EARTH MOMMA: Healing Retreat for Infant LossHarmony Hill Retreat Center
(outside Seattle, WA)
October 16-18, 2009
WHAT: Join us in a serene, intimate environment to connect with other women who have recently lost an infant just before or after birth. This is not a counselor-led program, but just a chance for women with similar experiences to come together to share, listen, and relax. This year's retreat will be held Friday evening through Sunday morning, October 16-18, at Harmony Hill. Harmony Hill is a tranquil retreat space on the Hood Canal, two hours from Seattle, Washington. If you fly to Seattle, Shanon and Monica, the organizers, may be able to give you a ride to Harmony Hill depending on when your flight arrives. There is also shuttle service.
ROUGH ITINERARY: Friday's schedule will consist of dinner and time to meet and share our stories. On Saturday, we will have several talking/sharing sessions with the possiblity of an art project in rememberance of our babies, and plenty of free time for optional yoga/massages, resting, and exploring the beautiful grounds of Harmony Hill. Sunday will consist of breakfast and goodbyes.
WHO: This retreat is for ANY WOMEN who have recently lost an infant before or after birth (stillbirth, infant death). It is organized by babylost mommas Monica LeMoine, blogger and founder/editor of Exhale Magazine, and Shanon Lyon, Seattle-area writer/editor. It is not affiliated in any way with any official corporate or non-profit group or religion.
COST: The price is $275 per person for a shared room, or $350 for private room (if you choose the cheaper shared-room option, you'll be placed randomly with a roommmate, unless you specifically request someone). This includes 2 nights accomodation and all vegetarian organic meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast).
Optional extras (prices subject to change a wee bit):
$20 for a 1-hour group yoga class on Saturday morning
$40 for a 1/2 hour full-body massage
$80 for a 1-hour full-body massage
HOW TO SIGN UP: Space is limited! We are keeping this group very small, and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserve your place by August 15th, 2009 by sending a check for the full amount above (your room cost - single or shared - plus any extra massage or yoga instruction that you want) to:
Monica LeMoine
335 NE 92nd St.
Seattle WA, 98115
Questions? E-mail Monica (monica@exhalezine.com) or Shanon (shanonlyon@gmail.com). Monica can also be reached at 206-420-3060.
Harmony Hill organic gardens:
