<!------springtime----journal-------> <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META NAME="description" CONTENT="Serene Rocky Mountains retreat with professional, personal journaling instruction. Learn about self-discovery, self-healing, self-esteem. Small workshops. Some women-only. Also: spiritual, wellness retreats. 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Professional, friendly atmosphere. Limited to four people. Colorado Rocky Mts. --></HEAD> <!------------> <BODY TEXT="#000000" BODY BGCOLOR="#C9F5E0" LINK="#098C57" VLINK="#FF8080" ALINK="#D9AAAA"><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica"><BASEFONT="3"> <!------springtime-----------> <CENTER><B><I><FONT COLOR="8989E2"><FONT SIZE=+3><IMG SRC="chisw_s.gif" WIDTH="78" HEIGHT="78" ALT="Spring">PRING <IMG SRC="chisw_t.gif" WIDTH="78" HEIGHT="78" ALT="Time">IME <IMG SRC="chisw_w.gif" WIDTH="78" HEIGHT="78" ALT="Writers">RITERS</FONT></FONT></I></B> <P><B><FONT COLOR="#C9F5E0"><H2>SPRING TIME WRITERS</FONT><BR><FONT COLOR="8989E2"><FONT SIZE="-1"> Words for the Mind &amp; Spirit</FONT></H2></B></CENTER> <H1><B><CENTER><BR> <FONT COLOR="098C57" FACE=script, helvetica SIZE=+4> Journaling, <BR>Capturing Random Memories &#169; </FONT></FONT><BR><IMG SRC="feath.gif" ALT="feather-pen" ALIGN="center" WIDTH="300" HEIGHT="65"></FONT></H2></CENTER> </B> <!-----------------> <P><FONT COLOR="#098C57"><CENTER><BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><B><I><span style="font-family:New Courier;">"I recently taught a "once-a-week journaling class" to a group of "women in crisis." The first week they were surprised at how easy it was, the second week, they were surprised at how much change it had made in their lives, and by the third week, they were using such words as "miracles" and "I never before..." to describe the effect it had on their lives." Kathleen Spring, director.</I></span></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></CENTER></FONT></B> <!---journal------> <FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><B><H2><IMG SRC="journal.jpg" ALT="one of our students journaling" ALIGN="Right" WIDTH="120" HEIGHT="120"> Journaling, Memoirs and Biographies </H2></B></FONT> Offered 4-day weekends<BR>May to September/October <P align=right> <font size="-1"><I>A relaxed student</I></font> <P>Our director can help you decide if it is journaling, memoirs or biographies that you are interested in. We assist you in first defining what your objective is. Students receive instructions, do writing exercises in and out of class, and go home with an outline of how to continue either thier self-help journaling or their life stories that they began at the workshop. (See more below, "Workshop Outline"). This may consist of writing a story about someone's life, or learning to use daily journaling for self-healing and self-discovery. <P><B>What is the difference between memoirs and biographies?</B> <BR>Memoirs are memories of events and/or feelings in our life. Biographies are actual events, which may involve doing research, interviews, and collecting objects and photographs. It's is similar to the concepts of dreaming vs. reality. Dreaming is based on reality, but is an interpretation of it. <P><B>What is the difference between a diary and<FONT COLOR="#FF9595"> journaling?</FONT> </B> <BR><I>The power of journaling is accessible to anyone who desires self-directed change...</I> Neither one requires special writing skills, only a willingness to express honestly the joys, despairs and spiritual discoveries of life. A diary is usually a day-to-day record of what happens in your life. A journal, while also written in present tense, takes your story one step further, and enables you to become reflective. You are not restricted to your own life story, but can include dreams, nature or observations. Journaling guides you into interpreting your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health and wellness. <P>We can guide you on how to interpret your journaling, organize your biographical material, and/or inspire and direct your recollection of memoirs. This can be done as a private writing session (more intense learning), or combined with a Wellness Retreat (more casual and experimental). Learn how to not just "transcribe" the story, but "translate" it. <CENTER><BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><I><B>"Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want."</I> ...Margaret Young <BR>Use journaling to find out "who you really are" and "what you really want" </B></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></CENTER> <!-----------upcoming classes----------------><HR Color="#FF9595"><P> <P><H2><FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><B>Journaling Workshops for 2010</B> </FONT></H2><I>Remember, each workshop will give you tools to continue your quest when you return home!<BR> Contact us to check availability, and to see if dates have changed. (See below for <A HREF="#dates"> dates and options</A>). Most workshops include time outside among the welcoming boulders, tall pines, rugged mountains and blue sky. </I>
NOTICE! The dates below are for 2010. New dates will be put up here in late spring. In 2011, a new format will be tried out. The various journaling workshops will not be offered as often, but rather once or twice a year. There will be room for slightly larger groups (eg, five to ten people). Prices will be adjusted to match the new format. We will always offer reasonable prices, complete packages, and personalized service! Write us if you have immediate questions.
