Imagination might be the most powerful tool we have to make sense of the complex world and times in which we live. In this weekend retreat we will explore what our lives might look like if we used our imagination to direct our energy and passion towards the longings of our Soul. Using the labyrinth and SoulCollage®, Lauren Artress and Catherine Anderson will guide you to discover new ways to reclaim, replenish and rediscover your imagination.
“Imagination has some way of lighting on the truth that reason has not.”
This retreat offers you to a time of stillness from the outside world in which to nourish your soul, still your mind and explore your imagination. We will explore how you can use your imagination as an inner compass … a gateway to your inner world … a decoder for an often noisy, messy and complex outer world. You’ll spend each day nourishing your connection to your interior world while learning new ways to direct and focus your energy into creating the world you want for yourself and others.
Through Lauren’s deep and rich labyrinth teachings and Catherine’s SoulCollage® practices, the creative landscape of the imagination comes alive as you explore new practices to befriend, strengthen and bring clarity to your imagination.
In addition to a rich selection of collage images, participants will receive their own book of “Imaginary Images” to use in the retreat as well as a box of SoulCollage® supplies which will include 12 blank cards and clear bags and glue stick. No labyrinth or SoulCollage® experience is necessary to attend this retreat.
“Imagination should be used not to escape reality but to create it.”
This retreat will be held at the Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA, which is about ten minutes from the San Francisco International Airport.
When you register for the Retreat on the Veriditas website, you will be given the option to add lodging in a single room to your registration. If you would like accommodation at the Mercy Center for the duration of the Retreat, please select the accommodation option during the registration process. Overnight accommodation is $150 for Friday and Saturday night and includes breakfast and dinner. If you have any questions regarding accommodation at Mercy Center please email Annika@veriditas.org.
As at October 2nd, there are only commuter spaces available in this retreat. There are plenty of hotels in the area as you can see from this map, and Uber abounds as the retreat center is about 10 minutes from SFO airport.
“Imagination is one of the greatest gifts we humans have been given by our Creator. With it we can converse directly with the living nature, not only of being, but of all Things. Using imagination we can discover how all Things are alive and all Things are holy. We have a living community around us at all times. With imagination we can reach out and touch it.”