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tel: 541.862.2086
233 Rogue River
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Grants Pass, OR 97527

Holley's Retreats
"At the root of all feelings there is a need."
Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

 

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Feb 2-8 '008
MEXICO -
Women in the Waves
Retreat on the Mexican Riviera

JUNE 12-15 '008
Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat
"Empathic Listening - Everyone's Needs Matter"

July 10-13 '008
Southern Oregon - Siskiyou Mountain Foothills
Compassionate Communication© Women's Camp-Out


MEXICO - Women in the Waves
NVC Retreat on the Mexican Riviera

THIS February, imagine splashing in the warm Pacific Ocean and soaking up the healing rays of the Mexican sun, while practicing NVC skills and playing with kindred spirits! Deepen your NVC experience with Holley, known for hands-on, empathic and fun connection AND do some tender, life-changing, self-exploration as well. A BONUS: For more adventure, we'll take a day trip to another coastal village called Barra de Navidad on their local market day, and practice NVC along the way. We'll be enjoying lots of friendship, sharing, much playing and laughing together, PLUS... delicious food, adventure, and FUN learning, Join us for an experience to remember! 

PREVIOUS NVC EXPERIENCE REQUESTED? Minimum. This is a Basic and Intermediate Skills Level Retreat.

DATE(S):February 2-8, '008  Saturday dinner through Friday breakfast

REGISTRATION TIME: Saturday 5:30- 6:15pm in the lobby

RETREAT BEGINS: Saturday 6:30pm - Tropical Drinks Welcome and Dinner

LOCATION: Manzanillo, Mexico: Four and one half hours south of Puerto Vallata on the Happy Coast (Costa Allegre) Our retreat will be at the Tenisol Resort Hotel, an intimate, lushly tropical setting, two blocks from a quiet, lovely beach with 4 miles of unobstructed walking. www.tenisolresort.com  (Email Holley for photos.)

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE: $450US or $500 after January 5th. A limited number of partial scholarships are available upon request.

ACCOMODATIONS COSTS: Tenisol Resort Hotel is $525US for 6 nights, double occupancy with A/C and bath.  Price includes all breakfasts and lunches and Welcome dinner.  www.tenisolresort.com   Together in the no-host evenings, we will have a grand time exploring the taste delights of various local restaurants. Holley has spent the last 6 winters living in that area, so she has lots of knowledge of where to take you for some awesome, beyond-the-tourist-experiences!

TO REGISTER, CONTACT Holley by email: hhh4kids@earthlink.net or Call: 541-862-2043


June 12-15, 2008 - Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat - Detroit OR
"Empathic Listening - Everyone's Needs Matter"
A basic skills retreat, deepening into personal transformation.

Can you imagine living closer to your authentic self on a daily basis? Being able to stay present and empathically connected to someone’s heart even in painful or difficult moments?

In a gentle atmosphere of trust, transform relationship and personal patterns such as blaming, criticizing and self-doubting that interfere with intimacy and friendship; build skills that help you meet your needs for respect, appreciation, nurturing communication and more. 

Join us to experience just how powerfully Empathic Listening heals old and current pain offering you new confidence and hopefulness in your relationships and new vitality for yourself.

The potential of this weekend is life-changing for you and the larger community as well. Compassionate Communication is a way of living authentically and consciously; a pathway to being the change you wish to see in the world. 

Holley Humphrey, NVC certified Trainer and creator of the Giraffe and Jackal Ears, has worked with Dr. Marshall Rosenberg for over 20 years, presenting his Nonviolent Communication™ (NVC) process on three continents. Her heartfulness, visuals and enthusiasm for NVC, make these profound concepts come alive.

She lives near Grants Pass, Oregon. Her article, "Empathic Listening" in English or Spanish is at www.empathymagic.com.

INFO: Holley 541.862.2043

BEGINS: Thursday dinner ENDS: Sunday Lunch

COST: $225 ($205 if registered by May 20th) plus lodging (see pg 30 for lodging rates)

LODGING AND MEALS: See the brightenbush website for lodging choices, the call or email Holley. Do not reserve lodging with brightenbush itself.

DEPOSIT: Cost of lodging plus $50


Jul 10-13, 2008 - Compassionate Communication© Women's Camp-Out
"Creating Nurturing Relationships and Nurturing Myself"
A basic skills retreat, deepening into personal transformation.

