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SPI SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION/REJUVENATION RETREAT with Louise Olivi ST. J ST. JOHN, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
April 19-26 2008 Faci Facilitated by Louise Olivi and Allison Smith, Ph.D.
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Join us For a week of relaxation, spiritual exploration and fun on the island Paradise of St. John. Leave behind everyday routines.
Replace them with pampering, good food, new friends and unexpected island experiences.
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Our Program Includes Workshops by Louise Olivi. We will explore the best of St. John’s beaches,
hiking trails, snorkeling, shops and restaurants.
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Meditational sunset sail aboard the Wayward Sailor Hiking the Reef Bay Trail Retreat 2008 includes:
Photo of Cinnamon Bay by Don Hebert Photo by Steve Simonsen St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands lies peacefully under the American flag 1100 miles southeast of Miami, a 2 1/2 hour flight. St. John is surrounded by the world famous clear-blue water of the Caribbean. Cooled by the trade winds, the average temperature of 82 degrees in the summer is MUCH cooler than the States! St. John has 30 superb beaches, rated in the top ten in the world, exotic flowers, crystal clear waters, alluring underwater reefs, emerald green mountains, 22 hiking trails and breathtaking ocean views. Our island is a mere nine miles long and two thirds of it is Virgin Islands National Park. The pace is VERY laid back and friendly; we don't even have a traffic light! Retreat Coordinator
Allison Smith, Ph.D. created Rejuvenation Vacations, drawing from twenty-five years of private practice in psychology and conducting workshops, facilitating groups and coordinating retreats internationally. As president of a villa/vacation management company, she combines a broad range of experience and expertise in human relations, innovative program development, spirituality, the tourism industry and event coordination. She is the Founder, Director of the People Moving Forward Foundation, a non profit humanitarian, networking, spiritual, educational organization, the President of Viva! VI Vacations and Villas, Inc., a property management company, facilitates A Course in Miracles group and coordinates workshops and retreats through Rejuvenation Vacations. A mother and grandmother, she is an 18 year resident of St. John who sailed to the island on her sailboat "One Love" and enjoys sharing the Caribbean experience with guests. She is a free lance writer, sailor and teacher, offering workshops and retreats in relationship rejuvenation, prosperity consciousness, life enhancement, A Course in Miracles, emotional release and spiritual practice. She holds degrees from the University of South Florida and LaSalle University in psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, administration and supervision and theocentric counseling. Allison and Rejuvenation Vacations are licensed by the Virgin Islands Dept. of Licensing for consultation and related therapy and as a tour broker company. Scenes from other Rejuvenation Vacation retreats!
A Typical Day! 7:00 am Early morning exercise, journaling, spiritual reading, light breakfast on your own in your villa. Gentle, casual walk to the main villa or take the shuttle. 8:00 guided meditation at the main villa with Allison Smith overlooking the sea 9:00-11:30 workshop with Diana Hunt Afternoon free for beaching, relaxing poolside, massage, swimming, duty free shopping or hammock warming ; take a picnic lunch or sample St. John's myriad of restaurants and beachside cafes; On Thursday, we'll hike the beautiful Reef Bay Trail with its mysterious petroglyphs and waterfall and take a boat back to Cruz Bay. One evening, we'll sail aboard beautiful sloops to remote locations for sunset meditation. 7:00 pm Sunset catered dinner on the deck ("As I watched the sun go down, I felt my blood pressure do the same!") Social time, reflection, fun and rest............just another day in Paradise! Accommodations: Inn Love Luxurious Villa with Stunning Views and Peaceful Privacy
Spacious, fully equipped interior spaces provide comfortable meeting locations at a "main villa", accommodating up to 10 guests, with additional guests enjoying nearby villas with their own private pools, living areas, kitchens and decks. Accommodations in these "millionaire villas" include double rooms, some perfect for couples, and a limited number of single accommodations. All have private baths, some are air conditioned....and they all have the pristine air of the fabulous tradewinds. See our recommended villas:
Retreat Program We will gather on beautiful St. John in the Virgin Islands, a protected space where development is limited and natural beauty abounds, which has two of out of what are known as the ten most beautiful beaches are Earth. St. John is a direct flight from many U.S. cities and provides the safety of a Caribbean experience under the U.S. flag. You will be nurtured in a luxurious setting, in beautiful villas on healthy, naturally energized St. John, one of the Caribbean’s true pristine treasures. The days will contain explorations of nature, the beaches, the sea, the rainforest, deep meditation, wonderful island food, experiential workshops and other learning activities. You will explore the depths of your being in a beautiful place with knowledgeable, supportive people. The evenings will be times for social connection, fun and rest. We will connect and bond as a group, creating "sacred space." We will dine on island specialties on the deck, swim in the villa pools or the nearby tropical bays, hike in the natural settings, and socialize in the evenings under the stars.
"The participants in our workshops had an amazing retreat. Their feedback
indicated that it's the best group experience they've ever had and they love St.
John. They can't wait to come back!" Meals and Transportation
Transportation on the island is casual, safari open-air style, always available for trips to the beach or duty-free shopping. Flights are to nearby St. Thomas STT and taxi transportation takes you to the St. John ferry. We meet you on St. John and escort you to the villas. Meals are delicious and healthy, with casual breakfast provisions at each villa to accommodate your personal morning schedule. Wonderful dinners are catered and served on the deck under the stairs, buffet style with fabulous entrees (vegetarian available) and decadent desserts.
Don't miss this great opportunity! Register now! $1600/ person double occupancy Includes: A full week in luxurious Caribbean villas shared with other retreat participants. All villas have private bedrooms and private bath, pools and/or hot tubs, expansive decks, some are air conditioned, Daily group meditations, three workshops and retreat community experience, Breakfast provisions and dinners on the deck, guided Reef Bay Hike and island adventures, Island transportation, Peaceful sunset sail with meditation on a beautiful sailboat, Onsite coordinator, concierge with local expertise, Lots of free time for massage, island exploration, hammock warming, relaxation and rest Deposit 50% due at time of booking; Balance due 60 days before retreat Major credit cards and personal checks accepted Contact: Allison Smith (340) 779-4585 relax@stjohnretreats.com
Photo by Steve Simonsen
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Please send email to Allison
Smith at Relax@StJohnRetreats.com
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Daily Massage for all participants at the villas
(additional cost)
"As I
watched the sun go down, I felt my blood pressure do the same!"
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