Open Door Meditation Community

### Context Profile for Open Door Meditation Community

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Open Door Meditation Community aims to provide a welcoming space for individuals to engage in meditation and mindfulness practices. Their mission emphasizes inclusivity, personal growth, and community support through meditation.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on promoting mental well-being, spiritual growth, and community connection through various meditation practices and retreats.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Meditation Retreats**: They organize various retreats, including the "Nature of Practice: An Awareness and Wisdom Insight Meditation Retreat," which emphasizes deepening meditation practices in a natural setting.
   - **Community Programs**: Regular meditation sessions, workshops, and community gatherings to foster mindfulness and connection among participants.
   - **Scholarship Programs**: They offer scholarships to make retreats accessible to a broader audience, ensuring financial barriers do not prevent participation.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone is **friendly**, **supportive**, and **inspiring**. The language used is warm and inviting, encouraging individuals to explore meditation without feeling pressured. There is an emphasis on community and personal growth, making the communication feel approachable and inclusive.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The website and communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and warm without relying on emoji usage to convey emotion or engagement.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details are not provided on the website, but the organization appears to be well-established within the community.
   - **Scale**: The organization has conducted 7 total forms and 15 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with their audience.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed, the emphasis on scholarships and community participation suggests a focus on accessibility and outreach.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Information on volunteer opportunities is not explicitly mentioned, but the community-oriented approach implies potential for volunteer involvement in events and programs.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a warm, inviting, and supportive tone. Avoid jargon and keep language accessible to ensure inclusivity.
   - **Structure**: Use clear headings and bullet points for easy readability. Personalize communications by addressing recipients by name where possible.
   - **Content Focus**: Highlight community benefits, personal growth opportunities, and the welcoming nature of the organization. Emphasize the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in all communications.

### Summary
This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of the Open Door Meditation Community, focusing on their mission, activities, tone, and communication style. By adhering to these insights, AI assistants can create more personalized and effective content that resonates with the organization's values and audience.

LXCL:Private room in two-bedroom cabin with shared in-cabin bathroom. Short walk to lodge. Towels, sheets, and blankets provided.

BATH IN CABIN - Private Room - Community Sustainer Rate

BATH IN CABIN - Private Room - Basic Rate

LXCL:Shared room in two-bedroom cabin with shared in-cabin bathroom. Short walk to lodge. Towels, sheets, and blankets provided. Registering with someone else with whom you want to share a room? Your PREFERRED ROOMMATE must buy their own shared room ticket ON THE SAME DAY that you register, and you both must note your planned roomate's name and contact information on your own registration, under preferences.

BATH IN CABIN - Shared Room - Community Sustainer Rate

BATH IN CABIN - Shared Room - Basic Rate

LXCL:Private room in two-bedroom cabin with shared bathhouse nearby. Near waterfront; uphill walk to lodge. Towels, sheets, and blankets provided.

BATHHOUSE CABIN - Private Room - Community Sustainer Rate

BATHHOUSE CABIN- Private Room- BASIC rate

LXCL:Shared room in two-bedroom cabin with shared bathhouse nearby. Near waterfront; uphill walk to lodge. Towels, sheets, and blankets provided. Registering with someone else with whom you want to share a room? Your PREFERRED ROOMMATE must buy their own shared room ticket ON THE SAME DAY that you register, and you both must note your planned roomate's name and contact information on your own registration, under preferences.

BATHHOUSE CABIN - Shared Room - Community Sustainer Rate

LXCL:Shared room in two-bedroom cabin with shared bathhouse nearby. Near waterfront; uphill walk to lodge. One female only shared space available at this time. Towels, sheets, and blankets provided. Registering with someone else with whom you want to share a room? Your PREFERRED ROOMMATE must buy their own shared room ticket ON THE SAME DAY that you register, and you both must note your planned roomate's name and contact information on your own registration, under preferences.

