Cultivating mindfulness for health and wellbeing

Cultivating Mindfulness for Health and Wellbeing

The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness (AACFM) cultivates and supports mindfulness to promote health and well-being in communities by offering classes, retreats, presentations, events, and financial scholarships and mentorships for aspiring mindfulness teachers. For more information on scholarship opportunities click here.

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UPCOMING CLASSES AND RETREATS

  • Grounded in Stillness Autumn Silent Retreat

    We are delighted to offer an in-person Autumn Silent Retreat on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor.  In a season of transition, make space for stillness, balance, and reflection.  This is an opportunity for those with some previous meditation experience to deepen or renew their practice in community by sitting, walking, gentle mindful movement, and eating in silence during the day. 

    Most sitting meditations will be guided, providing support for both those looking to deepen an established practice and those seeking to reconnect with mindfulness in a quiet, supportive setting.

    This retreat is for persons 18 years and older.

    Registration Price

    • $50 standard rate
    • $65 pay-it-forward registration rate supports our community
    • $30 student/trainee registration rate

    Registration closes November 14, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. EST.

    If the registration price is a barrier, please contact us at info@aacfm.org to arrange a scholarship or reduced rate.

    A portion of the proceeds from this event supports scholarships for mindfulness teacher training in underrepresented communities, helping more people access mindfulness and compassion training. If you want to make an additional donation to support this cause, it is greatly appreciated. You may donate here: https://www.aacfm.org/donate/

    Retreat information:

    Location: Garrett’s in the Student Center Building at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.  Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

    Parking: Free parking is available on the WCC campus. Lot 4 is closest to the Student Center Building. WCC is also accessible by AAATA buses.

    Please bring a healthy lunch and a water bottle. Please note that refrigeration and kitchen facilities are NOT available. Light snacks and tea will be available for attendees.

    A limited number of meditation cushions will be available for your use. Please consider bringing your own mat, cushions, or blanket, if these items are supportive to your practice. Chairs will be available for sitting practice.

    Cancellation policy: Cancellation requests received prior to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026 will receive a full refund. Registrations may be transferred to another attendee at no cost upon request received by November 14, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. EST.

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