Windsor, Vermont, USA

Windsor, VT is in central VT on the Connecticut River, close to I-91 & I-89. It is a historic village with an Amtrak station, a few nice restaurants, a brewery, and fantastic sculpture garden (see photo aove showing maze in the sculpture garden). Windsor has a lake for swimming, a river for kayaking, a mountain for skiing plus Paradise Park for year-round hiking. Participants can stay at the Snapdragon Inn or Windsor Mansion Inn in Windsor, or the Fairfield Inn in White River Jct, VT where the course will be taught. This Inn is within walking distance of an Amtrak station, a bus station, and on the intersection of I-89 and I-91.
Near Seattle, Washington, USA:

The Dumas Bay Centre is 20 miles from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Room and Board are available there at a modest price.
Set on 12 acres, the setting embraces nature and beauty — on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound with an unimpeded view of the majestic Olympic Mountains. Walking trails thread through the property. Flowers abound.
London, UK:

at North London Buddhist Centre, 72 Holloway Rd, Highbury East, London N7 8JG
Close to the Tube, restaurants and two city parks. Airbnbs easy to find. We provide water, tea, coffee and lite snacks during the day.
Ojai, CA:

This Practicum will be at the Sane Living Center in central Ojai, CA on 316 E Matilija St. The Hip Vegan Cafe is on site for meals or there are many other restaurant options close by. We will meet 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
There are a number of hotels, motels and inns in Ojai also Airbnb. There are also wonderful opportunities for hiking, golf, walking the Pacific Ocean beach and other forms of recreation—even massage.
Ojai’s considered a primo ‘go-to’ spot and has always been prized by the Native Americans as a healing area!
Near Asheville, NC:

This Practicum will be at a retreat setting located 15 minutes from Asheville, NC airport in Flatrock at Highland Lake Cove. It is about 20-30 minutes outside of Asheville, on a lake. We have arranged for rooms for Friday and Saturday nights in cabins on the lake (above)--an exquisite setting--but not expensive. We arrang catering from Friday dinner-Sunday lunch. Please contact [email protected] for details and to make your reservation for overnight and catered meals.
We will have coffee, tea and lite snacks on hand.
If you are coming for the day: you can arrange for the catered meals ([email protected]) with prior arrangement.
The glamping bedrooms for rent are next to the meeting space where the course will be given (see photo above).
Highland Lake Cove (HLC) also has cabins for rent if you care to spend one night or more in a more private atmosphere or with family (hlinn.com/western-nc-cabins) Ph: 800-635-5101. Your family will find plenty to do while you are taking the Practicum! HLC also has an excellent restaurant onsite where you can purchase 3 meals a day (hlinn.com/seasons). A coop for snacks and good meals is 7 min. drive by car.
This is another favorite area for getting away from it all. The beloved poet, Carl Sandburg, had his home close by and wrote Pulitzer prize winning poetry there.
Boston, MA:
Experience New England with Fall colors at their peak!
This Practicum has formerly been in a Carriage House (behind above house), remodeled as a meeting area in a residential neighborhood. In 2022 we moved to the classrooms of Lesley University, 29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138--due to the ongoing pandemic issues.
If you are flying in: There is public transportation from the airport.
Our location does not have beds so you will need to find a place to stay. Where we will meet is within an easy walk to bus stops, hotels and Airbnbs.
The building where we meet has many choices of restaurants in it and around it. In the past, participants have enjoyed eating lunch out together, sometimes dinner as well. Alternatively, you are also welcome to bring your lunch.
Like to walk? --we are not far from Harvard Square and the Charles River.
Please Note: This Practicum is educational in intent. It is not a replacement for psychotherapy or crisis care. If you are in a crisis or seeking immediate help for yourself or a loved one please consult your trusted healthcare provider.