GilChrist

Sometimes winter inspires one to seek refuge in solitude and quiet, which can be rejuvenating. Sometimes too much can bring about a melancholy spirit. This retreat provides space for hibernating in togetherness. The intent is to create a warm atmosphere of choice between solitude or an activity together and reflect on the energies of each experience. This wintertime retreat will offer yoga practices, hiking, sledding, and community dinners with games by the fire.

About the Facilitator

Described by Jung as “a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the psyche,” our dreams have the ability to tap into the wisdom of our personal and collective symbolism, myth, metaphor, and the Divine. By carrying uncensored messages in the form of symbols from the unconscious, dreams hold answers to understanding ourselves and often present solutions to problems in waking life.

SoulCollage® is a simple intuitive process of creating many small collages and then giving voice to the images to discover their identity and the wisdom they carry. It is an imaginative, contemplative way to mindfully access the Stillpoint of our True Selves. Using SoulCollage® as a spiritual practice integrates mind, body and spirit and builds community. Whether you are new to SoulCollage® or are experienced creating cards, this retreat offers time and space to creatively explore your inner being and the wisdom and blessings available there.

SoulCollage® is a simple intuitive process of creating many small collages and then giving voice to the images to discover their identity and the wisdom they carry. It is an imaginative, contemplative way to mindfully access the Stillpoint of our True Selves. Using SoulCollage® as a spiritual practice integrates mind, body and spirit and builds community. Whether you are new to SoulCollage® or are experienced creating cards, this retreat offers time and space to creatively explore your inner being and the wisdom and blessings available there.

"Life Flow" is a retreat for women of color who identify with one or more marginalized identities and take part in social efforts/leadership in their communities. This workshop opens an opportunity to share life stories via guided discussion and creative expression. Art, contemplative practices and restorative yoga are the three major components of this offering. Culturally competent, suitable, and accessible retreats of this nature are essential in today’s society.

This retreat is now full. Please contact the facilitator if you would like to be added to a wait list. Thank you.

This retreat is for couples who hope to…

Shamanism is an ancient healing tradition, a way of life, and a method to connect with nature and all of creation. Carl Greer states in his 2014 book, Change Your Story, Change Your Life: “As is the case with Jungian psychology, shamanism is concerned with the unseen forces that influence us . . . . Jung believed that if we can learn to identify and consciously work with the forces that are currently influencing us at an unconscious level, we can be less affected by them and experience greater psychological health.”

This retreat is now full. Please contact us (gilchrist@fetzer.org) if you would like to be added to a wait list. 

Come to GilChrist for an end-of-the-year retreat focused on parting well with 2018 and setting intentions for 2019, with an eye toward one’s true nature. Using a combination of loving kindness meditation, sharing in community, and other contemplative activities, we will clarify thoughts and focus intentions.