The Gathering Inn
| 82 Healdville Rd
Hubbardston, MA 01452
978-920-1139
email:
info@gatheringinn.org
website:
gatheringinn.org |
Potluck Plus!
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Please join us monthly at the Inn on a Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9:00pm and unwind from the busyness of life and nourish your body and soul.
Following dinner we will transition to the Gathering Room or the Yoga Studio for a guided meditation, a presentation or a mini-event.
Take some time each month just for you and reconnect to yourself and your spiritual center.
THIS MONTH'S POTLUCK PROGRAM
February 13th
Intro to Feng Shui
presented by Christine Conway of Life Designs & Coaching, Sterling, MA
Learn how this energy freeing modality impacts our thoughts, our environment and our actions.
ALL FREE! but please let us know if you're coming, either call 978-820-1139 or email us.
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FORGET ROSES!
FORGET CHOCOLATE!
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Gladden someone's heart this Valentine's Day, with a gift certificate to The Gathering Inn.
A peaceful get-away is sure to please, it's non-fattening, always the right color, your can never have too many, and one size DOES fit all!
Call us today.
978-820-1139
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| UP AND COMING |
RADICAL FORGIVENESS
If you missed the first Radical Forgiveness Ceremony last October, led by Melissa White of My Life Opportunities, Sedona, Arizona, and would like to take part in a full-day Radical Forgiveness workshop culminating in the Ceremony, please call or email and let us know.
WOMEN IN THE WILD
We are planning another fun day of hiking, outdoor cooking, drumming, yoga, campfire, storytelling, singing, nature observation, stay gazing and more. Led by outdoor educator MaryAnn DiPinto. If you're interested, give a call or email and let us know what dates would be best for you.
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Did You Know!?
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The Gathering Inn offers the services of a number of private practitioners, by appointment, such as massage therapy, Reiki, therapeutic yoga, Grief Recovery, Prepare for Surgery - Heal Faster 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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Greetings!
This month's huge newsletter is so full of yummy things to tell you about. We know you don't have lots of time to read the details about every one of the offerings, but we hope you'll take the time to scroll through the entire newsletter and not miss some of the neat things there. You know they say "last but not least". Skip over the things that aren't your cup of tea, and learn more about the ones that are. There is something for everyone.
With Valentine's Day coming, we want to tell all our readers how much we love you and appreciate your support of The Gathering Inn. You bring great joy to our hearts.
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| SPECIAL WINTER RATE | |
Cabin fever getting to you? Sick of being stuck looking at the same four walls? Then get out of your 'cabin' and into ours for a welcome change of scenery!
We're offering a mid-winter special of $150 per ROOM, per night, no matter how many people are sharing the room. And it comes complete with a comforting simple dinner upon arrival and a continental breakfast. So grab your girlfriends, your mothers, your daughters, your sisters and come on out to The Gathering Inn for a warm and cozy overnight. Each room has either 2 or 3 beds, so fill 'em up with your BFF's and save a bundle and save your sanity. Call us for availability, but call soon. At this price, the rooms will go fast. Offer ends March 31st.
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MERRY'S MUSINGS
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2013 is the Chinese Year of the Snake. (We will be repeating our Dragonfly series later this year and focusing on the totem aspects of the snake-a very cool creature!)
At The Gathering Inn, it is also the Year of Transition.
Women everywhere are in Transition: from working to retired, from a full time mother to an empty nester, from married to widowed or divorced, or from single to beginning a new relationship.
We are also transitioning from being stuck in unhealthy habits to adopting some good self-care practices. To finding our true selves instead of being content (or discontent?) playing a role, being someone's wife, mother, employee, daughter-meeting the expectations of that role. We are finding out who WE are; listening to our own inner voice; asking "What's MY life about-what makes ME happy and fulfilled?"
<READ THE REST!>
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NEW! HATHA YOGA: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
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 Mondays, 7:00-8:15pm
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45am
with Sue Medeiros
Yoga's combined focus on mindfulness, breathing and physical movements brings health benefits with regular participation. Sleep better, increase your energy and muscle tone, get relief from muscle stiffness, improve your circulation and overall general health. Come take advantage of all these benefits!
Comfortable clothing is recommended! Props will be provided if you do not have your own.
Cost: $15 Drop-In fee or purchase 10 classes at once and receive a discounted rate of $12/class. < MORE INFORMATION >
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JOURNEY IN BELLY DANCE BASICS
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 Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm
with Rosemary Nolan
See why Belly Dancing is freeing, meditative, sensual, empowering, graceful, strengthening, and a great work-out for all ages, shapes and sizes. Only requirement is to promise to leave your negative body self-talk outside the door and prepare to have fun.
Cost: $15 per class or $50 for 4 classes.
< MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION >
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RED TENT GATHERING
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 February 10, 1-4 pm
The Red Tent, authored by Anita Diamant, tells the story of the tent in which women take refuge while menstruating or giving birth, and in which they find mutual support and encouragement from their mothers, sisters and aunts. Since that book was released, Red Tent groups have sprung up world wide. With much enthusiasm, our group continues to meet once a month. Join us!Cost: $10 < MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION >
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| Private Reiki Healing Sessions | |
 Available February 14, 17, 18 or 19
with Margaret Thompson & M'Liss Calzaretta
Integrated Reiki Teachers M'Liss Calzaretta and Margaret Thompson team up with you to form a healing triad and, together, you'll move through a three phase wholistic process for healing and restoration that supports a full unfolding in wholeness as you move through life. You are an active partner in the experience, being empowered to support your own healing and expression of wholeness over time. Each session is personalized to meet your unique circumstances.
 90-Minute Session Fee: $125
**BONUS** Participants of February's Integrated Reiki Certification Training Program may receive a reduced rate of $100!
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| Integrated Reiki Level I & II Certification Training | |
February 15-17
with Margaret Thompson &
M'Liss Calzaretta
Margaret Thompson of Denver, CO, and M'Liss Calzaretta of Plainville, MA are returning to The Gathering Inn in 2013 offering two very popular Reiki training sessions.
This weekend will train you in Reiki Levels One and Two. Beyond the foundational Reiki training, you will learn and experience a series of energetic practices that will bring you into a direct and aware encounter with the human energy body. Through practices of self-discovery you will open onto your own deep wisdom that supports and guides you as you bring your gifts to the world.
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| A Retreat called WHAT! | |
February 24, 9am - 3:30pm
with Marty French
WHAT is your truth?
WHAT opens your heart?
WHAT can heal your tired mind?
WHAT nourishes your body?
WHAT makes you laugh from your soul?
This retreat asks the questions; the answers are yours.
Sunday, February 24th, 9:00AM - 3:30 PM with Marty French,
owner of Marty's Health Studio.
Cost: $75 includes:
- Fitness Class
- Yoga Class
- Laughter
- Six Meal Discussion Class
- Snacks and Food All day
- Sharing that Answers the Questions!
- Laughter
- Joy
To Register: Email Marty at marty.french@yahoo.com or call 508-245-4191. $25 deposit please.
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WOMEN'S WISDOM SILENT RETREAT
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March 1-3
If you are asking yourself, "Why on earth would I want to take a silent retreat and not be able to talk for 36 whole hours?", these two quotes might give you an idea:
If you can't get quiet enough to hear yourself, your life is too loud. ~Terri Guillemets~
True silence is rest for the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.
~William Penn ~
Come try it. There will be plenty of unstructured time to go deep within, as well as suggested activities you may choose to participate in to keep you occupied: meditation, journaling, creative art work, yoga, suggested reading, walking the labyrinth, and more.
< MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION >
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International Women's Day Celebration
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 March 8, 7-9:00pm
On this International Women's Day, join us as we get together to share our stories - who we are, where we come from, what factors have helped to shape the women we've become.
- How do we feel connected to the women of the world?
- What power do we possess?
- What women have helped to shape us?
Bring a finger food or a dessert to share that you feel is uniquely tied to your story. You might also choose to bring a favorite piece of art, poetry, or music that is significant to you. Over coffee, tea, and food, we will share and celebrate our stories as we gather on this International Women's Day!
< MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION >
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Feng Shui Workshop
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 March 23, 9:30 am - 3:30pm
with Christine Conway
What a great way to start 2013... with a workshop focusing on intentional flow, abundance and balance known as F.A.B. Feng Shui!
You'll learn:
- How your environment has an impact on what you attract into your life.
- How your décor can help to transform YOU & YOUR life
- Simple ways to bring more balance, happiness, money or a relationship into your life
Cost:$90 includes simple lunch. Add an Overnight Stay with Continental Breakfast for additional $80.
< MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION >
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Women in Transition Workshop
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April 6, 10 am - 2:30 pm 
with Lisa Borchetta
Life is an ever-cycling process of change.
Learn how to work through these transitions in a way that resonates with our core beliefs, strengths and values. So that when we reach "the other side" we know that we have not only weathered the changes but positioned ourselves more firmly on the path toward the future we desire.
Cost: $75
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Integrated Reiki Level III/Master One
Certification Training
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April 12-14
with Margaret Thompson &
M'Liss Calzaretta
Margaret Thompson and M'Liss Calzaretta return to the Inn!
Building on integrated Reiki One and Two, the Level Three/Master One training will teach you tools for refining and expanding your Reiki experience and practice and will take you further into the energetics of human experience, and into deeper union with the planetary energy body and universal spirit.
Prerequisite: Integrated Reiki Level One/Two is required. If you have had other prior Reiki training, contact Margaret or M'Liss before registering for this workshop.
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"HOW TO TAKE A RETREAT" CLASS
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 April 17, 7-9pm
Our Women's Wisdom Retreat Series continues!
It might be titled "Everything you've ever wanted to know about taking a personal retreat but were embarrassed to ask". This is an informal and informative class for retreat beginners or returners.
< MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION >
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"The Heart of Quilting" Retreat
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April 19-21 
With Anne Russo
Let's get to the heart of the matter!
Come learn a new technique using a Twister Ruler and complete a Quilted Heart wall-hanging or small lap throw in one weekend.
Cost: $300 includes room & board, and 2 full days instruction.
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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 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.
We can't wait to see you at the Inn!
Sincerely,
The Gathering Inn
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