BATHHOUSE CABIN - Shared Room - Basic Rate

LXCL:Bunkhouse bed with nearby bathhouse. Beds are arranged in two-bunk, four-bed sections with 3/4 walls and section curtain, providing privacy from rest of bunkhouse. Many four-bed sections will have only three people. Important: Each bed has a fresh pillowcase, pillow and one blanket, but DOES NOT HAVE LINENS. Towels, sheets are NOT provided. Residents should bring their own towels, sheets and extra blanket, or sleeping bag. (Earplugs are also recommended for your sleeping comfort.)

BUNKHOUSE - Community Sustainer Rate

BUNKHOUSE - Basic Rate

LXCL:Open Door Meditation Community is committed to providing as much financial support as possible to those who otherwise would not be able to attend this residential retreat. This ticket is intended for those who require financial support. Text (207) 699-0901 to inquire about available funding. This application fee holds a BUNKHOUSE spot until it can be determined what amount of support can be offered and if it is sufficient to allow you to attend. The fee covers scholarship application administration. If we are unable to fund your request for financial support, your $75 will be refunded to you.This application fee helps hold a spot until scholarship availability and amount can be determined, and you can decide if you can attend with that amount of support.

SCHOLARSHIP Registration Ticket

TD special  Registration Ticket

LXCL:Sharing a queen sized bed with a partner. (Partner chooses Private Room Rate.)

BEDSHARE COMMUNITY SUSTAINER RATE

BEDSHARE BASIC RATE

LXCL:While the retreat is currently full, or your housing choices are not available, please consider adding your name to the waitlist. You can do this by purchasing this $2.00 ticket. We anticipate a few spots opening in the coming months due to cancellations. We will be in touch to let you know if a space has opened up. In the case that no lodging becomes available, the $2.00 will be donated to Open Door Meditation Community for future programming. Please answer all demographic questions before making your $2.00 payment and any donation you choose. Thank you!

WAITLIST Registration Ticket

LXCL:Registration for the Wilderness Retreat. If you have been notified by OPEN DOOR RETREAT COMMITTEE that you have cleared the waitlist, and the retreat committee has found a match for your desired housing type, this ticket is for you. Please purchase only after directly reimbursing the canceling yogi for their room and board payment minus $75 non-refundable registration fee, which is paid directly to OPEN DOOR by way of your $2 waitlist payment and this $73 ticket.

Registration Off Waitlist: Paid Room & Board to Other Yogi

LXCL:Restricted Ticket for Teacher use only when directed by Wilderness Retreat Manager

Teacher  Housing Adjustment Ticket

LXCL:Housing upgrade adjustment ticket - For use ONLY when instructed by RETREAT committee representative.

Housing upgrade approved by Retreat Administration

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name&nbsp;Thank you for adding your name to the retreat waitlist (or if you selected the last available spot at the retreat). Open Door Meditation Community welcomes your interest in the 2025 Insight Meditation Retreat with Alexis Santos and Susa Talan. Thank you also, if you have just paid for an off the waitlist spot and /or a fellow meditator for a spot that has opened up.&nbsp; Based on our experience in 2024, we anticipate movement of folks off the waitlist as the summer progress, especially in the 3-4 weeks before the retreat. If you wish to remain on the waitlist, &nbsp;please keep Sept 10-14th open on your calendar as long as feels comfortable for you. We will let you know when your name appears near the top of the waitlist so that you can plan accordingly. If offered a spot, you will be asked to respond within a few days so that if you decline, we can offer the spot to the next person on the list.&nbsp; Please let us know at any time if you no longer wish to be on the retreat waitlist. If you have any questions, you may reach out to us at residentialretreatopendoor@gmail.com. &nbsp; With metta to you,The Open Door Meditation Wilderness Retreat VolunteersShari, Sarah, Joan, Misty, Charlie, Don, Liz, Barbara, Katie, Frumie, Peter, Rich, Ursula, and TerryAnn May you be well and at peace.

