SPRING CONTEMPLATIVE WRITING RETREATS


Dear Current Contemplative Writers
(and those who are interested in beginning),

Our one-day retreat on December 29th went so well that
I've decided to do another. The theme for this one-day
retreat will be "Let's Play!" and involve both writing
and visualization journal (collage) exercises. The
limit is 15 participants. Details follow, along with
registration.

I also wanted to give you a "Save the Date" for the
annual April retreat in Arena, WI. This retreat will
be residential (overnight) and will happen the last
week in April, April 26-27. Please save the date. I
will send out an email closer to the date for
registration.
I hope to see you in a class or at a retreat soon.

Finally, so many thanks to Dana Slowiak, who's
wonderful article on Contemplative Writing and
Miksang, Contemplative Photography, is featured in
this week's Isthmus! Read it if you haven't already:
http://www.thedailypage.com/isthmus/article.php?article=20622

Miriam

-------------------------------------------------
CONTEMPLATIVE WRITING DAY RETREAT, FEBRUARY 23, 2008
THEME: "LET'S PLAY!"
10-5pm
At Madison Shambhala Center
408 S. Baldwin St (side entrance)
50$ per person (financial aid available),
lunch included

Current students and new students will meet together
for a day at the warm and inviting Shambhala Center to
mix writing, sitting meditation and collaging for a
creative day of warm, soupy play. New folks are
invited to join us, as well as "veteran writers".
Together, as a large group, we will explore various
ways of approaching play in creativity, and talk about
issues with our inner children.  No previous
experience is necessary.

If you wish to register, please send the following
form back with a 25$ deposit by Friday, February 8. I
highly suggest registering ASAP, as the last retreat
filled up quickly.

This retreat is ESPECIALLY recommended for anyone who
is interested in a one-day sampler of how I teach (so
new students who aren't sure yet whether or not they
want to register for a 9-week class). Please spread
the word!


---------------------------------
Contemplative Writing: PLAY! Day Retreat
2/23/08

Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Food Allergies:
Environmental Allergies:
Accessibility Needs:
Payment (full/in need of scholarship*):

Please email back registration, or mail registration
with payment to:
Miriam Hall
20 N. Baldwin St.
Madison WI 53703
by 2/8/08

For questions, call my cell - 217-2132, or email me
back at herspiral@yahoo.com

*Please contact me personally if you are in need of
financial aid.