JOIN US IN MAINE!
Margaret, David, and Abigail (age 7)
WELCOME YOU TO
“CROW’S NEST”
An old family summer house on Orrs Island in Maine
nestled on the top of a hill overlooking Harpswell Sound, a part of Casco Bay.

Join us for any day, weekend or week from:

SPECIAL EVENTS/OFFERINGS: (See details below.)

      Sound Healing Concert on Friday, August 13th from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sound Healing Workshop on Saturday, August 14th from 10 a.m. to noon, and Individual Sound Healing Sessions throughout the weekend with Gandiva. 

      Kripalu yoga classes offered by certified Kripalu yoga instructor Ben Cohen during the weekend of August 13^th.

      Yoga, Gyrokinesis®, and Pilates classes with Kathleen Anderson during the weekend of August 27^th. (Raw Food meals will be provided.)

      Presentation by Larch Hanson of the Maine Seaweed Company on Saturday, August 28th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (along with a delicious Vegetarian Meal).

Special weekend workshop on “Touching into the Purity of the Heart” with Whispering Deer - during the weekend of September 17^th.

Enjoy the peace, tranquility and beauty of an island in Maine!
Be in community and participate in a variety of activities, including:

Hangin' out on “The Porch”, a favorite pastime!,
Walking/Hiking, Exploring,
Going to Beaches, Swimming,
Kayaking (There is a rental outfit down the road.)
Seal Watching, Nature Ferry Cruises,
Tennis (On family-owned tennis court),
Shopping/Dining, etc. in the quaint town of Brunswick, home of Bowdoin College,
Favorite pastimes, and anything (y)our hearts desire.

Wholesome gourmet vegetarian meals will be provided by
Macrobiotic chef extraordinaire, David Snieckus!

Gourmet Raw Food meals will be provided during the weekend of 8/27/10.

Crow’s Nest has seven bedrooms and two bathrooms
that can accommodate up to 13 people.
An open porch overlooking Harpswell Sound
faces west providing a spectacular view of the sunset
and oftentimes Mt. Washington in N.H. over 100 miles away!
There are some boats and a swimming raft. Family owns a club tennis court.

Less than 3 hours drive from Boston. Approx. 20 minutes from Brunswick, ME and 40 minutes from Portland, ME.

Costs for overnight stay and meals:
$100*/weekend and holiday night, $90*/weekday night. Includes three meals.
1/2 price for children under age 16. $15/night for children under age 7. Nursing children free.
To reserve a space and sign up for any of the offerings, please RSVP with date preferences
and send a $50 non-refundable deposit per adult to
Margaret Arndt, 99 Crescent Street, Newton, MA 02466.
Upon receipt, more details, including directions, will follow.
Accommodations will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis (with consideration given to special requests).
*For reservations and deposit postmarked after July 30th, please add $5 per adult per night.
Family/group discounts and sliding scale available for those who need it. Please inquire with Margaret.

LET MARGARET KNOW IF INTERESTED IN ORGANIZING A GROUP
AND/OR LEADING/TEACHING A LECTURE/WORKSHOP!

For more information, please contact Margaret at
<msarndt@verizon.net>,  (617) 964-2951
or (207) 833-2847 during specified Maine dates.
For information on David’s services, go to www.davidsnieckus.com

Macrobiotic Cooking Classes,Consultations, and Shiatsu Massage
are available upon request withDavid Snieckus, Macrobiotic Counselor and Chef.
Contact David at davidsnieckus@hotmail.com, (617) 964-2951 or during specified Maine dates (207) 833-2847
for details and to sign up.

Healing Gong and Tibetan Singing Bowls concert by the Sea with Gandiva Lorcan

Join Gandiva for a hands-on workshop on

The Healing Power of The Healing Gong and Tibetan Singing Bowls

Experience an Individual Sound Healing Session with Gandiva

From 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sat., August 14, and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2010.

For details on the concert, workshop, and individual sessions, see the attachment, go to

<http://www.davidsnieckus.com/retreats.php> and scroll down, or contact Gandiva at 857-891-6846 or <ongki@hotmail.com>.

Kripalu yoga classes offered by certified Kripalu yoga instructor Ben Cohen

during the weekend of August 13^th

suitable for all levels as each class will offer modifications to accommodate individual needs.

Three classes will include similar aspects, but with emphasis as follows:

Saturday morning, 8/14, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Sun salutation emphasis

Saturday early evening, 8/14, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Moon salutation emphasis

Sunday morning, 8/15, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Warrior Salutation emphasis

Classes may be purchased individually for $15, or as a package of three for $35.

