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Connect With Your Truthful Heart
A Regenerative Weekend in Community
RETREAT IN SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen
The inevitable loss, pain, and fullness of being human can crack open our hearts. When we explore our defenses and embrace the mosaic of our whole selves, we let the light in and greet our connected hearts with curiosity, compassion, and courage.
Join us for a powerful weekend to regenerate in the sanctuary of the Santa Sabina Center in San Rafael, California.
Together, we will journey through the portal of essential connectedness, a foundational component of engaged presence.
During this experience you are invited to:
Directly connect with your unique, precious nature
Navigate grief and loss with acceptance, tenderness, and patience
Recognize how your Enneagram patterns can impact your capacity for open-heartedness
Be seen and heard within a vibrant community of Deep Living practitioners
Clarify the next right step on your journey
During this retreat you will have space for:
Private, introspective stillness
Supportive interactions of deep listening and courageous sharing
Simple movement practices to engage with our somatic awareness
Connection with the beauty in nature
Deep Living Lab is committed to accessible pricing options for our offerings, including interest-free payment plans available at checkout. Consider which pricing tier is in alignment with your current financial ability.
Don't see a price that works for you? Email us at info@deeplivinglab.org for other pricing options. We are happy to work with you.
YOUR PARTICIPATION INCLUDES:
Retreat sessions and handouts
Two nights of accommodations in a private room with a shared bathroom
Six meals, light snacks, coffee and tea
“This was an incredibly heart-centered experience … Once you're in it, you recognize that there's a whole other capacity that you have access to through your heart. And I think that Deep Living has this amazing ability to create an experience that gets you there.” -Amy T.
“One of the surprising things I learned is in our spiritual work, we talk about the oneness of the universe, that we're all connected. In a group like this, I think it moves from a concept to the actual felt experience.” Samuel S.
“A lot of the retreat activities are meant to just be in the moment with yourself and check in with yourself. And sometimes you don't have words yet. This is a really gracious space … to start to inquire, ‘what does it feel like to check in with yourself? How do you re-get to know yourself?" Julie V.
NATURE-FILLED SANCTUARY
When you arrive at the center in the fall, you will be greeted by brisk mornings and changing colors of the maple trees. We invite you to enjoy personal reflection time by walking the meandering paths of the grounds. There are also hiking trails that start from the property and allow taking in the beautiful surroundings, including views of Mount Tam and the Bay.
ABOUT THE SANTA SABINA CENTER
Founded in 1939, Santa Sabina is a nature-filled sanctuary in Marin County, California, just north of San Francisco. It was originally a house for women preparing to join the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and later opened its doors as a retreat center for all spiritual seekers in 1970. Today, the center is dedicated to providing a sacred space for people of all spiritual beliefs and cultural backgrounds.
Additional delights to enjoy
We highly recommend adding in personal time before or after the retreat enjoy some of the beauty, amenities and activities in and around San Rafael:
Explore the vast array of hiking trails in and around San Rafael.
Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco’s Ferry Building to enjoy local food and shopping.
Visit Stinson Beach.
Drive up to Napa for wine tasting.
Experience the incredible views from the Marin Headlands.
Deep Living Experiential Learning Director & Coach
"Experiencing the inevitable losses of life, whether grieving for the loss of a loved one or simply the loss of a favorite rose in bloom has been one of the more profound and counter-intuitive ways of opening to deeper stirrings within my own heart. It's a deeply nourishing process. A sense of realness and authenticity arises when we experience the natural process of life unfolding. A bloom falls and something new arises. It brings great joy to witness the natural letting go that happens within the collective atmosphere of a retreat. The space that opens as something falls away allows for something else to arise, to be seen and experienced. These are sacred, healing moments that lead to a greater ability to listen and respond to our soul's calling."
Diana brings three decades of experience as a professional coach, Enneagram facilitator, and curriculum designer. She learned the value of including the wisdom of our hearts and bodies in our consciousness while studying and practicing Eastern scriptural texts and bringing esoteric wisdom into the Western mindset.
