View from the decks, down the hill to the pond and the sea beyond at the Turning Point Retreat Center, Block Island.
JOIN US FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL RETREAT ON BEAUTIFUL BLOCK ISLAND!
EXPRESSIVE ARTS LABYRINTH RETREAT
MAY 15, 16, 17 2009
$450 includes room and board!
(Early bird special: Book by April 15 and SAVE $50!)
An ocean view is available from all the "camp" buildings. Beautiful and Peaceful!
Join the Labyrinth Ladies and enjoy the rustic beauty of Block Island in the Spring at The Turning Point Retreat Center.
Judith and I, and our participants, had such a magical time on the Island that we wanted to do it again!
This time we want to encourage you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this wonderful Center and use it as a resource to heal yourself, in what ever way is right for you!
The Turning Point Retreat Center is located on the far North end of the Island. It accesses a bird sanctuary and a nearby beach. Pleanty of paths for walking and quiet places for meditation and rest.
The Labyrinth is located a short walk from the houses and will be used for group guided walks during our stay. But you can also access it anytime you need to regroup by yourself.
Cris and Judith will be available for consultation and guidance by appointment if you need individual care.
Members of our last retreat gather in the spacious kitchen after a workshop
Expressive arts classes will be offered for you to explore your creativity and reset your "abundance" clock! But, if you would rather read a book or go to town for some "shopping therapy" please do.
This is your time to relax and renew!
We are presently working on a final agenda but here is a hint of what to experience.
FRIDAY Evening May 15.
5:30 pm Public guided candlelight walk. A Love donation is requested which will be donated to a local charity, Mary D Fund which supplies support to needy Islanders.
7:00 pm Introduction to the Labyrinth. View an informative powerpoint demonstration which reviews the history of the labyrinth, the renewed interest in the labyrinth as a pilgrimage walk during the Middle Ages, and modern applications.
Linger for refreshments and meet fellow participants or head out to have dinner in town.
SATURDAY Oct 4 7:30 am relax and invigorate with Yoga/Chi Kung before breakfast or make an appointment for a tarot reading or energy session, or just sleep in.
Breakfast at 8:30 (continental breakfast served: fruit, cereal, scrambled eggs, bagels, coffee, tea)
Our program begins at 9:30 and will cover the following:
9:30am
*Spirit Painting
*Communing with your Angels
*Finding the Goddess within
An example of a personal prayer labyrinth created by one of our participants.
12:00-3 Have lunch on Island, see the sites, go shopping or just rest and enjoy the wild beauty of the island. We are close to walking trails, bird sanctuary and a private beach.
3 pm to make your own personal prayer hand labyrinth to take home with you
5:30 pm Join us for dinner, companionship and conversation (chicken, vegetables in season, rice, pasta, salad, beverage, dessert)
7pm-9 pm Guided Candle-light walk
9 pm relax , enjoy refreshments and discuss topics of interest
SUNDAY
8:30 am Morning Labyrinth Walk
9:30 am "working" Brunch; we'll answer questions and do a little training while we enjoy breakfast.
11 am-3 pm
**PLEASE NOTE: if you are on a special diet, please bring a cooler with your own foods marked. We have been provided with a beautiful kitchen where you can prepare your own meals.
Master card and Visa accepted Call Cris at 401-847-6551 to register for this event or for more information.
FERRY: The Block Island Ferry leaves from Pt. Judith RI and Newport RI and New London, CT. to obtain a schedule and rates go to
www.BlockIslandFerry.com
You have a choice of the High Speed Ferry which makes the 12 mile trip in 30 minutes (only a 12:30 run on Friday) otherwise you will take the traditional ferry which offers a one hour trip and leaves at 1 pm and 3 pm.
ROOM AND BOARD: $400
Accommodations on site at Turning Point Retreat Center are limited., but immensely comfortable and charming. They include :
2 charming rooms with two twin beds in each and shared bath; One upstairs room with three twin beds (shared bath) in cabin A.
Cabin B: Loft with one twin bed above the Yoga Room (stairs steep), and one "cubby" with one twin bed and private patio; Separate "apartment" sleeps two in a shared queen sized bed and has a sitting area,kitchenette and deck.
All accommodations have a beautiful view of the water and areas outside to sit and enjoy the view.
Please bring your own towels. You will be responsible for stripping bed and remaking before you leave; linens provided.
View of the "apartment"; Queen bed sleeps 2; sitting area and kitchenette & bath
with deck. Perfect if you have special dietary needs or a couple needing privacy or two good friends.
YOGA/Classroom
Bright and airy! Beautiful views! Up those rather steep stairs to your left is a little loft with one twin bed. If you are young, agile or don't mind the climb it is a wonderfully private resting place.
The "Cubby"
Just off the Yoga room, on the ground floor, the "cubby" is cozy and private with its own access to the great outdoors via the slider. Shared bath with the loft.
The living room
Taking this pic, I am standing in a lovely island kitchen/dining area looking down into the living area. Did I mention the incredible views of the water out those windows! A great place to relax and meet new friends!