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In This Issue
Merry's Musings
The 10 Great Questions of Faith
Ignite Your Spark
June Potluck & Speaker
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
The Dragonfly Series
Family Music Fair
VENDORS WANTED!

We are looking for vendors for our 

Family Music Fair 

on July 14th.  

1:00-5:00 pm 

 

Spots go for $20 each. 

 

You will need to provide your own table and table covers, and pop-up tent if you want one. We have chairs. You may share a table with another vendor as well.  

 

For details, call us at 978-820-1139.

 Rain date: 7/15

 HELP!

OUR GARDENS  

NEED YOU!

 

We are looking for a few dedicated volunteers to help keep our gardens and lawn looking their most beautiful this summer -  weeding, planting, mowing, pruning.  

 

One random day here and there, or a few hours each week, is there room for us on your schedule?

 

 WORKING WOMEN'S LUNCHEON

The Gathering Inn is hosting the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce's Working Women's Luncheon on Tuesday, June 26th, Noon to 1:00 PM.  

 

This is a FREE, brown-bag lunch.  

 

Naturopath Dr. Esther Roy, will speak about how to eat healthy while on the run.

 

 GIFT NOOK

When you are thinking about wedding and graduation gifts this Spring, don't forget the items in our  

Gift Nook!

 

Jewelry, original art work, journals, greeting cards, knitted & woven items, and of course, gift certificates for The Gathering Inn.

 

MIDWEEK DISCOUNT

Take some time for yourself and receive 30% off! 

 

The Gathering Inn offers a discount rate of $60 per person, per night, for overnight accommodations booked for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday nights.   

 

This rate is for a shared room with no meals included.  You may enjoy bringing and preparing your own meals.  This rate is subject to availability.  

 

Did You Know?
The Gathering Inn offers the services of a number of private practitioners, by appointment, such as massage therapy, Reiki and nutritional counseling.

These services are available to guests of the Inn as well as to the general public.

 

This networking provides you with professional care in a tranquil, pastoral environment which naturally enhances physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

 

Call the Inn at 978-820-1139 to make arrangements. 

 

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May 29, 2012
Greetings!

The Gathering Inn events are usually only for women. However, we also love families of all configurations and so we are offering a few mixed generation, mixed gender events this Spring and Summer.

 

The first is a free inspiring event for women of all ages, singles-mothers-daughters-grandmas-sisters-friends, Saturday, June 23rd from 1-4 PM. Come hear Jeanne Stawiecki's story of taking her ordinary life and becoming empowered to do something extraordinary (climb mountains--including Everest-run marathons- on 7 continents.)  Find out how you, too, can do anything you set your mind to.

 

The second is our Family Music Fair on July 14th from 1-5 PM. Lots of music, kids events, ice cream, room to run and picnic and have fun. Three vocalists accompanied by guitar and keyboard, including Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli, Perry Desmond-Davies, and our own Denise Reed, Chris Bergquist and Anne Goewey.

 

Mark your calendars now. We're saving a spot for YOU! And don't forget to schedule your personal mini-vacation this summer by planning a quiet, peaceful, contemplative retreat here at the Inn.

 

MERRY'S MUSINGS
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Merry Cole
The Journey 
 

 

We talk all the time about the "journey". We say The Gathering Inn is here to support women on their "spiritual journey". We talk about walking alongside our friends and acquaintances "on the path"... Or about finding our own "path". We talk about the "journey inward". We even have said that the real goal in life is not the destination, but it's the "journey".

 

But where are we going?    

 

Read the rest!

THE 10 GREAT QUESTIONS OF FAITH
Koran

1-4 pm 

June 3, June 10

Explore with us the ten great themes of ancient sacred writings in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

Offered by Sandy Kahn

How do each of these faiths understand: the Great Mystery, the World, Humanity, the Teachers, the Way to Salvation, Prayer and Meditation, the problem of Evil and Suffering, the meaning of Struggle, the meaning of Death, and the Ultimate goal of our lives.

Cost:  $35 for each session or $60 if you register for both.


Find out more and register today!