<H3><IMG SRC="penfeather.jpg" ALT="journal pen" ALIGN="left" WIDTH="50" HEIGHT="50" border="1"><FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><B>IN DEPTH JOURNALING </B></FONT></H3> June 11 to 14, and August 13 to 16, 2010 <BR> In-depth journaling could change your life! Find out what's been keeping you back. Uncover hidden motivations. Discover your true thoughts and aspirations. Or, bring a problem with you that you wish to resolve. You will receive instructions for in-class exercises, as well as receive guidance on how to carry on this work once you return home. Many of our students bring with them a problem they have been trying to figure out (eg, how they can get over hating their son's wife); and we spend significant time on analyzing it, and working toward a positive outcome. We find that people often feel a "calling" to do the workshop for a problem they have buried and think they have resolved. Listen to your intuition, and see if this is right for you. <I> (If you want to write a biography or memoir, see comments below and on our Creative Writing page) </I> <H3><IMG SRC="palette.gif" ALT="discover art" ALIGN="left" WIDTH="50" HEIGHT="50" ><FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><B>VISUAL JOURNALING</B></FONT></H3> "Mother's Day" Special Event May 7 to 10; July 9 to 12, 2010. <BR> Using art to help bring out "your story." (no artistic experience required) It's fun and revealing! This also involves journaling (writing), in order to understand better your discoveries. Learn the meaning of colors and how they affect your life. Make a mandala (circle medallion for meditation). An easy art project each day! You can continue to use the projects at home as visual stimulus of your goals. ($15 materials fee). <BLOCKQUOTE><P>Both workshops include:<BR>The workshop includes an optional trip to Lilly Lake in Rocky Mt. National Park, or Meadow Park along the St. Vrain River. Both are beautiful serene locations that offer easy walking paths.

On Mother's Day weekend, special topics and crafts will be addressed each day that will both uncover the true meaning of and honor Motherhood. Expect a memorable, fun weekend! </BLOCKQUOTE> <H3><FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><B>YOUR BODY'S WISDOM</B></FONT></H3> Gently awaken and passionately listen to the wisdom of your body. Sessions can include guided meditation, breathing exercises and/or optional energy-chi treatments which take you one step deeper into discovering what your body and spirit are holding for you to discover. Silencing your mind can help you listen to your body's message. It only wants the best for you. <BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE> <I>"Throughout history, artistic expression has been recognized as a catalyst for healing. Art is an expression of mind and spirit, and cannot be left out of our equation of healing...Modern art therapy is being employed as a potent healthcare intervention." </I>Larry Dossey, MD. Author, "Prayer is Good Medicine and Healing Words." </BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE> <A NAME="tentative"></A> <HR="50%"><HR WIDTH="50%"><!---------tentative-------------------> <H3><Center> <FONT COLOR="#FF9595">Tentative Workshops</FONT> <BR> Aimed at bringing more "springtime" into our lives, year round
We rotate about six different workshops each year.
