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Serenity Central of New England

Listing details checkedAdded Jun 4, 2026Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Serenity Central of New England in Whitingham, United States with public Meditation and Yoga listing details. Use this dossier to verify legal context, people, logistics, consent, emergency planning, and integration before contact.

Legal context in United States

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How to contact

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Shamans & Facilitators

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Bhante Rathana

Since the age of 13, Buddhism has been the heart of my life and practice. I am Bhante Rathana, originally from Sri Lanka, now residing at Serenity Central of New England in Jacksonville, Vermont, where I teach meditation and guide others in spiritual development through the Buddha’s noble teachings. Ordained as a novice monk in 1999 and receiving higher ordination in 2008, I mastered Sanskrit and Pali during my early monastic education. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Buddhist Philosophy from the University of Kelaniya in 2014. I moved to the United States in 2016, initially serving at a Buddhist temple in Los...

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Loretta Richardson

Loretta Richardson is a retired Certified Nurse Midwife and longtime yoga practitioner with over 25 years of experience in both women’s health and yoga. After retiring in 2020, she and her husband made their home in the mountains of Vermont, where she enjoys being part of a close-knit community. In 2025, Loretta completed her 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher training in Spain, deepening her commitment to sharing yoga as a path to balance and well-being. Her teaching reflects a holistic approach, weaving together movement, breath, and mindfulness to support the body, calm the mind, and nurture the spirit.

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Practical Logistics

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Road & duration

June 26 - 28, 2026

What's included

Shared rooms available, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free

What's not included

Listed from $300.00. Ask about flights, insurance, private sessions, and extra transport.

Integration & Aftercare

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Verified Matching Details

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Group size: Group size reported up to 32.
Retreat capacity (overnight stays): Verified retreat capacity (overnight stays): Up to 32 overnight retreat participants; typical retreats served 15–25 participants during 2024
Starting price: Starting price reported as $300.00.
Center: Verified center: Serenity Central of New England
City: Verified city: Whitingham
City: Verified city: Whitingham
Country: Verified country: United States
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Listed Retreats & Ceremonies

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Stillness & Awakening: A Mindfulness and Yoga RetreatRegulated
United States · Whitingham
Location
Whitingham, United States
Dates
June 26 - 28, 2026
Price
$300.00
Group size
32 listed
Reviews
Not listed yet
Meals
3
Accommodation
Shared rooms available
Transport
Not listed yet