A Basic and more course in Compassionate Communication©; Join us this July in if you'd like to learn some life-transforming communication skills!... This is will be a five day camping retreat for up to 14 women on 40 private acres in Southern Oregon. The focus will be on empowering us to hear each others needs in relationships by learning skills to:

  1. Share intimately and listen empathically;
  2. Resolve conflicts before they become overwhelming;
  3. Transform self-defeating patterns to bring forward your authentic self;
  4. With time out for fun on our magical Copperland and the nearby river.

WHEN: Thursday 3:00 pm. through Sunday 2:00 after lunch (Arrive anytime after 1:00pm Thu. to set up and relax.)

WHERE: 15 minutes South of Grants Pass, Oregon. A map will be provided. 

AIRPORT: MFR is the closest airport-45 minutes away. There is a shuttle service to Grants Pass. We will pick up from GP at no charge.

FOOD: Thursday Welcome Dinner, plus all meals through Sunday lunch are included. All meals will be mostly organic, gourmet vegetarian with some chicken and fish for those who want more protein. As a strategy to keep the costs down, everyone will be requested to sign up to contribute one or two hours of assistance.

COST: Request is $275 for early-birds.  ($310 postmarked after June 30th). 

LODGING: No charge if you bring your own tent or camper, bedding and towels (Option: rent a rustic cabin on the land.)

DEPOSIT: $150 to hold your early-bird space. Total due July 2nd or your space may be released to another.

CONTACT: Holley 541.862.2043 or holley@empathymagic.com

Bring your camper, tent or rent a space in our woman-built cabins.

INFO: Holley 541.862.2043 or holley@empathymagic.com


Empathic Listening-Women's Workshop

EVENT DESCRIPTION: Learn or review the NVC Basics with Holley, known for her hands-on, empathic and fun connection style: Imagine being able to express what's in your heart clearly and honestly AND to be able to hear the deeper needs of those you care about as well. In a gentle atmosphere of trust and caring, build new confidence and hopefulness in how you communicate and connect on a need level. In living room coziness, surrounded by 360 degree mountain views, join us for friendship, learning, exploration and laughter.

PREVIOUS NVC EXPERIENCE REQUESTED? Minimum. This is a Basic Skills Level workshop.

DATE(S):Friday eve: Nov 2 and Saturday day: Nov 3

TIME: Friday 6-8:45pm Saturday: 9:30-4pm

LOCATION: Murphy, Oregon. 15 minutes south of Grants Pass on route 238. We will be peacefully embraced in Nature on 40 private, secluded acres, nestled in the foothills of the Siskyou Mountains. Cabins and RV spaces are available for out-of-towners. Call for directions.

DONATION REQUESTED: Sliding $90-$130 (or some trade)

OTHER REQUEST: Bring an old hat and imagine doing some nurturing, self-discovery.

TO REGISTER, CONTACT Holley by email: hhh4kids@earthlink.net or Call: 541-862-2043

FOLLOW-UP: Women's Support and Practice Group in Grants Pass itself. Five Wednesdays. 6:00-845pm.  Starting NOV. 7th. Sliding Fee: $60-$100 (or some trade)


Women's NVC Support and Practice Group

PRESENTER: H. Holley Humphrey

PRESENTER’S NVC EXPERIENCE: NVC Certified Trainer,

Working with Marshall over 23 years.

Creatrix of the Giraffe and Jackal Ears

EVENT DESCRIPTION: In a gentle atmosphere of trust and caring, together we will explore NVC Basics, personal needs and issues in a supportive and nurturing way. Imagine being with other women for whom everyone's needs MATTER. In living room coziness, join us for friendship, learning, exploration, growing and connection.

PREVIOUS NVC EXPERIENCE REQUESTED? At least 8 hours of Basic Skills development or let's talk.

DATE(S): Five Wednesday Evenings, starting Nov 7th

TIME: 6:00-8:45pm

LOCATION: Grants Pass, Oregon. Call for directions.

SLIDING FEE REQUESTED: $60-$100 (or some trade)

TO REGISTER, CONTACT Holley by email: <mailto:hhh4kids@earthlink.net>hhh4kids@earthlink.net or Call: 541-862-2043