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Namaste friends! This autumn, on the weekend of the full harvest moon, we are excited to offer an intimate opportunity to connect in community with a group of gifted healers, musicians & yoga teachers at The Heartwood Retreat Center nestled in the mountains of Blue Ridge, GA.
Join us for a 4 day weekend of mindful yoga practices, soulful live music, breathwork, mantra chanting, meditation, Himalayan singing bowl sound healing, medicine wheel conversation, delicious healthy meals, evening bonfires, full moon ceremonies and hiking.
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The tranquil space at Heartwood allows for time in nature, reflection, and connection. Heartwood is an intentional community, the land there has been lovingly nurtured and is centered around mindfulness and sustainable practices for conscious living.
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This is an all-inclusive retreat. All levels are welcome. If you have any questions please reach out, we would love to hear from you! Call or text Karen at 404-784-3789.
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All About the Retreat:
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FACILITATORS:
Karen Dorfman, Margo Gomes and
The Spirit Messengers: Don Martin, Ian Boccio, Stan Holt
For further information about your facilitators, please see bios below.
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EXTRA OFFERINGS (for an additional fee):
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Private Energy Medicine Healing Session with Stan Holt
Private Vibrational Sound Healing Session with Margo Gomes
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LOCATION:
Heartwood Retreat Center
​https://www.heartwood-retreats.com/
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ACCOMODATIONS & MEALS:
ACCOMODATIONS:
Comfortable shared rooms in the Heartwood Retreat House. All bedrooms have two twin beds, some with a private bath, some with a shared bath. There is one larger room with 3 twin beds and a spacious private bathroom. For couples 2 twins can be put together to make a king. There is a fabulous outdoor shower available to anyone who wants to use it. If you are coming with a friend and want to share a room please let us know.
MEALS:
The chef at Heartwood, Christina Law, lovingly prepares all the delicious meals we will enjoy during our stay. Thursday dinner, 3 meals Friday & Saturday, Sunday brunch and additional fruit, teas, bread and nut butters. Christina specializes in vegan and gluten free, but menus can be adapted to include eggs and protein options.
PRICING:
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$950 per person all-inclusive
*Rates are for Double Occupancy - all rooms are shared*
Early Registration Discount:
$875 - Pay in full by June 28
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Please contact Margo at 830-237-3053 or margo99999@gmail.com for the following reasons:
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If you are coming with 1 or 2 friends with whom you would like to share a room, or you are attending as a couple.
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If you require a private room.
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If you live in the area and don’t require accommodations.
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BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICIES:
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Early registration pricing of $875 requires payment in full at time of booking. This offer is available through June 28th.
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If you are not taking advantage of the early registration pricing and you prefer to pay in increments, a deposit of $425 is due upon booking to reserve your space. The balance is due 30 days before arrival. If you do not pay the balance due at least 30 days prior to arrival your deposit will be non-refundable and your registration will be forfeited.
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If cancellation is made more than 60 days before the retreat you will be refunded your deposit minus a $210 cancellation fee. If you paid in full for the early registration pricing you will be refunded the full amount minus a $210 cancellation fee. If cancellation is made more than 30 days before the retreat you will be refunded your payment amount minus your deposit of $425.
This policy extends to all reasons for cancellation, including Covid-19. Please consider purchasing cancellation/trip insurance if you are concerned about the financial risk.
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​ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS:
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KAREN DORFMAN
Karen is a devoted Yoga teacher and Neuromuscular Massage Therapist of 27 years. The foundation of her work is to help people feel more connected, mind, body & spirit, so they can be the best version of themselves in their daily lives.
Coming from a background in dance, her love of movement as a soulful practice led her to yoga, and it became the next part of her life’s journey. In 2006 she completed the 200 hour teacher training program at Peachtree Yoga Center. Since then, she continues to study with teachers that inspire her so that she can bring a richer and deeper experience to her students each time they meet on the mat.
With a warm and welcoming teaching style, Karen's classes are accessible for all skill levels. She teaches hatha yoga, primarily vinyasa flow balanced with yin and restorative poses. Students can expect attention to alignment and breath, modifications as needed, supportive hands-on adjustments, and mindful encouragement.
