A Gentle Journey
Within...
A Gentle Journey Within
5 day workshop
Mon, 9:30am - Fri, 4pm
Workshop Details
Schedule Information
Investment
How to sign up
Suggestions and Ideas: What to bring
Living Arrangements
Where will this
be held?
Workshop Details
This is a 5 day gentle journey. It is designed to
encourage you deeper into the unknown places within yourself.
Through the use of art materials (no art experience necessary) and
somatic (body) awareness
exercises you will connect to parts of yourself that you may
have been previously disconnected from, or unaware of. The discovery
process is often surprising and always important.
Our lives are fast paced and most of us have never been encouraged to "check in" with ourselves. This can lead to increased, accumulated stress which has been shown to eat away at our sense of well-being, as well as, the joy in our lives. In this workshop we share with you an opportunity to experience new ways of "checking in" therefore increasing your sense of health, joy and peace.
The workshop is inspired by our work with Peter London. He is an author, teacher and art therapist who has shared his process which he once called “Drawing from Within” and now has workshops called “Drawing Closer to Nature”. He is the author of two books by the same titles. Our experiences with Peter have been simply amazing and therefore we feel compelled to share our interpretation of these experiences.
For more info on Peter London please go to his website.
Schedule
Information
On Monday,
the sessions will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. so come to register
and explore Walnut Hill from 9:30
on.
Tuesday through Friday we will begin at 9 and although you will be invited to do extended work in the evening, the afternoon sessions will end between 4:30 and 5:30. On Friday we will make every attempt to end by 4:00 p.m.
Given the organic nature of the workshop times are flexible. Each individual is welcomed to explore and play as long as they wish. Past participants have found that working into the night was a vital part of their experience. They made connections with other participants and themselves that only that setting can provide. Please view the schedule loosely and come prepared to ride the workshop with openness and flexibility...it is in any given moment that magic happens.
We highly encourage you to stay at Walnut Hill to give yourself the fullest experience possible.
Investment
The investment is $550.00, which will include lunches. Space is limited to 12 people. A $150.00
downpayment is required 35 days before the workshop.
Cancel before 35 days prior and all except a $50.00 fee will be returned. After 35 days prior, your downpayment of $150.00 will be forfeited.
In addition, $25/night if you stay at Walnut Hill. Four nights' lodging is $100
Please note there are hotels in the area. Let us know if you are interested in this option.
How to sign up
You may register online and choose to pay by credit card or...
Send tuition to Sally Allen, PO Box 992, Rochester, NH 03866-0992.
Suggestions and Ideas: What to bring
- "Simple" lunches will be provided
Must bring:
- Gear for walking in the woods - be aware of possible ticks
- Yoga mat or blanket for the floor
- What brings you comfort
- Own breakfast
- We will share one evening meal together and the others you can cook in the kitchen at Walnut Hill or there are area restaurants.(The kitchen is fully equipped with two stoves, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher. In addition, there are plenty of pots, pans & dishes.)
Optional to bring:
- Your own journal
- All Art supplies will be provided but if you have any supplies that you like to work with please bring them for you to use as you wish. This is a time for YOU to explore and discover....
- Clothing that it is art material worthy and comfortable
- If you have any books or quotes that are special to you, we encourage you to bring them to share.
- Any music that you are fond of that we can share, CDs or Tapes
- Any musical instruments that interest you
- A camera
- Whatever gives you comfort and inspiration
Living arrangements at Walnut Hill
- It is rustic and cozy with bunk beds.
- Pillows and pillow cases are provided, however, please bring your own bedding (twin) or sleeping bag.
- There are two shared showers. Please bring your own towels and toiletries.
- Please bring a reading lamp if you would like to read in your room
Where
will this be held?
Workshop will be held at the Walnut Hill Conference & Retreat
Center in Raymond, New Hampshire.
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