May 14-16 Spring Women's Writing Retreat: Freeing the Wild Feminine combining Astrology and Sacred Story work with Emily & Dawn at Silver Falls Conference Center, Sublimity, OR
"We are all filled with a longing for the wild. There are few culturally sanctioned antidotes for this yearning. We were taught to feel shame for such a desire. We grew our hair long and used it to hide our feelings. But the shadow of the Wild Woman still lurks behind us during our days and in our nights. No matter where we are, the shadow that trots behind us is definitely four-footed." - Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Every woman holds the archetype of the wild feminine, but few of us have fully embodied its beauty and potential. Clarissa Pinkola Estes tells us that "in order to converse with the wild feminine, a woman must temporarily leave the world and inhabit a state of aloneness in the oldest sense of the word."
Join us for an opportunity to return to your wild and natural self during a weekend of rejuvenation, reconnection and revelation in the magical forest of Silver Falls. Through astrology, visualization, writing, collage, simple body movement and time in nature we will journey into sacred space to listen to the call of the wild feminine, and to her invitation to return to our own true nature.
We'll explore the position of Venus in our personal birth charts to uncover our unique expression of the feminine, and to identify any potential blocks or challenges to her liberation. We'll use Sacred Story work -- a technique using guided visualization and writing to recreate our lives -- to release any old, limiting stories we may be telling ourselves. Then we will re-write these stories to call in a more empowering version of our feminine nature.
We'll also discuss collective astrological influences and explore how
our individual stories intersect with the unfolding collective drama. How do we rise to the challenges of these times in an empowered way?
All women are welcome -- no previous astrology or writing experience is necessary. 10 participants max.
Details:
- Cost is $375, includes meals and double-occupancy accommodation in cabins; early registration is $325 by April 1st - limited single accommodation is available for an extra $50 - $150 deposit holds your spot; balance is due 2 weeks before the retreat; deposit is refundable minus a $25 processing fee with at least 2 weeks cancellation notice
Contact Emily for more info or to register: etrinkaus@gmail.com, 503-288-7097
"Archetypes of the Feminine: Reclaiming the Dark" October 16-18 2009 Silver Falls Retreat
Testimonials from our participants:
"Dawn and Emily created a a secure space to nestle into while adventuring a path of the Triple Moon Goddess. A well-planned and delivered program offered by caring women for women looking to search their landscape. "
"The writing retreat was pure heaven! Wonderful women, a safe and sacred space in which to write and create, a beautiful setting. I'm still feeling the positive impact it has made on my life. Hurray and five stars for Dawn and Emily for facilitating the perfect writing retreat."
"Something inside me has been touched. Something deep inside myself is changed forever."
For info about Dawn's Sacred Story work, see: Sacred Story For info about Emily's astrology work, see: VirgoMagic
