There’s our happy, connected crew from our weekend retreat, an overwhelmingly successful three-day transformational happening made up of four standout classes. Starting with Meditation and Mindfulness 101, elevating a Saturday evening circle focused on Indigenous Purification Practices, ending with Spiritual Development Class 1101 — containing cosmic truths laid down by the mighty John Ashbrook — and a lovely Yin Yoga session infused with the light of Teacher Rebecca Ufkes. Who needs Mary Oliver when Rebecca, formerly known as the artist Rachel, provided her own poetic take on Time. “Time has a place for sure Running a race, baking a pie, departure of a flight to sunshine - today, this moment, time has no place, As, I watch the red bird gather delight, as the birch trees dance with the morning dew, with coffee in hand, and the touch of golden fur on my skin, Time, who is wonderful in his time, Has no place, today, in this space.”
As to time in an aware, healing space, it seemed well-spent by all, in Alissa’s words, “a restorative and relaxing weekend, so fulfilling and absolutely what I needed and wanted.” “This is a beautiful space,” reported Kelsey Cz from central Illinois. “Thank you so much for hosting and providing a transformational experience.” And finally Mary’s take, a Fenville local and new Higher Haven fan. “This weekend I attended a spiritual retreat at Higher Haven in South Haven Michigan, needing to reset, relax, and rejuvenate. I'm at a point in my journey of life where I'm seeking TRUTH and spirituality. The universe connected me to Paul at Higher Haven, and the weekend retreat was everything I had hoped for and more. I've returned to my 'regular ' life with a new, rejuvenated view of the world, and have felt peace and tranquility while evaluating where life is headed. Thank you for providing such a beautiful space and program for those of us seeking TRUTH, peace and tranquility in this wild world of ours.”
Thank you Mary. And Alissa. And Kelsey. And John, Rebecca, and all. We’re onto the next with a several great, overflowing offerings for June, and will fill out the late summer schedule by the end of May, Hokahey, what a boon see you all soon.