Vibeawake, Brooklyn’s $7 Anti-Retreat

Field notes

The project uses a participant-led format rather than a fixed retreat program: attendees may propose a workshop, exercise, practice, or discussion, while participation itself remains optional. The organizers are considering an opening Saturday, evening sessions, and a closing Saturday afternoon, but may reduce the program to three or four gatherings. The public details include a $7 contribution for snacks and supplies, limited scholarships, phones placed in a bowl, and a final schedule shaped around participant availability.