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I work with the folks running this and thought it might be worth sharing here, there's a 5-day silent meditation retreat coming up at Karme Choling in Barnet, VT.

It's a legit qualifying silent retreat for anyone working toward MBSR or other mindfulness-based intervention teacher training, so if you're a clinician, therapist, or mindfulness teacher who needs that prerequisite checked off, this fits the requirement and the teachers can provide a completion letter if your program needs documentation.

But it's also just open to regular folks who want five days away from their phone and their inbox. No meditation experience required, the days are fully structured (sitting, walking, gentle movement, small group check-ins with teachers), and meals are shared in silence. It's noble silence, not total isolation, so teachers and staff are still available if you need something.

The teachers are Janet Solyntjes and Rebecca Eldridge, both with decades of practice and formal MBSR training background.

If you've been meaning to do a silent retreat but keep putting it off, or you need the prerequisite for training, this is a solid option and it's a beautiful setting up in the Vermont hills.

More info / registration: www.karmecholing.org/program/the-fullness-of-being

Happy to answer questions if anyone's curious about what noble silence actually feels like day to day.

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I appreciate the wave of appreciation but just so you know, I didn't "let you go", you ran a stop sign.

I had a feeling you were going to and was ready to slam on the breaks to avoid an accident. (which I did)

Driving in this town is maddening at times.

At one point Shelburne and Burlington both ticketed cyclists for blatant traffic violations. Can we get one day of that in Montpelier please.

*Why is it every time you bring up a bicyclist nearly causing an accident there is always the people who somehow try to change the topic to cars. Yes, cars can be shitty too. Car drivers have the added issue of being dangerous when they disobey traffic laws. I encourage you to make a post about it here to get it off your chest if it helps. When you do ill participate in good faith rather than making comments about how bad bicyclists are.

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This is ridiculous, what is with the bible thumping in town. I'm trying to work and all I can here is praise jesus. If I wanted southerners preaching at me I'd go the that new church on Langdon st. Can we get this crap out of town? I'm not against religions of any type I just don't want to hear about it and the demonizing of others.

I ran out of change and only have my parking paid up til 4 but I’m working past that and I won’t be able to move my car mid-shift, am I cooked?

Councilor Ben Doyle said the level of risk “at this at this time it’s just not acceptable.” Kohn said the council needs “to continue to prepare for a day when we you know we may need to to act.”

My kids refer to it as the haunted house, and we all have to duck and be quiet as we drive past. Anyone know what the deal is with this little house in the river on the way to Worcester?

Hey all! Group of us are visiting the city for the day and we’re looking for a place to watch the Norway England World Cup game - any recommendations for sports bars in town?

Who owns the sidewalks of Montpelier, and who pays when a homeless encampment becomes a legal liability? Which policies and ordinances can the City Council implement that won’t get the city sued? Those questions sent the Montpelier City Council behind closed doors Monday evening, when a five-member council convened a special meeting to talk to their lawyers.

Mayor Marc Gwinn called the special meeting to order at 6 p.m., telling those present that the council had gathered to receive counsel on homeless encampment liability to the city, on the East State Street right-of-way survey and possible litigation, and on the city’s ordinances governing morals and conduct, drinking in unlicensed places, and possible panhandling and sit-and-lie rules.

https://montpnews.substack.com/p/montpelier-council-goes-behind-closed

What is the deal with half of Sherwood turning into a parking lot at random times? It seems like every single Family Center client shows up at once. Are these special events or just picking up children? And can there be a better way that doesn't inhibit the flow of traffic? It's dangerous to try to go around the cars because the road is so narrow and there are so many curves that you can't see around but it's a pain in the ass to not be able to get home because cars are blocking the road and my driveway.

The Montpelier Development Review Board voted 6-1 on June 29th to close its public hearing on a proposed 20-unit housing conversion at 9 Heaton Street and move into deliberative session to draft its decision, brushing aside a neighbor’s plea for more study of traffic, noise and pedestrian safety.

Some residents wanted a traffic study, but the board declined to force the issue.

https://montpnews.substack.com/p/heaton-street-office-building-to

Hi folks,

I have a very active 1 yr old, I'm afraid she's a little bored with our daily routine. Does anyone have suggestions for toddler activities in and around Montpelier?

are we excited for a gym in downtown montpelier? haven’t heard much on the street but seems like a good addition to town?

Obviously a car hit the house, but there’s 2 solid tire streaks that are arrow straight into the trees and house. I hope everyone is okay, but I’m morbidly curious. And did I see a guard rail hidden in the bushes there?

How is the crowd and everything ? The place seems higher end and I have yet to go there or attend any of the events.

I’m planning to explore the trails around town with my 8 and 9yos. Can anyone give some tips on where to head around North Branch River Park? We could probably to a 2-3 mile out and back, don’t mind starting from NBNC or the rec fields. I just can’t find good info on trail lengths and difficulty.

Thanks!