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2010
WORKSHOPS
Bending to Light and
Dark: A Writing and Yoga Retreat
(open
for all students)
April
12 with departure April 17
Writing is a physical
activity like football, golf, running, tennis. It uses the whole
body. The more we are in our bodies the better the lines of writing
flow. This retreat aligns us through the wonderful, ancient practice
of yoga into the lines of our notebook.
Come with your
aching shoulders, bad knees, silly head quirks and gently ease
yourself into a bigger place -- the home of our heart/minds, relaxed
bodies and the pages of our notebooks.
Each day we will
have a full session of yoga and two writing sessions, where we
will write in small and large groups, listen deeply to each others,
work and learn the writing process. There will also be short meditations
and short yoga stretches integrated with the writing sessions.
Come with fast
writing pens, note books, and if you have yoga props, please bring
them.
Susan Voorhees
has taught yoga for over thirty two years. She is a registered
Yoga teacher, a licensed massage therapist and has a M.A. in counseling.
Natalie began lessons with her in the early eighties when she
was writing Writing Down the Bones. Natalie says, “She is
a wonderful, very experienced teacher who does injury free yoga,
meeting you at your own level of training, whether you are a rank
beginner of an upper level yoga practioner. Her approach is down
to earth and real. I’m dedicated to studying with her.”
Price:
$1369.00 includes 5 nights lodging in a semi-private
room, three delicious home cooked meals a day and tip.
$300.00 deposit
to register ($150.00 non-refundable).
Limit 24 Students
For
more information or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
Doodling
Hearts: Using Writing Practice to Explore Love
and Relationships for the purpose of Memoir, Fiction, Essays
(open
for all students)
July
19 with departure July 24
Everyone wants love but what
is it? How does it function? Love is such an important subject
it should have been in our high school curriculum, considered
an essential training like math and science. Certainly, it should
be explored as a writer, as our fundamental question. After all,
isn't that why we really write? Out of love, for love, to get
love--it's all mixed up.
In this workshop we will
write about our first kiss, last love, flirting, being with a
man, a woman, a crush, long-term love, how to get it, keep it,
the underbelly of love--loneliness, how relationship does and
doesn't work, luck, the moon, our stories of betrayal, dating,
tender passion, sweethearts, affairs, bruised hearts--you name
it. In addition we will have the poet Miriam Sagan, aka the relationship
guru, spend a day with us, to share her insights, answer our questions
and have fun writing with.
This exploration of love
can be used to enlighten, add circumference and weight to our
essays, novels, memoirs. There will be small and large group writing
and deep listening to each other's work. Also included will be
short meditation sessions and slow walking.
Come and enjoy the magpies,
cottonwoods, clear summer skies. Upon registration a reading list
will be sent out.
Price:
$1369.00 includes 5 nights lodging in a semi-private
room, three delicious home cooked meals a day and tip.
$300.00 deposit
to register ($150.00 non-refundable).
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
True
Secret of Writing
(for
students who have studied with Natalie)
August
9 with departure August 14
This course is for students
who have studied at least once before with Natalie. The week will
be in silence and will consist of a morning, an afternoon, and
an evening session. We will alternate between sitting meditation
(a cushion or chair is fine - sits are no longer than 30 minutes
and some are shorter), walking practice and timed writings. There
will be some time for reading with the teachers. Space each day
for a nap, a solitary walk, individual writing, sitting, and walking
practice will also be provided. Instruction will be available.
Mabel Dodge provides delicious
meals. This will be a time to nourish yourself and your practice.
I encourage, if possible, that you come a day early and/or stay
a day later to have time to ease in and then digest the workshop.
Mabel Dodge will offer a discount for those nights. Upon registration
you will receive a letter with additional information. Group is
limited to 28 students.
True Secret begins on Monday,
August 9, with departure after lunch on Saturday, August 14.
Price:
$1369.00 – includes five nights lodging
in a semi-private room, three delicious home-cooked meals per
day and tip.
A $300.00 deposit, due with
registration, includes a non-refundable and non-transferable administration
fee of $150.00.
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
True
Secret of Writing
(for
students who have studied with Natalie)
December
6 with departure December 11
This course is
for students who have studied at least once before with Natalie.
The week will be in silence and will consist of a morning, an
afternoon, and an evening session. We will alternate between sitting
meditation (a cushion or chair is fine - sits are no longer than
30 minutes and some are shorter), walking practice and timed writings.
There will be some time for reading with the teachers. Space each
day for a nap, a solitary walk, individual writing, sitting, and
walking practice will also be provided. Instruction will be available.
Mabel Dodge provides
delicious meals. This will be a time to nourish yourself and your
practice. I encourage, if possible, that you come a day early
and/or stay a day later to have time to ease in and then digest
the workshop. Mabel Dodge will offer a discount for those nights.
Upon registration you will receive a letter with additional information.
Group is limited
to 28 students.
True
Secret begins on December 6, with departure after lunch December
11
Price:
$1369.00 includes five nights lodging in a semi-private
room, three delicious home-cooked meals per day and tip.
