Personal Growth Retreat Itinerary

SUMMER 2007 TBA

Day 1 Afternoon pick up at airport /Pick up at Water Tower Inn in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (for those driving) Visit Agawa Pictographs, Catherine's Cove, Old Woman's Bay. Arrival at Naturally Superior Adventures "Rock Island" Lodge in time for fresh Lake Superior Fish (whitefish or trout) dinner, brief retreat introduction, relaxing evening.

Day 2 Morning: Personal Growth activity. Small group discussions using Gestalt Therapy principles help to discover new insights, journal. After lunch, an afternoon shuttle and short hike to waterfalls surrounded by a boreal forest. Free time, then dinner.

Day 3 Morning: Personal Growth activity using found objects collected on previous days hike, journal. Group discussion, lunch, cross the river " toes in sand" hike following along Driftwood beach and sand dune backdrop. Each day will include a focus on awareness of one of the 4 elements: air, fire, earth, water.

Day 4 Morning: Learn to sea kayaking basics Workshop designed to develop the skills and confidence to safely paddle a sea kayak. Lunch at the lodge. Sea Kayaking excursion on Lake Superior or inland lake depending on weather. Journal, free time, then dinner.

Day 5 Morning: Personal Growth activity, review of the week's discoveries, journal. After lunch, build beach labyrinth, meditative walk, retreat closure. Dinner, relaxing evening reviewing highlights of the week.

Day 6 After breakfast- complete evaluations, pack up, good-byes and head for home. Arrive at Water Tower Inn in Sault Ste. Marie, pick up vehicles and depart for airport drop off as required.

EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

Accommodation and meals will be provided in our lodge. Rooms are double occupancy with two double beds, one cot if triple is requested, and private baths. For those who prefer, camping is available on our beach and tents can be provided (discount $150 for this option). Some special dietary needs can be accommodated. All equipment for kayaking, art, and safety will be provided. Participants only need to bring a sleeping bag if camping and their own personal clothing and necessities (a suggested clothing list will be provided).

Shuttle transportation via Van will be provided to and from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Transportation to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan airport (CIU) can be provided at an additional cost of $25cdn/us per person.

Please note: It is participants responsibility to arrange transportation to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (or Michigan, see above). Though we are unable to make flight reservations on your behalf, we are happy to help with travel arrangements and recommendations.

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