OUR SUMMER Retreats
AT A GLANCE
1. . awakening your ARTISTIC MUSE PLAYSHOP
1st week-end from June-Sept.
2. Sacred ARTS: Mandala, DREAMCATCHER AND MALA
3. WRITERS' GETAWAY
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This playshop includes both mandala painting art with Ancha and Tai Chi movement
meditations with Karen Lee or Antje, depending on the dates.
meditations with Karen Lee or Antje, depending on the dates.
SACRED HEALING ARTS AND MANDALA
by Ancha Nitya
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In the art and mandala portion of this playshop, spiritual practitioner, founder and sacred healing arts practitioner at Spirit Lake Hermitage Ancha Nitya will lead the artistic and meditative practice involving creation of a mandala that can open up a window into your inner wisdom.!
Under Ancha's expert guidance, you will learn to use this technique to penetrate through your evolutionary stages while being supported by the vibrational healing tools that Ancha wields to help you to consciously unveil your intuitive abilities. This process will help you tap into the individual unconscious as proposed by Carl Jung, as well as the collective consciousness understood by Buddhists. The Hindus also use different types of mandalas to represent and worship different deities and the many archetypes we are inspired to embody as we evolve towards our wholeness. Yogic practices are also completed with the yantra or mandala as a visual representation of the mantra used in meditation. A mandala is a very powerful tool that can open one's consciousness into realms unknown., so proper preparation and guidance before and throughout the internal process during the creation of a mandala is vital to remain based on a solid foundation while "surrendering self into the Self". |
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In addition to expertly providing that guidance, Ancha will also help you learn to open up to a glimpse of insight, which will reveal to you how even the worst experiences can become as rich as dark compost. This will allow you to blossom into your evolution consciously and with an open heart. |
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About AnchaYour playshop guide Ancha Nitya has taught thousands internationally focusing on self-transformation and empowerment through the arts for over 40 years. Starting at 18 in the late 70's, Ancha envisioned pioneering children’s art workshops and international dialogues through the arts for youth. She has since contributed toward the creation of scholarships for children, as tool to teach self-transformation and empowerment through creativity and collaboration.
In addition to her artistic qualifications, Ancha is an extensively-trained and certified pedagogic educator and Montessori teacher for K-12, as well as a Chopra University Meditation Teacher, a Kundalini Yoga and Vedic Guide, a CMT, an Art Therapist and an Aquatic Bliss Re-Birther. |
For more information, visit:
www.MandalaBlessings.net
www.MandalaBlessings.net
by Ancha Nitya
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This spring and summer, be playful and gift yourself a weekend or even a monthly escape to discover a new art form in a safe, colorful and inspiring setting! Pick one art form per retreat or repeat your favorite each time, while witnessing others explore different mediums. Whether you like to work huge or tiny, you are sure to be delighted by the process and the result. Choose from silk painting, acrylics, fiber arts, soft or clay sculpture mediums, as well as fashion design and sewing. |
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You can accomplish your masterpiece, since art is a reflection of your Soul and we are all made of Light, so have no doubt that once you’ve worked through your limiting beliefs, you will LIGHT UP! Even if you have never delved into any art form before, take on this playful challenge as you will succeed as all others working with Ancha have. Check out our extensive Art Gallery tab where all creations were originals created by artists from 5 to 85 years old. We love weaving the wisdom of children's spontaneity with the delightful daring they inspire in our elders! During this retreat, you will discover your best friend as an artist and shift limiting perspectives into open possibilities. Your creative “evolutionary leaps” will also be supported by the relaxing hot tub, the cool waterfall, the infrared sauna and a raw juicing bar. Perfect to detox and/or drop a few pounds along with a few unnecessary limiting beliefs! |
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ABOUT ANCHA:
Your playshop guide Ancha Nitya has taught thousands internationally focusing on self-transformation and empowerment through the arts for over 40 years. Starting at 18 in the late 70's, Ancha envisioned pioneering children’s art workshops and international dialogues through the arts for youth. She has since contributed toward the creation of scholarships for children, as tool to teach self-transformation and empowerment through creativity and collaboration. In addition to her artistic qualifications, Ancha is an extensively-trained and certified pedagogic educator and Montessori teacher for K-12, as well as a Chopra University Meditation Teacher, a Kundalini Yoga and Vedic Guide, a CMT, an Art Therapist and an Aquatic Bliss Re-Birther. |
by ancha nitya
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Leave your stress behind and come join our self-healing retreat or create your own personal retreat by calling us directly. Come enjoy a serene, meditative and extraordinarily healing environment at Spirit Lake Hermitage.
