| Friday, February 5th 10:00 am - Sunday, February 7th 2:00 pm Mt. Adams Lodge at the Flying L Ranch |
Oregon Mystery School
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| Living with HeART: Engaging Creativity and Contribution A Winter Retreat for Women |
Winter draws us inward to remember our deepest sources of creativity and renewal. Remembering takes time,
stillness, and preparation--gifts we seldom give to ourselves in the midst of busy lives. But these gifts can provide
awareness and appreciation of our own hidden treasures, inspiring us to action on behalf of what's truly
important to us.
Join us for this delicious and powerful retreat where you'll find a ready-made, nurturing, creative container in
which to find the heart of your inspiration and contribution. In a safe, supportive circle of like-minded and spirited
women, you will discover treasures that may have been hiding and enjoy having them lovingly reflected and
affirmed.
Together we will explore the winter season through meditation, contemplation, artmaking, and time in nature. We
will slow down, rest, and get quiet in order to reconnect to soul and purpose as we share and listen deeply with
each other.
You'll leave with:
stillness, and preparation--gifts we seldom give to ourselves in the midst of busy lives. But these gifts can provide
awareness and appreciation of our own hidden treasures, inspiring us to action on behalf of what's truly
important to us.
Join us for this delicious and powerful retreat where you'll find a ready-made, nurturing, creative container in
which to find the heart of your inspiration and contribution. In a safe, supportive circle of like-minded and spirited
women, you will discover treasures that may have been hiding and enjoy having them lovingly reflected and
affirmed.
Together we will explore the winter season through meditation, contemplation, artmaking, and time in nature. We
will slow down, rest, and get quiet in order to reconnect to soul and purpose as we share and listen deeply with
each other.
You'll leave with:
 | Clarity about your own inherent talents and gifts, and your contribution as a leader and healer | |
| A new sense of openness and possibility | |
| Deeper intimacy with the natural world | |
| New relationships worth sustaining | |
| A powerful experience of rest, renewal and sanctuary | |
| Practices for sustaining energy, presence and self-awareness in daily life | |
| $250 includes delicious organic food, restful and cozy | |
| lodging, and artmaking supplies. Program facilitation is by donation at the end of the retreat. | ||
| Payment in full is due upon registration. Refunds are not | |
| available after 1/20/10 unless we are sold out and are able to fill your space. | ||
| Special food requests can be accommodated in most | |
| cases. | ||
| Most rooms are shared with one or two other women | |
| depending upon enrollment; most have private baths. | ||
| Some private rooms are available at an additional fee-- | |
| please inquire. | ||
| To view our clean, warm and comfortable | |
| accommodations at the Mt. Adams Lodge, click here to see the Lodge and Guesthouse rooms. | ||
| Private cabins may be available only if other | |
| accommodations are filled or by adding the full cost of the cabin to your registration fee. | ||
| Snowshoes are available free of charge to use during your | |
| stay, based on availability. | ||
| Mt. Adams Lodge is an 80-acre ranch at the base of | |
| spectacular Mt. Adams, about 2 hours from Portland. We will assist with arranging ridesharing for those who would like it. |
Details regarding cost, food, and accommodations
Details regarding our format
| Our time will be balanced between group and solo activities, downtime and active time, indoors and | |
| outdoors. | ||
| No experience with artmaking is needed; you will discover that art is your natural birthright. All supplies | |
| are included. | ||
| Your retreat will include other leaders, healers, and women from diverse backgrounds and interests. | |
| You will be drawn together by a common desire to explore your creativity and contribution in an atmosphere of sanctuary and nurturing. |
| Mt. Adams, 12,276 feet |
Your facilitators
Amy Livingstone, M.A., is a visual artist, graphic designer, and group
facilitator. In 2003, she founded Sacred Art Studio with the intention of using
her creative gifts in service to the healing of the earth. She holds
undergraduate degrees in fine art and advertising communications and was
awarded her Masters degree (MAIS) in Spiritual Traditions & Ethics with
honors from Marylhurst University in 2007.