A $300.00 deposit,
due with registration, includes a non-refundable and non-transferable
administration fee of $150.00.
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
2011
WORKSHOPS
Inside
Out: The Practice of Sitting, Walking and Writing
A Four Part Intensive
(for
students who have studied with Natalie; students must fill out
an application)
February
7 with departure February 12 (part 1)
June 13 with departure June 18 (part 2)
September 5 with departure September 10 (part 3)
November 7 with departure November 12 (part 4)
People who are active and
creative much have quiet peace at their pack; otherwise, they
burn up. This retreat offers the opportunity to develop the active
mind of writing with the contemplative atmosphere of silence,
sitting and walking. Reading aloud in the group, lectures, question
and answer sessions and book discussions will also be part of
each week’s practice.
This intensive is designed
to place us solidly in our own experience, develop a strong writing
spine at the same time as expanding our tenderness toward existence.
Because this is an intensive, students are required to commit
the time and money for the entire program.
Several books to be read
in advance will be assigned for each week (one of the weeks we
will explore personal essays).
Class limit: 25-30 people
Price:
$5,500.00 - includes 5 nights lodging in a semi-private
room, three delicious home cooked meals a day. Participants must
attend all four workshops.
There is a $500.00
non-refundable registration fee. Half of remaining balance is
due November 12, 2010. The final balance is due paid in full by
June 15, 2011.
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
Bending
to Light and Dark: A Writing and Yoga Retreat
(open
for all students)
March
14 with departure March 19
Writing is a physical activity
like football, golf, running, tennis. It uses the whole body.
The more we are in our bodies the better the lines of writing
flow. This retreat aligns us through the wonderful, ancient practice
of yoga into the lines of our notebook.
Come with your aching shoulders,
bad knees, silly head quirks and gently ease yourself into a bigger
place -- the home of our heart/minds, relaxed bodies and the pages
of our notebooks.
Each day we will have a full
session of yoga and two writing sessions, where we will write
in small and large groups, listen deeply to each others, work
and learn the writing process. There will also be short meditations
and short yoga stretches integrated with the writing sessions.
Come with fast writing pens,
note books, and if you have yoga props, please bring them.
Susan Voorhees has taught
yoga for over thirty two years. She is a registered Yoga teacher,
a licensed massage therapist and has a M.A. in counseling. Natalie
began lessons with her in the early eighties when she was writing
Writing Down the Bones. Natalie says, “She is a wonderful,
very experienced teacher who does injury free yoga, meeting you
at your own level of training, whether you are a rank beginner
of an upper level yoga practioner. Her approach is down to earth
and real. I’m dedicated to studying with her.”
Price:
$1369.00 includes 5 nights lodging in a semi-private
room, three delicious home cooked meals a day and tip.
$300.00 deposit
to register ($150.00 non-refundable).
Limit 24 Students
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
True
Secret of Writing
(for
students who have studied with Natalie)
August
22 with departure August 27
This course is for students
who have studied at least once before with Natalie. The week will
be in silence and will consist of a morning, an afternoon, and
an evening session. We will alternate between sitting meditation
(a cushion or chair is fine - sits are no longer than 30 minutes
and some are shorter), walking practice and timed writings. There
will be some time for reading with the teachers. Space each day
for a nap, a solitary walk, individual writing, sitting, and walking
practice will also be provided. Instruction will be available.
Mabel Dodge provides delicious
meals. This will be a time to nourish yourself and your practice.
I encourage, if possible, that you come a day early and/or stay
a day later to have time to ease in and then digest the workshop.
Mabel Dodge will offer a discount for those nights. Upon registration
you will receive a letter with additional information. Group is
limited to 28 students.
Price:
$1369.00 – includes five nights lodging
in a semi-private room, three delicious home-cooked meals per
day and tip.
A $300.00 deposit, due with
registration, includes a non-refundable and non-transferable administration
fee of $150.00.
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
True Secret of Writing
(for students
who have studied with Natalie)
December
5 with departure December 10
This course is for students
who have studied at least once before with Natalie. The week will
be in silence and will consist of a morning, an afternoon, and
an evening session. We will alternate between sitting meditation
(a cushion or chair is fine - sits are no longer than 30 minutes
and some are shorter), walking practice and timed writings. There
will be some time for reading with the teachers. Space each day
for a nap, a solitary walk, individual writing, sitting, and walking
practice will also be provided. Instruction will be available.
Mabel Dodge provides delicious
meals. This will be a time to nourish yourself and your practice.
I encourage, if possible, that you come a day early and/or stay
a day later to have time to ease in and then digest the workshop.
Mabel Dodge will offer a discount for those nights. Upon registration
you will receive a letter with additional information.
Group is limited to 28 students.
Price:
$1369.00 includes five nights lodging in a semi-private
room, three delicious home-cooked meals per day and tip.
A $300.00 deposit, due with
registration, includes a non-refundable and non-transferable administration
fee of $150.00.
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
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