Discover how ancient wisdom and cutting edge self-healing technologies have been woven into a rare and extensive palette of offerings. The options start with hands on healing and metaphysical counseling and also feature cutting edge energetic vibrational frequency devices. We will use crystals, plasma, magnetic field,s, PMF, sound, light and colors that can realign, reintegrate and rejuvenate your entire body and mind to allow your Spirit’s awakened re-embodiment! Details on each healing modality made available appears under the “Vibrancy Offerings” tab of this website. |
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Mere words fail to describe the delicious Bliss you will experience through these approaches in self-healing and rejuvenation, which Ancha discovered through her extensive research trying to understand her own miraculous healings that started 35 years ago. Her spontaneous healings from tuberculosis, severe burns over 1/3 of her body. herniated disks, a shattered ankle and breast cancer initiated her into a world little know then, let alone talked about at that time.
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On this solid foundation based on her own first-hand experience, Ancha has created these self-healing retreats to educate you in these techniques and allow you to explore them yourself in an educational setting. This retreat will let you try out many modalities that are included at a fraction of the cost you might ordinarily pay! Come and bask in the pleasures of radiant health while you rediscover and reignite your own self-healing abilities. Experiencing at least two self-healing retreats are highly recommended to ground you in your new and more aware self!
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by Clive Matson
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Tap into your creative unconscious through a writing exploration in which your most passionate and most authentic impulses inform your writing! Led by Clive Matson, these writing workshops offer a positive and trusting environment where you can express yourself fully. Matson's inspiring techniques work for creative writing of all kinds: stories, poems, plays, scripts, full-length fiction or non-fiction books, memoirs or essays. |
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Your instructor Clive Matson has an MFA from Columbia University and over 40 years of experience in coaching beginning, intermediate and professional writers. Under his guidance, you will have the opportunity to experience, develop and discover your writing potential in a charming private retreat center nestled between the manzanita trees and blue oaks of beautiful Lake County. The retreat also features a five-star vegetarian menu accompanied each night by the local orchestra of frogs and crickets and blanketed by the starry night. An outdoor hot tub, sauna and massage menu are also available for your enjoyment. |
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About Clive:Clive began his writing career as a poet among the Beats in 1960's Greenwich Village. He was mentored and influenced by Allen Ginsberg, John Wieners, Diane di Prima and Herbert Huncke. He is the author of nine volumes of poetry and has been a creative writing teacher for 40 years.
In September, Clive premiered his new long poem, "Hello Paradise, Paradise Good-bye" in Paris, France. A long work on the modern-day threats of extinction and civil unrest, it was performed in the city known for its Climate Accord. Author of the popular writing manual Let the Crazy Child Write!, Clive has taught numerous writing workshops in virtually every genre at U.C. Berkeley’s Extension, writing excursions, and targeted one- and two-day workshops, as well as performing personal writer coaching. |
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A MESSAGE FROM ANCHA
"Our life beliefs are but family and societal indoctrinations. These beliefs "imprison" us in a world of confusion. I feel that as humans we truly live in deep confusion and want to live up to societal illusions which seem to have led many to delusions over the meaning and value of life. By re-questioning all beliefs that we trustingly accepted in our early years, we initiate real education and especially when our questions are based on conscious personal experiences. Scientific and academic "facts" are evolving too fast to be considered real facts anymore! Considering the wisdom that grows a small seed like an acorn into a beautiful oak, creating one's own life experience from the inside seems most "wisdomful.". True freedom comes from our consciousness which seems to be a divinely guided mentor we all can access! Prioritizing and intending our minds to be under the guidance of our own consciousness, instead of societal "illusions and delusions" that I see to be the seat of our ego-centric fears, we can link into Divine Consciousness where everything becomes possible!" --- Ancha CONSIDER BECOMING A SPIRIT LAKE HERMITAGE ANGEL! Support the evolution of youth, who are the future leaders of our global human race! If we humans are to survive as a species, our youth must regain its sanity, sense of cooperation, self-acceptance and love for all live forms. They need to do this in spite of the conditions in which they are raised. We feel that every child worldwide is our species' person responsibility. Having served and taught thousands of your people, we are very clear that many are in crisis and crying out for heartfelt guidance. They need the wisdom of elders to help them return to a spiritual and heart felt way of living and making a living., The ravages of our digital development are already devastating personal relationships. The quality of family and friendship bonds is the very foundation of a sane society. For financial contributions to support our vision, please go to our store and donate or purchase. Know that we are deeply grateful for every gift! |
by KATALIN MOROCZA and ANCHA NITYA
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Ancha will also dazzle ladies of all ages alike with artistic processes involving Silk Art, printing and gold leafing. This cherished heirloom created with your your child may be your first step in encouraging making your Christmas presents! ABOUT ANCHA: Ancha has been teaching children's self-empowering artistic workshops internationally for 38 years. Her gift is to hold space for your innate artist to reveal itself. No arts experience is necessary, so come have the most delightful yet empowering experience, and watch the new generation of female alchemists at creative play! |
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ABOUT KATALIN:
Katalin is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, trained at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City, where she was trained in a variety of dietary theories and practical lifestyle coaching methods. She is also certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Prior to moving to northern California in 2012, Katalin conducted a private health-coaching practice in New York City for six years, through individual, group and corporate coaching sessions. Currently Kat consults with clients across the United States and internationally.
