Dancemeditation Retreat with Dunya
at Sufi Camp, Torreon, NM
September 23 - 27
Come feel your being, your body, your mysticism.
If you are longing for a space to breathe, to mend, and to remember who you are in the quietude of the wild, join us this September.
Beginners and seasoned practitioners alike are welcome.
“We slow and notice and feel, unwind…unburden…rest, wake, and savor through healing Dancemeditation.”
Arrival is on Tuesday, Sept 22nd.
Then five full days of the work, Wednesday through Sunday.
Depart on Monday, Sept 28th.
Sufi Dancemeditation, the Heart Home
Leave the noise of our chaotic modern world and join me in the high-desert stillness of the Manzano Mountains. This immersive retreat is a precious invitation to dive deep into our beautiful embodied mysticism in the embrace of Sufi Camp in New Mexico’s rugged beauty. Come enter this sanctuary for the soul.
In-Depth Immersive Practice
This retreat is designed for those seeking a profound shift. The practices and energy move us beyond the mechanical self to uncover our essential nature.
- Healing & Rejuvenation: Use the breath, movement, and awareness to solace fragmentation, restore cohesion, release stagnant energy, and restore vital force.
- Quietude: The sounds of silence and the high desert mountain pines bring soothing peace.
- Intimacy with Nature: The earth beneath your feet and the vast NM sky become sweet companions in your meditation.
- Spiritual Companionship: Journey alongside a dedicated circle of practitioners with Dunya’s expert guidance, fostering a space of safety, trust, and shared spiritual conversation.
Retreat Highlights
– Location: The secluded Sufi Camp in Torreon, NM—a sacred space dedicated to practice.
– The Practice: Daily sessions of Slow Movement, Deep Dance, Whirling, chanting, and more.
– The Setting: Rustic, serene mountain environment perfect for deep contemplation.
– The Atmosphere: A container of peace, intimacy, and profound spiritual focus.
The Main Workshop Building
Location & Travel
Sufi Camp, Torreon, NM
Nestled in the Manzano Mountain range just 40 miles southeast of Albuquerque, the property is surrounded by over 200 square miles of Cibola National Forest. The 40 acre estate with housing and facilities offers magnificent views over looking the Chihuahua Desert. The 7200′ elevation makes for clear mountain air with dry day time temperatures reaching the low 80’s, while dropping into the 50’s at night. So be sure to bring warm clothing, blankets or sleeping bag, in addition to other personal items such as towels, flashlight, shoes for hiking, etc. Do not bring children, pets, alcohol, or drugs.
Address: 50 Sufi Rd, Torreon, NM 87061
Driving
Arrive on Tuesday Sept 22
Depart on Monday Sept 28
Sufi Camp is about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from the center of Albuquerque. Take I-40 east to Tijeras exit. Go south on state Hwy 337 for approx 29 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 55. Go apx. 5.6 miles. About 200 yards past the Post Office, look for LaQuesta Road where you will turn right. There is a green and gold sign reading “Sufi Foundation of America Retreat Center 4 miles”. Follow “Sufi” signs to retreat center. If you get lost, call 505-552-8632.
Air Travelers
Air travelers fly into Albuquerque, New Mexico airport. We will arrange travel to and from the airport. We estimate $30 per trip. The drive to camp is approximately 1 hour from the airport.
Arrival: Arrive at Camp on Tuesday, Sept 22nd. Please book your flight to arrive Tuesday by 2pm.
Departure: Depart Camp on Monday, Sept 28th. Please book your flight to depart after noon on Monday.
Accommodation
Dormitories
Separate women and men dormitory spaces are provided with a bed and a shelf for clothing. B\The bathrooms with showers are adjacent.
Shared Cabins
We have some small cabins for women that can hold up to three people for people that come with friends or want more privacy and they are located close to the women’s bathrooms and have light and electricity, shelves and beds.
Campers & Trailers
People can bring their own camper trailers, RVs and can park them in areas that are accessible to electrical outlets.
Tents
You are welcome to bring tents to set up in the woods.
"A body dancing is an Ear to the Cosmos."
Daily Schedule
Morning Community Quiet (kept until Morning Session)
8am – 8:30am Self-serve Breakfast in Kitchen
10:30am–1:30pm Morning Dancemeditation
1:30pm Lunch & Afternoon Break
5 – 7pm Evening Dancemeditation
7pm Dinner
Food & Cooking
The food is vegan. We hope to have a Sufi cook knowledgeable about the healthy diet and who understands how the food enhances the workshop experience. You are welcome to assist in the Kitchen.
What to Bring
We will provide a more detailed packing list closer to the time, but here is what you can expect. The 7200′ elevation makes for clear mountain air with dry daytime temperatures reaching the high 70’s, while dropping into the low 50’s at night.
Bedding There are beds in the dorms. Bring a sheet, blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, towel. Bring personal toiletries.
Flashlight The buildings have electricity but bring a flashlight or headlamp for night. The terrain is rocky and there are areas that are dimly lit for the sake of seeing the incredible night sky.
Clothing Bring warm clothing for the cool evenings, loose fitting clothes for the workshops. Bring shoes for hiking and slip on shoes for the workroom.
Workshop The workroom is carpeted. Bring a blanket to sit on. Bring journal & pen, veil, whatever you need to stay warm when resting. Bring a water bottle.
Tent Bring your tenting setup if you wish to camp in the forest.
Pioneer in embodied mysticism and Founder of Dancemeditation™, Dunya McPherson specializes in opening the wonderment of deep, subtle, peaceful self-perception. Juilliard alumna, Sufi Master, NYTimes critically acclaimed choreographer, and National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship recipient, Dunya is a practicing artist, academic educator, presenter at healing arts centers worldwide including Kripalu, and author of two beloved books on dance as spiritual path. Full biography
Skin of Glass: Finding Spirit in the Flesh, memoir of Dunya’s journey in dance and mysticism.
Sojourn the Inner Heaven: Movement Meditations for Awakening, guidebook and practice companion.
She is a contributing author to several books on healing and spirituality.