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  • Single w/ensuite Oceanfront* – CAD $2,812.50
  • Single w/ensuite* – CAD $2,397.50
  • Single w/shared bathroom* – CAD $2,187.50
  • Couple w/ensuite Oceanfront* – CAD $4,210.00
  • Couple w/ensuite* – CAD $3,815.00
  • Couple w/shared bathroom* – CAD $3,420.00
  • Twin w/ensuite oceanfront* – CAD $2,107.50
  • Twin w/ensuite* – CAD $1,907.50
  • Twin w/shared bathroom* – CAD $1,707.50
  • Three-share w/shared bathroom* – CAD $1,502.50
  • Women Dorm – CAD $1,257.50
  • Women Dorm - Upper Bunk – CAD $1,257.50
  • Tent Site Single – CAD $1,232.50
  • Tent Site Couple – CAD $2,215.00
  • Commuter – CAD $1,057.50
    • (All prices include CAD $932.50 base amount)

Date & Time Details:
Starts with dinner on June 14
Ends with lunch on June 19

6:00-7:00am Silent Meditation (self-guided) every morning*
6:45-8:00am Morning Harlequin Row on June 18*
9:00-9:30am Garden Tour on June 17*
8:30-9:30am Breakfast
9:30-12:15pm Morning Session
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
Afternoon Off on June 17, Guided Nature Hike 1:30-4:00pm*, Smelt Bay Paddle 1:30-5:30pm**, Mitlenatch Cruise 1:30-6:30pm**
2:30-5:30pm Afternoon Session
6:00-6:30pm Oyster Appetizer Beach BBQ on June 18*
6:30-7:30pm Dinner
7:30-9:00pm Full Moon Fire Ceremony on June 17
7:30-10:30pm Sunset Lagoon Paddle on June 15**

*Optional Activities
**Optional Activities with additional charge

Location: Cortes Island

Tuition: $565

Package Price: $1,042.50 - $2,355 / 5 nights. Includes tuition, room, all meals, and Hollyhock activities (depends on accommodation choice). Excludes Taxes and fees.

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Summer Solstice: Yoga, Ritual, Meditation

With Mara Branscombe

June 14 - 19, 2019

Since ancient times, summer solstice has been celebrated as a sacred turning point in the year to honour the earth’s most dynamic time of expansion, growth and abundance. As we attune to the earth’s rhythm, we, too, have the opportunity to embody a parallel path of healing, connection and radiance.

Join an unforgettable journey of yoga, meditation, movement and shamanism towards a luminous integration of heart, body and mind. Cultivate a deeper connection to the realm of spirit and connect with a like-minded community to celebrate the gifts we can share with the world.

During our time together, experience guided meditation, vinyasa yoga, restorative yoga, movement practices to increase inner radiance, guided pranayama (breath work), outdoor shamanic practices, guided journal sessions, chanting, and spirit circle: sharing, visioning and fire ceremony.

The art of breath, the healing of yoga, the transformative powers of shamanic practices and the mindful awareness of meditation infuse together for a four day celebration of summer solstice.

This program is for anyone who wishes to connect with their highest self, regardless of age or experience.

“Mara’s understanding of the yoga practice and calming presence allows her to connect with every student and support them on their yoga journey, whether it is a class of 1 or 1,000.” – Lindsay C.

Presenter

Mara Branscombe
Mara Branscombe is a mother, writer, yogi, artist, teacher, mindfulness leader, ceremonialist and spiritual coach. She is passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, self-care, creativity, mind–body practices, and earth-based rituals into her life and work, and she has been leading community ceremony since 2000. Mara runs international retreats, corporate leadership…
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