WELCOME TO THE FIRST AUTUMN EQUINOX WOMEN S RETREAT

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1 WELCOME TO THE FIRST AUTUMN EQUINOX WOMEN S RETREAT WEEKEND SCHEDULE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, PM 6:30 PM REGISTRATION (lite snacks available) 7 PM 9 PM FULL MOON CEREMONY AT CIRCLE OF STONES AT COLUMCILLE PARK Tea, Snacks and Treats following ceremony at Park Registered Retreat Attendees will return to Farmhouse thereafter SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, :30 8:30 AM Breakfast** 8 8:30 AM Registration for those arriving Saturday **Breads, cereals, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee and tea etc served 9 AM WELCOME led by Women of Columcille Group introduction and Group Prayer Sharing of Intention of Retreat Meditation 10 11:30 AM Equinox Ceremony and Creating Harvest Garden of Love led by Women of Columcille Each woman is asked to bring something to be a part of the Harvest Garden of Love what calls to you. What have you harvested in 2013? OR Free to Walk the Land or Labyrinth, Read, Reflect, etc. 11:30 AM 1:00 PM LUNCH provided by the loving Women attending the Retreat 1:00 3:30 PM CRAFT TIME PLAY WITH THE FAE Nicole Ambrose facilitating with WOC Come and create one of a kind Fairy Door to attract the wee ones. All materials provided, just bring your imagination.

2 OR Free to Walk the Land or Labyrinth, Read, Reflect, etc. 3:30 4:00 PM BREAK 4 6:00 PM DREAM WORKSHOP Melissa Stratton, Facilitator Come and learn the meaning of your dreams and how impactful they are. Melissa is an astrologer and dream interpreter for over 30 years. OR Free to Walk the Land or Labyrinth, Read, Reflect, etc. 6 7:30 PM DINNER provided by loving Women at Retreat 8:00 PM FIRE CEREMONY AT SACRED WOMEN S SITE Honoring your Goddess Self and Celebrating the Harvest. Bonfire Chants - Dancing and more. Bring instruments, your favorite songs and stories to share!! PLUS we can continue back at the Farmhouse too! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, AM Coffee, tea and leftover breakfast treats from Saturday until official breakfast at 9:30 am 8 9:30 AM YOGA/WRITING Betsy Jackson, Facilitator Join Betsy for this mix of gentle yoga and writing and find out how this healing blend of movement and writing opens us to the voices within. Bring appropriate clothing and a mat. OR Free to Walk the Land or Labyrinth, Read, Reflect, etc. 9:30 10:30 AM BREAKFAST provided by Women of Columcille 10:30 12:30 PM CLOSING OF THE RETREAT led by Women of Columcille along with sharing of the weekend s events and whatever inspires us! 12:30 1:30 PM LUNCH AND PACKING UP This is time to finish leftovers and pack up our belongings as we need to be out by 2 PM!

3 2:00 PM FALL EQUINOX CELTIC CONCERT This is a wonderful annual event with beautiful music being played along the pond while enjoying the beauty of the Fall foliage. Tea and Treats are served under the Pavillion. Come and let the music and beauty sweep you off to a magical place. -GUIDELINES- No smoking in Kirkridge facilities on grounds ONLY. Alcohol is allowed but do so in moderation none in Meeting Room. For those late-nighters, please be mindful of others that are sleeping and keep noise to a minimum. It is our goal to provide a safe and sacred space to gather and simply BE which is being thoughtful of others as well as of the resources ie water, heat and electricity. Thank you. For further information contact Beth Guida by ing: beth@rainbowofpromise.com

4 Women of Columcille s First Autumn Retreat Weekend September 20 through September 22, 2013 Registration: (Must be received by September 16th) Please check the appropriate description for the weekend of your choice and send this sheet, along with your check (paid in full) made out to: Beth Guida, 512 Old Willow Ave, Honesdale, PA by September 16, Please Note: If you pay in full and have a change of plans, there is a non-refundable $50.00 deposit on all overnight reservations and a non-refundable $25.00 deposit for commuter reservations. Also: There are only 18 beds available at the Farmhouse and they will be filled on a first-reserve basis. If there is a need for additional lodging, we will consult with Kirkridge regarding the possibility of optional lodging availability other than the Farmhouse. (Please Print) Name Address Phone Number (Please check ONE) I would like to participate in the entire weekend retreat. I am enclosing $225.00, which covers my lodging (Friday and Saturday), retreat, Friday Lite Supper/Sunday breakfast, and the workshops. I would like to participate in the entire weekend retreat, but not take the optional Yoga/Writing Workshop Sunday morning. I am enclosing $ which covers my lodging, retreat, Friday Lite Supper/Sunday breakfast, and only the workshops on Saturday. I would like to participate in the overnight weekend retreat including lodging, retreat, and Friday lite supper/sunday breakfast but opt out of all workshops and simply enjoy my personal time on the mountain during the workshop time. I am enclosing $ I would like to participate in the overnight weekend retreat for Saturday ONLY which covers my lodging, retreat, Sunday breakfast and the workshops on Saturday. I am enclosing $ I would like to participate in the retreat as a commuter for Friday through Sunday with NO OVERNIGHT STAY, Friday Lite Supper/Sunday Breakfast and attend the workshops I choose. I am enclosing $ I would like to participate in the retreat as a commuter for Saturday and Sunday ONLY which covers retreat, Sunday breakfast and the workshops I choose. I am enclosing $110.00

5 Women of Columcille s First Autumn Retreat Weekend September 20 through September 22, 2013 I would like to participate in the retreat as a commuter for both days with NO OVERNIGHT STAY, and opt out of the optional workshops. I am enclosing $ I would like to attend the retreat as a commuter for SATURDAY ONLY (No overnight stay) including the workshops I choose. I am enclosing $ Further information by ing Beth Guida: beth@rainbowofpromise.com

6 Saturday s meals (lunch and dinner) and beverages (juice, soda, wine, etc.) are potluck/byob. To make it easier as to what to bring and hopefully avoid duplicates, we ask that you bring what category of food you are assigned according to your last name. Appetizers/Snacks: Last names A thru G Lunch: Last names H thru N Dinner: Last names O thru T Dessert: Last names U thru Z Those lodging Friday night will be provided Breakfast Saturday morning. Breakfast on Sunday, September 22nd, will be provided to all and is included in the registration fee. (As are tea and coffee for the weekend.) *There is a kitchen available for our use, should you wish to prepare or heat something at the Farmhouse.