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Joie de Vivre: Finding Peace, Clarity and Inspiration in the French Countryside
A Women's Retreat with Karen Ely
September 12 - 18, 2010
In the picturesque French countryside of Burgandy
   
 

 

Join us for a Women's Retreat in the picturesque French countryside of Burgundy
Joie de Vivre . . . the expression itself summons up visions of joy, adventure, and opportunities yet to be realized. Join experienced facilitator, Karen Ely, and nine other amazing women from all over the world for six days of serenity, personal growth, community, creativity and a quiet step into simpler times . . . all in the picturesque French countryside of Burgundy.
 
Experience the unique opportunity of stepping back from your day-to-day busyness and returning to the simplicity of country life, French style. We will be lodged in a recently renovated 300-year old farmhouse, set amidst the rolling farmland and vineyards of France's Burgundy region, in many ways unchanged from 300 years ago. Acres of fertile land, clear and starry nights, fresh air, the scent of freshly baking bread, organic gardens, time to wander and reflect, and a community of women quietly working together and supporting each other.

From the moment you arrive at the retreat on Sunday evening until you pack to leave the following Saturday morning, experienced facilitator, Karen Ely, will lead you on a quiet exploration back to the person you were born to be. We will walk quietly in nature, sit joyfully in circle, journal and meditate, create communal art projects, plant and harvest in the garden, make bread and jam, enjoy wine tastings, and gather each evening to joyfully create our evening meal together, as women have been doing since the beginning of recorded time . . .  

 

When I walk into my kitchen today, I am not alone.
Whether we know it or not, none of us is.
We bring fathers and mothers and kitchen tables
and every meal we have ever eaten.
Food is never just food. It's also a way
of getting at something else:
Who we are, who we have been, and
who we want to be.
~ Molly Wizenberg
Explore the beauty of the French Countryside enjoying a taste from the world renowned vineyards.
 
In today's hectic time-starved world it becomes even more important to find time for quiet renewal, time to step back and assess who you are and where you're going. Join us on this amazing personal and cultural journey, one that has the capacity to give you back to you.
 
About the Women's Retreat Facilitator
Karen Ely
Karen Ely is the founder and director of A Woman's Way, the country's premier women's retreat and workshop program located in Sedona, Arizona. Karen is the author of the well-received memoir, Daring to Dream: Reflections on the Year I Found Myself published in 2006, which chronicles the end of her 32-year marriage, and A Retreat of My Own, a women's personal retreat guide published in 2008. Karen is an experienced facilitator with a commitment to assisting women in creating and living authentic lives of passion and joy.

Karen Ely, Women's Retreat Facilitator and Author
 

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Lodging and Travel Information
 
The Joie de Vivre retreat will be held on the grounds of a recently renovated 300-year old French farmhouse located in the beautiful southern Burgundy countryside (www.cherrytrees.fr), 20 miles from the medieval town of Cluny. The property includes an organic garden, an ancient bread oven, huge stone fireplace for evening gatherings, rolling hills for quiet walks and a renovated barn for meetings and art projects. All meals will be wholesome, coming exclusively from the organic gardens or from local farmers and bakeries.
The Joie de Vivre retreat will be held on the grounds of a recently renovated 300-year old French farmhouse located in the beautiful southern Burgundy countryside.
 
It is suggested that you fly into the Paris, Lyon or Geneva airports. Train service is available from Paris to the retreat area. Transportation can be arranged through the retreat center for pick-up at the local train station and from either the Lyon or Geneva airports. Complete travel information will be provided once you've registered for the retreat.
Women's Retreat Costs and Fees
The fee for this retreat is $1500. Fee includes facilitated retreat, lodging and all meals, snacks and beverages (including wine tasting) from Sunday evening September 12 through Saturday morning September 18.

The Joie de Vivre retreat requires the following fee payment schedule:
 
Deposit $500 At time of registration ($250 is nonrefundable)
Final Fee $1,000 May 15, 2010 (after this date none of the fee is refundable)
There is a special registration form for this retreat. Please call 928-254-1897 or e-mail us at info@awomansway.com in order to receive your registration information or click here to download the form. If you wish to pay the entire fee online, please click the Register button.

 
Please Note: It is not possible to use cancellation credits from another retreat or alumni discounts to pay for this retreat.
 
Workshops are designed to incorporate times for quiet reflection, personal growth, laughter and the camaraderie of other extraordinary women. Participants will leave the workshop with resources to assist them on their journey to living an authentic life filled with passion and joy.
 
 
 

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