Workshops of General Interest

June 19th to 21st, 2009

Oceanstone is offering a three day retreat for women who want to reconnect to themselves and to open the doors of possibility in their lives. The retreat is designed to give ample time and space for reflection, as well as providing facilitated conversation with other women who are on a similar journey. 

Each day, we will gather to have a three hour conversation on awakening to the potential that lives within each of us. These conversations will be led by Carole MacInnis, the owner of Oceanstone, who has been on her own path of awakening.  As a WEL:Systems facilitator, psychologist and educator she has supported many women during their periods of transformation.  She believes that the unique presence that each of us represents is waiting to be revealed.  In our busy lives and adherence to habitual patterns, we often fail to create the space required for our uniqueness to unfold.

In addition to the conversations, you will be offered an opportunity to have a massage and participate in guided meditation by women who are WEL-Systems facilitators or CODE Model Coaches.  (WEL-Systems is a body of knowledge developed by Louise LeBrun which has changed the lives of many women including all of the women who will be providing services for you at this retreat.)

We will gather in Oceanstone's Great Room at 3:00 on Friday afternoon for tea and our first day of conversation.

Saturday will begin with an hour of guided meditation followed by breakfast.  The rest of the morning and afternoon will give you time for either a massage, to write in your journal, go for a guided walk in the Peggy’s Cove Preservation Area, or to relax in your own room, soothed by the sound of the ocean.  We will gather again in the Great Room on Saturday at 2:00 pm for tea and conversation.   

Sunday will begin with guided meditation followed by breakfast.  We will gather in the Great Room at 10:00 for our final gathering.

You will be encouraged to be spontaneous and to follow your desire from moment to moment.  All of the activities are set up for your enjoyment but none are mandatory.  This is your time with no requirements.   This is an opportunity to just be present to yourself for three days.

The fee for the weekend retreat is $550. plus tax.  Included in the retreat will be your accommodations, breakfast and tea, a journal, a one hour massage, a guided walk in the Peggy’s Cove Preservation area, daily guided meditation and 9 hours of facilitated conversations to support you on your journey to remembering who you are. 

For lunch and dinner you are on your own.   There are several restaurants in the area including our own award winning restaurant Rhubarb Grill and Café. 

If you come with a friend you might wish to share a cottage: each of you will have your own room.

For registration please contact Oceanstone Inn and Cottages at 1-866-823-2160 or email us at info@oceanstone.ns.ca.