Writing to Make a Difference
The "Writing to Make a Difference" Weekend Retreat invites you to take time out to reflect and explore your writing as a way to make a difference in the world. The retreat offers you tools and some powerful experiences to boost your self-confidence, and urge you to more deeply trust your inner vision of sharing your ideas as a way to create positive and inspiring change. This location on St. Jorioz offers a spa, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, and cozy spaces to chase away winter chill while you relax and explore your writing.
Led by an Award-winning Author
For the 5th year in a row, The Write Life.com has selected Debra's retreats to be part of it's "Incredible Writing Retreats"
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Keys Aims of this Retreat
Purpose of the retreat This retreat aims to inspire you to step into your creative and personal power and express yourself..
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The Program
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Friday, March. 23rd, 2017
Check in is at 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Welcome & Introductions General Program: Friday Evening - Dinner 7 p.m. We begin after dinner with an introduction to the weekend and an easing into writing and creativity with some calm, guided exercises to tap into creative pleasure and inspiration. Saturday, March 24th Program: 9:00 a.m. Meditation, check-in on dreams and experiences, and introduction to themes of the day. 9:30 - 12:30 Writing and Creative Practice 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch Rest and Reflection Time 3 - 6 p.m. Afternoon program and excursions. 7 p.m. Dinner Sunday, March 25th 8:30 to Noon Morning workshops. 12:30 Lunch Themes: - Creating On Purpose - Vision & Values - Tapping into Other Parts of Your Brain for Big Flow - Balance and Structure - Understanding Your Unique Creative Process Some of the topics may include: Clarity and Pulling Focus Self-Expression & Expansion Creativity & Vulnerability Tapping into Emotions Publishing and Platform Allowing and Receiving Creative Inspiration About the teaching style: Workshops are highly interactive. We aim to create a safe, fun, and sacred space for self-inquiry and offer practical tools to help you access your own inner wisdom and creative energy. Retreat Location in St Jorioz, France on Lake Annecy The retreat center is a clean and simple center with comfortable lounge and lake view dining area. You'll love the indoor pool and spa area as well as hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi, and low cost massages. Be sure to book massages upon arrival. What people say about past retreats: "I can't thank you enough for the retreat in June (2016) you gave me so much positivity and I would love to do it again. It was a joy." -- from OS, from Los Angeles, CA “I just wanted to send you a quick email to tell you how grateful I am for the sessions which I attended with you in Geneva. They have really made a lasting impact on me. I have been mediating more and more and its great!” – SJ in Dubai “Debra resists ‘telling’ in favor of guiding you to your own discoveries. She will then help you to discover what is truth for you – or encourage you to continue seeking. She is real and she is amazing [and] has a true caring nature.” - PR, French Alps Retreat 2014, Charlotte, NC |
Who Will Benefit
The retreat is for anyone seeking to make the next big leap in their writing. Maybe you've been thinking about writing that book or starting that blog. But stepping out of your usual comfort zone feels scary and unfamiliar. In this retreat, you'll be encouraged to trust your inner voice and gain more Self-confidence and trust the inner whispering of your spirit as you align with it more deeply. You have the wisdom to know what you're being called to write. You'll be encouraged to make your inner yearnings conscious and reconnect with your natural gifts, talents, and wisdom. Past retreats have attracted participants from all around the world and from a broad array of backgrounds including scientists, lawyers, people in healing professions, yoga teachers, artists, students, retirees, and people in transition looking for a new career. People have come from as far away as Los Angeles, California and Tasmania, Australia. The retreat will provide an opportunity to step out of the ordinary rush into a pristine natural area of the French Alps. In this silence and natural beauty, miracles of self-discovery abound. No prior writing experience necessary. Bring an open heart and mind and give yourself a chance to experiment and enjoy your natural creativity in a beautiful environment. What You'll Gain from the Retreat:
Give yourself a gift of space and time to reflect on what's important to you. 
For more information contact: dm@debramoffitt.com Cancellation policy: A non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. If for any reason Participant decides to cancel attendance at the Retreat, he/she agrees to notify Divinely Inspired Living Media LLC by email as soon as possible at divinelyinspired@protonmail.com. Waiver Form Required for Retreat Participation - Download here. Please write or email divinelyinspired@protonmail.com or dm@debramoffitt.com with questions. Debra and her team will be happy to give you information about ways to travel to the area and sites to see during your stay. 
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