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Big Sur Healing Retreat
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above for details)
California
"The
Greatest Meeting of Land and Sea”
with
Shirley Spear Begley
September
7 - 14, 2006
Taos Healing
Retreat 2007
(click above for details)
Taos, New Mexico
Big Sur,
California
Healing Retreat
with Shirley Spear Begley*
Facilitator
Come
Share in a Time of Renewal and Inspiration Amidst the Natural Wonders of
~ The Big Sur
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“The
Greatest Meeting of Land and Sea”
Go to
www.BigSurCalifornia.com
for Spectacular Views!
Retreat Overview
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Daily Themes to Enhance
Awareness & Healing |
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Day Trips to Sacred Sites of All
Faiths |
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Travel Along Dramatic Rugged Coastline with Pristine
Beaches and Gorgeous Views |
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Stay in Lovely Cottages at Big
Sur Lodge
near the Serene River, in the Majestic
Redwoods |
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Spend
Time in Nature: Beaches, Waterfalls, Hot Springs, Sea Otters, Condors and More!
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Explore Self-Healing Methods
with Like-Minded Women |
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Plus Art, Great Food, Personal Growth, Rest &
Renewal amidst a Magnificent Natural Setting |
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Individualized Payment Plans and Reasonable Lodging Options make
this Retreat AFFORDABLE.
Important Note:
*** All Participant’s Faith Traditions
Will be Honored!
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Shirley
Spear Begley
~lived in Northern California for 10 years and knows the Coastal
Region well. She has traveled the world extensively and Big Sur is one
of her favorite places! An experienced educator, lecturer, artist and
holistic nursing practitioner for over 30 years, she brings insights
from various wisdom traditions to her work. She has studied with the
Dalai Lama of Tibet and many other spiritual teachers.
Shirley is a registered
nurse, nationally board-certified in holistic nursing,
artist and a national lecturer and conference
presenter on the integration of mind-body-spirit health. She holds
national credentials in psychology, holistic nursing, group
facilitation, imagery, Therapeutic Touch, and Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork. Taking women on Healing Retreats to enhance renewal of Mind,
Spirit and Health, her retreats are held in unique natural settings, and
have always received rave reviews. (For further Biographical notes,
please see “About Us”
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September
7 - September 14, 2006
Retreat Highlights
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Day One: Travel to San Jose, CA from your location.
You
will be met at the airport and as a group travel to Big Sur, nestled in
the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean! When the Esselen Indians
arrived at the Coast, they called the Pacific the “Big Waters,” thus the
name Big Sur! We will travel along the Western Edge of the North
American Continent and explore this amazing area, like no other. Big Sur
has been known as a place of inspiration to writers and artists and
those seeking solitude. Our resting place will be the Big Sur Lodge with
wonderful cottages, amidst the majestic coastal redwoods with the Big
Sur River a short walk away. If time allows and we’re not too tired from
all our travels, we will catch Sunset at the Beach!
Day Two:
Travel to the Tassajara Zen Center & Native American Hot Springs
in
the Carmel Valley to bathe in the Ancient Native American Hot Springs,
now surrounded by a new Japanese style bath house. Includes a delicious
Vegetarian Lunch and Zazen Meditation (Optional) Zazen is a traditional
Japanese Buddhist meditation that emphasizes the Oneness of all Beings.
(All Meditations on the Retreat are optional).
Day Three: Visit the New Camoldoli Hermitage of the Benedictine Monks,
perched high on the
cliffs overlooking the Pacific. We will learn of the Catholic monks
communal and cloistered lives, some in seclusion for many years. We will
share in their Evening Vespers and silent meditation afterwards in the
Rotunda.
Day Four: Nepenthes’ Restaurant for Lunch
where condors soar on the hills
beside us, and view the Pacific Ocean waves through the trees far below.
Visit their Beautiful Gallery for handmade gifts from around the world and
some of the famous Big Sur artwork.
Day Five: Hike the Redwoods, and Walk to Pfeiffer Waterfalls. Go the Beach
with its amazing rock
formations, visit the Big Sur Lighthouse or more Art Galleries.
