The retreat last weekend was wonderful–once again I was fortunate to spend a day witnessing a group of individuals exploring their own wisdom. So enjoyable. Stay tuned for the Fall Retreat in October. . .

Now I anticipate sharing with you and everyone I know the wonderful collection of work brought together for CSAlove! It’s been an adventure, but the art is up, it looks great, it’s really diverse, and I can’t wait for you all to see it on July 16th–or at your next session, but July 16th is going to be a night of great fun, AND Chakra Khan’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration! Please join us–7-10:30pm, and featuring Mixed Precipitation’s Picnic Operetta!

I’d love it if you check out CSAlove, tell your friends, and follow CSAlove on facebook and twitter!

Thank you!

–julie

What do I truly want to be doing with my time?

What is distracting me from what I really find important?

What simple steps can I take in the next 90 days to prioritize what I really want to prioritize?

You go through these sorts of questions with yourself, and integrate and deepen the conversation through bodywork, art, meditation, and quiet time. It is truly a gift to your self.

The summer date is–June 27th, 10-4. Join us. Read more details here.

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Long weekend ahead! Yahoo! Hopefully you are headed somewhere with a lake to cool off…

But before you do that, sneak out of work EARLY and take advantage of a special deal on a shiatsu with Julie!

THIS FRIDAY (5/28) ONLY: book the 12:00, 1:30, or 3pm appointment and get your one hour shiatsu for only $65! (tax included in this deal)

Email Julie to book one of these sessions—be sure to mention you heard about the deal on the blog/facebook/twitter.

Enjoy!

  —julie

If not or even so, here I am to update you. The call for art ended last Thursday, and we received lots of beautiful submissions. Everyone’s been notified and the work should arrive to Chakra Khan in early June, ready for your viewing on the 7th, and running through August.

The artists include a new farmer, some CSA members, abstract artists, a documentary maker, and even one artist pair that has been working on art about farming issues since the ’80s. I feel very lucky to have thrown my request out to the world and gotten such interesting work back!

There will be several events associated with the exhibition–we are still ironing out the details, so stay tuned for the final word. In the meantime I’d be delighted if you’d follow us on fbook or twitter and tell your friends about CSAlove.

Thanks!

–julie

p.s. if you have a People~Food~Farm story you’d like to share, send it along–we’d love to put it on the site.

We have some new things planned as well as old favorites (massage, collage, and amazing food). During summer there is more light and more time for play. We will ask you to bring a question to the retreat and we will shed “light” on it, playing with some fun activities designed to help you discover your path.

A bit like summer camp…but relaxing with no bugs and good food!

Date/Time:
June 27 10-4

Fee: $125 ($115 w/ Early Bird Discount)

• We are offering an early bird discount of $10 if you register by June 1st

• Payment is required to secure your registration (with 50% refundable until one week before the event). Email Sarina (sarinalamarche@yahoo.com) to request your spot, and then you may pay by check or via PayPal.

Send along any questions…then join us!

When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.

— Wendell Berry

(perhaps you will go see some wild things tomorrow at the May Day Parade?)

I will admit it is also GORGEOUS outside, and that is contributing to the good feelings this week, but I am also basking in post-retreat happiness after Sunday’s Creative Visioning Retreat!

Again it was a joy to co-facilitate this day with Sarina. We have so much fun and it’s truly amazing what the participants bring forth in the course of the 6 hours. Each of our retreats features time doing intuitive collage. Intuitive collage involves quickly picking images out magazines that appeal to you, without thinking about it very hard or trying to create a narrative. They are then collaged together on a small mat board. At the end of the retreat we share the images we’ve made, and EVERY TIME it’s amazing to see what the images have to say in relation to the intention that person brought with them to the retreat. That is one of my favorite parts.

But I had many favorite parts of the day. Setting out the new chakra khan labyrinth I painted for people to meditatively walk, sharing shiatsu with each retreater, introducing people to a simple tonglen meditation to care for the difficulties we face in our lives, putting together all the little bowls of grains, seeds and sequins for our version of a despacho, watching Sarina expertly guide people toward themselves, and of course, as always taking a break halfway through for a tasty lunch!

This time we are extra lucky because we get to do this exact retreat AGAIN! On May 1st. 3-9pm.

$125 for a super-great experience and enriching time with your self.

Join us!

Conact Sarina to sign up or ask questions: sarinalamarche@yahoo.com

Interest has been high, so we are offering two dates to choose from:

Sunday, April 18th, 10-4 (this date is near full)
or
Saturday, May 1st, 3-9pm (still have a few spots left)

$125 for a fun, creative, energizing day, delicious lunch,<br) relaxing shiatsu, and more!
INCLUDING the debut of the beautiful new Chakra Khan labyrinth. We can’t wait!

During this nurturing, supportive, and creative workshop you’ll have the opportunity to slow down and really connect with yourself on deeper level. Using reflection, visioning, movement, meditation, journaling, and art you will access your inner wisdom discover what you want for your life. We will explore areas of your life that are draining your energy, discover activities that fuel you, and clarify priorities. You will have the opportunity to learn about and experience shiatsu and learn a meditation to embrace the transforming energy of Spring. Nourishing snacks, beverages, and lunch (or dinner on May 1st) will be provided. You will have time to connect with others and spend time on your own. Leave feeling balanced, inspired, energized, and focused as you enter Springtime.

Contact Sarina to register or find out more: sarinalamarche@yahoo.com (or you can email me with questions, too)

Hope to see you there. Tell your friends!

–julie