Summer 2008 Newsletter

Namaste and a Warm Hello,

The wheel has turned once again and here we are heading for the beaches to heal our bodies and souls in the holy water of our grandmother ocean. I love to float on my back trusting that she will hold me while tuning into the ebb and flow of the waves rocking me as if I were a young child. I often become filled with heart felt tears of joy....my longing to be held and nurtured by her salty wetness feels as ancient as the sea herself.

I am blessed to live where I do and for all of us who live here on Hornby, before we become consumed by summer madness let us go to the ocean at least once with the soul intention of giving thanks for all that she gives: the food we eat, food for the garden, endless play, romantic interludes, shimmering reflections of the moonlight/sunlight, and for holding us unconditionally.

"We all come from the Goddess
And to her we shall return."

Blessed Be, Michelle

Womens' Wellness Retreat

July 19th - July 21st.
*August dates TBA

Join us for 2 days of Kirtan, 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.

Cost: $250 includes program, camping and food!

Facilitators

Note: more information on the presenters at www.deerheartsanctuary.com

Michelle St. Pierre has been a resident of Hornby Island and is founder of deerheart sanctuary: a refuge for heart and spirit as well as silent meditation retreats... read more

Theresa Hanley has been working as a raw food chef for the last few years and has been studying the benefits of a raw food diet. She co-owns Yummy Mummy's Vegan and Raw Delights, a busy catering business out of Courtenay, and often comes to Hornby to cater events... read more

Maria Bonita Kapitany ...has been passionate about singing and devotional chanting for many years. Lately she's been leading kirtans at the Yoga Shala in Victoria. She likes to incorporate chants from various paths and traditions as well as newly created and inspired ones... read more

Michelle Lepage is a yoga master, certified in the art of KRIPALU YOGA since 1993. In her 22 years of yoga involvement Michelle has taken the practice to a new, all encompassing level of human experience... read more

Gourmet Live Foods Workshop & Dinner

July/August/Sept *dates TBA (check website for dates soon)
Cost: $50
in the YURT

Are you tired of eating the same foods day after day?

Want to try something New?

Join Theresa Hanley and learn how to prepare wholesome, simple meals that consist of all raw (that is unheated/unaltered) foods including seeds, nuts, fruit, veggies, sea vegetables, and cold pressed oils.

Theresa has been working as a raw food chef for the last few years and has been studying the benefits of a raw food diet.

During this workshop we will:

• discuss the basic principles of Raw Food Nutrition
• prepare a four course raw food meal together - and eat it too!
• discuss simple ways to introduce more healthy foods into your life

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR BOTH OF THESE OFFERINGS!!! WE NEED A MINIMUM OF 8 PARTICIPANTS.

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