We are very happy to welcome Elli Brule (they/them) to our small, but powerful staff. Elli will be helping with both residential and online courses, supporting the center in a genuinely grounded way. A native of Massachusetts, Elli stumbled onto the path after reading Jon Kabat-Zin’s Full Catastrophe Living in order to manage a chronic pain condition. Meditation worked to solve their pain, and so, wondering whether meditation could eliminate all suffering, Elli dove into Buddhism and has … [Read more...]
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Welcome To Our Newest Hire!
December 7, 2021We want to thank Ben Engel for his dedication and steadiness through these past four years on staff, two of which were as Center Coordinator, and then our Facilities Manager. Best wishes on your new journey, Ben! And we offer a warm welcome to Brett Ahlstrom, who is stepping in as our new Facilities Manager. Brett has worked in non-profit operations since 1996. During the period from 2004 to 2013, he was a senior manager at the Insight Meditation Society, managing the kitchens, front office, … [Read more...]
Please welcome our New Staff!
August 13, 2021In preparation of our anticipated Fall re-opening to residential courses, we are very happy to announce that April Pellegrino and Eric Baldelli have joined our team. April Pellegrino joins our team as Center Coordinator with a passion for creating an environment that fosters growth and harmony. She has an extensive background in Human Services, and with her knowledge and compassion as an experienced caregiver, we are happy to have her caring for our Center and our guests once we begin … [Read more...]
A warm welcome to our newest Staff member!
June 29, 2021We are very pleased to announce that Erin Piermarini has joined our staff! Endlessly curious and playful, Erin is immensely grateful to be part of a community that welcomes and embraces inquiry and exuberance. She has an education in technology, psychological science, mindfulness, and complementary health care as well as professional experience in the research, technology, education, health, and customer service industries. She is excited to leverage her academic and professional experiences … [Read more...]
Gratitude for Working Guests
June 21, 2021Thank you Melissa Bailey and Nicholas Dynan! Our working guests for June, along with Ben, our Facilities Manager, helping us keep the grounds tended. We are so grateful for your kind and supportive presence. … [Read more...]
Reopening News
June 7, 2021We are so happy to announce that we will be welcoming yogis back to BCBS this fall! Our first public course will begin September 28th. Information on all our 2021 residential courses and links to register can be found on our course calendar. We will open 2022 course registrations in early September as usual. Online programs will remain an important part of what we do and will continue to be offered along with our residential retreats. We are committed to keeping everyone as safe and healthy … [Read more...]
Changes in the Kitchen
April 16, 2021We are both happy and sad to announce that Kim Matecki, our Kitchen Manager since February 2018, has decided to retire. Kim has been an inspiration in kindness and cheer, not to mention a wonderful cook who models generosity to both staff and yogis. We wish her the best in her new chapter of life. Troy Rapp, our Assistant Kitchen Manager since 2018, will be stepping into the Kitchen Manager role. Troy comes into the role with a wealth of experience, having lived and worked at Tassajara and … [Read more...]
New Hire – Welcome Sarah Benko!
February 3, 2021We're happy to announce that Sarah Benko has joined our team as Program Manager. Sarah will be managing online programs to start and then residential courses when it is safe enough for us to re-open. Sarah brings a strong background in mindfulness, meditation, and education. She is especially interested in: diversity, equity, and inclusion; culturally responsive pedagogy; LGBTQIA+ advocacy; service learning; education for social change and justice; young adult literature; theater; yoga; … [Read more...]
Staffing Changes
November 24, 2020This month, after 31 years of service to our BCBS/IMS community, our beloved Susan O'Brien is retiring from the part-time Bookkeeping position at BCBS to spend more time with her husband, and to take some quality time to enjoy life. We are so grateful for all of the warmth, care, and wisdom she has brought to every encounter with staff and yogi's. We thank her deeply and wish her the very best on her next adventure. We are also very grateful that Abigail Campbell has accepted the … [Read more...]
Fall Kickball
October 1, 2020Barre Sangha gather to enjoy a game of kickball - masked and socially distanced. … [Read more...]
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