Karen offers group classes, private instruction, workshops and retreats. She is also the co-founder of the ChantLanta Sacred Music Festival. When she is not working, she can be found playing out in nature with her best buddy, her dog named Luca.
MARGO GOMES
Margo Gomes is a certified Vibrational Sound Therapist who is passionate about sharing the extraordinary ability of sound vibrations to repair aspects of ourselves that are out of alignment and to restore harmony and wholeness to body, mind, and spirit. She facilitates group soundscape experiences using a variety of Himalayan singing bowls, Chinese wind gong, and other instruments to create an atmosphere of relaxation and healing. Margo also offers private sessions during which she places Himalayan Zen Therapeutic Singing Bowls directly on and around the whole body. The induction of sound waves directly into the body, along with soothing ambient tones, produces a state of profound relaxation that allows stagnant energy to begin to flow and enables the body to begin to heal itself, thus enhancing our health and wellbeing, heightening our consciousness, and bringing balance and harmony into our daily lives. Clients have reported benefits that include relief from stress and anxiety, reduction in pain, improved sleep, peace of mind and mental clarity, emotional healing and release, and deeper spiritual connection.
DON MARTIN
Don has been a spiritual leader and musician for over 35 years. He has provided coaching and counseling for hundreds of people, utilizing AQAL (integral) therapy, Akashic Field therapy, and the SINTE Process (Sacred/Sensual/Intuitive/Integral/Energetic).
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Most recently, he was the publisher of Aquarius Magazine and CEO of Aquarius Media Network, specializing in service to the metaphysical and new age community. He has also spoken, taught and performed music and sonic alchemy throughout the world, playing with notable musicians across several musical genres.
Don is now blissfully a part of The Spirit Messengers with Ian Boccio and Stan Holt. His passion is to use music, writing, sound and integral therapy to help others discover their own inner divine nature. He facilitates the pathway to self-discovery and self-love, so that one can experience the unconditional love found in personified nature, and discover pathways to healing, empowerment and grace.
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IAN BOCCIO
Ian’s journey in music began a few decades ago, with stops in Los Angeles and Philadelphia before landing in Atlanta. He started out as a bass guitarist working in a variety of genres, and quickly moved into the world of recording and producing for independent artists. In 2005, a profound spiritual experience led Ian to the discovery of Sanskrit, the ancient, sacred language of India, and the meditation practice of mantra yoga that uses phrases in Sanskrit to facilitate changes in consciousness. Mantra, and the associated style of world music called kirtan, became Ian’s artistic focus for the next 15+ years, during which time he was dedicated to building a spiritual music community in Atlanta, and touring the US to perform at kirtan events and festivals. The Spirit Messengers marks Ian’s return to the expression of lyrics in English, melding verses that inspire presence and consciousness with the powerful vibrations of Sanskrit mantras, and allowing the message of hope to be heard by the widest audience possible.
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STAN HOLT
Stan is a practitioner of Integrative Energetic Medicine, a Mesa Carrier of the Pachakuti Tradition and is the percussionist in his band The Spirit Messengers. A formerly Licensed Massage Therapist, his focus now is on being a spiritual healing facilitator, an energy management & awareness coach, and a musician. From 2005-2008 Stan attended WhiteWinds Institute. There he completed 1000 hours of clinical training in the arts and science of Integrative Energetic Medicine.
Stan's journey with music began as a child. His appreciation for a wide variety of music ranged from Mozart to Van Halen. In 2010, Stan was introduced to the world of kirtan and the practice known as Bhakti yoga, which richly enhanced the path in his spiritual evolution. In 2012, Stan created Swaha Productions, hosting well known nationally touring kirtan artists in Atlanta such as David Newman, Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band, and co-hosted Krishna Das to name a few. As a drummer, Stan's self taught and unique style has been growing since 2017 when he began to lend his rhythms to one of Atlanta's local kirtan bands, the Adi Shakti Tribe. His drum kit is modified to include a cajon, two djembes and a variety of other percussive instruments. Currently, Stan's dynamic skill set is the beat and rhythm of The Spirit Messengers band.
www.jaguarhealingarts.webs.com
https://www.thespiritmessengers.com
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