“Within each of us there is a silence, a silence as vast as the universe.
And when we experience that silence, we remember who we are.”
― Gunilla Norris
Winter is the season of deep listening. Whispers that are birthed inside of us and in the earth are just beginning to dream and stretch. When we take the time, we can hear our body’s wisdom and align with what is calling for attention. Rather than resolutions, let's begin 2023 in deep relationship.
We invite you to this Circle of Trust© to renew your courage for these challenging times in the world. You are needed as we all contribute to the whole. Let’s connect with our deep truths to cultivate seeds of wonder, inquiry and courage.
Circle of Trust© retreats offer a unique opportunity to slow down, renew and kindle one's courage. Based on the work of educator and activist, Parker J. Palmer, a (A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach), and the Center for Courage & Renewal, each circle brings together core practices of reflection and connection to align soul and role.
At the start of the year, together, we will:
Nurture personal and professional integrity and the courage to act on it
Listen to our innate ways of knowing, exploring internal pace, movement, and creative expression to discern desires and direction.
Work in community with small group, whole group, and individual time to connect with land, others and self.
Begin the year on a note that deeply resonates with the spacious knowing of our souls.
Create reminders to embody relational and communal care.
Facilitators:
Holly Wilkinson is a trained Circle of Trust© facilitator trained by the Center for Courage and Renewal who has been offering courage work for nine years. Holly brings a commitment to listening, creative expression and an appreciation of winter’s wisdom.
Suzanne Birdsall-Stone is a Courage participant and practitioner who brings practice, movement and art to the world. She values circles and community building, creating and welcoming them into her professional and personal life. She lives in the White Mountains of NH.
Location: Hallelujah Farm Retreat Center in Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Hallelujah Farm is nestled into the southwest corner of New Hampshire, just outside of Brattleboro, VT. Fields and woods provide spaciousness for reflection, ramblings and connection with nature. Accommodations are double and single rooms.
Travel: Hallelujah Farm is 13 minutes from Brattleboro, VT; 2.5 hours from Burlington, VT; 2 hours from Boston, MA; 1.5 hours from the Manchester NH and Hartford CT airports.
Cost: $550 covers room, board, facilitation and materials. This can be paid in full or in three monthly installments . An initial payment of $150 reserves your spot in the circle.
Day Rate: Do you live in the area and wish to join us for the program without steying over? The day rate is $350 which covers the program and all meals.
Sliding Fee Structure: In the spirit of extending welcome, the WholeHeart community rallies to raise funds each year through Valentines of Gratitude. This fund provides support to increase access and welcome. Please reach out to holly@wholeheartinc.org for more information or with questions.
If you would like to support this work, and are unable to attend, your contribution to pay it forward to another participant can be offered through the WholeHeart Contribution page.
A brief statement on COVID-19 precautions:
It is important to us that this gathering be a safe space that is respectful of others and the varying levels of vulnerability and risk attendees may have.
With that in mind, we ask that you:
Test before you arrive and stay home if you test positive or if you or a member of your household are ill, not feeling well.
Respect people’s choices/needs to be masked or not.
Respect the personal space of others.