Why We Write retreat # 7 follows our Celebration of light in June and welcomes Autumn with all its bounty and teachings. Be held in sacred safe space and let your creativity be deeply honored and fed. Invite all your parts and give space to those that wait in the wings. Find a moment, an hour, a walk, a nap, a meal that's truly present, relaxed and satisfying. Reconnect with your innate artistry and wisdom.
Join other strong, kind, wise women whose lives hold great depth of experience and contribute in unfathomable ways to their friends, families and Mother Earth. Gather to rest and sleep, eat deliciously, meditate, WALK, sit in the woods, FOREST bathe, sleep deeply in a cozy bed under roof or under the stars, find stillness, silence, peace and all the good tilling that comes of that. Explore and enhance a journaling practice. Learn to manage the challenges to your freedom, sovereignty and Unique Creative Process.
As always, all offerings are elective and optional; Mystic Poetry, Yoga, Sharing Circle, Reiki & Energy Healing, Massage, Healing with a Horse Groundwork and Table sessions.
Schedule - Arrive 2 pm – 6 pm Thursday | Finish & Depart 2 pm Sunday | Schedule provided on registration
Accommodations - Private rooms | Shared rooms | House, Barn, Camping. Contact Gail gail@leadingforth.com / 434-244-2663 to select the best space for you.
Retreat Fee: $625 Includes all activities, meals, shared rooms or camping. Private rooms and additional nights, add $75.
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Customized health retreats: Counseling is available to ground or enhance your visit. Ask about nutrition, fitness, stress management, communication and relationship-building, body-wise approaches to alignment, sovereignty and empowerment; horse-wise sessions to become more aware of your personal space, your influence within and around you, emotional states and co-regulating.
Yoga, Meditation, Sit spots, Walking, Gym - All of these offerings are available to while here on retreat: practice yoga or meditate in the yoga studio, barn loft, forest deck, on the lawn, in your room, or out on the farm. There are sit spots all over the property, as well as walking paths. Two Hammocks, one in sun, one in shade. The Poplar Grove – seven sister trees east of the house. The creek adjacent to the nut field – sitting there, when the water is high, you can submerge yourself!
Experience with Horses There are several ways to experience the horses of Galleywinter Farm. You can simply observe and admire our horses from across the fence. Or Sit with a Horse! You can request our new meditation deck nearby the barn and safely share space with a particular horse or horses. Situated in a stand of old poplar trees near the barn, this lovely wood deck allows you to relax, observe and commune. You can also schedule sessions to interact directly with the horses through horsemanship instruction, musing, mentoring, self-discovery, and other therapeutic purposes. Contact Gail to discuss.
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To design and schedule a group retreat/workshop, please contact gail@leadingforth.com.
Contact Gail by email or phone: 434-244-2663 to discuss the best accommodation for you. Choose private, semi private, under roof or outdoors. Visit our Accommodations Page for descriptions and booking details – very simple! Pay by PayPal or credit card.
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Comments from Past Journaling Retreats
"The bonds we formed are precious. It was impossible not to see everyone suffers and everyone can heal."
"The food was delicious, the room was peaceful and lovely, the activities were powerful, and the company was delightful.
M.C. - January 2024
"Bearing witness to the stories and insights of others was so inspiring - and humbling!"
"The meals were a feast for the senses and left my body feeling light, full, and happy."
" I had one of the best experiences of my life! "
"The writing resonated more than I imagined. It feels like a sacred gift."
"The retreat was ,,,, rejuvenation, rebirth, aliveness, nourishment, restful, inspiring, affirming, supportive, loving, awakening, a miracle."