Retreats
Footprints of the Soul: A Creative Guide for Spiritual Journey Groups and Individuals
An experiential retreat based on Elizabeth Willey's book. Tap into the wisdom and power of your soul and deepen your connection to Divine presence during an all day retreat on the banks of the Rogue River. Lunch will be provided.
*Experience a wide variety of prayer forms
*Develop a personal spiritual practice
*Share spiritual stories
*Form sacred community
*Deepen a discernment process
Offerings from Footprints of the Soul, 2008
Retreats
A Return to Wholeness - An Interfaith Experience for Integration of Body, Mind & Spirit
! Deepen your spiritual journey by exploring the relationship between healing and spirituality.
! Enhance your own faith through the timeless practices from the World's great spiritual
traditions
! Practice Meditation, movement, art, music and energy work
! Religions that will be experienced include: Christian (Celtic, Quaker), Islamic (Sufi), Jewish (Kabbalah), Buddhist, Taoist, Native American, and Hindu.
Rockford, MI
Tuesday, September 23, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or October 16, 9 to 4
Cost, $50, includes lunch
Mail a $25 deposit to Elizabeth Willey, 4350 Riverwatch, Rockford, MI 49341
More information will be sent after registration is received.
The Healing Power of the Natural World
Experience the wisdom & peace of God in a natural setting through meditation & creative
prayer. Time for walking on the beach or in the woods will be included.
Holland MI
A cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan
July 24, 2008, 9am to 4pm, or September 18, 9 to 4, lunch included, Cost $50
Send a deposit of $25 to Elizabeth Willey 4350 Riverwatch, Rockford, MI 49341
More information will be sent after registration is received
Footprints of the Soul: A Creative Guide for Spiritual Journey Groups and Individuals. An experiential retreat based on Elizabeth Willey's book.
Tap into the wisdom and power of your soul and deepen your connection to Divine presence during an all day retreat on the banks of the Rogue River.
Lunch will be provided.
*Experience a wide variety of prayer forms
*Develop a personal spiritual practice
*Share spiritual stories
*Form sacred community
*Deepen a discernment process
Rockford, MI
August 28, 2008, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$75, includes the book and CD or $50 without the book and CD. Mail a $25 deposit to Elizabeth Willey, 4350 Riverwatch, Rockford, MI 49341
More information will be sent after registration is received.
* Deepen your spiritual journey by exploring the relationship between healing and spirituality.
* Enhance your own faith by experiencing timeless practices from the World's great spiritual traditions
* Practice Meditation, movement, art, music and energy work
* Religions that will be experienced include: Christian (Celtic, Quaker), Islamic (Sufi), Jewish (Kabbalah),
Buddhist, Taoist, Native American, and Hindu.
* Four week series, Tuesdays 1 - 3 pm
$80, no drop ins or makeups from other classes
Register online! www.expressionsyoga.com
Betsy Willey is a Spiritual Director, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, retired teacher, retreat leader and author of Footprints of the Soul: A Creative Guide for Spiritual Journey Groups and Individuals. She made a spiritual pilgrimage in Scotland with J. Philip Newell in 2006.
Rooted in Christianity, Betsy completed a Program in Spiritual Direction through the Dominican Center of Grand Rapids in 1998 and became certified in Healing Touch and Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry in 2000. She participated in an intensive on Spirituality and Healing with Dr. Herbert Benson, president of Harvard's Mind, Body Institute in 1997.
Most recently she completed a two year program in Spiritual Guidance with Atum O'Kane in Ann Arbor, Michigan. O'Kane teaches from an interfaith perspective to foster peace and understanding among all religious traditions. He also integrates the wisdom and insight of Jungian psychology.
Other Possibilities
Individual Guided Retreats
Individual day-long guided retreats are available on Fridays in a natural setting on the Rogue River in Rockford, MI. Kayaking and Healing Touch energy work are options.
$75
Call 616-863-8146 or email o2bawood@msn.com for more information
Facilitation for Groups
Elizabeth Willey is available to facilitate these retreats or workshops upon request. Other retreat themes:
*Blessing Your Days, Tending Your Soul
*Like the First Dew Fall: Experiencing the Joy of Celtic Spirituality
*The Healing Power of the Natural World
*Reclaiming Your Body As Sacred
*Come Home to Your Heart: An Introduction to Healing Touch Ministry
*Praying With the Hours of the Day
*Completing a Circle of Connection: A Grieving Process