2024 BERKSHIRE RETREAT: CLOSER TO THE GROUND
Thu Oct 3, 2024 6:00 PM - Sun Oct 6, 2024 2:00 PM EDT
55 South Farm Road, Hillsdale NY, 12529
Description
What I have learned about Family Constellations over the years is that the practice disrupts and dissolves any delusions we have about our family of origin and ourselves. As my colleague and friend Sneh Schnabel says, this method invites you down and closer to what is, and yes, possibly lays you flat on your back. While lying on the Earth, you become rooted, supported, and held by the ground that's always been here. By trusting gravity, you anchor and relearn to inhabit your body. There are no fairies or flying monkeys to sweep you away. It's just you, the pain, the grief, and yes, joy! As you embrace your existence and listen to the whispers of nature and the depths of your soul, you enter into a new conversation, and healing begins.
Through Constellations, rituals, and exercises, we will explore what it means to surrender to the ground, to re-inhabit our lives, and to stand.
Space is limited to 14 participants! You cannot hold a place via text, email, or phone call. In past years the Retreat sold out in 10 days!
Fee $595: The fee includes workshop, lodging, breakfast, lunch, and Dinner on Friday & Saturday; breakfast and lunch on Sunday. On Thursday evening, a light fare and snacks will be available. The food will include vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections. There will be gluten-free selections. However, I will not be able to accommodate strict diets. You are welcome to bring your wine, beer, etc
DAY HOPPER FEE: $425 includes lunch and the seminar. LIMITED TO 5
N.B. Accommodations and bathrooms are shared, and meals are family-style.
Schedule:
Thursday, October 3RD:
Arrive anytime after 4:00, relax and settle in.
A light fare and snacks will be available.
Gathering, 7:00-10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday, 10/O4 & 10/05
7:30-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-12:00 Workshop
12:00-2:00 Lunch and Rest
2:00-5:30 Workshop
5:30-6:30 Relax
6:30 Dinner
Sunday, October 6TH
9:00-12:30 Workshop & Closing the Circle
12:30 Lunch and Farewells
Coffee, Tea & Water are available all weekend.
Testimonial:
"Heartfelt thanks for making space for a beautiful memory. I feel complete and filled up from the life-affirming weekend retreat in Hillsdale.
Although terrified, I arrived at the prospect of almost three days and three nights with strangers. I felt quickly at ease in the energy of that beautiful house and its surroundings, my fellow retreaters' openness, warmth, and humor, and Bill's strong and gentle presence and expertise in creating a safe atmosphere.
The movie title for the weekend would be "Cry Eat Laugh": Everyone who wanted to be the subject of a Constellation could flow in with time, space and reverence. We were all touched deeply by the Field and the magical dynamics of Constellating, whether as subject, representative, or witness. Then we ate, family-style, around a beautiful big table: Delicious food, nature's abundance, washed down with laughter. We entertained ourselves in the evening and learned more about each other through fun parlor games. People flowed in and out of these too. The loving, respectful, and welcoming space w held throughout the weekend.
When I tuned in for my morning practice today, I noticed a distinct relaxation in my lower belly. I could access a place that my "less-than," my "votes of no confidence for me"- my neuroses..previously occupied, and find open and spacious for the first time I can remember. I feel I have come home. I am indeed grateful. "KC
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
- You will be entitled to a Full Refund of fees, minus the deposit if you cancel at least 30 calendar days before the event's start date.
- If I cancel the event for whatever reason, you will be entitled to a Full Refund, including the deposit.
Location
55 South Farm Road, Hillsdale NY, 12529