Flying Lessons
Flying Lessons for Life:
7 Ways to Pilot Yourself and Others through All Kinds of Weather
An intimate, rustic, transformational retreat
At the Rocking X Ranch in Arizona
May 13-16, 2010
Thursday afternoon through Sunday noon
You journey to the Rocking X Ranch and settle into your cabin, leaving all the connections to “normal” life behind. In the afternoon, we gather in the living room of the main house and create sacred space, as the ancient Earthkeepers did. We light candles. We talk about logistics. We meditate and set our intentions. We begin to explore the powerful metaphor of flight and begin with the first lesson.
On Friday and Saturday we go through the other 6 lessons. The method is teaching by story, unpeeling a scene, finding what is true for us. Finding where our spiritual or “leading” edge is now. Learning a process for looking within in a different way, asking ourselves to stretch. Asking ourselves to share in a sacred circle, passing the talking stick.
Each day you have alone time to hike, rest, journal, sit amongst the trees or the ruins of pit houses. And, as an added bonus, yoga sessions will be offered each morning! Certified yoga instructor Barb Stewart, who is also our professional chef, will teach you yoga poses that complement and embody each Flying Lesson. At night we sing, talk, toast when we are finished with our process. On Saturday you make a soul map in nature, and gather materials for a medicine pouch and an offering to the spirits of the universe at a fire ceremony.
Sunday we have our final circle where we put it all together. Now you have a seven-step process to use all your life on any issue. How will you take it home? What will flying look like when you bring it down the mountain and hold it closer than your computer, your blackberry, your to-do list?
We have a follow-up conference call. You have a chance to reflect on what has happened since you filled out your initial questionnaire and had your initial phone call with Pam.
Can you imagine how you might be flying now in your life? What is more spacious? How have you been freed? What things do you know about yourself now? How will you treat yourself, coach yourself, be your own flight instructor? You know how the seven-step process is going to guide you.
You look out your window at and with your outer eyes, you see the horizon near your home and know that you are on a great journey, always. And with your inner eyes, you are still able to see yourself in a sacred circle under the pines, by the fire, in a community…
“Beyond my expectations. My left brain LOVES the tactical steps and the notebook. My right brain loves the energy, the creativity. I leave with substantial change.”
– Participant from Seattle, 2008
For more information about the Flying Lessons process, Click here.
Who should come and how you’ll benefit:
There’s a lot being said today about intentions and creating one’s own reality, but many of us find it difficult to know how to do that in a way that really translates to what’s going on in our lives. This retreat is designed to “stick” when you go down the mountain.
Come if you are a seeker who values powerful spiritually-based processes for accelerating personal growth and transformation.
Come for a semi-private coaching experience in a small group of like-minded, bright people who will “meet” again in a tele-conference after the retreat.
Come if you would like to experience the magic of ceremony on a rare piece of land, under a canopy of brilliant stars.
Come if you would like a journey where you leave ordinary life behind, immerse yourself in a beautiful, natural sanctuary, and emerge with new understandings, inspiration and company.
Come if you are ready to step into your power in this time of great planetary shift, when we have an unparalleled opportunity to reclaim and expand upon our natural powers and become leaders and healers of ourselves and the planet.
“More important than I ever imagined.”
–Participant from Tucson, 2008
How to get there
The drive is about 3 hours from either Tucson or Phoenix. The Rocking X is in the Sierra Ancha Mountains north of Globe and Roosevelt Lake, south of a small town named Young, AZ. The property is in the Tonto National Forest, and there are only a few other private properties in the area. We’ll send you detailed directions when you register or rent.
The food
We have an experienced caterer as our main cook. Each of you will be asked to help her cook for one meal and help clean up for another. After gathering your dietary requests, we’ll plan healthy meals with vegetarian options. Any special foods or supplements and any liquor you wish to bring are up to you.
“Yummy. Lots of it. Wow.”
– Participant from Seattle, 2008
Costs
$999 covers tuition, lodging and food.
Two ways to save $100! Bring someone, and each of you only pays $899. Couples are welcome! Or register by the early bird deadline, and pay only $899.
Your fee will cover an initial questionnaire and phone conversation with Pam, and a follow-up tele-conference with the group.
“What a gift to receive the feedback, love, support, advice.”
– Participant from Seattle
Ready to register?
Rocking X Ranch Retreat Deposit
$300 per person.
Balance due three weeks before the retreat.
($699, or $599 if you qualify for the discount.)
Register now and your Flying Lessons process will magically begin!
A Solo Retreat for You
Rent a cabin at the Rocking X Ranch and see what some wonderful solitude in the woods can do for your soul. Read those forgotten books, or write your own!
Or, arrange for some intensive coaching or healing sessions with Pam.
Consulting by the day will be arranged after we discuss your needs. Contact Pam
