Experience the potency of a group of people who slow down together

-This day-long retreat is for people with Circling experience who would like to unplug and connect

-Instead of multi-tasking, rushing, distraction and falling short of expectations, we will soften into connection with self, others and nature

-We will practice listening— listening to nature, the undercurrents of social interaction, the silence, the space in between us, the little desires that often go unnoticed, the voices inside that long to both be understood and understand others

-Each person will have the opportunity to be Circled by a small group

-We will have time to be together as a large group, in small groups and time to be alone in nature.

*Vegetarian, Organic, Farm to Table Lunch
by Leslie Cerier included

Slowing down for a whole day can make a big impact on your sense of well-being

We hope to create a sense of spaciousness, ease, rest, play and presence

If you’d like to attend but haven’t Circled before, you attend a small group introduction on April 25th or you can book a Circling intro session with Michelle to do online or in person. You can do this intro alone, or bring others to learn about the practice as well. Email: Michelle.a.huber@gmail.com

“The Circling and Nature Day Long Retreat was like taking a week long vacation in a single day,” - Deidre

“I loved the Circling in Nature retreat with Michelle and Ryan. It was an amazing opportunity to practice presence and awareness of my body, thoughts and emotions while relating with others and with nature. I felt cared for and safe in a beautiful setting with delicious food..I look forward to doing this again!” - Lisa Haskin, Occupational Therapist

Details:

When: Saturday, May 9, 10am - 4:30ish

Where: Nestled in the woods of Shutesbury, MA, exact location given upon registration

How much:  $95-$135 sliding scale

Accessibility: We will be sitting on the ground with pillows and support at different moments during the day. There is an option to use a chair. The bathroom is located on the first floor with a couple of stairs to climb.

This retreat is now FULL. You can sign up below to be added to the waitlist:

COVID: We will be outside for the entire day. This is a fair weather event and will be re-scheduled if it rains. Please don’t come if you have had any exposure to anyone with Covid recently, or if you have any cold symptoms at all. If you are unsure, please contact us to share your situation. 

BATHROOMS: You can use the woods or there will be access to an indoor bathroom.

About Michelle & Ryan:

Michelle Huber will be the main facilitator of this event. She is a Circling facilitator, and is passionate about exploring the nuances of connection and disconnection. She is also a Feldenkrais practitioner, and has a history of leading peer-counseling and teaching high school Spanish.

Ryan McArdle will be supporting the retreat. He is also a Circling facilitator and is curious about the relationship between love and letting go. He is a psychotherapist and musician with a long history of meditation.

Together they have led many Circling workshops and a Love and Connection weekend retreat. This will be the 5th day-long Circling retreat in Shutesbury. They have consistently used Circling as a tool in their relationship for the past almost nine years.