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Some "Sweet-est Favorites" before Flying Off to Telluride Reunion

This has gotta be one of my happiest memory journal pages. Following some trips or events I like to just sit down after the fact and nest into what was the very, very “favorite-est” parts of that time. It is with this page I did just that for my “Women…

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Visits to a Hospital and a Birthday

My residual retreat memories juggled with my annual birthday collage creates pages in contrast.It was the final day at the retreat when one of my participants began feeling ill. We were blessed to have a retired nurse within our lil’ family group and t…

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Retreat’s Thursday flows into Saturday

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My Thursday at the Women’s Retreat just echoed another day in paradise, with no relief in sight! After arising early (yes, only the quiet fishermen we up on the lake at the same time), awareness-awakening yoga, and another amazing breakfast, I introduc…

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A Retreat Wednesday’s Wanderings

This glowing Wednesday morn was greeted with smiles and anticipation. Today we are quickening thru our yoga, munching thru breakfast (although you can see Darlene, who’s made a personal commitment to quickly sketch each breakfast, working away!) and pl…

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A Tumble of Creativity for Retreat Tuesday

Tuesday breaks gorgeous. Following a calming yoga session down by the lake, we gather round the breakfast table and munch ~ between smiles.We have a jam packed day with wide variety and some of my very favorite processes. Jean leads off with …

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Monday's Makings at the Women's Retreat

Having slumbered with visions of swaying pine trees, lapping lakes and creative genius dancing in our dreams, we all were up early. The first activity is to amble down and nest into a cozy spot on the granite peninsula at the west end of the shore. Fla…

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Sierra Retreat ~ Welcoming Day

Our Women’s Journaling Sierra Retreat unfolds it’s wings this 9th day of September. The starting threesome, Jean (my tandem-teacher), Izzy (our amazing gourmet chef) and I, are up early.Jean and I have a teeny window of time to take a mornin’ walk arou…

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Self Discovery Through Journaling ~ combining art & words with Elaine Frenett & Yelena Joy

  Come to explore creative expression and discover your inner voice, your unique style and an easeful way to animate your feelings/experience. You will utilize the power of breath, imagery, art and words to enliven your journal entry. If you have been journaling for a while or just thinking about starting, you will find this workshop inspiring and evocative.                           Date:               Saturday, April 13th                          Time:               11am – 5pm                          Location:         Hidden Springs                                                    635 Lit Way                              

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2012 Journaling Retreat ~ Friday

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An odd energy is present . . .  we all know this is our final morn of structured retreat. For me, there’s kind of an aching in the air. We trundle down to our sunny yoga spot and once nested in, …

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New Journal ~ New Retreat Adventure

With this new journal first page, I’ve taken flight, off towards the California Sierras to lead my third annual “Women’s Journaling Sierra Retreat”. The eight hour drive has various high points, noting my progress and stops for the bathroom and Ch…

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