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5:00 PM Thursday–4:00 PM Sunday, March
4–7, 2010 Midlife is a journey of reclamation. As a child and young adult, a woman creates identities that enable her to survive and to fit into family and culture. The midlife passage (between the late 30’s and early 60’s) calls her to release versions of self that she has outgrown and to reclaim her authentic self. Come gather with other women to explore, honor and celebrate this tumultuous and potent life phase. This experiential retreat includes the wisdom of astrological midlife cycles; solo time in nature; creative processes; ceremonial circle; shamanic journeys; Soulcraft practices; a purification sauna; a Labyrinth meditation and drumming and dancing. No previous background in astrology or shamanic journeys required. Sheila Belanger, M.A. is an inspiring astrologer, shamanic mentor and wilderness guide. She holds a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and has 25 years experience as a counseling astrologer. Sheila carries an archetypal and shamanic perspective on astrology and specializes in the midlife journey. Her presentations are guided by humor, heart, and deep reverence for our shared interconnectedness. For more information: www.sheilabelanger.net. Learning from the Land is a program series of the Whidbey Institute with courses to teach skills we need to live sustainability, and service learning opportunities for youth and adults. Our blog learningfromtheland.wordpress.com/ will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and class offerings. Contact Cary Peterson land(at)whidbeyinstitute(dot)org for more information about service on the land and youth-at-risk work programs. New from Learning from the Land! Growing Groceries: On March 13, from 9 am - 12 noon, at Bayview School (at Bayview Corner) we'll be learning about:
Bring a jar of your soil to share! Upcoming classes in the series: April 10 - Get your greens going. Early spring
plantings and irrigation And… Practical Herbal Healing,
with Kumudini Shoba Sunday, March 7, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring is a time of renewal, and many of our local herbs and weeds are excellent spring tonics. Kumudini Shoba will share an ayurveda approach to rejuvenating our vitality at this time of year with plants we can grow. We'll be hands-on out in the herb garden gaining practical knowledge of herbs: identifying, planting, cultivating and harvesting. Kumudini will also be teaching how to best capture their healing essences throughout the season. Dress for gardening outdoors! We'll provide gloves and tools. This is the first in a series of three seasonal classes which can be taken together, or individually. $25/class or $60 for the series. Spring: Sunday, March 7, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
And… Cultivating Vibrant Health
with Stinging Nettle Sunday, March 21st, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Come join us as we spend the afternoon with
one of our island treasures, Stinging Nettle. Spend time
near the edge of the forest communing with the springtime
energies, harvesting and crafting with nettle, tasting foods
which include nettle and learning about nettle's incredible
nutritive and healing ways. You will take home a nettle
herbal preparation you made yourself. For more information
about Julie Charette Nunn link to http://www.crowsdaughter.com/ Speaking Out for Change From Information to Illumination Gail Larsen, author of Transformational Speaking: If you Want to Change the World, Tell a Better Story Thomas Berry Hall • May 6, 2010 9:00 am - 5:00pm • Fee: $195 Build your communication skills to catalyze
personal and planetary change in this condensed workshop
with master teacher Gail Larsen that provides a solid
foundation on which to build. Whether you want to enhance
your non-profit, business or social enterprise, you will
discover and appreciate your individual communications
strengths and the power of your story to make the human
connection that sets the stage for your message to be
heard, even with audiences whose worldviews and values
may differ from your own. Gail's classes are lively, engaging,
supportive, and fun, inviting you to call forth your best
as you stretch to the size of your calling. . For more
information:
http://www.realspeaking.net/about_gail.php Ten-Month Trainings in Nondual Awareness with Pir Elias Amidon Electronic Brochure The intention of the ten-month Open Path Training is to introduce you to the direct experience of pure awareness, free from religious interpretations and obligations. Usually this experience begins with short glimpses of its lucid clarity. As these glimpses are pointed out, you learn to open to them again and again. Pir Elias Amidon is the spiritual director of the Sufi Way International, and inner school in the direct lineage of the Indian mystic Pir-o Murshid Inayat Khan. He teaches and holds retreats on nondual spirituality and Sufism throughout Europe and the United States. The Open Path Training is appropriate for
people who are psychologically stable, emotionally resilient,
and who are invested with a deep spiritual calling for realization.
The Open Path Trainings are partially subsidized by the Sufi Way International, this makes it possible for us to offer the training on a sliding scale. The fee scale in the United States is from $1500-2000 (room and board are a separate charge). We ask that you determine the amount that is appropriate for your life situation. There are also a limited number of partial scholarships available. If you have any questions about the training or would like and application please got to www.sufiway.org or email openpath@sufiway.org. First
Mondays at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook:
Supported Personal Retreats at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook JANUARY- JUNE 2010 • 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Laurie Julian (March 1) is a certified spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and musician. She holds an MA in Theology and a Doctorate in Leadership. Her passion is helping people listen to and live by the still small voice within. Corrine Bayley (May 3) is a spiritual guide trained at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, CA and the Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA where she went on to mentor, train, and supervise spiritual guides. Cathy Whitmire (April 5) is a Quaker spiritual guide, an interfaith chaplain, pastoral counselor and author of Plain Living and Practicing Peace. Elizabeth Guss (June 7) holds a MA in Pastoral Ministry from St. Mary's University and has been a spiritual director for more than a decade. Her work for the last fifteen years has been focused on the larger context of workplace spirituality-supporting people to help bring "more of who they are to what they do. A SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR WOMEN ON
THE ISLE OF IONA, SCOTLAND SPRINGTIME, 2010 We Invite you to be part of a wonderful circle of women on the
Island of Iona in Scotland Two retreats are planned: Click here for more information POWERS OF LEADERSHIP COMING NEXT FALL 2010-2011 CYCLE 2009-2010 Cycle REGISTRATION FOR THE CURRENT COHORT
IS COMPLETE. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to apply. Powers of Leadership II February 3-5, 2011 This gathering is the annual opportunity for those who have been part of a Powers of Leadership cycle to participate in a follow-up leadership event and renew networks of colleagueship. Contact the office at info@whidbeyinstitute.org for registration material. |