Jeanne Marie Merkel
Empowering Individuals
to Navigate their Lives
with Boldness, Skill and Creative Vision
Certified Professional Coach
Retreat Facilitator
Reiki Healing
Rites of Passage
2016
Calendar of Events
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Friday, Sept 16, 2016:
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Harvest Moon Beach Meditation
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The Full Moon is a poweful time for gathering in community to give gratitude for all that we have received, to deepen our connection with Spirit as we seek to live our lives and our callings in the fullest way possible. We will gather at Creativity Cottage at 6:30 sharp and then travel to a local beach to greet the full moon as it rises. We'll share some meditative time, just communing with the moon and sea, and then circle round for some sharing. Moon rises at 7:03. (Sometimes the most magnificent moon displays happen when the sky is cloudy - so take a chance! If Rain: we can gather at my home and enjoy a meditation time together)
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Thursday, Sept 22, 2016:
6:00 - 9:30 pm
Fall Equinox Fire Ceremony
& Potluck
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Come share in a potluck feast, and then gather round a fire for a ceremony honoring the fall equinox, a time for setting intention for those things we would like to manifest in the coming months.
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We'll begin at 7:00 pm with a time of teaching to prepare for entry into ceremonial space. Each gathering is unique and led by Spirit, so come open to being fully present to yourself, to the sacred, and to each other.
Cell phones should be left in your car. Drums and rattles are welcome (we have some to share.) Please plan to stay until the ceremony is complete.
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Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 1-5 pm
Introduction to SoulCollage®
Join us for an afternoon of creative exploration in community.
SoulCollage® is a fun process of making a set of soul-tending cards to assist you in learning more about your inner life and in accessing your own inherent wisdom and guidance.
In this Introductory workshop, we will learn all the basics of creating and using a SoulCollage® deck. We will learn about each of the 4 suits and we will have plenty of time to make a few cards together.
Collage materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own magazine pictures or photos (printed on non-glossy paper)
$40 includes all materials. (Sliding Scale is always available)
Please bring scissors.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Pick-up at the North or South Ferry is possible around 12:15.
Please call to arrange.
(See the full description of SoulCollage® on our Offerings Page.)
Click Here for Examples of SoulCollage® Cards
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Wednesday Sept 28, 2016:
6:30 - 9:00 pm
SoulCollage® Open Studio
Discover Your Wisdom, Change Your World
This is the motto of the SoulCollage® movement and it speaks volumes for how exciting and life-enriching this art process can be. Come join us for a time of focused creativity, Open Studio style, meaning: You can come to whatever part of the session you'd like, stay the full time, or leave early - take from the experience whatever YOU need.
If it is your first time, doing SoulCollage®, I invite you to come early from 6:30-7:00 pm for a brief introduction and orientation. Open Studio time from 6:30-8:30, with a time for sharing our creations from 8:30-9:00 pm.
Cost:
$10 for studio time and sharing, OR
$25 for mini-intro, studio time, sharing and beginner's pack of supplies,
Extra matboard, glue sticks and sleeves available at a 20% discount.
Images supplied and/or bring your own.
Bring: scissors (big and small helpful)
and archival glue sticks (if you have them) (Pioneer recommended).
Pre-registration required.
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Sunday October 30, 2016:
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Annual Halloween Open House & Costume Party.
Save the Date! Details to follow.