The Nature of Practice: An Awareness and Wisdom Insight Meditation Retreat 2025 When:  Wednesday afternoon, September 10 through Sunday, September 14, 2025 mid-day               Four-Day Residential Retreat                Sponsored by Open Door Meditation Community  Where:  Appalachian Mountain Club’s Medawisla Lodge and Cabins               Medawisla Access Road               One hour northeast of Greenville, ME <p style="border:0px;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;pointer-events:auto;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Teachers: Alexis Santos and Susa Talan, Insight Meditation Teachers, Open Door Meditation Community’s Co-Founders REGISTRATION OPTIONS There are a number of housing options to register for the four-day wilderness lodge meditation retreat.Please note: All attendees must be present for the entire time--no late arrivals or early departures allowed.<ul><li>Registration costs range from $460* to $1515 depending on your housing selection and your generosity toward supporting others in community. The cost includes lodging, three meals a day, and all retreat programming.</li><li>*If your current financial situation creates a barrier to attending the retreat, please use the SCHOLARSHIP Ticket option. This will allow you to register for a bunkhouse spot while requesting the financial support you need in order to attend. The retreat team will reach out to you to find out how best to facilitate your participation. </li><li>There are two rates listed for each type of available housing. Please consider choosing the Community Sustainer rate if that financial generosity is available to you. Choosing the Community Sustainer rate will allow Open Door Meditation Community to provide financial aid to those who would need it to attend the retreat.</li><li>If you wish to share a room, your desired roommate must register on the SAME day and be sure to include their name and contact information in the space provided.</li><li>Couples: If you wish to share a queen bed with a partner or friend, choose a private room of your choice AND then choose an additional ticket entitled BEDSHARE to add to the private room. Be sure to enter the complete name and contact for your partner. There is a discount inherent in the total price.</li><li>If no tickets are available, or the housing ticket you require to attend the retreat is not available, you may purchase a nonrefundable $2.00 WAITLIST ticket to add your name to the waitlist. Enter your housing preferences, and if a space becomes available you will be contacted. Periodic updates will be provided to those near the top of the waitlist.</li><li>At the end of this registration form you are invited to consider an additional donation to Open Door Meditation Community, if that's available to you. These donations are deeply appreciated and will support future retreats, other programming, and our teachers.  </li><li>Please also keep in mind the cost of the tickets pays for housing and meals for four days and does not include teacher support, or dana, which will be encouraged, as is available to you, at the culmination of our four days together. </li><li>Before you pay for your retreat ticket, on the final check out page, you will encounter an autofilled 17% add-on surcharge. Note: This is NOT a donation for Open Door Meditation, but rather a surcharge for the "Zeffy" ticketing platform (like Eventbrite) to recoup their costs for processing the tickets. Feel free to change this autofilled amount by clicking on the drop down arrow next to it and choosing "Other." You are encouraged to offer a small(er) amount of your choice, to support this non-profit ticketing platform. </li></ul> HOUSING OPTIONS Housing options are listed below. Prices include housing and three meals a day for the four days of the retreat. For more details about each type of accommodation, see the description with the ticket or refer to the Open Door retreat web page.   <table><tbody><tr><td>Cabin Type</td><td>Room Type</td><td>Rate</td><td>Cost</td></tr><tr><td>Bath in Cabin</td><td>Private</td><td>Community Sustainer</td><td>$1,515.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bath in Cabin</td><td>Private</td><td>Basic</td><td>$1,330.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bathhouse Cabin</td><td>Private</td><td>Community Sustainer</td><td>$1,295.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bathhouse Cabin</td><td>Private</td><td>Basic</td><td>$1,150.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bath in Cabin</td><td>Shared</td><td>Community Sustainer</td><td>$1,175.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bath in Cabin</td><td>Shared</td><td>Basic </td><td>$1,010.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bathhouse Cabin</td><td>Shared</td><td>Community Sustainer</td><td>$885.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bathhouse Cabin</td><td>Shared</td><td>Basic</td><td>$765.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bedshare</td><td> </td><td>Community Sustainer</td><td>$820.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bedshare</td><td> </td><td>Basic</td><td>$750.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bunkhouse</td><td> </td><td>Community Sustainer</td><td>$535.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bunkhouse</td><td> </td><td>Basic </td><td>$460.00</td></tr><tr><td>Scholarship Applica</td><td> </td><td> </td><td>$75.00</td></tr><tr><td>Waitlist </td><td> </td><td> </td><td>$2.00</td></tr></tbody></table>

Open Door Meditation Community

2025 Wilderness Retreat - The Nature of Practice

Medawisla Access Rd

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