September 2008 Newsletter

Hello friends,

Summer is winding down and we have had a wonderful season here at deerheart. Much visioning and preparation go into anticipating how the summer will unfold and as always, no matter what my perfect pictures are it always looks or feels different than my projections. This summer far exceeded any expectations.

I have made new friends and visited with long time dear ones, enjoyed Kirtan in the yurt and was able to accompany Bonita and harmonium with my udu, changed to a live food diet thanks to Theresa's incredible raw gourmet food workshops (YES, there will be more), deepened my knowingness of the power of presence and enjoyed the energy of other women in the womens' wellness retreat. It was wonderful to have Diane Smith teaching yoga again as well as Yamaya leading us in sacred circle dance. All of this with grace and ease!

Thank you all!

I would also like to express gratitude to Kevin for all the landscaping, trail tending, web and poster work that he does. Deerheart would not be where it is today if not for his dedication nor would this summer have unfolded with such grace and ease.

September Retreat Offerings

Womens' Wellness Retreat and Hornby's Fall Faire
Sept. 12th, 13th, & 14th.

A great combination of inner quiet reflection and community celebration!

Join us for 2 days of Toning, Meditation, Yoga, Raw Gourmet Food and Instruction.

This is an opportunity for women to come together to celebrate and nourish body, mind and spirit at Deerheart Sanctuary and enjoy beach time or sightseeing on beautiful Hornby Island.

As an added bonus, the Hornby Fall Faire is happening this weekend. It is a wonderful event to further experience Hornby's diverse community.

Yoga/Raw-Vegan Food/Toning/Fall Fair
Sept. 12/13/14
Cost $250 (includes food and camping)
*caravan and cottage accommodation also available...inquire for prices.

*raw food workshop open to all women - cost:$40.00
*yoga classes may be open depending on number of participants

See the website for further details on facilitators and a detailed schedule.

Two-Day Silent Retreat 'Welcome to the Catastrophe of Silence.'
Sept. 26 - Sept. 29

Just for a moment, Let yourself be here. Let yourself STOP becoming more, better, or different. You are not a walking mistake. You are not a problem to be solved.
Adyashanti

These retreats are rare opportunities to turn inward in an environment where the space is being held for deep inquiry into the absolute truth of your being. No one can really describe what experience awaits you as you turn inward and open to silence. It must be experienced, a conceptual understanding is not it.

There is only one authority and that comes from within.

You will be guided to maintain absolute fidelity with your deepest experience. Simply allow what you are experiencing to be the ultimate truth in that moment without identifying with any story about those experiences.

See the website for further retreat details and a detailed schedule.

Join Us!

Two-Day Silent Retreat
Sept. 26 - Sept. 29
Price includes camping and food $175
Other accommodation available please inquire for pricing

For more information: www.deerheartsanctuary.com
or Michelle at 250-335-0952

Enjoy late summer breezes, smells and light!
Blessings, Michelle
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