IGNITE YOUR SPARK
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June 6, 9A-4P
A Retreat Just for Holistic Health Practitioners

Led by members of The Wellness Roundtable

This is a day for holistic practitioners to commit to self-care and practice what they teach... taking time to stay energized and grounded, reduce compassion burnout and fatigue, enjoy reflective, interactive experiences, movement, meditation, the labyrinth, art and play, being in nature.

Come for part or all of the day and make time to read, rest, soak up the sun and enjoy the company of like-minded people.


Cost: $30.00. Bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch at the Inn. For details and to register, contact marilyn@confident-directions.com.

POTLUCK & SPEAKER
Plate and fork
June 13, 6:30-9P
Staying on the Lilac Path and Appreciating Your Way to Bliss

Led by Lee Baldarelli of Abundant Health, LLC
 

Have you ever had an awesome day where everything you wanted was practically handed to you effortlessly? As if magic dust had been sprinkled on you and everything turned out perfectly?

 

Join us for our monthly potluck dinner and learn more about "Lilac" days and how to manifest them, so that you can replicate the process and apply it.

 

Lee Baldarelli has been doing bodywork for 23 years and has worked with vibrational energy concepts for over 10. She has studied and applied the Laws of Attraction in her day-to-day life. As an RN and massage therapist, she uses these concepts as a lifestyle for healing, productive thinking and improved conditions. She is an enthusiastic, motivational speaker and finds time whenever possible to lecture on healing, anatomy & physiology, and cleansing. Her ability to convey information and put it into practice is a gift that makes her workshops well attended. Expect humor, fun and understanding.

 

Free! Bring a dish to share, bring a friend, and bring your curiosity. Please call 978-820-1139 to register.

FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY
Jean Stawiecki
June 23, 1-4PM
A Conversation with Jeanne Stawiecki


"Each of us has within us the potential to achieve whatever we desire. We are meant to live extraordinary lives."

From not being able to climb stairs to climbing Mt. Everest!  

Listen to Jeanne's personal experience about how she transformed her life and developed the mindset for success-- beginning a journey that would take her to the very top of the world.


This is for everyone who is struggling with the outward circumstances of their lives, feeling powerless over their situation, and sensing there must be something more... Something better... Something deeper.

 

Women of all ages welcome.  FREE!     

 

An offering to the Inn's Ruth Scholarship will be appreciated.

 

Find out more and get registered today!
THE DRAGONFLY SERIES
purple dragonfly

Begins July 9,

7-9 PM

6-7 PM optional brown-bag supper

Symbolism and Wisdom for
    Change and Growth

Facilitated by Merry Cole and Karen Heath

Join us as we journey through the symbolism of the Dragonfly and discover the wisdom these amazing creatures have to offer.

 

July 9 - Beyond the Surface: Facing Change with Power, Poise and Maturity

 

July 16 - Self Discovery: Breaking Self-Created Illusions

 

July 23 - Life with No Regret: Learning to Live in the Moment  We are excited to have as our guest presenter: Beth Goldstein of the Polarity Barn, Charlottesville, VA.  

 

July 30 - Awakening Vision: Expanding our Vision to see the Vastness of the Universe and Our Minds

 

Cost: $40 for the Series. Early Bird discount: $30 if you register for the series by June 15th. Per Class fee $12.

Discounted overnight accommodations available.

Find out more and get registered today!
FAMILY MUSIC FAIR
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July 14, 1-5PM
A day full of great music, activities for the kids, ice cream, vendors, sunshine, family fun.


Artists include: Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli, Perry Desmond-Davies, and our own Denise Reed (accompanied by Chris Bergquist on keyboard and Anne Goewey on guitar).  

 

Cost in advance: Adults-$10, Children ages 6-12 -$7, Under age 6 -Free

 

Cost at door: Adults-$12, Ages 6-12 - $8, Under 6-Free.  

 

Family Cap - $40.     Rain date: 7/15

 

Find out more!

The Gathering Inn is available for retreat leaders and practitioners to offer their programs.  And of course, don't forget that our primary mission is to provide individual women like YOU a place to retreat from the world, be in stillness and tranquility, and re-connect to your spiritual core.

We can't wait to see you at the Inn!

 

Sincerely,Purple spiral

The Gathering Inn

The Gathering Inn is a place to step out of the busyness and distractions of the world, to be in quiet and stillness, to be a bit pampered, and to reconnect to your spiritual center.