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Playing with a Full Deck:
Embracing Life's Journey with Joy and Wisdom
A SoulCollage® “Card Games” Retreat with Michele Manos
April 27-29, 2018
Cenacle Retreat Center, Chicago
Playing with a Full Deck:
Embracing Life's Journey with Joy and Wisdom
A SoulCollage® “Card Games” Retreat with Michele Manos
April 27-29, 2018
Cenacle Retreat Center, Chicago
On the shores of Great Lake Michigan, reveal and renew your life’s journey with the magic of SoulCollage®!
Individually and in concert, your SoulCollage® cards are marvelous tools for self-discovery and success. Come learn meaningful ways to explore your deck as a whole - integrating your ever-evolving aspects. Make new cards and get new perspectives on old ones. Join Michele, with Facilitators MJ Abell (regional) and Peg Lentz (local), in Chicago for a transformative weekend of exploration and community in one of the world's finest cities.
This special weekend focuses on our life stories, exploring the pathways, gifts, miracles, diversions and guidance that lead us to wisdom and joy. Embark on a heartfelt, many-layered biographical review to honor your gifts and unique journey. Using a timeline of your life, and your SoulCollage® deck, you’ll create a visual memoir of your path to becoming your genuine self. Identify and integrate a spectrum of influences including historical events, cultural icons, the arts, helpful souls. Imagine the soundtrack, montage or bibliography of your life. Re-member and re-purpose your past. Weave your phases of life into the intricate tapestry that is YOU!
The retreat begins at 2:30pm on Friday and closes with Sunday lunch. A "Soft Landing" Sunday afternoon session is also available to continue your explorations with Michele's guidance. Sunday night no-host dinner and comedy adventure, too!
This retreat is for anyone who loves SoulCollage® - from Facilitators to those who've just begun their journey!
DURING YOUR SOULFUL WEEKEND:
The Retreat Site: In the vibrant Lincoln Park neighborhood, Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center offers tranquility and hospitality in the midst of the city. The meeting spaces are inviting and cozy, and feel like our own living rooms! Private or shared bedrooms are available, each with a sink. Toilets and showers are down the hall. This dormitory style arrangement provides a quiet and affordable respite in Chicago’s center. Free parking is available; additional nights of lodging are $90.
Cenacle is within walking distance or short taxi ride from the Fullerton L train station. You can ride the train from either O'Hare or Midway airport if arriving by plane. Convenient and affordable!
Retreat Cost (all inclusive)
Single room (2 nights with 3 meals): $509 (just $485 for Return Adventurers) - just TWO rooms left!
Commuter (2 lunches, 2 dinners): $369 (just $345 for Return Adventurers)
Return Adventurers are those who've previously attended a retreat or course with Michele. The discount is also available to Facilitators. Contact Michele to confirm your eligibility and learn about additional discounts.
Optional "Soft Landing" Sunday afternoon session with Michele (1:30 - 4:30pm):
$125 single or $105 double with B&B (Monday check-out); $50 for commuters
STAYING SUNDAY EVENING? - Let's head for some comic relief at Second City!
Contact Michele about room availability and registration options. Retreat is happening soon, but we've likely got a space for YOU!
This special weekend focuses on our life stories, exploring the pathways, gifts, miracles, diversions and guidance that lead us to wisdom and joy. Embark on a heartfelt, many-layered biographical review to honor your gifts and unique journey. Using a timeline of your life, and your SoulCollage® deck, you’ll create a visual memoir of your path to becoming your genuine self. Identify and integrate a spectrum of influences including historical events, cultural icons, the arts, helpful souls. Imagine the soundtrack, montage or bibliography of your life. Re-member and re-purpose your past. Weave your phases of life into the intricate tapestry that is YOU!
The retreat begins at 2:30pm on Friday and closes with Sunday lunch. A "Soft Landing" Sunday afternoon session is also available to continue your explorations with Michele's guidance. Sunday night no-host dinner and comedy adventure, too!
This retreat is for anyone who loves SoulCollage® - from Facilitators to those who've just begun their journey!
DURING YOUR SOULFUL WEEKEND:
- Create a life timeline to explore your deck, inner wisdom and defining events
- Distinguish the roles of Fate and Destiny on your path
- Explore the "signs of the times" during stages of your life (cultural, social, political)
- Discover gratitude (given and received) throughout your journey
- Acknowledge the "little deaths" and losses
- Honor the roads not taken, reclaim your dreams delayed
- Gather building blocks for the Eight Pillars of Joy: perspective, humility, humor, acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, generosity
- Consider a Sunday afternoon extension and evening outing
The Retreat Site: In the vibrant Lincoln Park neighborhood, Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center offers tranquility and hospitality in the midst of the city. The meeting spaces are inviting and cozy, and feel like our own living rooms! Private or shared bedrooms are available, each with a sink. Toilets and showers are down the hall. This dormitory style arrangement provides a quiet and affordable respite in Chicago’s center. Free parking is available; additional nights of lodging are $90.
Cenacle is within walking distance or short taxi ride from the Fullerton L train station. You can ride the train from either O'Hare or Midway airport if arriving by plane. Convenient and affordable!
Retreat Cost (all inclusive)
Single room (2 nights with 3 meals): $509 (just $485 for Return Adventurers) - just TWO rooms left!
Commuter (2 lunches, 2 dinners): $369 (just $345 for Return Adventurers)
Return Adventurers are those who've previously attended a retreat or course with Michele. The discount is also available to Facilitators. Contact Michele to confirm your eligibility and learn about additional discounts.
Optional "Soft Landing" Sunday afternoon session with Michele (1:30 - 4:30pm):
$125 single or $105 double with B&B (Monday check-out); $50 for commuters
STAYING SUNDAY EVENING? - Let's head for some comic relief at Second City!
Contact Michele about room availability and registration options. Retreat is happening soon, but we've likely got a space for YOU!
What participants say about Michele’s “Card Games”: “You gave my SoulCollage process wings!” * “Looking at our decks as a whole was priceless.” * “… stretched and challenged me and took me deeper with my cards than I would have imagined.” * "Got so much out of the challenges..... awesome!" * “Michele is innovative, insightful, and an excellent retreat leader.” * “The knowledge, energy, creativity and time Michele invested in making this retreat meaningful AND useful is impressive.”
There are MANY reasons to visit the fabulous city of Chicago. A few of my favorites are:
- The Shedd Aquarium
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- The Field Museum of Natural History
- Lincoln Park (Zoo, Conservatory and more)
- The Second City Comedy Club
- Greektown