Shades Retreat Personal,You

Imagine leaving your stress behind and immersing yourself

in nature at a holistic retreat where you can

truly rejuvenate your spirit.

Shades Retreat: Personal, You

April 20, 2012 thru April 22, 2012

A southern retreat for Lesbians of Color

Shades Retreat was started on the idea of empowerment, growth and change by the simple planting of seeds.

Join us in planting new ones as you

"Tune out of the world and tune in to YOU"!

Enjoy a break away from the everyday stresses of life

Practice your healing through workshop-based learning .

Take walks on lakeshore trails while

enjoying a meditative space

For those seeking time apart along with rest and spiritual renewal, we offer a cabin setting, in a rural locale. Surround yourself with like minded individuals and enjoy workshops designed to improve YOU!

We are seeking women who love women.

Women with a desire to empower, nurture and inspire.

Women who are interested in self-healing and transformation.

Retreat Site:

F.D. Roosevelt State Park

2970 Ga. Highway 190

Pine Mountain , GA 31822

The Retreat

Empowerment
Empowerment is the process of increasing the capacity of individuals or groups to make choices and to transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes.We do this in many ways at Shades Retreat from workshops designed to teach and encourage to personal stories shared by all. Join us in starting down your new pathway.

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Personal Growth
Personal growth refers to activities that improve self-knowledge and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations.Join other women as they make neccessary changes.

Personal Change
Personal change happens through a journey of discovery. You need to find out more about yourself; how you do things, how you have been limiting your options, how you have created your current situation for yourself. Along the way you will find out a lot more about life and about how you can be in charge of your own. And you will find that you already have a lot of positive resources available to you.

Shades Retreat
Every retreat is unique and Shades Retreat: Personal, You is no exception. Each morning, we will practice yoga or meditation while breathing in fresh air as we gaze out across woodland settings of green trees and foliage. Our days will be filled with powerful experiential and embodiment exercises that will transform our lives. Our evenings will offer time for self-reflection as we process the insights of the day and integrate our experiences in a supportive community. Throughout the weekend, we will eat healthy, delicious food.Of course we aren't forgetting the fun so be prepared to laugh, love and share the nights away. Friday night we're getting in the groove of things with an old fashioned meet and greet, southern style on the back porch. Meet and share with women who by Sunday you will consider Shades Sista's..Saturday night is "Talent Night". If you've got it flaunt it! Bring that poetry piece you've always wanted to spit, that short story you've always wanted to share or that musical note that sounds even better out of the shower!For those looking for a more relaxing way to pass the evenings, join other like minded souls by the open pit fire for quiet reflection via the flames.

Facilitators

Shades Retreat

Shades Retreat: Personal, You was designed around the words

Empowerment, Growth and Change.

Our retreat presenters are dedicated, experienced facilitators with extensive training in giving clear and practical instruction.

The focus of Shades Retreat is encourage, promote and support fellowship among LGBTQ women of color who seek a better understanding of themselves by providing them with essential knowledge that transcends into positive principles for everyday living through the development of mind, body and spirit. Our aim is for you to leave the retreat with practical ideas for developing your life to its fullest potential.

2012 Shades Retreat Presenters

Workshop Presenters

Coach Kerri, Coach Bennett, Brook Blander, & Robin Mills

Artists/Presenters

Shemeah Richardson

Reiki/Yoga/Physical Fitness

Nichole Lanier, Kimberley Jones and Cynthia Phillips

Coach Kerri

Coach Kerri

LGBT Life, Relationship and Spiritual Coach. Motivational Speaker, Radio Show Host and Author of several personal development e-books.

http://kerrirsmith.com

Coach Bennett

Coach Bennett

Life Coach. Radio Host & Writer

www.thetransformationcorner.com

Brook

Brook Blander

Poet, Author and Publisher

www.brookblander.com

Robin

Robin Mills

Poet & Life Coach

www.robinlmills.webs.com

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Shemeah Richardson

Artist & Nature Lover

www.withpridecreations.com

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Nichole Lanier

Reiki Master

www.goldenandfree.com

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Kimberley Jones

Yoga Instructor

cynthia

Cynthia Phillips

Physical Fitness Instructor

"Boot Camp"

www.absatl.com

Reservation

Anondra "Kat" Williams

Shades Retreat

Main (904) 469-6135

Email: shaderetreat_gmail.com

Reservations
Shades Retreat: Personal, You retreat starts at4pm on Friday, April 20, 2012 ending at 12pm on Sunday, April 22, 2012 Cost of the retreat will cover lodging, meals and all retreat activities to include all workshops.Registration is limited in number and open to both singles and couples.$175.00 per person if paid in full$200 per person if using the payment plan.Payment plans available for as little as $50 or $25 dollars a month!There is an additonal $30 fee for shuttle service to and from the Orlando International Airport.Click here to registerRegistration deadline is April 15, 2012*Cancellation: A $50 fee will be assessed for all cancellation requests up to February 1, 2012. After that day the fee will increase to half the registration cost. In order to receive a refund requests must be submitted in writing and will be granted within 48hrs of being received. Retreat Site:Laura S Walker State Road5653 Laura Walker Road Waycross, GA 31503-6489