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Kat's health philosophy is based on combining traditional wisdom with modern science. She is interested in educating people about how to grow old the healthy way, while staying connected to our body and nature's cycles at the same time. Kat's mission is to educate and empower others to take charge of their own health by focusing on using natural products, disease prevention and sustainable living.
by Kimberly and Karly
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Come explore the ancient wisdom of internal, external and vibrational plant medicines with Kimberly and Karly in this delightful playshop!
Kimberly will start by teaching participants about herbs for nourishment. We will spend the first half of the day learning about a few of her favorite nutritive herbs. |
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The second half of the day will be an interactive playshop in the kitchen, where we will make some delicious herbal tonics out of the herbs we study. Karly will then be taking you on a journey with the flowers! We will all spend the day intimately connecting with flowers chosen by the group from the surrounding gardens of the Hermitage. You will also learn the importance, usage, and preparation of flower essences and their vibrationally-healing qualities. Each participant will take one or two bottles of the flower essence medicine home with them that we created together in the playshop! |
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ABOUT KIMBERLY AND KARLY
Kimberly is a talented herbalist whose relationship with plants started when she was a young woman growing up in Mendocino county. She apprenticed at the Motherland School of Herbalism in Willits, CA.
After working in an herbal apothecary, she started an herbal elixir company. Her passion lies in teaching people how to use herbs everyday to nourish their bodies. Karly is a dedicated medicine woman. She studied herbalism at Gathering Thyme in San Rafael, CA. She is currently continuing her education at the California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville, California. She has studied flower essences and used them extensively in her practice. |
level 1 and 2 of The Virtues Project (TM)
by Nancy Portillo
Learn tools and strategies to help build communities of caring and character in this fun yet deeply transformative playshop on The Virtues Project. This retreat course comes complete with Level 1 and 2, so you can walk away with your Facilitator Certification!
This award-winning program teaches the simple elements of character honored by all cultures and spiritual traditions - the virtues. This program is used in classrooms, homes and in more than 80 countries to inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life for both personal and professional use.
Learn skills that can be used immediately with children, youth and adults Each of the Five Strategies of The Virtues Project will be highlighted:
This award-winning program teaches the simple elements of character honored by all cultures and spiritual traditions - the virtues. This program is used in classrooms, homes and in more than 80 countries to inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life for both personal and professional use.
Learn skills that can be used immediately with children, youth and adults Each of the Five Strategies of The Virtues Project will be highlighted:
- Learn to speak the language of the virtues to bring out the best in ourselves and others.
- Recognize teachable moments as opportunities for learning virtues and strengthening character.
- Set clear boundaries for healthy lives, and for discipline with dignity.
- Experience simple ways to honor the Spirit in our daily lives and create a climate of deep respect.
- Offer the Art of Spiritual Companioning allowing us to help ourselves and others respond effectively to grief, loss and moral choices.
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In addition, explore 52 timeless virtues honored by all cultures and sacred traditions. are proven methods for creating cultural change. Learn how to heal and deepen your personal relationships and how to replace shaming, thinking and speaking with new empowering habits.
Also, attendees will receive simple, powerful strategies for creating a climate of greater joy, justice, and unity. |
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UPON COMPLETION YOU WILL HAVE:
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About NANCY:Nancy Portillo is a Certified Master Facilitator of The Virtues Project, a spiritual counselor, a teacher and coach, a Certified Full Wave Breath Instructor, an intuitive healer and Reiki Master Teacher.
She has traveled throughout the Western United States and Hawaii facilitating Virtue Project workshops and retreats for teachers, parents, counselors, individuals, couples and youth since 1993. Nancy raised her five sons with the tools and concepts taught in The Virtues Project, and she has a private Reiki and spiritual counseling practice in Grass Valley, California. |
For more information on The Virtues Project, visit: www.virtuesproject.com.
