Women's Retreats

Time for women - young and mature - to laugh, play, share and challenge each other to live out their true potential.

Two dates, two fabulous locations to choose from:

Thurs., Sept. 11, 2008 from 6pm through Sun., Sept. 14, 2008 at 1pm, Marin County, California
Thurs., Oct. 23, 2008 from 6pm through Sun., Oct. 26, 2008 at 2pm, Loveland, Colorado

The Women's Retreat is a unique forum for learning about and exploring sexuality, differentiation and personal development. Take a new look at femininity, leadership, women's eroticism and the multiple conflicting roles facing today's women. The Women's Retreat builds on the powerful energy, self-challenge, and camaraderie that can occur when women gather together in shared interest of personal growth. Hear new ideas, challenge old assumptions. Reach new clarity about who you are, who you want to be, and how to become her. This retreat, with its emphasis on differentiation, is designed to meet the interests of women at different stages in their life, with varied backgrounds, issues and goals. The Retreat is a psycho-educational experience and not psychotherapy.

Your Women Retreat Leaders:

Dr. Ruth Morehouse is a licensed psychologist and is also certified as a sex therapist (Diplomate Status) through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. She is also Co-Director, along with her husband, Dr. David Schnarch, of the Marriage and Family Health Center of Evergreen, Colorado, a world renowned relationship institute widely acclaimed for cutting- edge advances in personal development, couples and sex therapy and the home of the Passionate Marriage® and Crucible® Approaches. Based on these Approaches, Dr. Morehouse has given workshops for women, couples and mental health professionals for 20 years. She is an inspiring, zesty speaker whose presentations are conceptually exciting while still providing practical application and down to earth examples.

Dr. Susan Regas is a Professor and Coordinator of Family and Couple Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. At the University, she trains doctoral students in the area of family, couple and sex therapy, supervision and research. David Schnarch and Susan Regas have co-authored the Crucible ® Differentiation Scale and the Crucible ® Sexual Inventory and other studies looking at the effectiveness of the Crucible ® Approach. Susan is also a licensed clinical psychologist. She has a private practice in Pasadena, California where she does couple and family therapy along with supervision of therapists. She is married and has three children.

How you will participate

Through challenging presentations, small group discussions and guided activities, you'll learn about the Passionate Marriage® and Crucible® Approaches to relationships (especially your relationship with yourself) during the Women's Retreat.

Who will be there

Differentiation is about diversity and the Women's Retreat is for different kinds of women - women who are single, married, widowed or divorced. Women of all sexual orientations, women struggling to balance developing a self while maintaining important relationships, whether fresh with adolescence, 30-45 something or maturing into wisdom of later adulthood. The participants will include busy executives and fulltime homemakers. This divergence of women generates powerful momentum and an ambiance of understanding, compassion and shared wisdom.

This retreat will be timely if you're:

Caught up in family, work, or a relationship, and you need a chance to get reacquainted with yourself.
Going through a life transition and want to use it as an opportunity for personal growth.
Looking for down time and a contrast from your demanding business and professional life.
At a plateau and/or feeling stuck in your life, and it's time for new ideas about sexuality, women's roles and your options.
A sexual abuse survivor who's ready to embrace a healthier and more robust sexuality,
A mental health professional who wants to elevate your personal development in order to help yourself and others. (This program is open to the general public and everyone attends as a civilian.)

What you will learn:

Discover how the process of differentiation is a route to enhancing emotional and sexual intimacy. Learn to develop a more solid sense of self while becoming more effective in relationships with friends, family and co-workers. Develop greater openness and comfort in discussing sexuality and explore reaching sexual potential. Expand your understanding of women's leadership skills.

September 11, 2008 through September 14, 2008

The Setting: Marconi Conference Center, Marin County, California

The Marconi Conference Center is situated on wooded acres overlooking scenic Tomales Bay in Marin County, California. The serene ambiance and delicious food contributes to an outstanding and inspirational experience at this full service retreat setting. The Point Reyes National Seashore and Sonoma Valley Wine Country are within an easy drive. Marconi

The Lodging Package at Marconi Conference Center includes three nights, nine meals and use of the facility. Double occupancy only. (Single occupancy based on availability.)

To learn more about the Conference Center, visit their website, www.marconiconference.org. For additional information and advice on transportation, call our office at 303-670-2630 or by email: mfhc@passionatemarriage.com

Marconi Conference Center, 18500 Highway 1, Marshall, CA, 94930, 415-663-9020

How to Register for Lodging and the Women's Retreat :

Register on-line here. Or you may register by phone at (303)670-2630 or e-mail us and mail a check to Marriage and Family Health Center, 2922 Evergreen Parkway Suite 310, Evergreen, Colorado 80439.

Tuition for Women's Retreat and Lodging Package:

Early (received by July 7, 2008)	$950.00
Regular (received after July 7, 2008)	$1,000.00

Cancellation policy: Written request only. When cancellation is received by 7/11/08 full refund minus $75; received by 8/8/08 50% refund; thereafter 25% refund, no refund after start of Women's Retreat.

October 23, 2008 through October 26, 2008

The Setting: Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Loveland, Colorado

The Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, known for its warm western hospitality, is nestled in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies. Located on the banks of the Big Thompson River, the ambiance is casual, relaxed and serene. You can hike the hills, go horseback riding or laze by the River.

Sylvan Ranch

The lodging package at Sylvan Dale includes three nights, nine meals and use of the facility. They can also advise about airport transportation. Arrange reservations directly with the Ranch.

Double occupancy $467 or single occupancy $632 plus tax

To learn more about the Ranch or to register for lodging, visit their website, www.sylvandale.com. For additional information, call: Jennifer at 970-667-3915 ext. 12 or by email: jennifero@sylvandale.com.

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, 2939 N. County Road 31D, Loveland, CO 80538

How to Register for the Women's Retreat:

Early (received by August 23, 2008)	$490.00
Regular (received after August 23, 2008)	$540.00

Cancellation policy: Written request only. When cancellation is received by 9/15/08 full refund minus $75; received by 10/1/08 50% refund; thereafter 25% refund, no refund after start of Women's Retreat.

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