The Christine Center, a meditation retreat center in Central Wisconsin, will offer weekend retreats in November dedicated to art and writing as spiritual practice:
- Intuitive Painting Weekend — November 15-17, with Gabriel Uhlein, OSF, Ph.D. — Learn to free yourself and honor soul with brushstrokes for exactly what each moment calls for! All materials are artist-grade and provided. No art experience necessary. Bring your friends and share the adventure of painting from Essence!
- Spiritual, Creative and Dream Journaling Retreat — November 22-24 with Poet and teacher Cynthia Gallaher — No matter what your writing skill, discover ways to deepen your spirituality, better understand relationships, foster creativity and delve into your nightly dreams through journal writing. Learn the best journal writing methods for your personality. Explore a variety of techniques including the Japanese haibun method (journal entries that end in a short poem) and naikan gratitude method. Visit “Frugal Poet’s Guide to Life” blog at Journaltips.blogspot.com.
- Thanksgiving Mandala Weekend: Grounded in Goodness and Gratitude — November 29-December 1 with Gabriel Uhlein, OSF, Ph.D. — Learn about and practice the ancient spiritual art of mandala-making. Mandalas are symbols of deep inner truth, and when creating your own mandalas, you can gain insight about yourself that even provides a gateway to healing. You’ll also learn some history of mandalas in cultures all over the world. All materials are artist-grade and provided. No art experience necessary.
Tuitions for these retreats vary and is on a sliding scale from $75-$150, plus meals and lodging. For details, visit www.christinecenter.org, call 715.267.7507 or email to [email protected].