Day Six: Visit Esalen Conference Center
for a famous Esalen Massage & Hot Baths on the Pacific’s edge, (optional)
or Rest and Rejuvenate in the Lodge Swimming Pool.
Day Seven: As a Group, We Have Choices to Make:
Explore
the Carmel Mission and the world renown
Monterey Aquarium, or
Lunch on Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, and
Paddle the Gentle Coastal
Wetlands of the Tidal Channels of
Elkhorn Slough to see Otters
and other Marine Wildlife Up close! (Instruction Provided)
Then go to Santa Cruz and stay overnight at
The Land of Medicine Buddha to visit its’ amazing, colorful, traditionally
painted Tibetan Buddhist Temples. (Incredible works of art, by Tibetan
Artists as in the temples of Tibet!) Stand in the Ancient, Majestic
Redwoods for their unbelievable silence in the State Park bordering the
Land.
Day Eight: Morning meditation in the Medicine Buddha Temple, or on
your own,
breakfast, then a traditional healing
Medicine Buddha Ceremony, (optional). Retreat’s Closing Ceremony, then leave
for the San Jose Airport for your final destination home.
A COMPLETE DAILY SCHEDULE WILL BE PROVIDED WITH RETREAT
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
Amidst this Magical Environment, Our Group Interaction will Explore:
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Concepts of Self-Healing |
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Increasing Energy & Perception |
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Evolution of our Personal & Collective Consciousness |
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Sacred Sites & Opportunities to Fully Be with/in Nature
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Give/Receive Therapeutic Touch & other Energetic Modalities |
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What is Creative & Emotional Intelligence in Work-Life Balance? |
Each Day a new Theme will lead us through personal
experiences of Healing.
Group Processes will be shared for Deeper Learning.
Logistics for the Big Sur Healing Retreat
Retreat Package Includes:
Morning Movement and Guided Imagery Meditations
The Healing Retreat and Group Facilitation Processes
All Planned Retreat Activities except where noted as Optional.
All Visits to Sacred Sites
All Nature Adventures including Aquarium or Kayaking
Process Work with a Credentialed Group Facilitator
Supervised Group Energetic Bodywork Sessions
Creative Activities
Lodging (Cost will vary. See Lodging in DETAILS and REGISTRATION FEES)
Ground Transportation to and from San Jose Airport
8 days of Ground Transportation to Sacred Sites and All Scheduled
Activities.
All Available Outdoor Activities on location within the extensive State
Park System
(Optional personal donations may be offered at the Sacred Sites and are
not included in Registration Fees.)
Retreat Details
September 7 - September 14, 2006
AIRFARE: We will make your reservations for you at the lowest
available fare. Call or Email Shirley to arrange.
Arrive San Jose, California, Airport around 1:00 PM on Sept
7th.
Departure from San Jose Airport, California around 1:00PM on September
14th.
Airfares to San Jose on Southwest Airlines are very reasonable if bought
NOW! As in the past, people have come from various parts of the country
(even Australia), AIRFARE IS AT YOUR EXPENSE. Most international
airlines fly into San Jose, CA. (Call Shirley for further information
on how to find least expensive flights.) (If your flight time will vary
from this time frame, please contact Shirley before booking
reservation.)
GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Ground Transportation for 8 days is included in
Retreat Registration Fee and includes scheduled pick-ups and drop-offs,
to and from San Jose Airport, on the designated dates and times. All
transportation to scheduled activities including Sacred Sites,
restaurants, galleries, Esalen Institute and Nature Adventures is
included.
LODGING: (Lodging rates include admission to 5 State Parks within the
Big Sur area.)
Spacious, newly renovated Cottages have been reserved at the Big Sur
Lodge, part of the Big Sur State Park System. Although a State Park
with 810 acres of hiking trails, waterfalls, river and swimming pool,
the cottages are like nice spacious hotel room with modern bathrooms and
amenities. Some cottages have second bedrooms and many include kitchens
or fireplaces. Each cottage has a deck or porch, a great place to sit
back and enjoy the peace and quiet of the redwood forest. Fireplace
rooms are stocked with firewood each day, and kitchens contain pans,
dishes and utensils for cooking. Cottages with kitchens have a propane
stove, refrigerator and coffee maker. Rooms have no TVs, phones, alarms,
air conditioning (which isn’t needed) or alarm clocks. Nights are
pleasantly cool and there are fans in the rooms. Pets are not allowed
and Quiet Time begins at 10:00 PM. Sharing a Cottage with others (each
with your own bed) is a great way to save on lodging expenses. Go to
www.BigSurLodge.com for a view of the Accommodations.
