Is this a time of transition in your life? Are you interested in being clearer about what you want in your life and your purpose? Is it time to slow down and listen deeply? Come join us!

Dates: Friday, October 12, 2018 2pm – Sunday, October 14, 2018 3pm

The Retreat

• Work with a model for wholeness that draws on the four seasons and directions of the compass
• Step into nature and your senses – this can be hiking, walking, or sitting in community and alone
• Be introduced to rituals and practices that can enhance your inquiry, exploration, intuition, sense of fun and imagination
• Experience a supportive community that enhances your experience through story-telling, mirroring and sharing of intentions.
• If interested, sample different types of meditation, Tai Chi, poetry, yoga and visual art

Why Nature?

Research has shown that simply being in nature enhances the positive emotions of joy, awe, optimism and courage. The energetic waves found in nature are those found in the human brain when in deep meditation. Nature de-stresses us and reminds us who we truly are.

Nature allows us to walk our talk, to choose a different path, to experience getting lost and finding our path again. Those lessons come from listening to our bodies, hearts and souls.

Nature allows us to sharpen our senses and to have a more expansive, deeper and slower experience. Nature doesn’t judge us or make meaning for us or nudge us in any way. Nature simply is – and in relationship to nature, we can test ourselves, listen to our inner voice and listen to what nature might even tell us about ourselves and our next steps, life phases or paths. We come from nature – it is our home.

Who are your guides?

Christiane Frischmuth, a certified wilderness rites of passage/vision fast guide, coach, team builder and Yoga Teacher with over 25 years of experience in guiding people to discover their true soul and bring it into being. She has participated in many vision fasts and wilderness rites of passage as well as survival training and wilderness first aid. She is an avid backpacker and hiker.

Cliff Kayser, MSHR/OD, PCC a professionally certified coach, polarity thinking teacher and practitioner with thirty years of experience as an organizational development working with leaders, teams, and organizations. Cliff has practiced Tai Chi for 30 years and has a deep appreciation for eastern philosophies and wisdom teachings.

Sally Colella, MA, PCC is a profesionally trained facilitator, coach, meditation teacher and yoga instructor. With over more than thirty years of experience working with leaders and groups in global organizations, she has coached thousands of individuals in finding deeper meaning in their lives, work and relationships.

Logistics

We will provide simple meals and accommodate those who eat fish/poultry, vegans, vegetarians and those who are gluten-free. We suggest eliminating or reducing alcohol and caffeine during the retreat to enhance your ability to tune into all your natural senses.

We will be based at the Lodge at Kayser Ridge. The large, light-filled space includes a number of comfortable areas to gather together or reflect individually. Sleeping spaces range from single bedroom to dorm-style accommodations and all bathrooms are shared. There are two kitchens and storage space for personal food and beverage items.

Spacious decks invite to experience open sunny views and starry nights.

What are my payment options?

Full payment for the program is $350.

$100 Deposit due upon acceptance to program to secure your place. Payment is due in full by 8/30/2018.

We accept checks for payment.

Would you like to register or chat? email sally@colellaassociates.com or christiane@gfconsulting.org