A life-long creative, Amy discovered the artisanry of graphic design while
studying fine art and painting during her undergraduate years and
subsequently began a career that has spanned twenty years. In the early
years of her design career, she experienced several profound losses over a
short period of time which transformed her world view. It was through this
dark night of the soul that her spiritual journey began while searching for
answers to life’s greater mysteries, painting her heart on the canvas, and
later finding ways to be of service through volunteerism and activism.
Surrounded by a lush garden and many trees, Amy’s studio is a sanctuary
where the beauty and holiness of the natural world inspire her art. A
practitioner of earth-honoring spirituality and Buddhist meditation, she also
draws wisdom from numerous spiritual traditions in creating sacred circles
for those who wish to reconnect to their creative and spiritual essence.
facilitator. In 2003, she founded Sacred Art Studio with the intention of using
her creative gifts in service to the healing of the earth. She holds
undergraduate degrees in fine art and advertising communications and was
awarded her Masters degree (MAIS) in Spiritual Traditions & Ethics with
honors from Marylhurst University in 2007.
A life-long creative, Amy discovered the artisanry of graphic design while
studying fine art and painting during her undergraduate years and
subsequently began a career that has spanned twenty years. In the early
years of her design career, she experienced several profound losses over a
short period of time which transformed her world view. It was through this
dark night of the soul that her spiritual journey began while searching for
answers to life’s greater mysteries, painting her heart on the canvas, and
later finding ways to be of service through volunteerism and activism.
Surrounded by a lush garden and many trees, Amy’s studio is a sanctuary
where the beauty and holiness of the natural world inspire her art. A
practitioner of earth-honoring spirituality and Buddhist meditation, she also
draws wisdom from numerous spiritual traditions in creating sacred circles
for those who wish to reconnect to their creative and spiritual essence.
Judy Todd, lovingly known as 'Scout', has been leading
NatureConnect Excursions for 10 years. She has used her
background in transformational education and her interest in
geology, history, literature, ecology, mysticism, archetypes,
and the indigenous and ancient arts to help shape each
excursion in each sacred landscape and season.
In her 60's, and a member of the Crone Tribe, Scout is helping
shape the way we think about place and our relationship to
Earth and all its creatures. Her work with leaders, and women
leaders in particular, informs her commitment to engage each
participant in self-discovery and personal evolution as a 21st
Century awakened human.
NatureConnect Excursions for 10 years. She has used her
background in transformational education and her interest in
geology, history, literature, ecology, mysticism, archetypes,
and the indigenous and ancient arts to help shape each
excursion in each sacred landscape and season.
In her 60's, and a member of the Crone Tribe, Scout is helping
shape the way we think about place and our relationship to
Earth and all its creatures. Her work with leaders, and women
leaders in particular, informs her commitment to engage each
participant in self-discovery and personal evolution as a 21st
Century awakened human.
Jan Shannon is a leader, coach and guide for those seeking meaning and
connection in their business and personal worlds. For over ten years she has
worked with corporate and small business leaders and teams to build
respectful, healthy relationships and facilitate communication that creates
wholeness and healing at work. She is an ordained Minister and Earth
Steward, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a certified
Whole Person Design Coach, and a lifelong student.
After her Vision Quest in 2005, Jan was guided to lead others into the
wilderness of Earth and human spirit, creating a container for deep and joyful
connection with the Earth. Since then, she has been offering EarthWise
Coaching, workshops, retreats, and adventures in natural settings.
connection in their business and personal worlds. For over ten years she has
worked with corporate and small business leaders and teams to build
respectful, healthy relationships and facilitate communication that creates
wholeness and healing at work. She is an ordained Minister and Earth
Steward, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a certified
Whole Person Design Coach, and a lifelong student.
After her Vision Quest in 2005, Jan was guided to lead others into the
wilderness of Earth and human spirit, creating a container for deep and joyful
connection with the Earth. Since then, she has been offering EarthWise
Coaching, workshops, retreats, and adventures in natural settings.