Individualized Payment Plans are available.Room
Reservations are scarce in September (the BEST month in Big Sur!) and a
sufficient number of cottages for a small group of 12 have been booked
already!
Lodging costs are dependent upon the number of people in your Cottage,
and you have options of being in a double, triple or quadruple. (All
with your own beds). A cottage with 4 persons in 2 rooms is comfortable
& very cost effective! At the Land of Medicine Buddha (Day 7 only),
doubles and triples are the norm. Some Single Rooms/Cottages may be
available for a premium at Big Sur Lodge only. Please Call Shirley for
information & availability.
There is no uniformity in the cottage features. Some Cottages at the
Lodge have kitchens or fireplaces. Rooms with both are available at a
premium. Your Room Preferences will be arranged on a first come/first
served basis in the order that Registration Deposits are received. If
you want to room with a specific person, please make that known at the
time of your registration. On the Registration Form, please select the
number of persons in your room. This will be accommodated unless we
contact you. If we are unable to accommodate you, you will be notified
immediately. AGAIN: Requests will be filled in the order of
Registration Deposits received with your Registration Form. (Please see
Registration Fees for further details.)
MEALS: There is a pleasant restaurant on site at the Lodge with quite
good food, however, there is no meal plan available. To meet varying
dietary needs, the cost of meals will be paid individually by you,
except for one day’s meals where included and noted.* (See Exception
Below). For those wishing to keep costs lower, there are kitchens in
some of the Cottages, (for details, see Lodging & Retreat Packages) and
will be shared with those wanting to have simple meals (ie, for
breakfast, light dinners and snacks). For those wishing to purchase
supplies, one large grocery store stop en route to Big Sur is planned.
There is also a small grocery store at the Lodge. Lunch
will be our main meal as a group, as we will be traveling during this
time and away from the Lodge. There are several restaurants in Big Sur
that we will explore and the cost of this meal be paid directly by you
to the restaurants. *(Exception: Lunch at Tassajara (Day 2) and a
Light Dinner (Day 7) and Breakfast at the Land of Medicine Buddha (Day
8) are included in the Retreat Registration Fee.
Registration Fees
Individualized
Payment Plans are Available, Call or Email Shirley to Arrange.
Because of the variations in available lodging accommodations at the
Big Sur Lodge, (as explained in Lodging above), there is a range of
costs for the retreat. Your choice will be filled based on
availability. The sooner you register, the better chance you have of
receiving your first choice. If your choice is not available, you will
be contacted by phone to learn your options and to select a second
choice. If you are not satisfied with the second choice, your money will
be refunded in full. This information will be provided to you within 5
days of receipt of your Registration Deposit.
Retreat Package Big Sur Lodge Options: Entire Retreat Package Cost
RETREAT PACKAGE 1: $1345 per person
Cottage for 4
1 Queen & 2 Twins in Main Room
1 Queen in Bedroom
Fireplace with Wood
RETREAT PACKAGE 2: $1395 per person:
Cottage for 4
Kitchen*, 1 Queen & 2 Twins in Main Room
1 Queen in Bedroom
*(small propane stove, refrigerator and coffee maker)
(Continue)
RETREAT PACKAGE 3: $1471 per person
Cottage for 3
1 Queens & 1 Twin in Main Room
1 Queen in Bedroom
Fireplace and Wood
RETREAT PACKAGE 4: $1725 per person
Cottage for 2
2 Queens in 2 rooms
Bedroom & Main Room in a Cottage
Fireplace and Wood
RETREAT PACKAGE 5: $1866 per person
Cottage for 2
2 Queens (1 in Bedroom, 1 in Main Room)
Fireplace and Wood, AND
Full Kitchen
Early Registration is
Encouraged. Please contact Shirley at Integrated Health Care Systems
right away to reserve your space in the Big Sur Healing Retreat.
