“Spring Into Your Bliss”
A women’s retreat of rest, renewal, reflection and rejuvenation
April 18 – 21, 2024
Asilomar Conference Grounds, Monterey, California
Dear Friends,
I love sharing my favorite places with friends and Asilomar is the top of my list, especially in the Spring. What I love about Asilomar is the smell of the fog and the ocean, wood burning in the fireplaces, and taking long walks on the beach. Add into the mix sharing that time with like-minded women, great food, and wonderful self-inquiry and that is why I am offering this retreat. I hope you will join us!
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly,
but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
MAYA ANGELOU
The Retreat
These days it seems like there is so much going on in the world that I sometimes feel helpless, frustrated, or useless in my ability to make a difference in the world and still go for my dreams. The one thing I have seen is that it starts with me – taking care of myself, doing things that bring me fulfillment and joy, and seeing that I can make a difference when I give myself time to listen to my heart.
In our retreat we will look at how paying attention to, and taking care of, our own heart is the greatest gift we can give ourselves, and how it allows us to be more present in the world. Our time together will include time for self-reflection and renewal, looking at what works for us and what doesn’t (and how to lovingly let go of or transform the “what doesn’t”), as well as time for yourself and/or time to create new friendships. We gather together every morning and evening, leaving the afternoons to do whatever you would like – or to do nothing
The Location
Asilomar is located in Pacific Grove, near Monterey and Carmel on the California coast.It is an area rich with other activities and adventures as well: shopping and exploring Carmel-By-the-Sea, driving down the Big Sur Coast, going to the Monterey Aquarium, kayaking on Monterey Bay, and exploring the charming town of Pacific Grove.
The Details
| When: | April 18-21, 2024, Thursday through Sunday |
| Where: | Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, California |
| *Cost: | $500 for the retreat only
*Lodging – Asilomar is handling all lodging, which includes meals. |
* Lodging cost includes meals from dinner Thursday night through lunch on Sunday.
Cost does not include transportation to Asilomar.
Registration
RETREAT ONLY COST/REGISTRATION – $500
Retreat registration: Spring Into Your Bliss Registration
CONTACT ASILOMAR DIRECTLY FOR LODGING.
Use this link to find out pricing and to get our lodging discount: Karen Drucker Retreat
NO RETREAT REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 1, 2024
You may arrange for another woman to take your place if you cannot attend.
Contact Asilomar regarding their refund policies for lodging.
Space will be limited in order to ensure that each participant has a quality experience. Reserve your space today. To register for the retreat you can download & print our registration form and email to sue@karendrucker.com. Remember to contact Asilomar directly for lodging reservations.
Sample Schedule (subject to change)
Thursday
Pre-dinner get together: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Evening program: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday
Breakfast: 7:30 – 9:00 am
Morning program: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Free time: 1:00 – 6:00 pm
(optional “check in” time from 5:00 – 6:00)
Dinner: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Evening program: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Sunday
Breakfast: 7:30 – 9:00 am
Morning program: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
What To Expect From A Karen Drucker Retreat
I believe in creating community and connection between women. We do that in a way that is heart opening and fun by utilizing lots of singing (no – you don’t have to be a good singer, or know any of my songs!), group exercises and discussions (in groups of 2 or 4 people), and lots of shared wisdom and laughter. There are times when tears are appropriate, and we support each other lovingly through those times. Being in a group of like-minded women and sharing our lives allows us to open our hearts and connect to ourselves in a deeper way.
This retreat is set up to gently lead us on a path of self-discovery, looking at what are our hearts are calling us towards, what we need to let go of, and what we want to step into.
This retreat is for you if you want to:
* Be uplifted by music that inspires and heals.
* Become clear on the next step in your life.
* Learn tools on how to practice radical self-care.
* Be seen and heard.
* Be inspired by the beauty of nature.
* Start the day with “morning bliss.”
* Be part of a spring ritual about moving towards your dreams and desires.
* Sing, laugh, make new friends, and return home with a faith lift!
No matter if you have been to a Karen Drucker retreat before – each one is different based on who shows up and what is happening with ourselves and in the world.
Nuts & Bolts
There are many options, and therefore varying prices, to get to Asilomar.
By Plane:
- Oakland (OAK) – approximately 2 hours from Asilomar
- San Francisco (SFO) – approximately 2 hours from Asilomar
- San Jose (SJC) – approximately 90 minutes from Asilomar
- Monterey Airport (MRY) – approximately 20 minutes from Asilomar
To get to Asilomar from the airports, you might want to rent a car. Due to its remote location, a car rental may make it easier for you to explore the area in your free time. Shuttles are available from San Francisco, San Jose and the Monterey airport: Monterey Airbus Shuttle, Travel to & About Asilomar
Questions?
Please feel free to email sue@karendrucker.com if you have any questions regarding the retreat. Space is limited, so don’t delay in reserving your place for this wonderful retreat at beautiful Asilomar!
You are welcome here, whoever you are, where ever you are on your path,
give yourself this gift of a time for you….
**Please note this retreat is a gentle process of reflecting about our lives, it is not meant to be a substitute for deeper issues or therapy.**