A NEW WAY FORWARD RETREAT
Getting Quiet Together
Stepping into 2024
January 11 - 14 2024 ∙ SEABROOK, WA
The ExperiencE
Most of the things we need to be most fully alive never come in busyness.
They grow in rest.
Join me in a magical place to welcome in the New Year. Together we will let go of what we no longer want to carry and set our direction for 2024.
A new year brings fresh start energy and inspires us to assess where we are in our lives and where we dream of seeing ourselves in the future.
The world is in a time of great transition. And while the world is changing we are called to change, too.
We are being called into a deeper awareness.
Take time to rest and deepen into a quiet place within.
Wrap yourself in quiet ~ the cozy fire and the beauty of the ocean and forest trails leading you to a place of rest and relaxation.
Supported by this quiet place, we will explore intentional practices for creating constructive new ways of being within ourselves that will shape our doing and make a difference in the world.
Retreat Highlights
Gentle Mornings
wake up refreshed and settle by the fire with tea or coffee, or wander back to your room to journal, cup of tea in hand ~ or walk the forest trails or stroll along the ocean shore
Meditation
a Kintsugi-inspired deep dive into the power of turning our wounds into a place of healing and seeing the beauty in all that we are
Fire Ceremony
a ritual for letting go of what you no longer wish to carry ~ calling in what you wish to embrace
Botanical Dye Workshop
textile artist Kathleen Adams Olsen will guide us in exploring the world of textile dyeing, gently tapping into our creativity, our hands creating in tandem with nature’s beauty and each other. You’ll carry home a treasure
Fireside Poetry reading
poet Caroline Holm will be joining us ~ sharing her poetry and lovely presence by the fire on Friday evening. Caroline’s words touch the earth’s heartbeat and our own
Accomodations
The Washington House is the gem of Seabrook. This home-away-from-home was curated for a creative, relaxing, and social experience that will surprise and delight you. The seaside getaway features contemporary amenities, private rooms, a large living room, a hot tub, a fireplace, and much more.
The Washington House
42 Campfire Lane, Pacific Beach, WA 98571
Meals
All meals during the retreat are locally sourced and lovingly prepared by chef, Paula Austin.
Kindly notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions — we’d be happy to accommodate you.
Registration
Registration is limited to 6 participants.
Each participant will receive:
~ 3 Nights Lodging
~ Meals (3 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 Dinners)
~ Guided Meditation Sessions
~ Fire Ceremony
~ Botanical Dye Workshop with Kathleen Adams Olsen
~ Fireside Poetry Reading with Caroline Holm
~ Plus, a 30-minute private session with Barb post-retreat to help you integrate the retreat’s touchstones into your everyday life
Private Room & Ensuite Bath
$1,397.00
Private Room & Shared Bath
$1,197.00
NOTE: If you’d like to bring your partner or friend, or share a room with another attendee, please call me before you register, 503-333-3910
The most valuable thing we can do for the psyche is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light of the room, not try to be or do anything whatever.
Cancellation Policy
Refund guidelines:
If you cancel before December 1st, I will refund 70% of your retreat payment.
If you cancel before December 15th, I will refund 50% of your retreat payment.
If you cancel after December 15th, no refund will be given.
I am happy to transfer your spot to someone else who is able to take your place in the retreat with no cancellation fee (regardless of when you cancel). In this case, you will need to find the new participant yourself and receive reimbursement directly from them. Or contact me to inquire about the possibility of someone on the waiting list to fill your spot.
In case of a natural disaster, COVID-related closures or surges, or any other unforeseen circumstances that require the cancelation of the retreat, I reserve the right to make any changes necessary. In this case, you will receive a full refund and be responsible for changes to your airfare or travel costs. I encourage you to purchase “cancel for any reason” trip insurance in case cancellations or changes occur.
What’s not included:
Transportation to Seabrook, Washington
Travel insurance for your trip