Private Group Retreats

Perhaps your group is looking for a quiet, lovely place to get together. In addition to our list of Scheduled

Retreat-Workshops, we can provide a Private Retreat for your small group. Full Circle Retreat is a great place to

gather, and explore a creative interest together. Your group may choose one of the workshops listed below.

Custom combinations may also be possible. Private Retreat-Workshops range in price according to content,

instructor, number of people, time of year, etc. Catering for groups is available upon request.

Please contact Kathleen@FullCircleRetreat.com to coordinate a retreat for your group.

Private Retreat-Workshop Options:

Art-Creativity/Spiritual

Art-Studio Arts

Traditional Crafts

Music/Writing/Movement

Art-Creativity/Spiritual
“No matter what your age or your life path, whether making art is your career or your hobby or your dream, it is not too late or too
egotistical or too selfish or too silly to work on your creativity.” This is a quote from Cameron’s inspiring book, The Artist’s Way.
	The Artist’s Way
	Kathleen Grittner
	Many of us sense that we are more creative and wish we were more creative, but are unsure
	how to tap into that creativity. Many of us long to feel more free. The Artist’s Way is a
	specific process designed to free your creativity, described in the book by Julia Cameron,
	The Artist’s Way, A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self. Although you
	can work through the program alone, doing it with others provides support and
	encouragement for this exhilarating, challenging, playful, rewarding work.
	At an Artist’s Way retreat you will have the opportunity to give focused attention to your
wishes, hopes and dreams. This is how you discover and recover your creative self, your true nature. Through blocks,
experiential exercises, we will explore many of the themes in the book, such as resolving fear, removing emotional
and strengthening your confidence. This retreat is an intensive, guided encounter with your own creativity. Creativity
is something available to everyone, an experience that we can intentionally invite into our lives. Writing for the
purpose of discovery, and the action of making art are powerful ways to set the process of change in motion and to
bring your dreams to life. So no matter if you have started The Artist’s Way at some point, or have never heard of it,
this is an opportunity to practice some of the specific tools and methods outlined in this process and support
each other in “practicing the art of creative living”.
Art For The Truly Terrified
Kathleen Grittner
Let yourself re-discover the pure fun of making marks, making a mess, playing with color and the joy of just seeing
what happens. In this relaxing workshop, we will play around with different kinds of art materials and tecniques.
You will be guided through a series of fun exercises that will allow you to experiment with a variety of art media and
re-aquaint yourself with the visual elements of art; line, shape, color, texture. Even if you think that you are not
creative and have no artistic skills, you will discover the artist in you!

	SoulCollage^®
	Audrey Chowdhury
	Explore Your Wide Inner Spaces Through SoulCollage. Let the simple art of collage and
	transport you to the rich and wonderful world inside of you! Let your creativity emerge
	your soul speak through imagery. No art experience or skill required. Using your intuition
	and imagination, you will create 5”X 8” “card” collages, each reflecting one of the many
	facets of the gem that is your True Self. The process begins with a guided imagery to
	music, and is followed by selecting images and then simply arranging, cutting, and gluing
	the images onto a backing. The voice of the images will be your guide.
	In this fully supported, sacred space, we will access the wisdom of the SoulCollages®
	through a thoughtful, guided group process that we create in community. You will leave
	this weekend retreat with a new creative and spiritual practice that you can continue on
	your own. Most participants find that they are hooked on the process after making their
	first card! All materials supplied. Bring magazines if you wish.
SoulCollage® is a process developed by Seena Frost of Santa Cruz, CA. SoulCollage® is a unique blend of spirituality, psychotherapy, and
creativity. Audrey Chowdhury traineded with and has been certified by Seena Frost to facilitate this process.
Audrey is the only certified facilitator of SoulCollage® in Wisconsin.

