I am the Lotus Retreat Page

27/10/2023

Just leave your leaves!
1. Fallen leaves are the refuge for overwintering butterflies and moths. Wrapped in their cocoons, many, many species of butterflies and moths (lepidoptera) over-winter in the leaves and other spent plant material.
2. Birds rely on leaves and spent plants. The fallen leaves, dead grasses and other plants are all part of a habitat that supports birds. In spring and summer, nesting songbirds raise their young on insects and worms that are at home in the dead plants and leaves.
3. Toads and Salamanders live in there. Leaves are vital wildlife habitat. Critters ranging from turtles and toads to birds, mammals and invertebrates rely on leaf litter for food, shelter and nesting material.
4. Leaves are a natural mulch. They help suppress weeds and fertilizes the soil as it breaks down.
5. The layers of expired plants reduce soil erosion and help moderate the speed of water run-off and absorption.
6. The less time you spend raking leaves the more time you’ll have to enjoy the gorgeous fall weather

05/08/2021

Due to an unexpected "life fire" the August 22 retreat will need to be postponed. I will update here when it can be rescheduled. Ashes, ashes it all falls down...until we choose to rise again.

05/08/2021

Due to an unexpected "life fire" I am having to postpone the August 22 retreat. I will update this page when it can be rescheduled.. Ashes ashes it all falls down until we rise again.

05/08/2021

06/07/2021

Transformation begins with a single thought...Come to the garden and begin again.

22/06/2021

You will never have more worth than you do right now!!!!

20/06/2021

Looking forward to sharing a day of time out and turning within with you all on August 22, 9:45 am until 3:30 pm. Received some registrations already but room for you!

01/06/2021

Open to your day, week, life. Follow your soul's voice to more peace August 22.

19/05/2021

Just say yes to being brave enough to open up to life.

19/05/2021

Ok friends, posts about the retreat are on this page now along with more content on the main Home Page under about/more information. I think we have it covered, but if something is missing feel free to let me know. This is a new adventure and use of fb for me.

19/05/2021

Your Guide:

Yvonne Meziere has been an educator in the health and wellness professions for the last 37 years teaching a plethora of subjects. In addition, she worked in the Recovery/Treatment field as a Substance Abuse Counselor prior to opening her own private counseling practice. During her years in practice, she provided individual, couple and group counseling, retreats and workshops with an emphasis on living life to the fullest. She has experienced personal adversity, illnesses and loss numerous times in life and it is that PHD that best defines her work.

19/05/2021

What is this retreat all about?

Sometimes in the busyness of life a person will come across an invitation to come home to self if only for a brief moment or a warm day in August. This retreat is your invitation if it speaks to your being and you RSVP.

Throughout the morning you will visit each of seven benches scattered throughout the garden. These beautiful locations have been specially chosen. Using gentle breathing mediations and a guided map provided, you will have the opportunity to explore:
your family and sense of belonging, your unique purpose at this time in life, your swimming pool of emotions, the openness of your heart including your ability to give and receive love, speaking your truth with courage, trusting your intuition and inner guidance, and finally the nature of your being and your divine connection to all that is.

Following a brief lunch, participants will gather in the outdoor pavilion to share key insights or experiences from the morning.
You will leave with informational tools for your continued explorations, an invitation to a private-participant only Facebook group to provide continued support and inspiration after the retreat, and a small reminder of who your really are. Spending this day together surrounded and supported by nature will hopefully lead to renewed hope and an internal "news source" to support your continued growth and peace.

Space is limited to 8 people, but if there is considerable interest, I will attempt to add an additional day.

Details:

Location: Soos Botanical Garden (not far from Green River
Community College).
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2021
Hours: 9:45 am to 3:30 pm. Prompt arrival is a must.
Cost: $125.00 Registration Fee

In spite of what the FB page wants to say on the homepage, this retreat is not free!

It is $125.00 per person. Registration must be paid in advance to secure your spot. I will post details regarding payment options soon.

Contact me by messenger, email (vonniedee@comcast.net) , or phone/text (253 381-5438) with your first and last name and phone number if you are interested in attending. Additional details re lunch etc. will be sent out prior to event to participants.