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Our Stories, Our Strength: Women’s Journeys Through Life and Legacy
Set against the serene backdrop of the Rainbow Lodge in North Bend, our annual Women’s Perspective Retreat offers a sacred space for connection, growth, and renewal. This year’s theme, “Our Stories, Our Strength,” invites participants to explore the profound narrative of their own lives under the expert guidance of talented spiritual director Carol Scott-Kassner.
The retreat will begin with a morning program dedicated to deep reflection and communal sharing, focusing on the unique ways storytelling fosters resilience and empowerment among women. The journey will continue in the evening as Carol leads a special session titled “Becoming a Sage,” offering wisdom on navigating life’s transitions with grace and purpose. Whether you are looking for spiritual depth or a supportive community of women, this retreat provides the perfect environment to honor your past and embrace your future strength.
Guest Presenter: Carol Scott-Kessner, M.Ed. MATS, Ph.D. CSL
Carol is a retired professor of music education and renowned expert on musical growth and development in young children. After leaving higher education, Carol received a Master of Arts in Transforming Spirituality (MATS) from Seattle University and began her second half of life work as a spiritual director and expert in the spirituality of aging. She is a Certified Sage-ing Leader (CSL) trained through Sage-ing International (www.sage-ing.org). She works with people who are interested in aging consciously and who continue to live vibrant lives and harvest their wisdom to positively impact their communities.
The Heart of Our Retreat: This event is truly made possible by the dedication of our community. We are looking for women to help in key roles, from leading a workshop, to hosting a welcome table, and assisting with event planning. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Erin Horner at [email protected]
how to attend
Registration Opens: Sunday, March 1, 12 p.m.
Closes: April 12, 11 pm
Scholarships Available by contacting Nicole Duff, [email protected]
Moreover, if you are willing to share your Retreat experience with others, would you please volunteer to be a “Sister Enlister” after a church service in March? Or, help plan an evening of song and dance Saturday night? Or, assist with the Closing session Sunday morning? If so, please contact Barbara Stevenson. We’d love your help to make our Retreat memorable!
More Information
Waiting lists for single and double rooms will be maintained in order of the date of registration as a “Day Tripper” on Saturday. Notifications of an opening may be as late as the Friday morning of the Retreat (optional to accept.) See Day Tripper cancellation policy below.
Registration Refund Policy:
- Full deposit refund to anyone on the lodging waiting list who is unable to attend.
- Prior to 30 days in advance of the Retreat, a registration refund shall be 100%.
- Between 8 and 30 days in advance of the Retreat, a lodging refund shall be 50%
- Less than 8 days, there shall be no registration refund provided.
- “Lodging Wait-listed” people may apply their “Day Tripper” registration fee as a deposit, with a balance due if they are accepted for lodging.
- Day Tripper registration cancellations shall be refunded 100% when more than 8 days in advance of the Retreat.
- Day Tripper registration cancellations less than 8 days before the Retreat shall be refunded at 50%
