Retreats

Connecting to the Creative Nature of Earth

Harmony Woods Retreat Center
POSTPONED UNTIL FALL

Art and yoga are powerful tools that when shaped with intention provide opportunities to connect to self. In this 3-day retreat, these same tools will be used to also develop a deeper connection to Earth; celebrating and connecting to the cycles and regenerative processes in nature. It is my core belief that by reestablishing our connection to Earth;
her cycles and infinite creativity, we can begin to heal the ills of our time all rooted in disconnection.

Our time together will include guided explorations of our own creativity in visual art making, body movement, ritual and intention setting. We will create both a community mandala and you will make a fiber based talisman that represents your personal vision of reuniting with Earth.

Connecting to the Creative Nature of Earth Retreat includes:

4 Yoga/Meditation Sessions
10 hours of Art Instruction
2 Dinners, 2 Breakfasts, afternoon snacks and all day coffee and tea. All meals will be vegetarian. If you have dietary restrictions please let us know on the registration form.
Your choice of accommodations - see details in sidebar

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About Harmony Woods Retreat Center

Harmony Woods is a nonprofit with a mission of making retreats accessible to all and holding sacred space for rest, renewal, and transformation. The space is imbued with peace and its beauty and warmth are deeply nourishing. Intentional community gatherings are offered once a month for all who are interested.

Accommodations are as follows:

3 bedrooms with Queen beds and 2 shared baths
1 en suite bedroom with a Queen bed
2 RV sites with water and electrical hookup
Grassy area for tent camping. Tents can also be set up in the indoor common space

Retreat Cost
Early Bird Pricing:
December 2022 - March 15, 2023

$425 camping with shared bath
$450 shared room/shared bath
$475 single occupancy shared bath or RV site
$505 for single occupancy en suite

After March 15th:

$465 camping with shared bath
$480 shared room/shared bath
$505 single occupancy shared bath or RV site
$535 for single occupancy en suite

Other Costs:

Materials for our art project will run between $30-50.

Linda Gilbertson
ERYT500 / YACEP certification

Linda caught the “spark of Yoga” in 1998 and has been fanning the flame ever since. She leads numerous retreats around the northwest,
with an emphasis on healing trauma through yoga, breath work and other somatic practices."Learning to embrace and love ourselves
exactly as we are in each moment is where peace exists and Joy can flourish again."

Elyse and Linda met in 2013 while studying Yoga in an Ashram outside of Mysore, India. They have kept in touch ever since and are so excited to come together to bring you this retreat

About Our Yoga Practice

Our retreat takes place at the cusp of Summer, as we leave behind the exuberance of spring and enter a time of high energy, longer days and increased heat we come into full blossom. Yoga provides us an opportunity to harness this energy to recharge and nourish the soul, we'll enhance this natural state by connecting with nature, our bodies and our creativity.

The practices are beginner friendly and no experience is needed. Gentle movement will encourage opening the shoulders, neck, back and hips. Attention to easeful breath flow will help to clear the mind and encourage the creative process. There will be modifications for those who are unable to access the floor. Props will be provided, but if you have a mat, please bring it along.

Elyse Hochstadt

Elyse is a full-time studio artist and teacher who works primarily in fiber. She is a passionate environmentalist who runs Spokane Zero Waste, served on the Sustainability Action Subcommittee for Spokane City Council and the Board of 350 Spokane. She has studied the works of Joanna Macy, Francis Weller, Fritjof Capra and many others in the pursuit of restoring our relationship with nature to one of reciprocity and respect. She keeps herself sane and connected with yoga!

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