Ben Cohen is a certified Kripalu yoga instructor and has been teaching yoga in the Boston area for the past 18 years.

His Kripalu yoga classes allow students to cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, and deep relaxation while honoring their needs and limitations. Ben also teaches workshops in yoga anatomy to help students better understand the skeletal and muscular effects of yoga and how to optimize their practice. Ben is a certified personal trainer and holds a master of arts degree in counseling psychology. He offers workshops on the Inquiry process developed by Byron Katie, and on the Integral model developed by Ken Wilber. 

Find out more about Ben at his website: www.stretchways.com.

Yoga, Gyrokinesis®, and Pilates classes

with Kathleen Anderson

Restorative Yoga: Friday, August 27^th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Gyrokinesis®: Saturday, August 28th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Pilates: Saturday, August 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Vigorous Yoga: Sunday, August 29th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Cost for Classes: $80 for four classes if paid in full by July 30th.Otherwise, $25 per class.

     For more information, contact Kathleen at (781) 975-2547, kathleen@yogawithkathleen.com, or go to www.yogawithkathleen.com

Kathleen R. Anderson, MA, holds a Masters in Dance Movement Therapy, is a certified Kripalu Yoga and Iyengar Yoga teacher, and a Gyrokinesis®, Gyrotonic® www.gyrotonic.com, and Pilates www.StottPilates.com teacher. Kathleen uniquely blends her knowledge of dance, Yoga, Gyrokinesis(R), and Gyrotonic(R) Pilates to create an unusual work-out which enhances strength and flexibility.
Kathleen has produced her own yoga dvd entitled "Yoga in the Garden of Serenity" which is available for sale at this retreat.

If interested in learning about locally grown, organic, wild foods in your life,
Larch Hanson of the Maine Seaweed Company,
a sustainable seaweed harvester for the past 35 years, will be joining us at Orrs Island in Maine during the evening of
Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
to talk about the delicious, nutritious edible sea vegetables available right here in New England –
how they grow, how they're harvested, and how they contribute to our health.

Learn how we have one of the finest sources of high quality sea vegetables in the world, right in our own collective backyard.
Larch will present a slide show and a short video, and will be available for questions and discussion.

Macrobiotic Counselor and Chef David Snieckus will provide a delicious Macrobiotic Meal!

Visiting guest fee: $35. Otherwise, $10 donation is welcome from weekend guests.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Margaret at <msarndt@verizon.net>,
617-964-2951, or during specified Maine dates call 207-833-2847.

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Join us for a very special weekend workshop on

“Touching into the Purity of the Heart” with Whispering Deer

during the weekend of September 17, 2010

Compassion brings a courageous presence in the face of suffering.

Equanimity brings a malleability and steadiness that holds it all.

Let us explore through meditation and contemplative exercises

how to open to all our human experiences without resistance.

“Meditation and contemplative exercises have been an integral part of my life for nearly 20 yrs. The mind/heart connection as experienced through the Brahma Vihara practice has led me to realize the beauty, the peace, the joy, and the transformative power of the awakening heart. There is nothing I enjoy more than to share what I have learned with others.” – Whispering Deer

Friday night, September 17th - General introduction and guided meditation before retiring

Sat. morning, September 18th - Metta talk followed by sitting, walking, sitting, discussion

Sat. afternoon, September 18th - Compassion talk followed by sitting, walking, sitting, discussion

Sat. evening, September 18th - Mudita talk followed by sitting, walking, sitting, discussion

Sun. morning, September 19th - Equanimity talk followed by sitting, walking, sitting, discussion

Enjoy the peace, tranquility and beauty of an island in Maine!

Be in a scenic oceanfront summer house on Orr's Island
with a hillside view of Harpswell Sound facing west
providing a spectacular view of the sunset
and oftentimes Mt. Washington in N.H. over 100 miles away!

100 yards from waterfront.Rocking-chair porch.
Seven bedrooms sleep thirteen people.
Fireplace. Shared tennis court. Pet friendly.
(Note: No washer/dryer, no dishwasher, TV but no cable.)
20 minutes to the quaint town of Brunswick, home of Bowdoin College,

35 minutes to Freeport, and 40 minutes to Portland, ME.
Less than 3 hours drive from Boston.

For more information, contact Margaret at (617) 244-1966 or <msarndt@verizon.net>.