The Honey Locust Sangha Spring Retreat
Learn to Love Again
Throughout the weekend we will practice:
Supported by the peace of the natural surroundings
and the strength of our sangha.
Registration is now open!
REGISTER FOR THE RETREATSpace is limited. Please register by April 18.
Please note that a donation to Zeffy on the registration form is optional–opt out if you choose to pay for registration only.
about the Teacher: Joe Reilly (he/him)
Joe Reilly is a singer, songwriter, social worker, and Dharma teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Joe was ordained into the Order of Interbeing by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community in 2011, receiving the Dharma name True Ocean of Grace. In 2021, Joe received Transmission of the Lamp at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California, becoming an ordained Dharma teacher.
Joe was raised Catholic and currently studies and practices progressive Catholicism, Native American spirituality, and engaged Buddhism. He has been a student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh since 2004 and is often found singing and writing songs on spiritual retreats, weaving music and mindfulness together in deeply moving ways.
Joe lives in Waawiyatanong/Detroit, where he co-leads the Building Beloved Community Sangha. He is of Cherokee, Choctaw, Italian, and Irish descent and identifies as Native American.
Joe is part of the teaching community at the Lotus Institute alongside his Dharma mentors Dr. Larry Ward, Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, and Kaira Jewel Lingo. He is also mentored by Barbara Newell.
Held in the tranquil setting of the
Held in the tranquil setting of the
Creighton University Retreat Center
It is a quiet place in nature, near Griswold Iowa, about 45 minutes from Omaha. CURC is a full-service retreat center with excellent meeting/conference rooms, overnight facilities, dining hall, and chapel.
The comfortable facilities and hospitable environment are set in 157 acres of wooded area, with ambling trails along a river teeming with wildlife, song birds, and a sublime night sky.
Retreat Format
This residential retreat is designed for both beginning and experienced practitioners. It will center on periods of sitting and walking meditation and Dharma talks by our teacher. There will be small-group Dharma discussions, meal meditations, and active, mindful work practice. Periods of silence will deepen and enrich the experience by allowing time for personal reflection.
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Learn to Love Again
Throughout the weekend we will practice:
Supported by the peace of the natural surroundings
and the strength of our sangha.
Registration is now open!
Space is limited. Please register by April 18.
Please note that a donation to Zeffy on the registration form is optional–opt out if you choose to pay for registration only.
Our Dharma Teacher: Joe Reilly (he/him)
Joe Reilly is a singer, songwriter, social worker, and Dharma teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Joe was ordained into the Order of Interbeing by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community in 2011, receiving the Dharma name True Ocean of Grace. In 2021, Joe received Transmission of the Lamp at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California, becoming an ordained Dharma teacher.
Joe was raised Catholic and currently studies and practices progressive Catholicism, Native American spirituality, and engaged Buddhism. He has been a student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh since 2004 and is often found singing and writing songs on spiritual retreats, weaving music and mindfulness together in deeply moving ways.
Joe lives in Waawiyatanong/Detroit, where he co-leads the Building Beloved Community Sangha. He is of Cherokee, Choctaw, Italian, and Irish descent and identifies as Native American.
Joe is part of the teaching community at the Lotus Institute alongside his Dharma mentors Dr. Larry Ward, Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, and Kaira Jewel Lingo. He is also mentored by Barbara Newell.
We are deeply honored to welcome Joe to Honey Locust Sangha this spring.
Retreat Location
The retreat center offers peaceful wooded grounds, walking trails, comfortable lodging, and nourishing meals — an ideal setting for mindful practice and community connection.
Retreat Details
Begins: Thursday evening, May 14
Ends: Sunday afternoon, May 17
Retreat Cost (Same as Last Year!)
Thursday–Sunday Options
• Double Occupancy — $355
• Single Occupancy — $420
Friday–Sunday Options Also Available
The fee includes lodging, meals, retreat center costs,
and support for our teacher.
If cost is a concern, please reach out confidentially;
limited financial assistance may be available.
The Honey Locust Sangha / Omaha Community of Mindful Living is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.