| 2008
WORKSHOPS
Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of
Memoir
Reception
April 25, 2008
Workshop
April 26 and 27, 2008
Much of how we live is based on memory. This workshop will explore
what it means to remember, how we call up memory and how thought
forms the past. We'll use all this for the purpose of writing
and for the study of memoir, calling up old shoes, past loves
and the way the moon looked twenty years ago in Paris.
We will also do one-foot-after-the-other slow walking and short
meditations. This helps to bring us into the present moment which,
oddly enough, is where we will find the past that carries memory.
In addition, we will do a lot of timed writings, have small and
large groups. Come prepared to write a lot and to listen deeply--to
yourself and others--and to enjoy the Taos landscape.
Bring fast writing pens and notebooks. Upon registration more
specific instructions will be sent out.
Price
is $290.
This is a non-residential workshop. Meals are not included. Lodging
at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House is at our regular B&B rates.
There is a 3 night minimum stay at Mabel’s for this workshop.
Call us for availability – our rooms usually fill quickly.
A list of nearby lodging alternatives is available.
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
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The
Importance of Place: A Writing Workshop
July
7, with Departure July 12, 2008
Open to all students who
want to study with Natalie
No matter where we live,
Cheyenne or Soho, Norfolk or the Mission District, Vancouver or
Sydney, landscape influences our lives and who we are. Often,
we don’t slow down enough to notice the crumbling brownstone,
the mottled sky or acres of cornfield right in our backyards.
A vibrant setting is often the secret main character in books
we love. This week we will explore what it means to inhabit place
in our writing and the writing of others.
There will be large group
practice writings, small group writing and time for deep listening
to each other’s work. Come prepared to absorb the wide Taos
sky and lustrous New Mexican sunsets. Bring notebooks, a water
bottle and several fast writing pens.
I encourage, if possible,
that you come a day early and/or stay a day later. Mabel Dodge
will offer a discounted rate for those nights.
Price:
$1330.75 includes 5 nights lodging in a semi-private
room with three delicious home cooked meals a day. $350.00 deposit
to register ($150.0 non-refundable).
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
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Sitting,
Walking, Writing
The True Secret of Writing: A Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg
August
10th with departure August 15th, 2008
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, where we 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 limited to 25 students.
Price:
$1330.75 includes 5 nights lodging in a semi-private
room and 3 delicious home cooked meals a day. $300.00 deposit
to register ($250.00 non-refundable).
Limit 28 Students,
must have studied previously with Natalie
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
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Sitting,
Walking, Writing
The True Secret of Writing: A Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg
November
10, with Departure November 15, 2008
Limit 28 Students,
must have studied previously with Natalie
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
2009
WORKSHOPS
Deep
and Slow:
The Practice of Sitting, Walking and Writing A Four Part Intensive
1st
– February 23 with departure February 28, 2009
2nd – June 15 with departure June 20, 2009
3rd – August 24 with departure August 29, 2009
4th – October 19 with departure October 24, 2009
People who are
active and creative must have quiet peace at their back; 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.
Several books to be read
in advance will be assigned for each week.
Open to students who have
studied at least one other time with Natalie.
Students Must Fill Out Application.
Class limit: 25-30 people
Price:
$5500.00 –
includes five nights lodging in a semi-private room and 3 delicious
home-cooked meals per day. Participant must attend all four workshops.
There is a $500.00 registration fee. Half of remaining balance
is due November 23, 2008. The final balance is due paid in full
by June 15, 2009.
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
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April
Weekend – Title to be announced
Tentative
date April 24th with departure April 26th
Description will be available
at a later date
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Summer
Memoir – Title to be announced
July 6 with departure July 11, 2009
Description will
be available at a later date
•
Sitting,
Walking, Writing
The True Secret of Writing: A Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg
August
10th with departure August 15th, 2009
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, where we 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 limited to 25 students.
Price:
$1330.75 includes
5 nights lodging in a semi-private room and 3 delicious home cooked
meals a day. $300.00 deposit to register ($250.00 non-refundable).
Limit 28 Students,
must have studied previously with Natalie
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
•
Sitting,
Walking, Writing
The True Secret of Writing: A Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg
December
7th with departure December 11th 2009
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, where we 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 limited to 25 students.
Price:
$1330.75 includes
5 nights lodging in a semi-private room and 3 delicious home cooked
meals a day. $300.00 deposit to register ($250.00 non-refundable).
Limit 28 Students,
must have studied previously with Natalie
For more information
or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
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