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🎄✨ Warm Holiday Wishes from Amethyst Retreat Center! ✨💜
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your love and support make everything we do possible. You are a vital part of the Amethyst community.
This holiday season, if you’re looking for a meaningful way to spread joy and give back, here are a few ways to gift Amethyst (and yourself 🌟) this year:
🎁 Shop Our Registry
Help us care for Amethyst with essential items that make a lasting impact : https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/amethystretreatcenter
👕 T-Shirt Campaign
A special way to support our mission while rocking fun Amethyst gear: https://www.bonfire.com/amethyst-tshirt/
🕊️ Book a Personal Winter Retreat
Bring peace and restoration to yourself for the New Year ahead: https://www.amethystretreatcenter.org/winter-retreats
🤗Take our Poll
Share your voice, help guide 2025: https://forms.gle/qf2bbmmRswdPjUP39
🌲 Make a Donation
Your generosity sustains our mission and helps us steward this beautiful land for many generations to come: https://www.amethystretreatcenter.org/contribute
Your kindness truly warms our hearts, and we are so grateful for you this season and always. 💜
From all of us at Amethyst, we wish you a joyful, fun, and magical holiday season. May your days be full of peace, knowing that you always have a home here. ✨
#HappyHolidays #Community #Amethyst #ThankYou
Rhythmic Earth Dance July 14
Check out this event happening on July 14 at Amethyst! Rhythmic Earth Dance
Words the event host Natalie Lain:
“This event is truly a fusion of creativity, love, and celebration of the human spirit all woven together to create an immersive art experience we get to enjoy together. It’s so life affirming and healing for my heart to look around and see so much self-expression, kindness, and love all unfolding around us. The grounds of Amethyst are so captivating and beautiful and I’m so grateful that we get to hold these events in such a special, heartfelt place.
A few details about Rhythmic Earth Dances:
•there are 3 this year and the first will be on July 14
•admission is free, Cacao is $5, and donations are so appreciated to help us keep these going and to keep the events accessible to all
•these are family friendly and welcoming to all ages
•whether you come solo or with loved ones, you will be welcomed with warmth and connection
•feel free to ask questions if you have any ❤️
Hope to see you there!”
Women’s Circle May 6
The next Women’s Circle at Amethyst is on May 6th 💓 These sweet offerings are hosted by Phyillis Varra & provide women with the opportunity to connect in an intimate and beautiful way. During this time of intention setting, meditation, and mindfulness practices~ we hope that you are able to tune into your heart, nourish yourself, and align within so that you can be inspired to keep moving through life with increased ease and grace. 6:30-8:30pm. Please sign up in advance.🌱
We are so blessed to have this message to share from our dear friend James MaGee. ❤️ James is a new member of the Amethyst Board of Directors and has been a volunteer for the past 2 years. We are lucky to have James involved and are grateful for all the amazing people who help behind the scenes. Amethyst is a nonprofit and could use your help this month as we raise money to support our vision, maintain our facilities, and share new inspiring programs with the community. Donations during March are matched thanks to Partnership for Better Health. To learn more or to give, please visit the L I N K in the comments. ❤️Thank you so much everyone! Together we can accomplish so much greatness and cultivate so much peace in the world starting right here in our local community.
Match Madness is taking place until March 31st. This means your generous contributions to Amethyst in March will be matched. Please check out the comments to see how you can give. ❤️ We are so grateful for your support!
Jr. Tracker Camp 2024
Jr. Tracker early bird pricing ends on 3/15. Sign up now before the early bird flies away. 🐦💜 Jr. Tracker camps are a favorite offering here at Amethyst. Students (ages 10-17) will learn the skills of living with nature through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, playing games, and long-term projects. Skills covered may include friction fire, primitive shelter building, tracking, traps, stone tools, basket making, camouflage, and more- based on weather and group’s desires. In addition, this program is designed to teach students the importance of independence, awareness, teamwork, and communication.
Learn More on Our Website: www.amethystretreatcenter.org/jr-tracker-camps
Dates (Rain or Shine):
WEEK 1 July 29-August 2, 2024
WEEK 2 August 5-August 9, 2024
Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM on each date
Before- and After-Care available for an additional cost
Although our winter retreats at the Main House are sold out, there is still the opportunity to book your stay at the Lodge.This is a wonderful space immersed in nature with access to hiking trails, an indoor gas fireplace to cozy up by, comfortable lodging, and a beautiful view of the forest. The Lodge has an all-around inspiring and uplifting atmosphere where you can dedicate time to your practice of meditation, yoga, creativity, and just unwind. Outside of personal retreat, it’s a wonderful space to share with loved ones and can sleep up to 8 guests.Booking is via Airbnb. L I N K in C O M M E N T S ❤️❄️
