………To Retreat is to step away from your present world and to reconnect with your inner self.  Retreats are a time of RENEWAL in both body and spirit.  Retreats are a gift you give to YOURSELF.  They are about Self-Care. Retreats slow down the body so that you can speed up the quietness of your soul. Retreats are to the SOUL what medicine is to the Body. This is not a luxury, this is a genuine need.  Especially in our busy society and with all we have to do.  When you choose to step away, you can’t help but come back feeling INSPIRED. 

Retreats are usually associated with going somewhere and having a meeting or a workshop.  The term has often been used for a “working” time.  This is really not a Retreat.  A true Retreat is when you stop, you relax, and you reflect.  The dictionary defines it as “to withdraw to a quiet, secluded place”. 

Retreats include activities such as walking, doing collage work, sharing with other women around a circle, listening to music, hiking, creative meditations and communing with God. Retreats may include spa experiences, luscious food, tea time with scones, walking on the beach or sitting by a fire. Some may be 2 hours, some may be 3 days. Each retreat is unique by what it has to offer and who attends.  That’s the magic of a retreat, you never know what to expect.

Carolyn is available for personal and group retreats.
Check out her UPCOMING EVENTS to see what Retreats are upcoming
Also, contact her to discuss any questions or desires you may regarding a personal customized retreat.

Who Needs a Retreat?

Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away” –Barbara DeAngelis

You are in Need of a retreat if:
--you want to be INSPIRED
--you spiritually want to connect with GOD
--you are tired of your job, your family and your life
--you LOVE everything about your life and you want to CELEBRATe it
--you don’t laugh as much as you used to
--you take care of everyone else’s needs but your own
--you just want to ENJOY time away
--you are RUSHING through everything
--you physically feel out of balance
--you feel confused about the direction of your life
--you are in a NEGATIVE state of mind
--you can’t listen to one more voicemail or read one more email
--you are about to make a major decision in your life
--you want to know what it feels like to RELAX
--you need to just STEP AWAY so you can regain clarity
--you want to be in the company of other WOMEN

Gifts From a Retreat

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. –C.E. Cummings

--Stillness
--a renewed sense of energy
--GRATITUDE
--a sense of peace from GOD
--enjoyment from other women
--a clearer vision for your life
--an overwhelming sense of joy
--permission to live your DREAM
--answers
--Connection to yourself and to others
--A new blueprint for your life
--FUN
--Peace
--a new awareness
--communion with other WOMEN
--INSPIRATION
--clarity
--excitement about your life
--the opening of new possibilities
--Acceptance
--Resolve over some past issues or hurts
--Adventure

Retreat Coaching

“Each relationship you have with another person reflects the relationship you have with yourself”  Alice DeVille

WHAT COULD BE POSSIBLE FOR YOU…… IF YOU STOPPED LONG ENOUGH TO LISTEN TO YOUR HEART?

Carolyn is a retreat coach. To be a retreat coach means that she is trained in creating safe and creative environments for women to retreat. When you go on a retreat with Carolyn you will enjoy her presence.  Immediately you feel her gift of hospitality and you feel comfortable. Her sense of humor will have you laughing and her compassionate heart will allow you to be vulnerable if needed.

As a retreat coach Carolyn will lead you through thought provoking topics.  Her style is to gently guide you and the group to explore deeper into your heart and soul.  As she leads the group you will never feel pushed to do anything you are uncomfortable with or intimidated by.  Carolyn knows how to bring a group together so there is strength and celebration for each woman who attends. You will be amazed at the flow of the group and how your presence will be a gift to everyone at the retreat.

Journaling is a major part of Carolyn’s retreats.  As you are challenged to look inward, your journal is there to capture your thoughts and your feelings. Each retreat allows time for you to be alone to write and to reflect. When you are watching a sunset you may be challenged to write down all the things you are GRATEFUL for.  As you sit and watch a beautiful sunrise Carolyn may ask you to create a Life List which includes all your hopes and dreams.  You may be sitting in a circle of women and “that thought” just flashes by, and your journal is there to remember the moment. 

It’s always fun to see what Carolyn has for you at each retreat.  It may be a special coin or a beautiful poem she’s found to give to everyone. You may find a beautiful bouquet of flowers right down in the middle of a sandcastle. Carolyn has collected silver tea sets for years and she loves to share them at her retreats. You may find yourself around a cozy fire listening to music, or dancing at the sunrise.  Whatever it is Carolyn makes it special and you will not regret having taken the time to get away and RETREAT.

Retreat Topics?

“Dreams are illustrations…from the book your soul is writing about you”  --Marsha Norman

Examples of retreat topics include:

• Gratitude
  
• Dreaming Large
  
• Who am I?
  
• Choices
  
• I am a woman who…
  
• My husband is a pastor and I have forgotten who I am
  
• Communion with God
  
• Giving Grace
  
• Letting Go
  
• Loving Myself
  
• Come Home to Yourself
  
• What’s my Life Purpose?
  
• Prayer
  
• Do it with FEAR

If any of these sound interesting
Check out Carolyn’s Upcoming Events
Or Call her to discuss the topic you would like to see on your retreat