Live Events, Retreats. Workshops and Gatherings

Virtual on Zoom, begins, Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10 AM US PT (11 MT, 12 CT, 12ET) 

There's an old teaching that the heart, like any living thing, grows toward what we feed it. Mindfulness teachings name four qualities worth feeding: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. These are not lofty ideals, but practical capacities. Trainable. Available in traffic, in grief, in an ordinary day.

Each one-hour session includes:

· A guided meditation (15–20 minutes) to settle into the quality itself

· A 10-minute talk — the heart of each session, where Cynde unpacks the teaching, its near and far enemies, and how to carry it into daily life

· Space for journaling, reflection, sharing, and discussion

Three ways to join: 

Existing members: Included in your membership. To register, log in to Banyan, click on the Lounge, and find the link for this "Dharmette" series on the left side toolbar.

Non-Banyan Members: Join this series — $80. Four live sessions with Cynde, and all recordings are yours to keep — permanently. No subscription, no membership, nothing to cancel. For those who want this one series, owned outright. 

Click to: Register For the Series

Join Banyan Commons — $20/month. Membership includes this series and a new one every month, plus live guided meditation every weekday, and our Banyan's full recorded meditations library — all for as long as you're a member. If you want the living stream of practice rather than a single course, this is your door. 

Click here to: Join The Banyan Commons

The sessions can each stand alone, so even if you can't make all four, you're welcome. But those who travel the whole arc will find something the individual practices can't offer alone: a heart that is balanced, compassionate, and resilient — not as an idea, but as a way of moving through your days.

I'd love to practice with you and hope to see you there..

 Upcoming Gatherings: 

Sunday, July 26, 5:30 - 9:00 PM

Craig and Cynde host regular potluck gatherings in Conifer as a way to nurture community, deepen connection, and simply enjoy time together with like-hearted people.

We share a meal, catch up, and spend time in a gently guided process designed to help us know one another more deeply.

There is no cost to attend—just bring a dish to share and an open heart.

Please RSVP:
craigwhopkins@gmail.com

We hope you can join us.

Residential Retreats in Conifer, Colorado

Led by Craig Hopkins & Cynde Denson

August 13-16, 2026
Thursday 5:00 PM – Sunday 2:00 PM

Loving is an art.

The skills of loving can be learned—seeing and hearing another, offering goodwill, honoring another’s experience, and learning to be fully present in relationship.

Shalom Process Healing Retreats are grounded in the principles of Shalom Mountain and the practice of intentional loving.

Through mutual respect, presence, and compassionate community, space is created for healing, authenticity, and deeper connection.

These retreats are designed to support participants in discovering new freedom, deeper self-awareness, and a more wholehearted way of living.

To learn more, please contact:

Craig Hopkins
craigwhopkins@gmail.com
603-686-2016

Craig Hopkins is a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner who believes we are each meant to live fully and freely in the present moment.

He offers sessions for individuals and couples, as well as workshops and retreats, in Conifer, Denver, Boulder, and remotely via Zoom.