Connecting Hearts, Uplifting Minds

The CBCT Foundation Workshop

7/17/2026-7/19/2026

Join us for a transformative weekend retreat designed to cultivate compassion, clarity, and resilience in both personal and professional life.

Testimonials

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“CBCT has given me a chance to reevaluate the purpose and current trajectory of my life. It has pointed my nose in a direction allowing me to become who I might hope to be—or at least give it my best shot! It has allowed me to acquire a strong and confident backbone, while simultaneously being able to exhibit an open heart. Let me proclaim that this opening back up to the world, with a compassionate stance, was no small feat.” 

CBCT Instructor and Practitioner

Key Features

During this immersive experience, you will:

Engage in a structured compassion framework

Experience the full eight modules of Cognitively-Based Compassion Training, developed by the Emory Compassion Center — a research-based approach to gently cultivate compassion and resilience.

Gain practical tools for everyday life

Discover simple, effective practices to support emotional balance, mental clarity, and sustainable well-being
— ready to integrate into your daily rhythm.

Step back to reset and reconnect

Recharge in the peaceful Catskill Mountains while connecting with like-minded participants in a supportive and reflective environment.

Your CBCT Journey

Day 1

|Module 1-2| 

Connecting to a Moment of Nurturance
Developing Stable and Clear Attention

Day 2

|Module 3-6| 

Enhancing Self Awareness
Cultivating Self-Compassion
Finding Meaning in Our Vulnerabilities
Expanding Our Circle of Concern

Day 3

|Module 7-8| 

Deepening Gratitude and Tenderness
Harnessing the Power of Compassion

What’s Included

Accommodations

Private single room or shared double room at Honor’s Haven Resort & Conference

Check-in July 17, 3:00 PM
Check-out July 19, 11:00 AM

Meals

Six nourishing vegetarian meals

Dinner: July 17 & 18
Breakfast: July 18 & 19
Lunch: July 18 & 19

Retreat amenities

Access to meditation and meeting spaces, a private gallery, private hiking trails and gardens, sauna, fitness center, and swimming pool — all surrounded by abundant nature.

Agenda Overview

Friday, July 17

2:00 pm–7:30 pm 

Saturday, July  18

7:30 am–7:30 pm 

Sunday, July  19

7:30 am–12:30 pm

Day 1
Friday, July 17

1:45pm – 2:00pm

Check In

2:00pm – 2:15pm

Welcome / Overview of CBCT

2:15pm – 4:00pm

Module 1: Connecting to Moment of Nurturance

4:00pm – 4:15pm

Break

4:30pm – 6:15pm

Module 2: Developing Stable and Clear Attention

6:15pm

Break for Evening

Day 2
Saturday, July 18

8:30am – 10:15am

Module 3: Enhancing Self Awareness

10:15am – 10:30am

Break

10:30am – 12:15pm

Module 4: Cultivating Self-Compassion

12:15pm – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:15pm – 3:00pm

Module 5: Finding Meaning in our Vulnerability

3:00pm – 3:15pm

Break

3:15pm – 5:00pm

Module 6: Expanding our Circle of Concern

5:00pm – 5:15pm

Group Photo

5:30pm

Break for Evening

Day 3
Sunday, July 19

8:30am – 10:15am

Module 7: Deepening Gratitude and Tenderness

10:15am – 10:30am

Break

10:30am – 12:15pm

Module 8: Harnessing the Power of Compassion

12:15pm – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30pm

Adjourn

Speakers

Danielle Moss

Danielle Moss (Dani) is a certified teacher of Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT®) through Emory University. A seasoned trial lawyer and co-founder of Berk and Moss, P.C., Danielle has integrated mindfulness and compassion into her over 30-year career in law, public service, and education.

Her contemplative journey began in college with Transcendental Meditation and has since grown to include yoga, journaling, chanting, and daily meditation. Certified in Hatha Yoga in 2014, she has led classes at Garden House Yoga and volunteered with programs supporting trauma and domestic-violence survivors. Known for her clarity, presence, and warmth, Danielle helps participants cultivate resilience, sharpen focus, and lead with compassion.

Rebecca Chen

Rebecca Chen is a Certified Senior CBCT® Instructor and a seasoned Human Research Protection professional. With over twenty years as a devoted student of the Lamrim Chenmo faith tradition, she integrates mindfulness and compassion into both her professional and personal life to foster positivity, resilience, and meaningful connection. 

Rebecca holds dual Master’s degrees in Human Nutrition and maintains professional credentials including CCRP, Certified Senior CBCT® Instructor, and SEE Learning® Level I Facilitator. She has presented her research on compassion‑informed compliance at conferences hosted by the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) and the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA). Her volunteer work includes teaching, facilitating spiritual study groups, advocating for environmental sustainability, and translating between Mandarin and English.

Honor’s Haven
Retreat & Conference

1195 Arrowhead Rd, Ellenville, NY 1242

Nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, Honor’s Haven offers an oasis of peace and renewal just a few hours from New York City. The resort features expansive natural surroundings—lakes, forests, and gardens—that provide the perfect backdrop for inner reflection.

Every season offers its own beauty: vibrant flowers in spring, lush greenery in summer, fiery red leaves in autumn, and serene wonders in winter. The resort’s amenities include a wellness spa, fitness center, sauna, and nature trails.

The restaurant offers fresh, seasonal vegetarian meals with both Eastern and Western flavors, designed to nourish body and mind while supporting your retreat experience.

Registration & Pricing Options

Registration is now open — and the earlier you reserve, the more you save.
All rates are per person. Double rooms are shared by two participants.

Register by May 31

Early Bird Rate

Private Single Room

$1,200 per person

Register by May 31

Early Bird Rate

Shared Double Room

$1,000 per person

After May 31

Regular Rate

Private Single Room

$1,400 per person

After May 31

Regular Rate

Shared Double Room

$1,200 per person

What to consider

Secure your place early to receive the discounted rate.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations made before July 3, 2026 will be refunded 50%, and cancellations after July 3, 2026 are non-refundable. If the retreat is canceled by the organizers, all payments will be refunded in full.