September 10th-12th, 2026 • Toynbee Hall • London

Across the great wisdom traditions — separated by centuries and continents — human beings have arrived at a remarkably similar discovery: that we are capable of joining ourselves with the fullness of all that is. Some have called this awakening. Others, liberation. In the Christian tradition, a quietly radical concept points toward the same reality: atonement — or, as its roots suggest, at-one-ment.

But how do we translate this understanding into a lived, embodied reality? When we feel estranged from ourselves and from the Divine, what can we do to return to a state of creative flow and grace?

This retreat offers a practical exploration of that question, drawing on practices from Thomas's recently released book, At-One-Ment.

We'd love for you to join us this fall at Scholls Valley Lodge, nestled in the rolling hills of Hillsboro, Oregon, for a seven-day meditation retreat.

At Lower Lights, we take a distinctive approach to meditation — one rooted in the ancient wisdom of mindfulness, Christianity, and Buddhism, but also informed by modern insights from developmental psychology. The result is a practice that meets you where you are and supports real, lasting change.

Retreat is one of the most powerful things you can do for your inner life. When we step away from the noise and demands of daily life for an extended period, something shifts. The mind settles. Old patterns — the ones that keep us stuck, reactive, or exhausted — begin to loosen their grip. We start to see more clearly, feel more deeply, and respond to life with greater care and intention.