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Their primary goal in teaching this fermentation playshop is to connect participants with food and health through high potency, wild, living fermented foods that have been produced in alignment with a higher vision. They will demonstrate the best ways to safely prepare, preserve and enjoy various fermented foods you can make right at home. |
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Kevin and Tina will also be explaining:
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by Ancha Nitya and Alice Dee
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In the mandala art portion of this weekend playshop, spiritual teacher and artist Ancha Nitya will take you journeying into the dreamworld through the creation of a communal and/or individual dream catcher mandala.. She will also lead the artistic and meditative practice involving creation of a mandala that can open up a window into your inner wisdom! Under Ancha's expert guidance, you will learn to use this technique to penetrate through your evolutionary stages while being supported by the vibrational healing tools that Ancha wields to help you to consciously unveil your intuitive abilities. A mandala is a powerful tool for opening one's consciousness into realms unknown, so proper preparation and guidance by Ancha throughout the internal process during the creation of a mandala is vital to stay based on a solid foundation while "surrendering self into the Self". |
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For the sacred beading portion of this creative hands-on playshop, Alice will be demonstrating how to visualize and then create your very own sacred jewelry. She will also lead the class in creating their very own prayer beads, rosaries, malas and bracelets for use in their spiritual practices. She will also introduce the art of wire wrapping that you can use to make pendants for your beaded necklaces, as well as custom earrings, bracelet charms, and other crafted items to treasure yourself or give away as thoughtful gifts.
Alice will also instruct the class in how to fix their sacred jewelry creations with a certain intention for future manifestation. This involves first envisioning a material object that you then imbue with a desired intention while creating it. The object is then kept to remind you of your intention as the manifestation process unfolds. In addition, you will have the opportunity to string a prayer necklace or mala, yourself from a beautiful set of semi-precious stones of your choosing that you can bring home with you to empower your future prayers and spiritual practices with. These special and sacred items have been used by various cultures to count and keep track of prayers and/or affirmations for millennia. Alice will also show you how to use them as a tool to program a specific positive thought or transmit a personal request for healing or transformation in a prayerful manner. Alice will demonstrate how such practices can be effectively used for spiritual, self-healing, and psychological self-programming and reconditioning purposes. |
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ABOUT ANCHA
Your playshop guide Ancha Nitya is a spiritual practitioner, counselor and artist who draws upon an eclectic background ranging from the ancient yogic sciences to the New Age. As an educator, Ancha has taught thousands internationally focusing on self-transformation and empowerment through the arts. For over 40 years., Ancha has been pioneering art workshops and international dialogues through the arts for youths. She has also contributed substantially toward the use of art as tool to teach self-transformation and empowerment through creativity and collaboration.
ABOUT ALICE
As a minister and founder of Sacred Beads, Alice has practiced and shared the art of creating beautiful, prayerful beaded jewelry for almost 20 years. She is also an experienced ceremonialist and medicine woman whose spiritual explorations have led her to India, the Peruvian Amazon, Mexico, Arizona and Jamaica to partake in ceremonial studies with traditional shamanic and spiritual practitioners. In addition, as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist and long-term student of Louise Hay, Alice has considerable expertise in using prayer beads for affirmations, self-healing, and mental reprogramming in both her hypnotherapy practice and daily life.
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For more information, visit:
www.MandalaBlessings.net
www.MandalaBlessings.net
by cARLOS BONO AND ALICE DEE
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For this magical weekend, you are invited to join mycologist and expert mushroom hunter Carlos Bono who will teach you how to search for and identify wild-growing edible mushrooms. He will also show you how to preserve mushrooms you find that you cannot consume immediately.
In addition to telling you what sort of equipment you will need for a successful mushroom hunt, he will explain in detail what the choice varieties of mushrooms you can collect are, where they typically grow, and what time of year or conditions they usually appear in. |
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Carlos will also discuss and demonstrate practical mushroom cultivation methods for culinary mushrooms like shitakes, for medicinal mushrooms like reishis, and for shamanic magic mushrooms like psilocybe cubensis.
Vegan Chef Alice Dee will then discuss the various types of edible mushroom you might be able to find in your local grocery stores, as well as on the menu in gourmet restaurants. She will also give you a sense for what sort of price you might expect to pay for these fungal treats, and what hunted mushrooms tend to bring the best prices at restaurants if you plan on selling them. Alice will also discuss the nutritional value of mushrooms and will show you how to prepare some delicious plant-based dishes using edible mushrooms you can grow, buy or collect. |
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ABOUT CARLOS:
Carlos is a long-term member of the San Francisco Mycological Society and has been successfully collecting, eating and selling wild-growing mushrooms for over 30 years. He is also well-versed in various mushroom cultivation techniques that he plans on sharing with the playshop group. ABOUT ALICE: Alice is the featured living foods chef at Raw From the Garden, and a former vegan restaurateur well-known for her Raw Vegan Recipes book. She is also a certified herbologist with a strong interest in ethnobotany and psychoactive plants and has contributed to several books on those subjects. |
For more information, check out Raw From The Garden's website at: www.RawFromTheGarden.com
You can also visit its Facebook page and join Alice's Raw Vegan Recipes group for more ideas at:
facebook.com/rawfromthegarden
You can also visit its Facebook page and join Alice's Raw Vegan Recipes group for more ideas at:
facebook.com/rawfromthegarden
