Soul Dance An Annual Women's Retreat
   
16 Continuing Education credits available for California MFT's and LCSW's. 
California Provider #2067

AUGUST 15-18, 2008

RENEW YOUR SPIRIT • EXPLORE INNER AND OUTER NATURE
PLAY, SIT, WALK, MEDITATE, RELAX, EXPLORE WITH MOTHER EARTH

A four day retreat to share with the land, feel its purity and essence, and experience your own pureness and essence in the process. This gathering for women invites you to join and celebrate the Mother Earth energy in ourselves and the land. Revitalize your sense of purpose and vision while nourishing your heart, your soul, and your well being. Deepen the relationships to your inner self, others, and mother nature.

This renewal retreat with a supportive group includes individual time for hikes, adventures, and reflection, together times for sharing, guided meditations for healing and spiritual renewal, energy balancing, and attuning to plants. There will be opportunity for a modified "vision fast," a solo time to look within.

Late June—early July is a beautiful time of the year—redwoods, views of the ocean, and no poison oak! $395 includes retreat participation, gourmet organic meals, and camping.

Participation is limited. To apply for a retreat send a $125 deposit to hold your space and a two page letter about yourself, your background, where you are in your life, and what draws you to this event. The balance is due 4 weeks prior to the retreat. (Your deposit will be returned if you are not accepted.) 

A list of "What to bring," map and details will be sent to you.

Please contact Sylvia by e-mail or phone 7707. 829.1772 for further information.

SOME WOMEN'S RETREAT PARTICIPANTS:

"This women's retreat was such a fun and relaxing way to receive teachings and support from the Earth! And with Sylvia's easeful, consistent guidance, I met some of my "inner-guides" too! I left with a profound sense of connectedness to myself, and the world around me! I would recommend this retreat to any woman who would like to deepen her true nature! – Denise, CMT, Somatic Counselor

"Many special things happened on the women's retreat last year that really altered my time in nature, making it more spiritual, more intimate, and that has stayed with me. I gained a sense of myself as connected - like good family—to the earth, and realized as I did the vision fast that I had this profound relationship with Earth. I have been able to continue to draw strength and wisdom from my hikes, which I do with more regularity, because I now know my spirit is vitalized by this extraordinary connection.

The thoughtful practices and journeys Sylvia led us on were instrumental in unlocking and shifting around my experience. It was a perfect blend of alone time and together time. Spending that many days feeling so utterly safe in nature was a joy. I continue to see the retreat as a pivotal time in my life. I can't wait for the next one!!!! – Alex M., Landscape designer

"This retreat was my first time being in the wilderness. 
I enjoyed having time to listen to:

• the singing of the redwoods
• the mumbling creek
• the crackling fire under the stars in the night
• the sounds the birds made
• the stories we women shared

I felt supported, nurtured and safe. I could connect with mother nature and reconnect with my spirit. I am grateful for having regained the feeling of trust while facing my fear. And last but not least, the delicious meals Cam prepared for us. Thank you very much for sharing the beautiful land with us." – Krista, Germany

"I highly recommend Sylvia’s women’s retreat. When I went, it was like a respite from my everyday life. It was a chance to quiet and go inside at the same time that I was outside. I rediscovered a basic friendliness in myself. I noticed the basic friendliness and interconnectedness of nature. I think I tapped into my own true nature in a way that I am often too busy to notice.

It's also an incredible luxury for me to be camped out in the woods and not feel I have to be vigilant for some person to come along whom I might have to deal with. I could just relax and feel and enjoy nature. Sylvia is a sensitive, warm, caring woman, who’s also a lot of fun. So the weekend was fun as well as incredibly therapeutic. She has a light touch with structure and leaves lots of room for what each person needs or wants. I had profound insights about myself at the same time that I was having fun.

The other women were warm and friendly, and even though I didn1t know anyone else, I felt comfortable and welcomed. The food was INCREDIBLE!! Poached salmon and caesar salad and lightly steamed and seasoned greens, all organic. I mean, if you come just for the food you won’t be disappointed." 
– Mary, Psychotherapist.