A Circle of Stones/Goddess Retreat
This is a very popular annual
event, where a maximum of six participants can attend. It is held in the
beautiful Riverdell Retreat near Gawler.
Next retreat -
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September,
2010 in Gawler.
Contact Jan for details as soon as possible, as it books out quickly.
The
Circle of Stones is a beautiful retreat designed especially for woman, where we
explore the lost rituals and rites of passage of woman. The question "How would
my life be different" is answered by exploring what woman has lost over the
centuries, and how our lives would be different had we been able to access the
wisdom and support that ancient women had. We also understand how we can
now regain this wisdom if we choose. We look at the pressure women feel in their
daily lives, by (often) trying to be "Everything to Everyone", but in the
process often losing themselves.
During the retreat we
explore the ancient wisdom and knowledge of the women of ages ago,
re-discovering the need to grieve, to go into our dark times, to support and
acknowledge the beauty of the feminine. It is, in a way, a “secret women’s
business” retreat.
The two day retreat is truly nurturing and healing, - but it is also quite
challenging! It allows participants to release old pain and to begin to
understand and accept who they truly are. It is a celebration of
women as women! It is a lovely
Retreat to do on your own, with your daughter, a friend, a sister or even a
group of friends! Bu it is also confronting - we have the oportunity to
really look at the blockages, the lies that we have needed to live - just to
survive! And so it is not easy - but it is incredibly
liberating :-)
The photo above was taken in Norway in April, 2006, in an amazing Circle of
Stones said to be at least 500 years old. Jan's friends Kari and Elin are
shown - as we were preparing to go into the centre of the Circle of Stones to
meditate. It was about minus 25 degrees that day! A most incredible experience
- as we believe these stones were
used by women in their age-old rituals honouring the Divine Feminine.
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The Retreats are held
in the beautiful Riverdell Sanctuary near Gawler. The retreat is from 9.00am
Saturday until 5pm Sunday. Shared twin accommodation, all meals and
all course materials are included (let me know early if you have special dietary
needs). No need to bring anything with you - except a change of clothing, a
toothbrush and a pair of 'jamas. Also, as a celebration, at the afternoon
tea on the Sunday - you may like to wear something special that you feel
reflects you as a woman/Goddess!
This retreat is limited to 6 participants, and is very popular, so book early!!
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