Deep Living Lab Facilitator & Coach
"My calling is to help you discover your inner treasure, become an agent for positive change in your life, and empower the authority of your soul. With decades of experience with practical, creative, and spiritual studies I establish a unique approach to this work as a guide, teacher, and facilitator. I look forward to supporting your ability to explore the depths of your being, deepen courage, discover inner wisdom, and embark on the adventure of the inner work needed to bring your gifts to earth."
Pamela is a Transformational Life Coach, Deep Living Lab Facilitator & Coach, Caroline Myss Educational Institute (CMED) Mentor & Facilitator, Enneagram Educator, and Soul Archetypal Consultant.
GENERAL Retreat Questions
What will the in-person retreat be like?
Like our in-person and virtual offerings, we design the experience to return you to your direct felt experience. Sessions will be interactive and engaging to honor different learning styles. There will be a combination of reflective inquiry, large group content, intimate reflections, and practices to ground into our bodies and hearts. Opportunities to connect with yourself, community, nature, and the unfolding alchemy of the group are woven into the retreat.
Is this a relaxing weekend or one of inner exploration?
This weekend will be one of inner exploration as we find new spaces within ourselves and invite a deeper level of presence. As we experience deeper levels of presence, inner tension melts away and we naturally feel more relaxed.
Do I need to attend all sessions? How much personal time will I have during the weekend?
Attendance at all sessions is important as we collectively sink deeper into the material. However, attending to your needs before, during and after sessions is highly encouraged. The preliminary schedule includes 5-15 minute breaks for each session. Personal time will be included for rest, walking the grounds, contemplation, journaling, integration, or whatever supports your experience.
What holding space will there be at the retreat?
Deep Living Lab's offerings are known for creating supportive conditions to go deeper within ourselves and honor our inner processes. Together we will explore intimate places within ourselves and discover deeper truths within our being. Open sharing, deep listening, and a real sense of mutuality will support deepening into greater heart presence.
ABOUT RETREAT CENTER
How do I get to the Santa Sabina Center?
The closest major airports include San Francisco (1 hour drive) and Oakland (45 min drive). There are a few smaller regional airports in Marin, Napa, and Santa Rosa. The address is 25 Magnolia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901.
I am vegetarian / gluten sensitive / lactose intolerant. Will there be alternative food options for my dietary restrictions?
Yes. In the registration form, please include your needs and we will work with the kitchen to ensure options are provided for you.
What are the rooms like?
You will have a private room with a twin-size bed, desk, chair, closet, and sink. All bedrooms are close to a shared bathroom with toilets, sinks, and individual locked shower stalls. Bed linens and towels are provided.
CONTENT QUESTIONS
Do I need to know the Deep Living Approach and EnneaCrossings™?
You do not need to have conceptual background in the Deep Living approach or EnneaCrossings™. Our fall 2024 virtual and in-person retreats will focus on three of the five vital qualities, the mysterious consciousness of the heart, and the EnneaCrossings™ portal of essential connectedness.
What is the Enneagram? Do I need to have experience with it before this retreat?
The Enneagram is a revealing map of the human condition that offers self-awareness and a more complete understanding of how different people approach life. At Deep Living Lab, we use this wisdom to explore a pathway to our individual and collective healing. Although the retreat is not focused on the Enneagram, having a foundation in it may help you understand some common terms and concepts that may be mentioned. Please don’t be shy if you have questions during a session or before the retreat.
What resources do you recommend for exploring the Enneagram?
If you are new to the Enneagram, download and read this free Enneagram Introduction packet before the retreat to have a sense of your type. You may also be interested in...
Scheduling an Enneagram Discovery Session to land on your type
Reading Underneath Your Personality
Reading Deep Living with the Enneagram: Recovering Your True Nature
What type of belief system is reflected in this retreat?
This retreat honors all beliefs and spiritual practices. We go underneath concepts of God, love, and presence for you to directly access the truth within your essence. We believe that turning towards love starts within ourselves, continues in community practice, and radiates out in ways that are beyond measure.
Refunds and Cancellations
What is your policy for refunds and cancellations?
If you need to cancel or transfer your registration, please notify us via email at info@deeplivinglab.org.
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