Heart Sparks
Rest and Renewal Retreat in Sedona
February 23-26, 2023
an intimate 4-day retreat for exploring inside and out
for connecting and reconnecting with what matters
So many of us have been idle and passive for the last 2+ years, that we feel stuck. Immobile.
Maybe we finally get some mojo to get “started” and we push and push, to catch up. And then we’re exhausted again. And frustrated. And feeling more stuck.
Finding the balance between action and rest is the key to steady, supported growth. And in this space of balance, we can tune in to the deeper whys in our hearts, which is the truest and most effective motivator of all.
February is that time between winter and spring, when we are coming out of hibernation, and readying to plant new seeds. It is a fertile time to lean into our hearts to hear what we want to create and experience.
When is the last time you did something just for you?
Imagine sitting here for as long as you felt like it…..
I know many women who rarely have this space in their lives. They are so overwhelmed with the day-to-day demands that they have forgotten what they really want for themselves. They are so busy living by habit, by circumstances, by someone else’s rules, that they have lost touch with what’s important to them.
Does this sound familiar? Do you find yourself just going through the motions of your life without a sense of purpose or direction or meaning?
Do you wish you had the time and space for exploring and remembering what really matters to you?
Retreats are a time for self-reflection, for being in the space inside of yourself where your truest voices can be heard.
It is amazing what you can discover when you tune out the have to’s and should’s of daily living, and tune in to your heart’s deepest desires.
Surrounded by nature, and beauty, and like-minded people, this retreat offers you an opportunity to get away from the busyness and distractions of daily life and reconnect with your deeper self.
There will be lots of quiet time, to walk, read, nap, whatever you need.
There will be times in community where we share and ask deep questions.
And there will be lots of play and laughing and creative activities.
NO ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
The intention is for each person to reconnect to their heart and leave with tools to stay connected even after we return to our busy lives.
” Ruth’s retreat gave me a chance to sit back and look at things differently from my everyday, work-a-day life. I was able to get back in touch with, and remind myself what is important.
The beauty of nature often does that for me and I knew Ruth would provide activities and space that would encourage this reconnection.”
— Brenda C., Phoenix, AZ
“I used to go on retreats yearly and haven’t for a few years. It’s soooo important to get away, get quiet.
I had time and space to hear myself and my soul. I realized that I’m not very good at self care – I tend to think I am but this weekend gave me opportunities to see how I need to claim this a lot more for myself!
I appreciated the time to slow down and just be me and not be concerned about clothes and any should’s. And the rustic nature of it all was a wonderful reminder that all that extra stuff and luxury isn’t what’s really important.”
— Frannie W., Mesa, AZ
When we are contemplating a change, often, we are only able to see either the old way or what we think is not possible. It’s so easy to get stuck there, unable to open to any new ideas or possibilities.
And yet we are aching for something new, something deeper, truer, more authentic, something we truly love. We long to be more of ourselves. But we’ve lost touch with who we truly are and what kind of life we really want to be living.
We can’t discover this by thinking our way to a new way of life.
The answers lie in our dreams, in our imaginations, in our hearts. But until we can quiet the old voices in our head, we can’t hear these new love songs.
Getting quiet, being in nature, asking ourselves new questions is the heart’s path to discovering who we really are and what we truly want to be and do and have and share in this life.
“I felt very nurtured at the retreat and was able to experience myself differently than I have before.
I have more confidence and acceptance of who I am, and am much more aware that my life is truly in my control. Life seems fuller, more interesting and exciting since the Retreat.”– Nancy A., Phoenix, AZ
Perhaps your heart is ready to open up and reconnect with who you really are and what you want to manifest in your life.
I’ve led several women’s weekend retreats – twice in Sedona and once at a retreat center in the desert in Carefree, AZ. I absolutely love creating and holding space for women to breathe and slow down enough to discover something new to love about themselves.
