks, and beverages will be available. Please note any dietary requests when completing registration.
Overnight lodging options:
We have a limited number of scholarships available. To request a scholarship, please contact us at information@peacehillavila.org. A limited number of commuter tickets (no lodging included) are also available for $150 each.
Staying at Avila
Retreat participants will have the opportunity to stay at Avila Center for Community Leadership, a retreat center located on 50 acres of wooded land in Northern Durham. Avila opened in 1957 as a Carmelite monastery, and became a gathering place for faith groups and nonprofit organizations during the 1980’s. Today, Avila is operated by Self-Help, United for a Fair Economy, Union of Southern Service Workers, and Peace Hill.
Nestled in the woods, the residential cabins offer a tranquil and peaceful setting to step away from the busyness and noise of everyday life. The grounds of Avila include nature trails, gazebos, a labyrinth, and a fire pit, offering the perfect contemplative setting for community building.