Contact Shirley at Integrated Health Care Systems, Inc. to REGISTER
or with any QUESTIONS at 727-867-2666, Ext 1#. Fax: 727-867-8580 or
by Email at:
SSBegley@aol.com
If you send in your first Registration Payment now,
your Room Selection will be processed IMMEDIATELY.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in a Massage Therapy Session at
Esalen Institute, please add $100 to your Registration Fees and send
with the first payment, so that a reservation may be secured for you.
IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD: Payment by Credit
Card Available at no additional cost, go to Registration Link
below.
IF PAYING BY CHECK: Please make check or money order to the order of:
Integrated Health Care Systems, Inc. Please call Shirley Spear Begley at
727-867-2666 for mailing instructions, or email her at
SSBegley@aol.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Due to the nature of small group retreats, the
necessity for solid commitments are important to all participants and
the organizer to ensure the viability of the Retreat. If the Retreat is
cancelled for any reason by Shirley Spear Begley of Integrated Health
Care Systems, Inc., Full Registration Refunds will be made, minus a 10%
administrative fee. If a participant cancels, your Registration Fee
will be applied in full to a future Healing Retreat.
August 30 - Registration Fee Due in Full unless
payment plan has been selected.
September 7 - Arrive in San Jose and travel on to Big Sur
September 14 - Return to San Jose Airport for travels home.
Contact Shirley at Integrated Health Care Systems, Inc. to REGISTER
or with any QUESTIONS at 727-867-2666, Ext 1#. Fax: 727-867-8580 or
by Email at:
SSBegley@aol.com
Taos Healing
Retreat 2007
Join us for our
third annual,
"In View of the Sacred Taos Mountain."
Last Year's Highlights:
The highlight last year was spending time with and receiving individual blessings from 100
year-old Grandfather Pete Concha, the spiritual head (cacique) of the Taos Pueblo Indians.
Attending Ceremony with Thomas One Wolf, a medicine healer and his wife Sherry, an
accomplished meditator and practitioner of yoga on their land was a very special event
also. We will repeat these visits this year.
Daily Theme:
A daily Theme is selected to move you through the Healing Retreat
process of re-discovery and self-healing. Activities include:
- Morning Movement and Guided Meditation Instruction
- Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites of All Spiritual Traditions
- A Visit to Ojo Caliente, the newly remodeled yet, ancient Mineral Hot Springs
Creativity Enhancing Activities:
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A visit to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum in Santa Fe
- Early morning and evening strolls in the world famous Contemporary Sculpture Garden
near a beautiful lake within a short walking distance from the Lodge
- Wander through the Taos galleries and shops just ½ mile away
Nature Ventures:
- For those more interested in nature, you will have a chance to experience safe
Outdoor Adventures as well.
- Evenings will provide for discussion, sharing and reflections of each full day.
Lodging:
Our historic inn sits on the edge of the Taos Pueblo Reservation.
Famous people who visited this lodge include Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keefe, and DH Lawrence
among others. Rooms are singles, doubles or triples and many face the Sacred Mountain.
Meals:
Two gourmet meals are included each day and the setting is most conducive to relaxation
and renewal. Lunch if you choose to have it (most of us were too full from a gorgeous
breakfast) is on your own. .
Ground Transportation:
All ground transportation is included in the Retreat cost. Fare to and from the
airport can be arranged.
Airfare:
Airfare is on your own (Southwest has a great fare - $99 each way) Book Now for lowest
rates!!!
Registration Fee:
The registration fee has been kept incredibly low to allow those interested
to be able to attend.
Payment Plan:
A Payment Plan is also available.
There are no hidden costs, (unless you want
to buy some famous artwork!! Smile!)
Contact Integrated Health Care Systems as soon as
possible to obtain more
information or to reserve your space.
This Healing Retreat fills up quickly, so don't delay!
Future Healing Retreats
Spring- Bluemont, Virginia
Summer - Taos, NM
Fall - Gull Lake, Minnesota
Winter - Sedona, Arizona/ Jamaica
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