	Mandalas: The Art Of Sacred Circles
	Kathleen Grittner
	“Everything belongs in the circle where we are all one, all connected. The circle teaches us to see the bigger picture.
	It is always moving and evolving.”-Elena Avila
	Circles are found in all of life and nature. They symbolize continuation, wholeness,
	and the interconnectedness of all things. A mandala is a sacred circle that helps us
	access our inner knowing, our deeper wisdom. Carl Jung observed that his drawings
	and paintings of mandalas reflected his state of mind. He recognized mandalas
	as a symbol of the Self.
By making a mandala we create a sacred space into which we can invite the Self, the fundamental pattern of order
and wholeness, the web of life that supports and sustains us. This workshop offers you an opportunity to deepen
your understanding of the mandala form and yourself. We will create mandalas using a variety of natural and art
materials, from sticks and stones, to watercolor, oil pastels and paint. By creating your own unique and personal
mandalas you will deepen your experience of this centering practice.

	Drum Making and Other Ancient Circles
	Lisa Gidlow-Moriarty and Kathleen Grittner
	Handheld frame drums are one of the oldest musical instruments. The rituals
	of the earliest known religions evolved around the beat of the frame drum.
	Drumming remains a powerful spiritual experience.
	In this workshop you will make a deer-skin frame drum for yourself. We will
	also explore other ancient circles such as the labyrinth and the mandala, both
	forms of art and centering meditation practice. You will have the opportunity
	to creatively experience these ancient circles and paint your drum if you like.
There is an outdoor labyrinth near the stream at Full Circle Retreat that you may walk any time during your retreat.
Your group may also drum outdoors while walking the labyrinth or drum around a fire.

	Visual Journaling
	Kathleen Grittner
	Visual journaling is a way to invite creativity into your everyday life. Visual or personal
	art journals are something you do and keep for yourself for the joy of exploration and
	expression. During this hands-on workshop you will be guided through a series of
	exercises designed to give your thinking mind a rest, and to get your natural creative
	juices flowing. Creativity is often blocked by fear of judgment, the pressure to perform
or to make something “good”. A personal art journal is a place to experiment freely, have fun, and relax.
There are many ways to create art journals and purposes for them. Working visually is a way to invite your intuituve
wisdom and to deepen your relationship with your personal imagery. In this workshop we will try out some of the
ways you might express yourself artistically.
No previous art experience required. Materials provided.

	Creating Labyrinths
	Lisa Gidlow-Moriarty
	This retreat-workshop offers you the opportunity to explore the ancient symbol of the
	labyrinth and learn of its rich and diverse history spanning the world and thousands
	of years. Lisa has studied, traveled to and designed labyrinths for many years. Her
	passion for labyrinths makes her a knowledgeable and inspiring resource for learning
	about traditional practices as well as contemporary uses.
	Your group may also choose to experience the process of making a labyrinth by
	creating a temporary outdoor labyrinth together. Lisa will also provide guidance and
materials for you to make an individual tabletop canvas labyrinth for your personal use that reflect the symbols,
colors and images of your choice.
Throughout your retreat, there will be plenty of time for contemplation and for you to walk the outdoor labyrinth near
the steam at Full Circle Retreat.
More about Lisa at: www.pathsofpeace.com

	Shrines and Altars: Collage/Assemblage
	Kathleen Grittner
	Through the process of collage and assemblage; finding, collecting and arranging, you
	will create a shrine or altarpiece. The intention for your shrine will be your guide. Fill it
	with things that make you happy and images that inspire you. Celebrating the beautiful
	things of this earth remind us of our creator.
	Images of gods and goddess can remind us of the need to stay spiritually centered and
	of the qualities we aspire to. Shrines and altars are a place to give thanks, and to
	honor our animal and spirit guides and those who have been important and supportive
	to us on your life journey.
	Transform a collection of stuff you like--personal photos, color photocopies, magazine,
pictures, objects--small figurines and statues, toys, game pieces, keys, stones, twigs, feathers, sea treasures,
embellishments--buttons, beads, ribbon, glitter, decorative papers etc.--into a beautiful personal shrine.

	Art As Spiritual Practice
	Kathleen Grittner
	Art making is a way to invite intuition, your personal spiritual guidance and the creative
	energy available to all of us. For each person the creative process is a unique
	exploration. Image making is a way to make sacred life’s experiences, to engage with
	your innate source of creativity, and to discover new insights.
	You will be guided through a series of spontaneous painting and mixed media exercises
	that facilitate the playful, yet powerful experience of creating art. Discover for yourself
	the potential this practice has to expand knowledge and perception and how images
you create relate to your experience of being human. Creativity is an inborn, natural ability available to all of us.
No previous art experience required.

