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2018 Ochocos Spiritual Expansion Retreat - Balancing Mind, Body & Spirit

Ochoco Forest Camp Group Pavillion
Prineville, OR

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THURSDAY JUNE 21ST - SUNDAY JUNE 24TH

Spend Summer Solstice in the heart of the Ochoco Mountains surrounded by old growth Ponderosa pines, wildflowers and roaming bands of wild horses at the gated venue of Ochoco Forest Camp. This secluded site sits next to the banks of Ochoco Creek and is the perfect setting for this retreat. From the camp it is just eight paved miles to the scenic and swimmable Walton Lake and ten paved miles to the massive June wildflower explosion at Big Summit Prairie with its dazzling displays of butterflies and migratory birds. The almost never used Ochoco Helipad is just a 150 yards above the camp. The dark skies at night make for astounding stargazing at the helipad and you feel as if you are on the top of the world. Lower Lookout Mountain trailhead is just a short distance across Ochoco Creek. Lookout Mountain, with its old growth trees, is in a protected area of the forest that has not been subjected to logging. We invite you to join us at Ochoco Forest Camp as we balance and expand our Selves and celebrate the longest day of the year.

Amenities at this group campsite include a large timber pavilion with picnic tables, lighting and electricity if needed in the pavilion. There is also fresh drinking water, very clean vault toilets, garbage collection, creek access and a large campfire ring to gather around. There are no RV hookups for water, sewer or electricity and there is no cell reception. While the retreat is in progress, please be mindful of the volume of your activities at all times. Quiet time is from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am. If you absolutely need to use a generator during this retreat, use is restricted from noon to 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Thank you for understanding and respecting the quiet time.

During the course of this retreat there will be four workshops you can participate in. There will also be group meditation, yoga, fire ceremonies and group gatherings with open, resourceful and respectful dialogue. And you have the option to have up to two private sessions with onsite spiritual, wellness and energy practitioners. There will be time for private reflection, journaling, hiking, swimming, a drive up to Big Summit Prairie and immersing yourself into the grounding and uplifting magic of the Ochoco Forest. A retreat schedule is listed below along with listings of the onsite practitioners and their modalities. You can participate in any activities that call to you or just bask in the company of high vibrational souls in this beautiful forest setting. Playing is encouraged as we broaden and balance our Selves, so feel free to bring your respectful playthings such as frisbees, hula hoops, hacky sacks, etc. Instruments can be played after evening meditations and personal sessions are no longer occurring. Feel free to share your unique gifts and let your inner child play!!!

This event is open to spiritual explorers 18 or older. This is a not for profit cost sharing event. We are asking a $175 donation fee to recover our expenses to bring this retreat to you. Any funds received in excess of our final direct costs will be refunded to the donors. The $175 donation is nonrefundable as your space will not be filled if you find you cannot make it. Your entrance to the retreat also includes a space for your tent, RV or car camping. You will need your own transportation, camping gear and meals. If you need a tent we have a few available to rent. Tent rental does not include any other camping or sleeping gear but the tent will be tall enough to stand up in and big enough to comfortably sleep two and store your gear.

Carpooling is encouraged. A meditation blanket or yoga mat that can be used outdoors is recommended. Please leave your pets at home. Out of respect for our Selves and this beautiful place, this retreat is a smoke free gathering and neither recreational drugs or alcohol are allowed. Check-in is on Thursday June 21st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the opening gathering is at 1 p.m. If you cannot make it on Thursday or need to arrive later that day please let us know after you reserve your space, but before Wednesday June 20th. The email address to contact us is: lifesourcehealingarts@gmail.com After you reserve your space, you will receive an email with more information regarding directions and check-in procedures.

We are very excited to have you join us for this Summer Solstice retreat at this special place in the Ochoco Forest. This experience will provide all who are called to participate an exceptional opportunity to balance our mind, body and spirit as we play in our hearts and expand our consciousness together.

Private Sessions with Onsite Practitioners
If you choose to, you can add up to two sessions at $35 per session. Reserving sessions is on a first come basis as each practitioner listed below is limiting themselves to offering five complete sessions during the retreat. If you do add sessions to your retreat experience, the schedule of your sessions will be provided to you upon check in.

