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Earth-Based Mystery School
At Sweetwater - A Big Sur Retreat
General Information
The Mystery School will meet five times per year for up to four years. There will be five weekend retreats each year, three of which are three-day weekends, two two day weekends. You are not required to attend all groups, some weekends are optional. This group will remain open for up to two years, after which we will close the group to new students. At this time you will be asked to make a commitment for the duration of the group. (The Equinox Ceremony is optional) Because of the nature of this work and also the limited facilities we are only accepting 24 students.
Envisioning the Divine Feminine
The earth is telling us we have gone too far. We must come back into balance, back from an earth-dominating point of view, to mending the Sacred Hoop, envisioning the feminine way of life.
The Divine Feminine, the very heart and wisdom of all creation, being at one with the intricacies of all life forms, is calling for our awakening. By its nature the Divine Feminine is about
selflessness — all selves are Myself, all bodies are my Body. We are in all others, all others are in us.
Opening to this active earth wisdom is needed at this time. How can we to keep returning to this way of
deeply listening?
How can we nurture a way of being on the earth and in community with one another that
embodies her wisdom?
During this retreat weekend we will engage these questions through our earth ceremonies — walking the Medicine Wheels, praying in our healing adobe sweat lodge, and in deep conversations with each other.
This weekend is open only to women.
Teachers: Joyce Lyke and Sara Hurley
Cost: $490
Flyer.pdf
Facilities
The Sweetwater property is a private retreat center in the upper reaches of Palo Colorado Canyon near the Ventana Wilderness. The 15 acres includes beautiful oaks, redwoods, and madrones. There is a canvas yurt and a group kitchen, four showers, two flushing toilets and two outhouses. The grounds are lovely and spacious with a swimming pool, wood-burning sauna and plenty of grass terrace areas to camp. During the rainy season we will provide some cabin tents with a heat source, and some indoor sleeping space. You will need to bring camping gear, sleeping bag, tent etc. We will send out an equipment list, information letter and map with directions 6-weeks prior to the first retreat. For more information, and a view of the property go to Photo Page.
2008 Dates and Fees
May 22 – 25 $490 Joyce, Sara
Meals
We will provide delicious, organic catered dinners each evening. In order to keep retreat costs down, participants are asked to bring food to share for both breakfast and lunch. Vegan or vegetarian alternatives will be provided for all meals as requested. Please let us know of your preference and of any food allergies you may have. Some work trade options are available helping to organize the shared breakfasts and lunches within the group. Let us know if you are interested in assisting in meal organization.
Deposits
A $200 deposit is due 6 weeks prior to each group.
Please fill out the questionnaire below and return it with your deposit. Those who have been in my groups before do not have to fill out this questionnaire, but must send in a deposit to hold your space. Please note that completing the application and sending in a deposit does not guarantee a place in the group
Joyce Lyke
38749 Palo Colorado Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
joylyke@aol.com
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Earth Based Questionnaire
On a separate piece of paper, or by e-mail,
Please submit the following information and answer the questions
below. Send the completed application to one of the addresses below.
Thank you!
Name…Address…Phone…..e mail…birthdate
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Have you been in a Diamond Approach group or an earth-based
spiritual group, which might include shamanism, wilderness groups,
and Native American or First Nation teachings? (These are not a
prerequisite.)
Can you reasonably commit to an on going group that meets four
weekends a year for the next four years?
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