Northeast Teen Retreat

Prindle Pond Conference Center – Hilltop Campus
19 Harrington Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
naturesclassroom.org

“Renew your mind, body, and spirit at Prindle Pond Conference Center. Our fully accessible conference center sits on over 600 acres of wooded property on the serene Prindle Pond. We host a wide variety of weekend and week-long events and can provide programming and team-building facilitation to meet the goals of your retreat. We offer guests inspiration for personal growth, creativity, and renewal by offering accommodations for workshops, meditation, individualized retreats, and encounters with nature.”

Prindle Pond is 1 hour and 10 minutes from Logan Int’l Airport in Boston (BOS). The shuttle will depart Logan International Airport 3:00 pm on July 14 and return by 3:00 pm on July 19.

**To join the shuttle, you must request and pay for the shuttle 2 weeks before the retreat begins using the shuttle form we send to retreat attendees via email.**

For shuttle users, please ensure arrival flights arrive no later than 2:00 pm on July 14 and return departure flights leave no earlier than 4:30 pm on July 19. We do not need your flight information ahead of time. All teens taking the shuttle will be added to a group email and text chat. The email with the pickup location, driver’s information, and other logistics will be sent 24-48 hours prior to the retreat.

A shuttle captain (one of the teens) will support the rest of the teens in finding the pickup location.

Bring clothing to last for 6 days and 5 nights. We will be outdoors as much as weather allows, so be sure to bring things you will be comfortable in, outside in summer. Please bring an extra change of clothes or two as clothes can get sweaty, wet, or dirty, and accidents do happen.

You’ll want to bring comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to meditate. Seated meditation in tight jeans or pants is really uncomfortable! You do not need to buy new or special clothing for this retreat – pajama pants, yoga pants, and sweatpants are all great options for sitting comfortably.

Essentials to bring

• Pillow & pillowcase & twin sheets
• Blanket / sleeping bag
• Towel and washcloth
• Waterbottle / travel mug
• A watch, because you won’t have your phone and may want to know the time
• Slip-on shoes for meditation hall

Clothing

• Clothing
• Comfortable pants / jeans / sweats
• T-shirts
• Bathing suit – some retreat centers have the option to swim
• Sweaters / sweatshirts / hoodies
• Clothes you can do yoga in
• Windbreaker/light jacket
• Rain gear (rain jacket / umbrella)
• Socks and underwear
• Sneakers / walking shoes
• Sun hat / baseball hat

Toiletries

• Toothbrush / toothpaste / floss
• Shampoo / conditioner
• Bath soap / body wash
• Hair brush / comb
• Deodorant
• Medications / remedies / vitamins & supplements

Optional items

• Meditation cushion / sitting bench
• Shawl or blanket to keep you warm while meditating
• Yoga mat
• Flashlight / headlamp
• Journal / pen
• Musical instrument
• Camera
• Toys / games (cards, hacky sack, etc.)
• Please be mindful in your selection of appropriate games to bring

Prohibited items & activities

• Possession or use of illegal drugs of any kind is expressly forbidden.
• Any mind-alterning substances
• Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited throughout the property.
• Possession or use of weapons or firearms is expressly forbidden.
• Candles, incense, and fires of any kind are prohibited.
• No food or drink in the dorms or guesthouse rooms.
• Hair dye, tie dye, or other permanent dyes.

What’s provided

• Twin bed and mattress
• Meditation cushions and chairs
• Yoga mats
• Refrigerator for medications or special food items you need
• First aid kit / over-the-counter meds