Sound and Silence Mindfulness Retreat Send To A Friend A weekend retreat to allow ourselves to delve deeply into the world of mindful listening. It is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and to each other – our ability to listen unconditionally. We will listen through practicing mindfulness: through periods …
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Courage & Renewal® Retreats For details of upcoming Courage & Renewal® programs at Five Oaks please go the bottom of the page. Over the past decade under the guidance of Parker J. Palmer, highly skilled facilitators have created a unique retreat-based approach to renewing personal identity, professional integrity and vocational vitality. Participants seeking personal and professional renewal will …
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Spirituality through Photography: Defining Moments (image used with permission from Richard C. Choe) “The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” (William James) During this photography program we will take time to find ways to rest, reflect and rejuvenate as we seek to find the Sacred in …
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Spirituality through Photography: Defining Moments (image used with permission from Richard C. Choe) “The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” (William James) During this photography program we will take time to find ways to rest, reflect and rejuvenate as we seek to find …
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Painting Toward the Light Light speaks to the emotions and spirit, full of beauty and meaning. This painting retreat gives you the opportunity to explore the power of light, and to find new expressive possibilities in your painting. Abstract and representational modes are celebrated. Technical demos, art historical mind-openers, and directed experiments prime students …
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Painting Toward the Light Light speaks to the emotions and spirit, full of beauty and meaning. This painting retreat gives you the opportunity to explore the power of light, and to find new expressive possibilities in your painting. Abstract and representational modes are celebrated. Technical demos, art historical mind-openers, and directed experiments prime students …
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Creative Writing Retreat Send To A Friend This program, for both beginning and experienced writers, is aimed at providing inspiration and ample writing time. Daily round-table discussion will be enhanced by meditation and gentle yoga techniques as a means to harness creativity. Participants with longer manuscripts in progress may, if they wish, choose to bring …
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Creative Writing Retreat This program, for both beginning and experienced writers, is aimed at providing inspiration and ample writing time. Daily round-table discussion will be enhanced by meditation and gentle yoga techniques as a means to harness creativity. Participants with longer manuscripts in progress may, if they wish, choose to bring up to …
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Day Away with Spiritual Accompaniment – December Start: Dec 3, 2014 @ 9:00 AM End: Dec 3, 2014 @ 4:00 PM Cost: $75.00 Cost for the day includes lunch and spiritual accompaniment for one session. It is extremely important that you arrive on time (9:00am sharp) so that the sacred space that is created through …
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Day Away – December Start: Dec 3, 2014 @ 9:00 AM End: Dec 3, 2014 @ 4:00 PM Cost: $50.00 Cost includes lunch. It is extremely important that you arrive on time (9:00am sharp) so that the sacred space that is created through the opening ritual can be honoured. Registrations are processed only once we …
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