	Medicine Dolls: Making Healing Dolls
	Barb Kobe
	Dolls have been used for the purpose of healing in many cultures. The act of making a
	doll can help you to heal at a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. When you
	are physically ill, in pain, dealing with emotional issues, or challenged by a life changing
	event, you can start to heal yourself with art by opening up to your inner voices, listening
	to them, and allowing their messages to emerge. The essential process of healing
	yourself with artmaking is one involving creating change so that you can become more
	conscious and restore your connection to your intuition and your soul.
	This dollmaking retreat experience will take you through a creative process toward a goal
	of healing an aspect of yourself and/or your life. Your intention drives the process and
keeps you focused. Your journal becomes the record keeper and provides a place for you to dialog with your creations
and connect with your intuitive wisdom.
More about Barb and her work at: www.barbkobe.com

Art-Studio Arts
	Art Materials: An Art Media Discovery Workshop
	Kathleen Grittner
	Remember the fun you had before your where “taught” how to make art? The
	pure joy of making marks, doodling and trying new things just to see what
	happens?This relaxing workshop is an opportunity to play around with a variety
	of art materials. Tecniques will be demonstrated using different kinds of pastels,
	chalks, papers and paints. You can then try them out and discover for yourself
	how they work and what you can do with them. You will have lots of time to
experiment with the ones that most intrigue, resonate and speak to you. Learn what materials best suit your
individual expression.

	Watercolor: An Exploration
	Ashley Marie Rajkovic
	Watercolor is an exciting medium to explore, offering a variety of approaches.
	The focus of the workshop will be on “learning the language” of watercolor,
	an exploration of techniques and possibilities. Join us for one, two or all
	three days of this relaxing workshop. You will be guided through a series of
	exercises that will allow you to experience the techniques of watercolor
	painting and become comfortable with paint, paper and brushes.
	Whether you are a beginner, or want to refresh your previous experience with
watercolor, come, share the enjoyment of painting and explore your personal expression. In addition to working in
the studio, you will have the opportunity to paint outdoors in this beautiful rural setting, surrounded by blooming
gardens and inspiring landscapes.

	Oil Painting: Landscape/Portrait Painting
	Kathie Wheeler
	Kathie will provide your group with classical studio art intruction in portrait
	or landscape painting. The workshop will include a discussion and
	demonstration of Kathie’s classical approach to painting a portrait or a landscape
	as well as plenty of time to paint. You will receive instruction in composition,
	color, paint application and drawing and lots of individual guidance.
	All skill-levels welcome.
	See Kathie’s paintings at: www.kathiewheeler.com

	Experimental Drawing
	Kay Brathol-Hostvet
	“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” -- Pablo Picasso
	Drawing is one of the most elemental forms of communication throughout human
	culture, and the foundation for all of the visual arts. This workshop is for those
	who want to expand upon their drawing abilities, gain more pleasure in the
	drawing process, and work at developing an individual drawing style. Kay will
	challenge you to take that next step! We will explore using mixed media,
	gestural and expressive mark-making, exaggeration, distortion, and co-operative
drawing. This is a process-oriented workshop where we will work both intuitively and cerebrally; come with an open
mind! Some materials will be provided by the instructor; a supply list will be sent to you.

Traditional Crafts
	Knitting Socks:
	Kathleen Grittner
	Kathleen will teach you how to knit those big cozy winter socks to wear after
	skiing as you sit by the fire or anytime your relaxing. You will learn the
	fundamentals of knitting socks by making an “Around the House” sock. Using
	the bigger needles is a fun and easy way to learn the steps and techniques
	involved. Then you can transfer your new skills to socks made with smaller
	needles and other knitting projects.
	You will need approximately 250 yards of bulky weight yarn and a set of#10
double-pointed needles. Brown Sheep Bulky wool or Wool-Ease Chunky weight yarn work well for this sock. Wood or
Bamboo needles are preferable. You will also need a sharp scissors, small ruler and a tapestry needle. The pattern