Go to the Week-Long Specialty Guided Tour page for more details, including tentative dates.
These involve some minor journaling.

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<!----niche article---------> <CENTER><FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><B><H2>What You Will Learn ...Your Choices ...<BR>at the Journaling Workshop</H2></B></FONT></CENTER> <P>We begin on the first day with the basics. <I>The Journaling Process </I> By going over the "basics" of journaling, you will always have a place to start. If you have a "block", you can refer to these guidelines. Then, once your pen starts rolling, your creativity will kick in. <P> If you still are having problems, it may not be what we traditionally think of as "writer's block". It might be your inner self trying either block a bad memory or trying to get you to face something. If you start to write about one thing, but something else keeps popping up, stop, and write about that other thing now! And, continue writing about it until you completely run out of things to say about it. Take a good 20 minutes. You will be amazed at the results. Write next in your journal what you concluded from reviewing the written material, and what you will do about it. <!-------chapters----------> <FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><B><H3> Take Your Biography Chapter by Chapter <IMG SRC="book-ani.gif" ALT="one chapter at a time" ALIGN="center" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="40" BORDER="0"> </H3></B></FONT> Some of our students come to us because they feel they have a book they must write; a story about themselves or someone else that they want to share with their larger family or the world. They bring material based on life stories of a courageous family member, or a family history they want to record in an entertaining, but accurate way. For these students, we will guide them in chapter outlines and content; and, how to develop characters. Karl Jung established the first criteria for "archetype" characters: what all stories contain. EG: matriarch, hero, etc. If this is your area of interest, please check out our description of the <A HREF="create.htm"> Creative Writing Workshop </A> page. <!----------> <FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><B><H3> Individualized Guidance </H3></B></FONT> Bring material of your own area of interest, and get advice on how to piece it together into a coherent, memorable article or series of journaling exercises. Or, bring a problem you have been carrying around with you. You can discuss this with our director before you come. Because our workshops only have one to three students, you will receive personalized instruction and grasp useful personal insights. <!------spiritual--------> <FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><H3><B>Insight and Life Changing Aspects: </B></H3></FONT> Journaling has been successfully used to help people look more deeply into their life style and choices, and it is an effective means of changing these patterns for the better, through self knowledge. As a Holistic Health Professional and a professional writer, your director can assist you in learning how to use your journaling to benefit your body, mind and spirit. You will get fresh insight into your life during this weekend session, and learn how to continue this work at home. <!-------bks suggest--------> <CENTER><BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><I>"I'm not going to tell the story the way it happened, I'm going to tell the story the way I remember it."</I> ...Charles Dickens, "Great Expectations"</BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></CENTER><P> <FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><H3><B>Books on Journaling</B></H3></FONT> There are dozens of books on journaling. Some talk about including sketches, others include photographs, and more. When you come to the workshop, we can talk to you about books that would suit your purposes, to help you build on what you learn at our workshop. In the meantime, check out these unique, fascinating, informative web sites -and- books we have personally picked for your enjoyment and education.<A HREF="journal2.htm"> See "Journaling Page 2"</A> <P> <HR Color="#FF9595" Size=2 Width="70%"><P> <!---recomm quote--> <BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><I>We are like snowflakes...</I><P></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE> <CENTER><IMG SRC="snow-row.gif" ALT="one chapter at a time" ALIGN="center" WIDTH="250" HEIGHT="55" BORDER="0"> </CENTER><!