About Us

About Shades Retreat
Everyone has dreams, wants and desires. For many years I've wanted to attend a retreat that focused on improving the future by recognizing the past while living in the now. In July of 2009 I decided to stop wanting and just do by creating what I felt women like myself needed. Many thanks and blessings to the beautiful women who see my vision and want to share in this experience with me today and the many tomorrows to come. Dreams realized....Shades Retreat: Personal, You is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was designed around the words empowerment, growth and change for lesbian women of color.Mission Statement:Encourage, promote and support fellowship among lesbians of color who seek a better understanding of themselves by providing them with essential knowledge that transcends into positive principles for everyday living through the development of mind, body and spirit.Vision Statement:To practice excellence in supporting and educating all participants.Guiding principle: Build on strengths and promote change, growth, and new ideas that will empower us to provide a superior experience for our participants.Core Values: Engage in partnerships and collaborations Promote and uphold diversity Foster innovation and openness to changeListen and assistPractice an ethic of service and careConduct our work with integrity and openness Have fun!

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Shades Retreat 2011 & 2010

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Videos

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Press for Shades Retreat

Dee Smith's Impression of Shades Retreat 2011

Interview by Lesbian Dating

FAQ

FAQ
I have tried to answer some of the questions you may have. Please keep in mind the retreat site is very isolated. Think along the lines of "summer camp". If there is anything that you are unsure about, please email me _ shaderetreat_gmail.com and I will be happy to answer any questions.Is this a couples retreat?No, this retreat will not focus on relationship advice/workshops and instead will focus on you, hence the name "Personal You". Singles and couples are both encouraged to attend. What is the typical day at a retreat like?Each day will include workshops geared around empowerment, growth and change along with time for reflection, and discussion; question & answer sessions; meditation periods; breaks for personal study, exercise, or rest; and meals.Meals?Meals are provided as part of the retreat. Think along the lines of simple but good southern fare. We do try to meet your dietary needs and restrictions. So please let us know when you register. If I don’t know, I can’t plan for you!Who leads the workshops?Our retreat presenters are dedicated, experienced facilitators with extensive training in giving clear and practical instruction. Our aim is for you to leave the retreat with practical ideas for developing your life to its fullest potential.How do I get there?If you are flying in there is a choice of Airports, with the shuttle service for the retreat departing out of Orlando International Airport. There is a shuttle service from the airport to the retreat site for an additional cost of $30 per rider. Please inquire via email or phone if interested. If you choose another airport such as Atlanta Hartsfield, Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport or Jacksonville International, once there you will have to rent a car to drive the additional four hours from Atlanta, two hours from Savannah and one hour from Jacksonville to reach the campground. If you are driving please use mapquest/gps. What should I bring?You are welcome to bring a journal, an alarm clock, a flashlight, personal toiletries, folding chair, camping equipment and any prescription medications you may need. Hairdryers and irons are not provided. Laundry facilities are not available. Linens and towels will not be provided as well. There are mattresses but we also recommend sleeping bags, sheets and pillows.What are the sleeping arrangements?The cabins sleep eight with a twin bed/mattress provided but we also highly recommend sleeping bags, sheets and pillows. Make the space your own by bringing anything that you think you will need. Some bring candles, flashlights, mini-fans and air mattresses. You can not put the beds together and make one big bed.Is there electricty? Heat? AC?Yes, there is electricty but no heat or air conditioning(main buildings). The location is in Southern Georgia and should still be reasonably cool during the night and spring type warm during the day.What should I wear?Casual clothing is appropriate. Since the weather can be varied here, even in the course of a single day, we recommend that you bring a few layers so that you can be comfortable even if the days are quite warm and the evenings mild.

Scholarships

Ivy Harris

Scholarships

Scholarship applications are going to be simple this year.

Tell us why you should be at Shades Retreat.

Email all answers to shaderetreat_gmail.com

Only one scholarship will be granted per month.

Scholarship covers the retreat itself ONLY. Does not include transportation to and from or shuttle service.

If you don't receive a response you were not the recipient of

that months scholarship. Feel free to apply again.

If you are selected you will be required to "help" out at Shades Retreat. i.e. kitchen staff, camp group maintenance, clean up.

***If you have previously won a scholarship you are NOT eligible to apply again.*******

It's a beautiful thing when you meet a person for a brief moment in time and they make a lasting positive impression..

Ivy attended the first Shades Retreat. Quiet, thoughtful and smiling. That was my impression and I wasn't off by much. I've learned since that she was a great mother, wonderful friend and sista to many.

This years scholarships are dedicated to the woman that embodies what Shades is about as she made moves to grow and change. Her life was cut short but her spirit still lives on.

Shades Retreat

The Retreat

Facilitators

Reservation

About Us

Gallery

Videos

FAQ

Scholarships