Retreats
Footprints of the Soul Spring and Summer 2009
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
On the shores of the Rogue River in a beautiful natural setting
Tuesday - March 31st or Wednesday - April 22nd, 9:00 am - 4:00
Cost, $50, includes lunch
Discovering Your Heart’s Desire
“To be in touch with the deepest desires of the soul and the love longings that stir
within us will lead to new conception in our lives and relationships. These will in
turn lead us into both the joy and the pain of new birthings.” J Phillip Newell
Create a mandala that honors your life’s journey and helps to reveal the new seeds
that are ready to be born in your life. Deepen the experience through learning
creative ways of praying with your heart.
Rockford, MI
On the shores of the Rogue River in a beautiful natural setting
Tuesday - May 5th, 9 to 4, lunch included, Cost $50
Holland, MI - Wednesday - August 19th, 9 to 4, lunch included, Cost $50
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
Wednesday - June 17th or Tuesday - July 28th, 9am to 4pm
Cost $50, lunch included
For all retreats:
Send a deposit of $25 to Elizabeth Willey 4350 Riverwatch,
Rockford, MI 49341
More information will be sent after registration is received.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Willey received a certificate in spiritual direction from the Dominican
Center in Grand Rapids in 2000 and completed a two year program in Interfaith Spiritual
Guidance in Ann Arbor in 2006. She is a retired high school teacher and author of
Footprints of the Soul, A Creative Guide for Spiritual Journey Groups and Individuals.
www.footprintsofthesoul.com
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