--------------------------------------------------------> <P><BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><CENTER><B>Student Recommendations: </FONT></B></CENTER></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><I>"Kathleen's comments on my<B> journaling </B>are very intuitive. Journaling is already becoming very comfortable and very comforting. What I have gained is already invaluable. Realizations have been very enlightening." Gayle Tutins August 2002.</BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></I> <P><BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><I>"Thank you so much for the encouragement and the leads. I will follow up on them. I am so pleased you took the time to look these up. It means a lot to me." Sue Reuling Furness (Her piece "Thin-skinned" was later published in an anthology of September 11th.)</BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></I> <P><BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><I>"You brought out a talent that I had always wished I had but never believed in myself enough to try. 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Region </FONT>improve your writing skills while relaxing in a mountainside retreat, with endless sunshine and deep-blue skies, breathing in fresh mountain air, and enjoying fresh foods. Be nurtured with warm, professional tutoring. Workshop size is one to three students. </I> <!------teacher-------><P> <FONT COLOR="#FF9595"><H3><B>Instructor. </B></H3></font> Taught by Kathleen Spring, Holistic Health Professional, and published author and journalist. She specializes in "people" articles for newspapers and magazines, including profiles and life-story interviews for video documentaries. She has been teaching writing classes since 1992. She also has two books published, and three more coming out in the next two years; in addition to three regional social video documentaries. She has a B.A. in Communications, with honors, awards, and numerous scholarships. As her final paper for her Holistic Health Professional Certificate she spent a semester conducting a journaling workshop for "Women in Crisis" and studying the effects of journaling. <!---costs----$-------> <A NAME="costs"></A><H3><FONT COLOR="#FF9595">Costs:</FONT></H3> Private 4-day weekend workshop, including all fresh, nutritious meals and lodging: $555 ($475 each if two people attend the same workshop and share a bedroom). See our RSVP page for costs, deposits and refunds. Week-long workshops have separate pricing (with discounts for a shared bedroom). <A NAME="dates"></A><H3><FONT COLOR="#FF9595">Dates:</FONT></H3> Standard Journaling Workshops are 4-day Retreats begin May through September. Write us with a couple of your preferred dates. Occasionally the dates are changed, so please check with us to confirm. See above for dates for this year. <H3><FONT COLOR="#FF9595">Supplies:</FONT></H3>During our writing workshops, we do not allow computers. It is part of the "creative process," to write with a pen on paper. We request that you bring a journal. Or, we also have about 30 blank (discounted) journals at our retreat for purchase at a reasonable price for you to chose from. The "art therapy" workshop has a $15 materials fee. <!------options------> <P><H3><FONT COLOR="#FF9595">Options:</FONT></I></H3> Extend your stay in the Rockies to seven days and pay a discounted day rate of only $65 per day; continental breakfast included (B&B). Enjoy the surrounding Rocky Mt. range and explore the hiking, horseback riding, and more. This offer depends on the availability of rooms and other workshops in session. <P><CENTER><BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><I> "It is never too late to be what you might have been"<BR> ...George Eliot</CENTER></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE><I> <!---------------------------------scot-----------------------------> <HR WIDTH="50%"> <!--rsvp-----><center><P>. <A NAME="rsvp"></A><P><A HREF="rsvp.htm"><B>Journaling Workshops Reservation Form: </B> </A>&nbsp; Click here for mail-in form. </center> <P>.<BR> <HR WIDTH="50%" Color="#FF9595" ALIGN="Center"><HR WIDTH="50%" Color="#FF9595" ALIGN="Center"> <!------end-------> <P><CENTER><FONT SIZE="5">Return to Main <A HREF="writers2.htm">"writers workshop" page.</A></FONT></CENTER> <!-- --end address---------> <P><FONT FACE="Monospaced">E-mail questions or reservations to: <B>Writers @SpringTimeWriters. .com</B></FONT> <P></CENTER><IMG SRC="mailbx.gif" WIDTH="29" HEIGHT="34" ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Monospaced">Know a friend without a computer? <BR>We'll send a brochure. &#150;<BR> Use this Address to send your reservation and check to:</FONT><BR> <P><A HREF=http://www.dreamhost.com/rewards.cgi target=_top><IMG ALIGN="right" SRC=http://www.dreamhost.com/rewards.gif border=0 alt="Hosted By Dreamhost"></A><BR> <P><B><FONT FACE="Monospaced"> Spring Times<BR>P. 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