Facilitated by MSIA'S Spiritual Director, John Morton. Based on Dr. Morton’s new book, You Are the Blessings, to be released in the Spring of 2008, we invite you to share in this special day of being with the blessing of who you are as a child of God. Open to the joy of experiencing the blessing you are to yourself, to others, and to Spirit. See the blessings in each one whose lives you touch.




Preregistration for workshop and brunch are required. Contact the registrar (323) 737-4055 ext 127 or email registrar@peacelabyrinth.org. Register online below.Payment required to register.
Gourmet Brunch Donation is $15.00
Workshop portions of the day are free of charge.

• Re-remember what is Still, Powerful, and Eternal within.
  
• Recognize dimensions of your life that have been hidden to you, both the fertile dark and the magnificent light.
  
• Challenge your perceived limitations and fears and expand into a powerful personal vision.
  
• Awaken to the power of being present in your life.
  

Be in a community of women committed to their transformation and evolving consciousness.

We will weave presentations, individual and group activities, reflective exercises, and silent times, integrating a variety of modalities to evoke your deepened awareness and support you in realizing your truer nature. Total cost for the retreat is only $2295.00 and includes the program, meals, and lodging.

There will be time on your own for hiking, writing, resting, swimming, yoga, and optional massage and energywork.

The retreat will be held at Stillheart Retreat Center, a stunning 16-acre retreat environment nestled in the hills of Woodside, California.

Barbara Wieland Mark, Ph.D. and Roxanne Howe-Murphy, Ed.D., are the founders and principals of Women's Presence™. Both are experienced executive and life coaches who integrate wisdom and tools grounded in contemporary psychological development and ancient spiritual practices. Each brings 25 years of experience and dedication to healing of the soul and the unfolding of consciousness to Women's Presence™ retreats.

For over forty years, the Redemptorist Renewal Center has been an enlivening presence in Southern Arizona dedicated to contemplative prayer, study, and practice. Welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds to its nourishing desert spirit, the Redemptorist Community and staff have ministered to the spiritual needs of people from Arizona and around the world. From our humble beginnings offering private and group retreats, we have grown into a visionary community that administers a wide variety of pastoral and spiritual education programs. Among our many offerings, we have developed four unique programs designed to foster spiritual renewal and peace:

o Contemplative Study and Retreat Sabbatical

o Hesychia School for Spiritual Direction

o Hesychia School for Spiritual Formation

o Contemplative Intensive Retreats

Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens is a place where people can be in retreat without leaving the city of Los Angeles. Come and walk the hand-carved stone outdoor labyrinth, find peace and quiet in the meditation garden, or chant the names of God in the Sacred Tones Workshop.

People from many walks of life find Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens an ideal spot for personal recharging and for group activities.

Preregistration is required. RSVP for workshop portions of the day are appreciated. contact Zoe Golightly, (323) 737-4055 ext 127 or email registrar@peacelabyrinth.org

Guest facilities include Casa Mandala, used for meetings, dining and worship, and two guest houses. The center can accommodate 24 people in double occupancy rooms with private baths. An outdoor labyrinth is available for prayerful walking. A high and low ropes course is available for groups seeking to develop skills in team work, communications, decision making and leadership.

Programs in spiritual development, health and wholeness and leadership training are offered throughout the year. The Mandala Center is centrally located approximately 3 hours by car from the Santa Fe, Colorado Springs and Amarillo airports.

• Discover the art of listening and speaking from your heart.
  
• Learn how to be fully present and confident in each moment.
  
• Experience the healing power of complete self-acceptance.
  
• Express your personal passion and reveal your deep wisdom.
  

Program Description

On a SpeakingQuest retreat, the colorful Hawaiian landscape is the setting for the journey to your authentic self.

The process we use for exploring your inner landscape is the Speaking Circle, originated by Lee Glickstein, author of Be Heard Now: Tap into Your Inner Speaker and Communicate with Ease.

A vehicle for self-discovery and transformation, the Speaking Circle process deepens your authentic connection to yourself and others. The result is that each moment of your life is enhanced. You can be more fully present and more confident to express yourself naturally.

The SpeakingQuest program integrates Speaking Circles, creative arts activities, and ancient Hawaiian Huna wisdom. The program offers ample free time for self-reflection, exploration, and integration. In addition to daily Speaking Circles, the schedule includes writing, art, and storytelling. Each morning, there is a Circle to reflect on the Hawaiian Huna Teachings. QuestGuide processes are used throughout the week to help you create your intentions, deepen your retreat experience, and prepare you for returning home.

Leaders

Katherine Mapes-Resnik, M.S., is a Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Speaking Circle Facilitator. She trains and supervises MFT interns and has led creativity retreats in Hawaii. An artist and photographer, she is an enthusiastic and gifted teacher.
Doreen Hamilton, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Training Director of Speaking Circles International. She leads seminars in authentic communication and self- discovery in the U.S. and Europe. She brings to her work a warmth and compassion.