retreats & immersions
an intimate, Half-day writing retreat
WHAT MATTERS NOW?
Sunday, June 7, 2020
2:00 - 5:00 pm
via Zoom
2:00 - 5:00 pm
via Zoom
An intimate afternoon of soulful writing to ground in what matters most to you, in your writing and your life.
With the world shut down, we are being called home — like it or not — to stay put with ourselves on a certain spot on the earth. What mattered before may not matter now. What matters now may not matter tomorrow. Uncomfortable as the unknown may be, truths are more available in this indeterminate place than when we falsely think our lives to be ordinary and predictable. What a great time to write with depth and care, setting aside stale habits and patterned thinking, open to discovering something fresh and real and new.
What matters now? I'm writing on this question often, and invite you to join me for an afternoon to dive in and write together, following the thread of what truly matters to us, as writers and as souls. Perhaps the inquiry will lead you to finally commit to that writing project you've been meaning to do, and you'll use the circle to ground into your writing so you can begin or resume that work. Or maybe our inquiry will lead you to scrap all of that and explore something else — something more urgent and real than you originally planned. Why not explore together, with others intent on using this time to write and live what truly matters now, in this unpredictable, terrible, beautiful world? Sliding scale and all are welcome, but there's very limited space, so sign up now.
Sliding scale
Free to those financially hit by Covid-19.
To register, send me an email with a sentence or two on what draws you to participate. This will help me tailor the circle to those attending.
With the world shut down, we are being called home — like it or not — to stay put with ourselves on a certain spot on the earth. What mattered before may not matter now. What matters now may not matter tomorrow. Uncomfortable as the unknown may be, truths are more available in this indeterminate place than when we falsely think our lives to be ordinary and predictable. What a great time to write with depth and care, setting aside stale habits and patterned thinking, open to discovering something fresh and real and new.
What matters now? I'm writing on this question often, and invite you to join me for an afternoon to dive in and write together, following the thread of what truly matters to us, as writers and as souls. Perhaps the inquiry will lead you to finally commit to that writing project you've been meaning to do, and you'll use the circle to ground into your writing so you can begin or resume that work. Or maybe our inquiry will lead you to scrap all of that and explore something else — something more urgent and real than you originally planned. Why not explore together, with others intent on using this time to write and live what truly matters now, in this unpredictable, terrible, beautiful world? Sliding scale and all are welcome, but there's very limited space, so sign up now.
Sliding scale
Free to those financially hit by Covid-19.
To register, send me an email with a sentence or two on what draws you to participate. This will help me tailor the circle to those attending.
a self-directed process tailored to your needs
solo
Writing retreat
From one day to a number of weeks.
Can be scheduled anywhere in the world, at your convenience.
Can be scheduled anywhere in the world, at your convenience.
A solo writing retreat at a location of your choice supports you in a self-directed process that is tailored to your needs.
The retreat can be done to establish a strong writing practice, to work with the freewrites you've been generating in your practice, or to make headway on a book or other writing project. For less than the cost of a group retreat, you will receive a great deal of individualized attention, and you will have the time and space to digest and work with what you are learning. This potent process can bring you to a whole new level in your writing and expression.
How it works:
Email me with any questions and to set up a free 30-minute consultation to discuss the possibilities.
The retreat can be done to establish a strong writing practice, to work with the freewrites you've been generating in your practice, or to make headway on a book or other writing project. For less than the cost of a group retreat, you will receive a great deal of individualized attention, and you will have the time and space to digest and work with what you are learning. This potent process can bring you to a whole new level in your writing and expression.
How it works:
- We first meet by phone to discuss your intentions and create a structure and schedule for your retreat time, which can be anywhere from a day, to a weekend, to a couple of weeks. You decide where you want to stay and make the relevant arrangements. The only requirement is that you have access to adequate internet or phone service for us to do our sessions.
- Depending on the length of your retreat and how much support you would like, we can schedule a session once a day, twice a day, every other day, or at the beginning, middle and end of the retreat. The cost depends on the number of sessions you want to include. I offer these sessions at the same package rates as individual mentoring, and all of my rates are on a sliding scale.
Email me with any questions and to set up a free 30-minute consultation to discuss the possibilities.
"I just finished a solo long-distance writing retreat with Jane. To say I am thrilled is an understatement. Jane is a relaxed, attentive and wise teacher. I experienced her as a unique and exceptional guide — for both one’s writing and awakening.
My goal was to free up my writing and lift it to a new level. Her approach helped me to let go and touch into a deeper source in myself. Because I felt safe and held, not judged or corrected, I was able to express myself in a more direct way. A side affect was to expose and begin to heal some of my limiting beliefs. I feel like I have been on a spiritual journey as well as writing retreat.
I learned to deal with my demons, with hitting the wall, with getting myself started and keeping myself going on my own. In addition, I was able to write about issues I had avoided before. Now at the end of the process, I feel more confident about accessing my own source, my own stories and my own voice. I feel more patient with the process and am willing to let it work in its own time. And on top of all this it was great fun! We laughed a lot, cried a bit and did good work. What more could one ask for?"
—Mara S, retired corporate consultant, poet and storyteller, Norway
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FLAMINGSEED.COM