Soul Camp—Spring 2020
May 28-31, 2020, Beaufort, SC
In Beaufort, we will unwind from the numbing, busy rhythms of our modern lives, and intentionally synchronize ourselves to the tidal rhythms of the natural landscape.
What to Expect
Not only will we teach you to remember that we, too, naturally ebb and rise in our daily lives, but we will also teach you how to live in sync with these recurrent patterns of coming and going in a sustainable, life-giving, and empowering way when you return home.
The Setting
In Spring, the luxurious, award-winning Anchorage 1770 Inn, in Beaufort, SC. will once again be our hide away. This 18th century Federalist mansion on the Beaufort River, half way between Charleston and Savannah, gives us access to beautiful beaches, easy bike trails through ancient Spanish Moss draped oaks, warm waters to explore in kayaks, and gentle, salt air breezes to center and calm our minds, bodies, and souls amidst the low country’s magical marshes and backwaters.
This is the right retreat for you if:
—Pulled in too many directions
—Worn down by the speed you try to maintain
—If you are wracking your brain and heart with the thought, “there must be a better way to go about my days.”
—Worn down by the speed you try to maintain
—If you are wracking your brain and heart with the thought, “there must be a better way to go about my days.”
Your Guides
Tara and Martha are mountain and ocean lovers, adventure seekers, seasoned guides, accomplished dancers dedicated to lifelong ease of movement, fellow Aquarians and spiritual pilgrims who love to share their lifelong quests, insights and learnings in order for others to find their joy and power.
Tara Simkins
Tara, a certified Life Coach School Life Coach, a certified money coach, and certified mentor coach, is the founder of Soul Works, LLC, a professional life coaching company offering personal coaching and online personal enrichment classes for women who are ready to explore the inner work necessary to live a joyful, meaningful and fulfilled life; and co-founder of the Press On Fund which funds novel and less toxic childhood cancer research.
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A feast for the soul filled with good company, good food, enriching conversation, and the perfect amount of movement and rest.
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Carefully and lovingly designed for the woman who is in need of a break, who is looking for a strong, gentle nudge to pursue her personal dreams, or who is a pilgrim on a spiritual journey.
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Held in beautiful places amidst brilliant colors, surrounded by your favorite smells, be they coastal sage, low country rivers and oceans, or sweet mountain woodlands embraced by welcome breezes and warm, roaring fires.
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A safe and sacred time to explore doubts, release the Old with gratitude, invite and receive the New with grace and ease, and emerge fully embodying joy, and empowered to return to daily life rejuvenated and inspired.
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Infused with Martha and Tara’s twinkling nature, sense of playfulness, love of laughter and deep belief in mystery and magic.
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Before we begin our day, we honor the Great Silence from the night before. We each find a contemplative spot with our journals, imaginings, and morning tea or coffee.
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We practice a morning ritual of QiGong Shibashi and welcome the sun as it rises over the hills that look out at the blue Pacific.
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9:00-10:00 Breakfast accompanied by thought provoking questions and inspiring and enlightening conversation that will peak your curiosity and ignite a spark of learning throughout the day and weekend.
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2:00 -5:30 Free time ~ on your own... exploration of the woods and the hidden treasures within these sacred places and the sacred space of your journal ... or rest.
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10:30 - 12:30 Activity
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1:00-2:00 Lunch provides a great opportunity for sharing insights from the morning’s conversation and lots of laughter.*
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5:30-6:30 Gentle yoga outside, weather permitting, stretching our bodies, restoring ourselves to our breath, and winding down our energy from the day.
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7:00-8:30 Dinner and reflections on the day.
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8:30 - 9:30 Good stories, laughter, nurturing discussions and healing meditations.
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9:30 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. The Great Silence: Give yourself the gift of a respite from outer conversation and return to the well within.
Our Vision for You in 2020
And Your Investment in You
The magic of these hand-picked sacred spaces never fails to transform and center us. We hope you are ready to say YES to yourself in 2020 by joining us on one of our beautifully and soulfully curated retreat experiences.
Each of you holds within you such beautiful gifts for this world. In forgetting the seemingly real and urgent agendas calling to you from the outside, you can allow your soul to come back in alignment with all that is truly meaningful — all that can bring you back to happiness, joy and love.
Limited to 10 guests.
Your investment in yourself via one of our retreats this year is *****
Each of you holds within you such beautiful gifts for this world. In forgetting the seemingly real and urgent agendas calling to you from the outside, you can allow your soul to come back in alignment with all that is truly meaningful — all that can bring you back to happiness, joy and love.
Limited to 10 guests.
Your investment in yourself via one of our retreats this year is *****
“Depending on where an individual is in their life — whether they just need to take a break, or they needed a strong, gentle nudge to pursue personal dreams, or like me, a seeker on a pilgrimage — I strongly believe what you and Tara have created and brought personally to the moment is what The Sacred Nature Retreat is all about.”
Anne
“We noiselessly went about getting our morning tea and coffee in this beautiful place. Silently sharing the interior space of the warm house with 9 other beings – breath and the beginning of NEW came easily.”
Lori
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FAQ
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What does the retreat fee include?
—Accommodations.
—All meals ~ healthy, predominantly local foods with vegan and vegetarian options.
—Gentle hiking, yoga, QiGong, soothing meditations.
—All excursion fees and tipping.
—Additional tools and techniques for finding the calm within any storm, and ways to tap into your innate power and resilience.
—Time away for yourself in truly safe and sacred places, with the freedom to do as you wish. -
What is your refund policy?
Your payments are all non-refundable. We really want you to come! BUT if you have to cancel AND we can easily fill your space within two weeks of the retreat, we will refund your payment, minus your deposit and credit card fees.
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What if I have food allergies?
Yes. Because we keep the size of our retreats intimate, we are able to plan for and accommodate any food allergies and food sensitivities. All of our meals and menus are carefully prepared and selected with our individual guests in mind.
During your stay, you will experience organic, delicious meals focused on clean cuisine including fresh fruits, vegetables, and wholesome foods. We offer delicious hand-pressed juices, an abundant selection of herbal teas and Martha’s morning elixir.
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I have more questions. Can I contact you?
Yes. Absolutely! If you have any other questions, we would love to answer them for you. Please email Martha: [email protected], or Tara: [email protected].