Hibernate :: online retreat

Begins January 11, 2016

~ 4 weeks ~

 Hibernate is a self-paced, four week, online retreat - a place to celebrate the pause that wintertime brings. A place to linger through the dark and quiet, to welcome stillness, and allow time to enjoy home and hearth.

When I created Hibernate a few years ago, it quickly became apparent that this workshop would work best in 3-year cycles. Meaning, the first two years are filled with totally original and new content, and year 3 would be a compilation of the finest moments during the previous two years. A mix tape!! So many people do not get a chance to take one or both sessions when they are originally offered, year 3 (this year!) gives them the chance to enjoy two gorgeous years of Hibernate in all its creative, fun, inspiring, and relaxing beauty. If this sounds like something you could use in your life, please read on.

Each weekday will follow the themes Nourish, Gather, Refresh, Create, and Rest. Content will be delivered through our private class website in the form of beautiful mini e-books filled with recipes, essays, beautifully photographed step-by-step tutorials, etc. It is quite a collection that forms by the end of our retreat! In addition, there will be a private, interactive community to share ideas and experience, if you choose.

Starting where you are, and working with what you have, you will pick and choose the projects, prompts, recipes and inspiration that speak to you.  

Renew

An assortment of simple and natural projects, recipes, and inspiration to pamper and rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit.    

• Create your own Winter Wellness Formula.

• Reflective and uplifting writing prompts.

• Simple ideas for pampering and nourishing delicate wintertime skin.

• Winter Remedies - natural recipes to prepare.

• and more...

Gather

I'll share ways to come together with intention during this time of quiet hibernation. With friends, family, or alone in solitude -  be inspired by simple, interesting themes that will add a spark of light and connection to the darkest days.  

• Gather Yourself - before we gather with others, first we must gather within ourselves. Using a reflective and meditative writing prompt, check in with yourself and discover what "gather" will mean for you during hibernation.

• Be inspired by the ancient practice of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and create a cozy version of your own.

•  Join Amanda, swap hostess extraordinaire, from the blog Sweet Potato Claire as she guides us through hosting a wintertime "Soup Swap" with friends. Check out some of Amanda's past writing on swaps here and here.

• Celebrate Hygge - the Danish art of creating sanctuary and community, of inviting closeness and paying attention to what makes us feel open hearted, centered, and alive.

• and more...

 Nourish

We'll spend time in the kitchen preparing delicious, healing, whole foods for winter enjoyment. You will enjoy recipes and mindful reflections from the kitchen.

• Simmer the afternoon away with tasty One Pot Meals.

• Soothing Hot Wintry Drinks.

• Preparing a Sunday Afternoon Buffet.

• Sprouting 101 tutorial.

• and more...

Create

I'll share art and craft tutorials. Only basic knitting and sewing skills are necessary.

• Sewing and knitting!

• Handmade projects for the kitchen.

• Learn to make natural, beeswax based, aromatherapy candles.
  

• A written tutorial for my hand embroidered Mantra Quilts.
  

• Cash Budget Pouch tutorial.

• and more...

Rest

We turn inward for reflection and calm, settling in for the weekend. Restful, nourishing thoughts will be shared, complimented by prompts and projects in the same light... and for the Meditative Art Piece, all drawing skill levels will shine here.  

• Create a restful, wintertime inspired vision wall.

• Create a personal sanctuary in your home - a place that supports rest and relaxation.

• Learn to draw a Meditative Art Piece ~ I'll teach the basic techniques I use in my own artwork.

• Honoring rest, and the power of doing nothing.

• and more...

Hibernate is filled with ideas to help you revel in the beauty of the season. As our bodies slow down,  leaving the activity of warmer months behind, our hands welcome meaningful activity and our hearts open to the beauty of home.  

While this retreat is plentiful in its offerings, by no means should you feel compelled to do each little thing. Hibernate shares a variety of activities (or non-activities), to meet the interest and schedule of many people. 

Remember, Hibernate 2016 is a balanced compilation of content from the previous two years. Many of you have told me you did not get the chance to take one or the other, and would like to do so before I retire the content and create all new material for the next two years.

If you feel ready for the warmth and peace found during this cozy time of year, than please join us.

I'd love to Hibernate with you. 

Begins January 11, 2016

~ 4 weeks ~

 

"Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire."

 

- Edith Sitwell

 

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Bring a Friend 

• If you register by Monday, 12/21, you may invite a friend along at no extra charge. Many people love to buddy up with someone and split the cost.
• All you need to do is register, then email me at hibernateretreat@gmail.com with your guest’s full name and email address and I will add them to the roster. (I cannot split invoices, you'll need to arrange sharing the cost on your own.)
• Please have your guests information to me by Sunday, 12/27. I will then go ahead and email guests a welcome letter on Wednesday, 12/30/.
• The Bring a Friend option is only available if you registered by 12/21. Guest information must be sent to me by 12/27. Thank you!