Past Retreats
Harmonic Inspiration for 2012 – January 20, 21, 22
I have just come back from the retreat at the coast dedicated to harmony and sound healing. It was most amazing from start to finish.
First of all, on Friday morning I received word that three of the retreat participants would not be able to come to the retreat. I asked myself if I should cancel the retreat… the answer, “No.” I had to go to the store to buy the extra food that I was expecting these people to bring, which caused me to get a later start than I had planned. By some miracle, I was able to maintain my equilibrium through it all. I picked up Emily. When we got to Gearhart, we discovered that there were already people inhabiting the retreat house. I contacted the owner of the house and discovered there had been a scheduling mix-up. Is this the end of the retreat, then I ask? “No.” I contacted a friend I know in Seaside to ask her if she had any ideas. She made a phone call and within minutes, we had another place to stay. I called the other retreat- participants, and we settled into our “new” place. It was funky and different. It didn’t have our “high vibrations.” We had a lot of adjusting, spiritually, physically, and gastronomically (because other food items were absent). We had to be flexible and accommodating.
I realized that at any moment in this journey, I could have chosen to call the whole thing off. Friday morning, I could have called it off when there were 3 cancellations. But I continued to flow with it with the guidance provided. As a result, I was supported energetically, and spiritually like never before. We had allies and spirit-guides available to us; we were borne up on the wings of the Eagles and we experienced the most powerful ride of our lives. Our lives were transformed. We will never be the same as a result of this retreat that never should have happened.
Thanks to Kevin Marshall who provided a very transformative crystal and Tibetan bowl concert. Thanks to Rebecca Collucci for sharing your inspiring poetry. Thanks to Susan VanWie for your expert healing talents. Thanks to Emily Rowan for once again using your shamanic magic in the creation of mouth-watering food. Thanks to all Spirit-Guides and allies who contributed to this magnificent weekend.
Shamanic Healing and Drum-making Retreat
The Shamanic Healing /Drum-making retreat, September 16, 17, 18, 2011, was a resounding success. Seventeen of us attended; seven of us made drums. Many of those who did not make drums, sat in on the workshop and are inspired to make drums in the future. The energy of the room when we were birthing these beautiful drums was incredible. I hope you have the opportunity to attend one of these workshops. We will be having another drum-making retreat in the spring.
DeLIGHTful ReTREAT to JOY
Wow! This was a great retreat. The weather was absolutely perfect. Rebecca and Roger Grant hosted a Peruvian Fire Ceremony on the beach on Saturday night that was powerful and fun.
Vika Miller presented “Road Map to Happiness.” It is our birthright to thrive, and yet we are surrounded by a culture where life is about surviving. We are told that thriving is unrealistic – a fairy tale. Vika gave us some wonderful strategies for embracing the life we were born to live.
Anya Valsamakis gave us an overview and an introduction to the Enneagram that was interesting and gave us all insight into how we work at a core level.
Jane Carr led us on a shamanic journey to discover forgotten aspects of our unique light.
Esther Wright shared some powerful healing methods that she has discovered. She has an amazing story of healing from cancer without the use of the harsh slash-and-burn techniques that western medicine offers.
In addition, we were served delicious vegetarian meals, participated in powerful healing circles, and had the opportunity to work one-on-one with healers, as well.
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Co-Creative Retreat aka Rapture Retreat
May 2011
Our CoCreative retreat was a huge success. Fifteen of us came together to share. Since it was held on the weekend that was to be the Rapture, we decided to rename it the Rapture Retreat. Here’s what you missed:
- A generous massage therapist, Marvin Lindquist, came and gave massages to everyone who asked.
- The food that Rowena McKee fixed was fantastic!
- Jeanette facilitated a silk-dying workshop
- Mark Hansen gave us an introduction to relational communication
- Jane Carr facilitated a group Transformational Kinesiology session
- Tammy Adair gave many intuitive palm-readings.
- Jennifer Fletcher, DC gave chiropractic adjustments, and
- Taught us a QiGong class
- Angela Guerassio taught us a Movement Meditation.
- Dena Clifford gave card-readings
- Crystal Mattox Roy did one-to-one Experiential Therapy Technique
- We had a group healing circle available to anyone who desired to either give or receive healing
Here are some things the participants said about our CoCreative retreat.
- Great energy. New Heart connection.
- Changed my perspective, a spiritual and energy vacation!
- Fun, new friendships, professional connections, exposure to new thoughts, integrating healing techniques… Jennifer
- I loved gathering with other healers / light workers to share how spirit is using each to enlighten those dark spaces here on earth…Angela
- New friends, new ideas about the world and new things I’ve never done before. Genevieve
- Changed my perspective, a spiritual and energy vacation!
- Networking, meeting new friends, qi gong…Mark
- A safe and joyful space to learn about myself and make authentic connection to others. Being more my true self! Jane
- Clarity – love – openness – heartsong – connections – friends… Dena
Here are some pictures from the Rapture Retreat
Don’t miss the next retreat coming up in July… see http://www.mindbodyspa.org/registration/
Yoga Retreat
The Yoga Retreat in September was fantastic. We were so blessed to have spent some time with Peggy Leising, a very gifted yoga teacher and spirital soul. She led us in a very gentle yoga practice, focusing on relaxing and opening up to a greater peace and vital life force. Dormalee Earl provided Reiki treatments for all the participants and she and Lee Rosendaal presented a Healing Touch technique that allowed all of the participants to practice removing energy debris from others’ energy fields.
