Women’s Heart Wisdom Retreat

Women’s Heart Wisdom Retreat is an invitation for women to gather in the spirit of nurturance, creativity and reconnection—reconnection with self, with others and reconnection with ancient heart wisdom. Enjoy a non-denominational spiritual journey into the cave of the heart where wholeness, self-acceptance and heart-centered strength are cultivated and shared. Shared ritual, journaling, guided-imagery, art-making, walking meditation, and storytelling will serve as our stepping stones.

Thanks to all who attended our February, 2014 Retreat on the serene and majestic grounds of Sanctuary Cove in Tucson, Arizona.

Workshop activities and topics included:

• Women’s Circle Gathering

• Shared Intentions Ritual

• Creative Journaling: Dialog with the Heart

• Heart Coherence: The Heart—Instrument of Perception

• Story Painting: Our Hearts Have Stories to Tell

• Journey into the Labyrinth: A Walking Meditation

• Storytelling: Connecting for Positive Change

What some of our participants had to say:

“I started the day feeling very unattached to people and myself. By the end of our time together, I don’t know any other way to explain it… ‘I could feel my skin’ again. I am still reaping benefits as I look at my painting of my heart. Thank you for the strength and love we shared. I so am blessed by my time with you.”

“I loved it all! The journaling exercise was very revealing and thought provoking—and a little scary! You created a very safe, warm, loving and caring environment here today. I really felt my heart open up and reveal new things to myself. It was really a gift!”

“I felt the day was FILLED with love and I really appreciated the invitation to place our pre-conceived notions, expectations, judgments, etc. in the box and allow things to be what they are. Thank you for that. It really helped me let go and get the most out of the day.”

Kim McAndrews (top left) takes participants on a Story Painting journey. Combined with guided meditation, Story Painting is a method of accessing the images contained within the subconscious and gently releasing them—layer-by-layer—through the art of visual storytelling.