Hope Springs

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	Proprioceptive Writing February 3-5, 2012 Explore the principles of meditative writing. Discover the wonder of unhindered thought and the pleasure of getting it down on paper. Mary Bok, a farmer, writer and teacher from Camden, Maine gently leads the way. Read More
	Enter the Quiet February 17-19, 2012 Experience the renewal and peace available to you in silence, amidst a community of women. Guidance from Mary Manera, MA, who brings a background in hospice work, spiritual care, and workshop facilitation to this retreat weekend. Read More
	Enlightenment Intensive March 8 - April 1, 2012 If you are serious about inquiry - into Truth, the Self and the Eternal - join us. This Enlightenment Intensive is based on the ancient meditation practice of the koan with a modern twist and has been practiced by tens of thousands since the sixties. It is open to all who are ready to take the journey into spiritual adulthood. Our enlightened self wants to be lived in this lifetime. Read More
	Women: Own Your Wealth Potential March 22-25, 2012 Do you feel that there is a missing link for you with money? Does it feel like a system out of balance? Is your relationship with money overplayed with shame, gulit, greed or fear? Read More
	Living with The Costs of War - A Program for Veterans, Families and Friends led by Claude AnShin Thomas Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran and Author April 5-8, 2012 This retreat offers the opportunity for veterans, family, friends and helping professionals that work with veterans and trauma survivors to gather together in a safe, supportive and trusting community as they engage their path to healing. Read More
	Spring Cleansing & Renewal: Breathe • Eat • Stretch April 13-15, 2012 This timely spring workshop is designed to help you experience and learn about the renewing health benefits of cleansing the body and mind through a practice of drinking herbal teas, eating delicious cleansing foods, and relaxing through simple breath work and yoga stretching. Read More
	Sharing the Harvest: A New Experiential Program for Group Workers May 1 -6, 2012 This training is our first level response to many requests for a program in which we share the theoretical and practical results of our long-term study of the irreducible content of women's group process. Read More
	A Sacred Re-Membering: Earthways of Condor & Eagle May 18-20, 2012 Come join us for a Weekend of Mythic Initiation and Healing Tipi Ceremony Bridging North and South American Traditions. Read More
	Deepening the Practice: The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara June 1 -3, 2012 Join us in this week-end retreat held at Hope Springs Institute, to explore and experience your full potential as a woman. Embody the Goddess Tara – A woman reflecting the grace and strength of her inner connection to the sacred feminine energies. Read More
	Writing in Depth: Academic Writing Retreat June 7 -10, 2012 This 4 day, 3 night retreat takes place in a setting that is especially supportive of people working on dissertations in fields like Depth Psychology, Comparative Studies, and other interdisciplinary settings. Read More
	Women's Summer Celebration June 22-24, 2012 Remember the feel of your toes in the cool summer grass watching the clouds float by? Come celebrate summer with yoga, song, arts and crafts, learning about chakras and culinary delights. Enjoy this gift to yourself of time, space, rest and fun. Read More
	Yoga and the Chakras Weekend Yoga Retreat June 29-July 1, 2012 Relax your spirit and renew your energy with yoga, massage, meditation and deep relaxation in the beautiful natural setting of Hope Springs Institute in Peebles, Ohio. Read More
	Women's Poetry and Performance Retreat July 12-15, 2012 The 4th Annual Women’s Poetry & Performance Retreat is thoughtfully designed to support women writers of poetry (all styles and levels). We gather intentionally, across differences to share our stories, our poetry, and practice embodying our words. We focus on the holistic development of the woman, the writer and the performer. Read More
	SpiritHeal Serpent Mound Retreat September 27-30, 2012 Experience the living energies of one of the most powerful cosmic portals on the planet. The great Serpent Mound is waking up and you are invited to join with others to honor and support this great earthwork. Our weekend together will attune you to the great serpent's energy and initiate you as an Earth Keeper, one who honors the ancient sacred teachings and brings them to life. Read More Facilitator: Sarah Weiss Website: www.spirithealonline.com/classes.php
	Awakening to Your Authentic Self: A Women’s SoulCollage® Weekend October 12-14, 2012 This fall, you are invited to slow down, to step away from your busy life for just awhile and get reacquainted with You. Read More
	Women's Leadership Collaborative - payment page -- Session is Full New Collaborative starting in 2013 November 7-11, 2012 for HS-WLC '09-'11 November 28-December 2, 2012 for HS-WLC -'06-'08 This is the payment page for the 2012 meetings for both the 2006-2008 and 2009-2011 Hope Springs Women’s Leadership Collaboratives. Read More
	Women's Winter Retreat: Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit December 7-9, 2012 Come to Hope Springs to relax and restore your energy as we move into the Winter Holidays. This retreat is designed for you to choose what you want, what you need, to be your healthiest self. Women's Winter Retreat offers time and space to practice self care, to relax, to rest and to have fun. Read More
	Women's Leadership Collaborative April 10-14, 2013, We now have the dates for our third Hope Springs Women’s Leadership Collaborative starting in 2013. To view all the dates, Read More
	Feminine Leadership: Discovering Your Center Point Date To Be Determined This workshop is an opportunity for women to discover new learning, fresh ways of thinking and clarity abut the impact of their feminine leadership. Based upon more than 15 years experience with women leaders, the Center Point Leadership Assessment © is a unique instrument that focuses on the most essential leadership concerns with women. Read More
	Journey Into the Sacred Self Date to Be Determined We are very much part of the natural world and through the natural world we are able to connect with our inner divine. This weekend will take you back to the natural world and assist you in your personal evolution through emphasis on connection with the earth mother and the divine forces of the universe. Read More
	Women Loving Women Couples Retreat Date to Be Determined Hope Springs opens its doors annually to lesbian couples. Those who attend this special weekend can expect a safe and protected space to deepen their commitment to each other and gently loosen the constraints that daily life, stress and responsibilities impose upon intimacy. More Information Coming soon. Read More
	Gathering Peace We have created a Gathering Peace space on our site that celebrates our 2010 International Peace Gathering and invites you to share stories, articles, videos,networks and projects that will support the gathering of peace. Read More

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