“Between the breathtakingly beautiful grounds, the loving, safe and supportive space of the workshop, I returned home energized with a joyful heart, a nourished soul and new friends.“
– Gale A., Phoenix, AZ
What You’ll Gain from this Retreat:
• time to rest, recharge, commune with nature
• a deeper connection to your authentic voice, your creative spirit, your true heart
• opportunities to connect with other like-minded, open-hearted souls
• an understanding of what holds you back and where you can let go
• clarity about who you are and what you really want to manifest in your life
• a renewed appreciation of your own powerful spirit
• practices to take back into the “real world” to keep you open and aware of what really matters for you
“Just show up. Ruth’s retreat, true to the name, will spark your heart. She personally is so heart-centered that heart healing happens as if by osmosis, by being in her presence.
I discovered/uncovered things that have been hidden in my heart for at least 15 years; what a (healing) relief to let them out! I’m delighted that I dared to show up because I came away with new tools, new friends, and a heart-centered approach to my life.“
– Kelly M., Glendale, AZ
WHAT THE RETREAT IS:
We’ll begin our time together on Thursday afternoon with an opening circle in front of a cozy fire. We’ll walk around the beautiful grounds, and enjoy a light dinner before sunset. In the evening we’ll ease into some deep questions to take to bed.
In the mornings we’ll enjoy the award-winning breakfast spread provided by the Inn. All lunches and dinners will be prepared and served in our cabin.
Over the next days we’ll talk, we’ll walk, we’ll explore and discover all kinds of things, both internally and in nature.
And we’ll engage in creative coaching activities that will help you gain clarity about who you really are, what you are ready to let go of, and what you most want to create with your life.
There will also be lots of time for rest, and quiet, and walking in between our times together. You can even arrange for a private massage by the creek.
We will close our retreat on Sunday before lunch.
What You’ll Experience during the Retreat:
• You’ll explore your intentions, your blocks, and your dreams with easy, yet powerful writing exercises designed to tap into your deeper self. There are no rules, no spelling requirements, you just follow your pen on the paper and see what happens.
• You’ll learn simple exercises to ground and center yourself with several Present Moment Practices. We’ll engage in a variety of practices so you can find the ones that resonate best with who you are.
• You’ll experiment with creative activities that quiet your mind and body, and stimulate your imagination. All materials are provided. No “artistic” experience necessary.
You’ll stay in a private or shared room at our rented cabin at Briar Patch Inn, a breathtakingly gorgeous nine-acre oasis along Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona.
GETTING HERE:
Briar Patch Inn is in the Village of Oak Creek, 122 miles north of Phoenix. If you are flying in, a shuttle is available if you don’t want to rent a car. Ask me for details.
February is typically sunny and cool in Sedona, but with the weather these days, you’ll want to bring layers so that you’re comfortable, no matter what. You’ll get a complete WHAT TO BRING list and other information before the retreat.
This retreat is all about you – committing time and space for yourself and for your heart, and for opening up to what else you want to be living in this lifetime. And, I promise you, as soon as you say YES, you will begin to see and experience extraordinary synchronicities in your life.
SAVE $100.00 if you register by December 10.2022
$1775 for a private room
with a Queen bed, 0 available
$1575 for a shared room
with 2 twin beds, 1 room with 1 of the 2 beds still available
$1675 for a private room
with 1 twin bed, 0 available
includes: lodging for 4 days and 3 nights
all meals and snacks, including the Inn’s famous breakfast spread
and insightful and nurturing coaching
Prices do not include your travel to Sedona
Maximum 5 retreaters
ONE SPOT still available
Payment via PayPal, Zelle or personal check
Payment plans are available
Registration closes January 31, 2023
email ruth@nullsparktheheart.com
I’m so excited to share the magic of this place with you, to guide you to a deeper sense of yourself and what you want to bring forth from your heart into your life and into this world.
Please contact me with any questions you have.
Ruth Davis
ruth@nullsparktheheart.com
602-531-3736
I’m also available for PERSONAL IMMERSION WEEKENDS. Just you and me and this place for three full days. Email me for details!