Firelight and Candles Retreat led by Judith Geiger

Alchemy Boxes and the Women who created them.



At this Firelight and Candles Retreat all of the women truly shined brighter than any of the other lights in the room. They were women who let their internal lights shine. Each one supported the other to self-discover and self-develop.

Each alchemy box was created to be an expression of themselves, to serve as a reminder of what they want to bring into their lives in 2008. Inside they stored treasures and ideas that will be a reflection (through out the year) of what is important to them.

When women step away from everyday life and come together in "circle", often a compassionate dialogue occurs. They are able to intuitively know what each other needs. That is exactly what this group did. Supported each other, cared about each other and I could feel the love grow in a very short time. I was honored to witness the unfolding.

Judith Geiger Flying Change Coaching

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River Retreat with Helene Van Manen creates fun!

How fun to find places in rocks and crevices where
one can squeeze into and bask in being with other women on retreat! Pictured here are Retreat Coaches who joined me on the Lower Gunnison River in Colorado early August to learn hands on the fine art of leading outdoor adventures.

Retreats Reduce Stress and Help Us Remember Who We Are

Summer afternoon, summer afternoon;
to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language."
Henry James

This is the view from where I live. My view has many colors of green right now dotted with beautiful purples and white clouds filled with rain.
How can I create an inner landscape that meets my outer one? That is the question I am asking myself these days as I live a retreat lifestyle here in southern Colorado. - Coach Helene Van Manen

Helene Van Manen retreats at Arches National Park

I have come late spring to these ancient rocks to pause before my summer begins. I take time to listen to what the red landscapes have to tell me about Who I am and what my next steps are. I am many things to many people in my life and when I stop and listen to the land, I re-find that part of me that is constant, real and unshakable. I need unshakable qualities during these times in which I live.

- musings of a Retreat Coach
the journal of Helene Van Manen May 2, 2007
Arches National Park www.retreatcoaches.com