In a spirit of play, self-care and community,
we invite you to the Santa Cruz Mountains for
co-creating a week of heart-centered learning, empathetic connection & personal empowerment.
Facilitation Team and Topics
Jean Morrison, Rick Longinotti, Christine King and Kristin Masters bring over 45 years of dedication teaching NVC in the US and abroad. With a shared love of Nonviolent Communication, they offer their depths of experience and diverse areas of expertise to explore:
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Taming the Jackal GROK games! Letting go with clay Personality Dynamics: Mindful Communication |
Men, Shame, and Anger |
Observations: Restorative Justice Circles: Group Process to resolve conflict Empathy & Inquiry: Blending NVC with Byron Katie's "The Work" The Compassionate Art of Listening Self Acceptance: The Mother of all Needs |
Inner Work Yes We Can Feeling NVC thru the Body Whadya do with F-E-A-R? Compassionate Honesty/ |
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Jikoji Zen Temple and Retreat Center
Jikoji Zen Temple and Retreat Center is a rustic mountain retreat established in 1983 by Kobun Chino Roshi and a group of students. Jikoji is maintained by a group of resident caretakers and non-resident sangha members. The facilities include an institutional kitchen, community space (living/dining room, bath rooms), two dormitory rooms, two private rooms, and a Zendo that comfortably seats 20+ people. All or part of the facilities are available for group as well as personal retreats at reasonable rates. Retreatants are welcome to participate in the Jikoji meditation schedule and other activities. Jikoji's own Photo Tour & Directions.
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Retreat Logistics
Where: Jikoji Zen Temple and Retreat Center; 12100 Skyline Blvd, near Saratoga, California
When: June 20-25, 2010, starting at 5pm on Sunday and ending at 3pm on Friday.
Costs: There are two parts to consider, tuition & facility use.
Tuition is $500.
Bring a buddy, $425 each, bring two buddies, $400. Partial scholarships are available.
There's also $600 - 'sustain NVCSC' rate & $700 'support others in attending' rate.
Accommodations and all Meals, per person:
Single Room: $600
Double: $500
Shared/Dorm: $400
Camping: $300
Commuters day use and 10 meals: $275
Reserve your space!
There is a $100 registration fee to hold your place, with the remaining balance due June 10.
Online Registration-
•Remember, in the page that follows "Qty" = the number of people you're registering.
If you'd like to pay in full up front please add up the amount and visit our payment page.
This fee is refundable minus a $50 service charge until June 10