Surrender
A deep-listening immersion
into breath, music, movement, the senses
and the mystic journey they take us on
during this mostly silent three-day retreat
July 31st – Aug 2nd, 2021
You are invited to the heart of the Northwoods for an uncommon workshop — a retreat that offers the space to take a deep breath. This rapidly changing world begs our full presence and unlocked gifts. For a number of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a wake-up call. Many of the activities that previously filled our calendars and occupied our minds have been out of reach, and we need to adjust our focus.
Our streets have been echoing with unrest and anger over what we’ve come to accept as “the way things are.” What does this mean for our future? How are our priorities shifting? The differences in beliefs have led to divisions in our society that cause pain and loss.
Surrender is an invitation to approach this historic point in time as an opportunity not to be missed. We have designed this largely silent experience to foster a fresh connection with self, a revitalized sense of presence in the world, and an opening to receive what the moment holds for us. In this largely experiential, outdoor event, we create precious openings for Nature to help us release the patterned behaviors, old beliefs, and preconceived notions that hold us back. Here is our chance to see with fresh eyes what is now important to us — and our world — and to help manifest it by stepping into our power.
Each day begins with a silent moving meditation on the Turf Labyrinth, Aquatic Labyrinth, or Zen Untangle, followed by an exercise to awaken and celebrate the senses. The Nature-immersion experiences used throughout the workshop are designed to foster mindful vibrancy as we surrender to what is. Surrender is a silent retreat other than during short periods of guidance and instruction. In addition, you may choose to have the retreat be a fasting experience.
To access the healing and enlightening gifts of Nature, we’ll be using:
- Forest and Wildflower Aromatherapy
- Water and Earth Grounding
- Conscious Breathing in Nature
- Movement Therapy, to strengthen body-mind-spirit connection
- On-water meditation, in canoes
- Labyrinth-walking meditations
- The Dragon’s Breath for releasing toxic stress
- New listening skills, to hear Nature’s voice and understand her universal language
- Primal Trance Dance, to access deep memories and feelings
- The Dead Breath exercise, to strengthen lungs and increase oxygenation
- Fire, to connect with the core passion of all life
- The Celestial Labyrinth, to hear the haunting voices of deep space
- Experience simple rustic living and wilderness hygiene
- and more
With the current social and political climate, we can easily feel isolated. Or we can choose connection. Come join fellow seekers and immerse in the nurturing community of Elder Pines, Wildflowers, and Birds. Here is safe space to renew relationship with our own nature and the nature around us, and to feel in our hearts that they are one and the same. Find the depth of meaning and relationship that is you — and that can make a difference. Respond to this unique moment in our history by giving yourself (and a loved one as well?) the gift of Surrender.. Release yourself to the breath, music, and movement waiting to take you on the mystic journey home to your true self.
Your Guides
For the first time in a group format, Healing Nature Center founders Lety Seibel and Tamarack Song are presenting the core Nature-immersion modalities they work with. Lety and Tamarack are elders in the Forest Therapy movement. They received their training from traditional practitioners of many cultures, as well as directly from Mother Nature.
General Information
Length and Date: Three days, from 8 AM July 31st to 5 PM Aug 2nd, 2021.
Location: The Healing Nature Center, 7136 Military Rd, Three Lakes, WI
Tuition:
- $495 – Includes double-occupancy in the Elven Cabin (best suited for couples)
- $445 – Includes quadruple-occupancy in the Amish Log Cabin (best for people in the same bubble or all vaccinated folks)
- $395 – Includes tent camping.
- $295 – Participation without on-site lodging
Participation is limited to 10 people.
Everyone who wishes to fast is supported to do so in a way that works best for you. For people who wish to eat, we offer a light fare diet consisting of fruits, nuts and salad. Please bring your own favorite snack, if needed. The meals will be taken in a quiet, non-socializing way at your lodging site.
Please call 715-546-8080 or email office@healingnaturecenter.org with any questions you may have.
Safety Precautions
Surrender is an outdoor event. Participants, presenters, and staff agree to a Covid-19 symptom check every morning. Presenters and staff have been vaccinated for Covid. We ask all participants who are not vaccinated, to present a negative Covid test result, with the test taken no sooner than 48 hours before the workshop begins for a PCR test. PCR, Rapid Antigen tests and home test are accepted. Rapid and Home Tests need to be taken the day before the workshop begins. Hygiene practices and social distancing are to be maintained, while at the same time Surrender is going to be an emotionally intimate, personally connected, and spiritually fulfilling Nature immersion experience.
If we have to cancel the class due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will grant a full refund for the in-person class and provide an online class option.
REGISTRATION
Please download the following form: Application
Send the completed forms to:
Odemakwa@teachingdrum.org or
Surrender Retreat
Attn.: Makwa
Healing Nature Center
7126 Military Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562
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