About YAF Retreats: What to Expect
YAFs hold three retreats each year: one around New Years, one in
early June and one in the Fall. We also attend New England Yearly
Meeting sessions where we conduct our own events and
business.
Location: Retreats are held at monthly meetings through out New England. Car pooling is common and encouraged.
Food: We take turns preparing meals for the rest of the group. Vegetarian and vegan foods are available.
Sleeping arrangements: Since meetings are not equipped with beds we
sleep on the floor. You will want a sleeping bag and perhaps an
inflatable mattress as well.
Cleaning up: We try to leave each meeting in the condition that we
found it in. At the end of each retreat we pitch in to cleanup
the meeting house to respect the meeting is hosting us.
Meeting for Business:
Every retreat has a meeting for business where we seek
clearness and direction on issues pertaining to the YAF community.
What to bring: Everything you will need for the duration of the
retreat, including: sleeping bag, personal hygiene items (tooth brush,
etc.), changes of clothes. A positive and respectful attitude.
What to leave behind: ...Coming later...
Most importantly: YAFs are expected to take responsibility for their behavior during
retreats please read the expectations
that we have established for ourselves before attending a
retreat.
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