The Harrison Center for Entrepreneurship and Personal Development (HCEPD)

 

One of the premier organizations in the world for the study, teaching, and application of traditional and cutting edge research into personal development and peak performance as it applies to the emotions, physical wellness, spiritual inquiry, and business.

 

The Harrison Center for Entrepreneurship and Personal Development (HCEPD) is located at “Uplands Mansion” in Stamford, NY. The Center was founded in 2007 by Lewis Harrison, the acclaimed author, teacher, and practical philosopher, and his wife Lilia for the purpose of bringing a variety of disparate business, peak performance and personal development  projects, businesses, and community service organizations together under one roof.



Consciousness Raising Weekend - The Northern Catskills @ Uplands Mansion
Don’t stay trapped in the city. Awaken your spirit, open your heart, expand your mind, and live your bliss!
Thursday Oct. 8th - Sunday Oct. 12th
   
    
Enjoy Indian Summer: (Our lake, the rainbow colors of changing foliage)

-  Hike in the mountains.
-  Go Antique Shopping
-  Attend our motivating, inspiring, educational and transformational classes

Enjoy our simple creative Whole Food Meals:

-  Pasta’s
-  Soups
-  Salads
-  Home Baked Breads
-  Natural Locally Produced Cheeses

Cozy Fireside relaxation and meditation:

-  One – 60 Minute Bodywork/Energy Healing Session (You Choose Massage, Polarity, Cranio-Sacral, Shiatsu, Reflexology)
-  One – 60 Minute Life Coaching Session

   
Every evening we offer showings of consciousness raising films in our Big Screen TV in the mansion’s third floor game room.


Here's a detailed description of our all inclusive weekend:

Arrive Thursday afternoon or early evening, (later arrivals are welcome). Take a deep breathe, relax, meet the other participants for the weekend while enjoying warm beverage fireside or go to our our Amish built wooden swinging chair and and watch the stars in the clear dark sky above. A guided walk will be offered along the lake in the afternoon for those who would like to take in the mountain scenery (perfect for photography). An early evening seminar (4:30-6:00 PM) is also an option. Contact us if you are interested in more information about Thursday's opportunities. A light vegetarian dinner will be served followed by orientation for the weekend's events.

Each morning will begin with a Gentle Movement and Meditation session with Lewis or a staff member. After ------we will enjoy a delicious brunch. After brunch you can read a book, attend a presentation on some area related to “Human Potential and Creativity”, or just enjoy some free time.
Rejuvenated and refreshed from the exercise, the cool mountain air, or the mental and spiritual stimulation you will return to the Mansion gathering around the fireplace in the dining area, for snacks and a hot beverage. Time will be allotted each afternoon for body work sessions and relaxation. Your weekend package includes one session of your choice - massage, shiatsu, reflexology, polarity. Additional sessions may be arranged with prior notification for $150. Per session).

Evenings we will gather together for dinner followed by relaxation time and fireside camaraderie.
Sunday morning there will be a Gentle Movement and Meditation session and brunch. Depart the Mansion by early afternoon. You'll return home feeling balanced, focused, and invigorated by the beauty of The Catskill Autumn weekend!

About The Uplands Mansion Stamford, New York:

The Uplands, the home of the Harrison Center, is a twenty room, 6,000 sq. ft. Mansion listed on the National Historic registry. It rests in the heart of the famous North Western Catskill mountains, once famous as Americas wilderness. its a region vivid with natural beauty, enticing to the senses, and abundant in the fullness of each passing season. Uplands provide the perfect environment in which to find yourself, or lose yourself. Seekers of inspiration, reflection, creativity, authenticity, challenge, fortune, and beauty have, time and again, been drawn to the Catskills, Stamford, and Uplands in particular.
                                                                
Our little town offers art galleries, golf courses, riding stables, hiking and biking trails, stone houses, and Victorian Mansions that fill the area. Lose track of time sitting by a local stream or jumping over the headwaters of the Delaware River - just a block away from Uplands Mansion. Catch your breath at the summit of the near by mountain.

Abandon your inhibitions along the back roads, check out, turn off the cell phone & transform your life, or at least take a break!


Dates:  Thursday Oct.8 - Sunday Oct. 12
Location:  The Harrison Center for Entrepreneurship and Self Actualization At Uplands Mansion, Stamford, NY
Retreat Fees: Normally this weekend is $1,100   

Reduced Package Price For First Timers!
Only $595.00 per person - double occupancy. 

 
Only $695.00 per person - Single occupancy.

  
The Academy of Natural Healing
Address: 40 west 72 St New York, NY 10023 
Phone: (212) 724-8782