Refund Policy:

1. * Withdrawal from the course 30 to 15 days prior to class $50 cancellation fee
2. * Withdrawal from the course within 14 days of class start: $100 cancellation fee
3. * There is no refund for withdrawal after a course begins, except for extenuating circumstances.

Agenda for Soulful Exploration of the Concepts, Philosophy
and Practices of Healing Touch with Cynthia Hutchison

Thursday, May 31st
2:00 – 4:30      Opening Meditation and setting our group hara line. Janet Mentgen and HT early beginnings at Shadowcliff: stories and visuals. Introductions based on how we experience our spirituality and how we each hope to grow spiritually. Also share with 1:1 partner.
4:30 – 6:30      Supper break and free time.
6:30 – 9:00       Circle sharing. Hara Alignment with Body Prayer (Eurythmy) to integrate soul forces of thinking, feeling and willing. 1:1 sharing (same partner). Optional staying for storytelling.
Friday, June 1st
9:30 – 12:00      Dedication of our day through hara meditation and Eurythmy (Body Prayer). In-depth discussion of the concepts, philosophy and methods of HT, and how we live it out in our lives and practices. What do these really mean in practical and spiritual ways? 1:1 sharing (same partner).
12:00 – 2:00       Lunch break and free time
2:00 – 4:30       Continued discussion followed by Art Activity: Creatively drawing our lives and the energetic concepts we strive to live by (art supplies provided). End with Creative Dancing (optional).
4:30 – 6:30       Supper break and free time
6:30 – 9:00       Continued discussion of understanding concepts, philosophy and methods. Group healing work incorporating the insights we have acquired through collective wisdom/energy. 1:1 sharing (same partner).
Saturday, June 2nd
9:30 – 12:00       Dedication of our day through hara meditation/Eurythmy; Sharing of our deepening insights: What are we learning and how will we apply it? Art activity. 1:1 sharing (same partner).
2:00 – 4:30       Self-Care: Overview of Physical/Emotional/Mental and Spiritual Self Care using Randolph Stone’s (founder of Polarity Therapy) text: Health Building: The Conscious Art of Living Well.
6:30 – 9:00       Storytelling- Being Amazed and Laughing ‘til we Heal: How does Spirit work through storytelling and humor? How can the symbology and wisdom of fairy tales help us heal? Optional presenting of skits, songs, & stories by participants OR to another room for HT exchanges OR alone time.
Sunday, June 3rd
9:30 – 12:00       Dedication of our day through hara meditation/Body Prayer. Closing Circle: sharing our insights and revelations. How do we bring our gifts and passions to our community? Closing ritual, developed by the group, including blessing and anointing of each other within our sacred circle.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

WHO CAN ATTEND? This retreat and course is open to all Healing Touch Practitioners (Level 5 graduates) and Instructors!

ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE TIME:

Please plan to arrive at the retreat center by 1 p.m. on May 31st so that you may complete registration and settle in before our first gathering at 2 p.m. You may want to enjoy lunch in town (just a few blocks walk down the mountain) before class, as our first meal will be suppertime, around 6 p.m. If you plan on staying longer than when our time together ends (noon on Sunday, June 3rd), be sure to make your individual reservations with the retreat center as they may be preparing for another group. There is additional lodging in the town as well.

WHAT TO WEAR:

We will still be in the late spring of the Rocky Mountains, so anything is possible! Warm, cold, snow, rain, sun, clouds … so be prepared! Bring hiking shoes and rain gear if you plan to explore the beautiful forests and Rocky Mountain National Park (just a few miles away). Plan to wear casual, cozy clothes with the “layered look” to keep comfortable in heat or cold. Winter coats, hats and gloves may still be needed for early morning or late afternoon outings or if a cold spell occurs.

WHAT ELSE TO BRING?

If you will be driving to Shadowcliff and are willing to bring a treatment table, please let me know, as we’ll be doing some group and individual healing work. I’ll be providing basic art supplies for our two art activities, but if you have a favorite medium or special kind of paper, feel free to bring that as well. Don’t forget your journal, business cards/brochures and photos, books or objects that you might want to show us when we are sharing in group circle. Yes, do bring your camera! Have a drum, flute or other portable instrument? PLEASE bring it if you can! We’ll see how Spirit moves us musically!

ABOUT SHADOWCLIFF RETREAT CENTER

One of the sources of the great Colorado River (which carved the Grand Canyon) is on the property.

The food is very healthy! If you have special dietary needs, please contact Shadowcliff!

Carl Sniffen is the current Co-Director of Shadowcliff.

VENDORS

I am open to having a limited amount of vendors, with 10% of profits going to the Janet Mentgen Fund. Please contact Cynthia if you are interested in bringing items to sell

WHO TO CONTACT:

Deborah O’Sheerin is my Boulder coordinator and the retreat coordinator: dohealingtouch@hotmail.com
(303) 447-3264

Sharon Robbins is the class helper: robbinsnest1@attglobal.net (858) 481-1184

Cynthia can be reached at (303) 440-9181 or via email: cynthia@healingtouchprogram.com. Please let me know if you have any particular questions or requests related to the content or curriculum.

LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPECIAL TIME OF TOGETHERNESS, GROWTH AND FRIENDSHIP!!!!