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Crafting Calm

A Retreat of Mindful Handwork & Other Creative Experiences To Renew, Play, & Connect 


November 14-17, 2024 at the Whisper Tree Retreat Center in Boonville, CA.

Renew, Play, & Connect at Crafting Calm

In the midst of life's bustling demands, we invite you to indulge in a moment of respite, self-discovery, and revitalization through experiential exercises involving ceremony, music, dance, and handwork.  Join us for 4 days and 3 nights, November 14-17, 2024, at the sprawling Whisper Tree Retreat Center in Boonville, CA.


This retreat will be hosted by wellness educator, Joanne Chan, and will also include guest workshop leaders who each have expertise in a particular wellness practice.  


Our purpose in hosting this retreat is to give you an extraordinary opportunity to play, get grounded, unwind, and get in touch with what's meaningful, all through a series of uniquely curated activities.  And, by engaging in this unique retreat experience, you will be able to sample experiential wellness strategies and knowledge that you can take back and integrate into your post-retreat life. For more details about the essence of the retreat, go to retreat details below.
 

Retreat Details
Register here!

Testimonials From Previous Retreaters

"Lots of time for deep focus. I could really meditate on my thoughts while stitching."

"Lots of time for deep focus. I could really meditate on my thoughts while stitching."

"Lots of time for deep focus. I could really meditate on my thoughts while stitching."

"I have a better roadmap for thinking through my values."

"Lots of time for deep focus. I could really meditate on my thoughts while stitching."

"Lots of time for deep focus. I could really meditate on my thoughts while stitching."

"I felt nourished physically, mentally, emotionally (food was very keto friendly)."

"Lots of time for deep focus. I could really meditate on my thoughts while stitching."

"I felt nourished physically, mentally, emotionally (food was very keto friendly)."

"Enjoyed this a lot! Feel like I would love to join a retreat every 6 months."

"Enjoyed this a lot! Feel like I would love to join a retreat every 6 months."

"I felt nourished physically, mentally, emotionally (food was very keto friendly)."

"One can feel how much energy, love, care you put into it."

"Enjoyed this a lot! Feel like I would love to join a retreat every 6 months."

"One can feel how much energy, love, care you put into it."

Are you a nurse practitioner? If so, you can get CE credit for attending this retreat

 This activity is approved for 10.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID# 23126472. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies. 

Register here!
Retreat SchedulePayment and accommodationsDetails: Location, dates, and instructorGet CE Credits

How do I know if this retreat would be a good fit for me?

At the heart of this retreat venture is our desire to bring together like-minded people who share a desire to focus on personal growth and health. If you're not sure if this retreat is for you, the questions below may help you in your evaluation process:


  • Are you open to new experiences, and would you like to see what you can take away from a unique retreat of this nature?
  • Are you interested in stress-reducing strategies rooted in science?
  • Are you looking for tangible, hands-on ways to engage in personal growth?
  • Do you need to find a safe space (physical space from obligations and protected time) to be able to recover from the stress of your day-to-day life?
  •  Would you like to find connections with people who are also focused on personal health and growth?
  • Do you have a stressful personal or professional life and want to engage in play/fun/exploration without worrying about the outcome of your efforts?
  • Do you want to have more inspiring experiences?
  • Do you already engage in wellness activities but would like to lean into your practice by exploring a new activity that lowers stress?
  • Do you see yourself as not very creative but would like to start integrating creative activities into your daily life because you know it can be beneficial to your well-being?


If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this retreat could be for you. Each of the questions that were posed represents one of the ways this retreat can benefit you. 




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