Verna Dice provided fabulous meals that left us all feeling full and satisfied.
Here are a few comments of some of the participants:
**I got a tremendous amount of peace from this retreat/ workshop; peace that I can take home in the form of tools to use for the rest of my life. I will be forever grateful for all of the souls that chose to come together for this one magical weekend. I feel blessed. Thank you.
**In this time and space out of my everyday schedule, there were no demands placed on me and someone else was taking care of me.
**I was reminded of how truly blessed I am and how many wonderful souls there are in the world on the same road I am. I was also able to really enjoy yoga for the first time.
**I felt accepted and encouraged. The openness and freedom was refreshing
**A chance to reconnect with myself and my needs and personal gifts
**I wanted to just be – and so it was! What a blessing – to just be without judgment.
**I was seen and acknowledged for who I really am and fromj that place I was respected and guided and nourished so that I may return refreshed and renewed. I am at once exhausted from being emotionally stretched and revitalized from my renewed faith in human kindness and generosity.
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The Way of the Shaman Retreat
Karen Hefner, gifted Shamanic Practitioner and Reiki Master provided for us a fantastic time. She taught us about Shamanism, the Shamanic Journey and she instructed us in the creation of our own drums. Karen provided Reiki treatments, as did Susan VanWie. Tatjana Petrevics was our cook, providing healthy, nutritious and delicious meals. Here are some of the comments from the participants:
**Journeying enables and strengthens our awareness of possibilities. I received HEALING! All comers bring gifts and are open to sharing, loving, gifting.
**I feel that I am taking home a new presence in myself. I feel so alive with life. I feel incredible.
**The wonderful sense of community with women. There was space to center and clarify myself. Great, Thank you.
**I am loved! I feel refreshed, importand, connected. This has been a wonderful experience for me.
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Honoring the Sacred Feminine – March 2009
I am so sorry if you were not able to make it to the recent Women’s retreat. It was so fabulous. The women who came were beautiful and introspective and seriously committed to loving and appreciating themselves more through treating themselves to pampering and healing. Each of us had the opportunity to be pampered, as well as to pamper another through hand- and foot-massages. There were Reiki treatments from our gifted Reiki master, Susan VanWie The food was deliciously prepared by Tatjana Petrevics.
We all dyed to partifcipate in silk dying and collage-art making. All of this was topped off with an Honoring ceremony on Sunday in which we had the opportunity to honor each woman and she received gifts from the community for her special uniqueness. I want to thank each woman who participated. Each of you was special and I was enriched by all of you.
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QiGong with Polly Maliongas April 17, 18, 19, 2009
We are bursting with new life and chi from our weekend with Polly in learning the Liver Cleanse Forms. It is amazing how powerful these simple movements and visualizations are in producing more energy and balanced minds and bodies. Spring is the perfect time for this cleansing of our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit. In Chinese medicine, spring is associated with the energetic function of the liver and a great time for new beginnings!
Polly Maliongas, MAcOM, Dipl. OM, LAc, Certified Healing Qigong Instructor was our QiGong Teacher for this retreat. Thanks to Polly and all who participated.
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Art and Craft Retreat – May 2009
Participants at this retreat had a great time dying silk, beading and doing other craft projects. All came away with beautiful items they had made. Some learned the peyote beading technique and made beautiful, unique bracelets. It was a busy and fun-filled weekend. We did some drumming and dancing, and the weather was fantastic.
The only problem was that there was too much to do, too many projects, and not enough time. I wish you could have been there.
October 22-24, 2010
with Polly Maliongas, MAcOM, Dipl.OM, Lac, Qigong Master Teacher
Gearhart, Oregon
on the Oregon Coast
Join us for this informative weekend as we delve into ourselves. Explore different types of Qigong movements and meditations to release and renew, awaken and discover, as well as harmonize and rejuvenate. This weekend will bring you into your own awareness and allow you to reconnect with your innate nature.
Expect a healing, energizing experience:
- Qi Gong
- Morning Yoga and Meditation
- Reiki/Body Work
- Nourishing, Delicious food
- Fun / Drumming / Dance
This weekend will feature:
Jade Leaves Qigong – a form focusing on the eyes, utilizing self-massage of acupuncture points, visualization, mantra and mudras from the I Ching.
Rainbow Meditation – utilizing visualization of color and mantra, this form fovuses on the transformation of emotions, release of trauma, detoxification, or the feeling of needing a shift.
Immune Boosting Qigong – learn this mini-qigong routine that will provide you with immune boosting qi for the upcoming flu & cold season.
Lunar Cycle – as this is a full moon weekend, we will discuss the lunar cycle and the effects of the cycle on our energy and emotions. Retune yourself to the moon and nature as we learn Qigong for each representation of the cycle.
The retreats begin Friday evening, at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Cost for the retreat is $290 per person or $520 per couple. $25.00 discount if paid by October 1. The cost includes the accomplanying booklet, body work session, accommodations, and delicious, nutritious meals. Food is gluten-free, dairy-free. Meat and fish will be served, but vegetarian and vegan options are available. Discounts are available. Please contact Jeanette for available discounts. If you have dietary constrictions, please let Jeanette know when you send your deposit.