Crystal Reiki / Energy Work- By: Tara Townsend
Our energetic bodies are constantly in a state of flux. Physical, Mental, Emotional and Environmental influences can interfere with our natural energetic balance. In optimal energetic balance we are at peace mentally and in optimum physical health.
Reiki is the channeling of Source energy which is all around us in a continual never ending flow. This energy has a divine intelligence all of its own. Through the action of Reiki, this flowing life force energy is focused and channeled directly into your bodies. Your Higher Self then uses this energy to either harmonize or remove any imbalances or blockages to help heal your physical as well as your subtle energetic bodies (mental, emotional and spiritual). Crystals are used on and around the body to help balance energies and bring the whole into a state of well being. Essential oils may be used as well to help shift mental states that no longer serve your highest good.
Many people who experience Reiki and Energy Work report powerful experiences during their session as well as positive and profound changes in their lives afterwards.

Intuitive Readings- By: Diana Aimone, MS
Intuitive readings are different for everyone and the possibilities for what comes up are limitless. Focus can be on anything from releasing blocked energy and trauma, tapping into past lives, working through current or past hardships, helping you find and work with your personal guides or activating your highest potential and life work. As the name implies, sessions are led intuitively and each session is unique and highly individualized. Be prepared to ask lots of questions as there is no limit to the possibilities of what can come up, what energy can be shifted or what positive changes can occur in your life.

Biofield Reverberation Therapy- By: Shannon Townsend
Biofield Reverberation Therapy is a whole-body sound balancing and healing technique applied to your chakras, biofield and energy points. Your biofield consists of your aura (aka: etheric body or biomagnetic sheath), your emotional body, your mental body and your higher vibrational spiritual bodies. In my experience this is also the same part of the body that stores our memories. Through lifes traumas and ordeals, the energy flow and connection we innately have to all of these parts of our Selves can get blockages, imbalances and fragmented causing disharmony. This disharmony ultimately manifests as illnesses and dis-eases in our mind and body. Biofield Reverberation Therapy uses either a drum or tuning fork to find the disharmonic and fragmented pieces of our Selves and bring them back into unity, bring them back home, restoring health, balance and a free-flowing connection to all parts of our Selves.
Biofield Reverberation Therapy Using a Drum-
As the hypnotic power of the beating drum is moved through your biofield and energy points the disharmonic energy is entrained by the reverberation of the drum and sent back to your chakras where it is transmuted into healthier energy. At the same time the beating drum quickly increases the vibrational frequency and free flow of vital life force energy (a.k.a. Chi or Prana) in your physical body and biofield bringing balance, alignment and connection to your chakras and your biofield. When using the drum, powerful reverberating waves of sound are felt throughout the body making this deeply intensive homecoming therapy both relaxing and invigorating at the same time.

2018 Ochoco Retreat Schedule

THURSDAY June 21st:
9am -11am Check-In
1pm Opening Gathering & Guided Chakra Balance Meditation
2:30pm Private Session or Get Settled and Acquainted
DINNER BREAK
6:30 Release & Intention Fire Ceremony

FRIDAY June 22nd:
8:30am Group Gathering
9:00am Workshop - Mindfullness
10:30am - 12pm Private Session or Yoga & Conscious Living Discussion
LUNCH BREAK
1:30pm Workshop - Balancing your Chakras using Crystals
3pm - 4:30pm Private Session or Social/Reflection/Exploration Time
DINNER BREAK
6:30pm Group Gathering

SATURDAY June 23rd:
8:30am Group Gathering
9am Workshop Holistic Grounding - Embracing the Earth
10:30am - 12pm Private Session or Yoga & Conscious Living Discussion
LUNCH BREAK
1:30pm Workshop - Tapping into Your Own Clairvoyant Gifts
3pm - 4:30pm Private Session or Social/Reflection/Exploration Time
DINNER BREAK
6:30pm Group Gathering

SUNDAY June 24th:
10am - 12pm Closing Ceremony & Guided Sharing the Light Meditation

*Add'l note regarding Open Resourceful Dialogue-
We are creating an outdoor sacred space with deep respect to self, others and the forest upon which we gather. The entire campground will be a safe nonjudgmental space to openly talk and connect with the divine. It will provide an opportunity to ask questions or share your experiences and gifts. Also allowing the freedom to discuss the "unexplainable things" or the mystery of it all, as we let the energy and ancient wisdom of the forest flow through us to balance and expand our Selves. Experienced professional spiritual counselors will be on hand to help facilitate a positive experience for all.