Many on the Garrison Institute staff are dedicated to providing an authentic and fulfilling experience for the thousands of people who come here for retreat. And behind the scenes, all of us are kept very busy in our work. So our annual staff retreat is a very welcome occasion, when we can be together “in retreat mode,” take some breaths, learn a little, and reflect. Recently, Roshi Enkyo O’Hara led us in a retreat on “Zen and Gratitude,” and we are indeed grateful for her insightful and congenial teaching, and for the opportunity to experience the peace and beauty of the Garrison Institute “from the other side.”