Creativitea Retreat:
The Animal Companion Suit of SoulCollage®
August 24th-26th 2023 @ Braving Star Farms

In this highly requested retreat, we will explore the 7 energy centers or chakras of the body. Using meditation and movement, you will be invited to discover your wild animal companions for each of these centers, and create corresponding SoulCollage® cards.

"Many traditions recognize the specificity of certain areas of the body and associate it with one or more psychological functions, with a particular aspect of consciousness, a color, a classical element, and other distinguishing characteristics. Among these traditions we find the Chakra Theory adopted by Seena Frost to create the Companion Suit.

Each area (or field) builds on the previous one starting at the base of the spine and reaching the top of the head. Regardless of specific beliefs, these areas represent universal and crucial aspects of our being.

We will explore the wisdom our Companions offer in support to the well being of our Wild Self. Seena chose animals as the best energetic Companions because of their unbroken connection with their instincts and with their own unique and unquestioned nature." 

MBSIRABELLA ©2016-WILDSELFCOMPANIONS
Permission for reproduction is granted to SoulCollage® Facilitators 

Tentative Retreat Schedule

Thursday August 24th, 2023
9-9:30am Check-In @ Braving Star Farms (light breakfast provided)
9:45am Mandatory Orientation
10:30am-12pm Opening Ceremony 
12-1pm Lunch
1-3pm Root Chakra
3-5pm Sacral Chakra
5-6pm Dinner
6-8pm Navel Chakra

Friday August 25th, 2023
8:15am Breakfast 
9am-11am Heart Chakra
12-1 Lunch
1-3pm Throat Eye Chakra
3-5pm Third Eye Chakra
5-6pm Dinner
6-8pm Crown Chakra

Saturday August 26th, 2023
8:15am Breakfast
9-11am Closing Ceremony
11am Checkout
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I have been exploring the world of SoulCollage® since 2017, and became a SoulCollage® Facilitator in 2020. There are so many Oracle and Tarot decks on the market, but there is nothing quite like having your own personalized deck to help you remember your own wisdom, bring balance, and support you daily. And there is no art experience needed as if you can cut and glue, you can do SoulCollage®!

Using your intuition, you arrange and collage images on a matte board (typically 5x8) that will speak to different dimensions and natures of your soul. In SoulCollage® there are transpersonal cards and four suits: Committee, Council, Community, and Companion. The Companion Suite is unique in that it is made up of only 7 cards, and in this retreat you will have an opportunity to discover all 7 of your companions. Even if you already have some of your Companion Suit, this will still be a great opportunity to revisit and gain new wisdom. 

​You can find out more about SoulCollage® by visiting https://www.soulcollage.com or reading the founder's, Seena Frost, book, SoulCollage Evolving: An Intuitive Collage Process for Self-Discovery & Community.

Creativitea Retreat:
The Animal Companion Suit of SoulCollage®
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August 24th-26th, 2023

​7 hours of Continuing Education available
​for LMFT/LPC under the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council 

Cost for the 3 days of quality SoulCollage® content and learning experiences (which will include movement and meditation),  and all supplies, is

$295

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The following additional cost (depending on which room you choose) for a two-night stay at the retreat cabin, 7 delicious meals, coffee, tea, and snacks is:
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The Sunflower Room
(A Shared Room of Two Queen/Full Beds and En Suite Bathroom)
$395 per bed 
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The Wildflower Room
(Private Queen Bed and Shared Hallway Bath)
$350
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The Bird Room
​(Private Twin Bed and Shared Hallway Bath) $315
The room is off the kitchen and the shared hallway bath is across the house
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The Star Room
(A Shared Room of Two Twin Beds and Shared Hallway Bath) 
$290 per bed

REGISTRATION

After your $50 deposit is received you will be sent a google form to select your rooming preferences. Upon its completion I will contact you with your remaining balance and payment options to finalize your registration.

Registration deadline: 8/11/23

​*If you invite someone who has never been to Braving Star Farms, and they sign up for this retreat, you get a $50 credit toward your next event or retreat at BSF.*

Creativitea Retreat Deposit

$50.00
Add to Cart

Deposit for Retreat 8/24-26/23

Braving Star Farms 
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FAQ

COVID Precautions
If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or have any symptoms near the time of the retreat, I ask you take a COVID Antigen test, as well as contact me so that we can take appropriate measures. Although I will always do my best to have plans and procedures to mitigate the risk of spread and infection of the COVID-19 virus, there are no guarantees of safety from COVID-19 at this retreat. 

Food Preferences/Allergies
Meals will be made from local and and organic sources as much as possible, and will be mostly plant-based. When you fill out your registration form please specify any food preferences or allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. There is a full kitchen available to participants.

What to Bring
For outside, you will need to have closed toe shoes as you will be walking across uneven pasture and there is always a chance of snakes in the area. For equine activities you must have outdoor boots. Please be prepared to remove your shoes for indoor spaces (you can bring slippers, socks, or indoor shoes).
Please wear comfortable clothing and pack a swimsuit. Plan for whatever weather-related items as needed: sunscreen, insect repellant, hat, raincoat, layers. Your bedding and towels will all be provided. 
Please bring a journal and pen.

Getting Here
Braving Star Farms is located an hour northeast of Houston in Cleveland, TX. The address and more details will be sent upon completed registration and payment. If you are flying in for the retreat, IAH is a a little bit closer than HOU, but either airport will work. Please contact me if you are interested in extending your retreat time at the cabin either before or after the retreat as it is on a first come first serve basis.

Internet/Phone Access
Since you will be in the country you may not have a good signal and it may be challenging to make phone calls or check emails. If your phone service is with AT&T, you should be okay. There will be a cellphone at the cabin for all participants to use if needed to make a call or to briefly hotspot, but please know there is no WIFI. Hopefully you can enjoy the opportunity to disconnect.

Cancellation Policies and Registration Help
If you need to cancel your spot in the retreat, I can offer a refund (minus a $50 non-refundable registration fee) if I am able to fill your spot from the waiting list. If I am not able to fill your spot, I can offer you a credit for a future retreat based on the timeline below:
     If you cancel more than two months prior to your scheduled retreat, 100% of your retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future retreat, which must be used within one year. The credit will only be applicable for future retreats, not events. 
    If you cancel your retreat within two months of your scheduled retreat, 75% of your retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future retreat, which must be used within one year. You will forfeit 25% of the price you paid for the retreat.
     If you cancel your retreat within one month of your scheduled retreat, 50% of your retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future retreat, which must be used within one year. You will forfeit 50% of the price you paid for the retreat.
     If you cancel your retreat within two weeks of your scheduled retreat, or can't come to the retreat for any reason, you will forfeit your entire retreat payment.
I am also happy to transfer your spot to someone else who is able to take your place in the scheduled retreat with no transfer fee regardless of when you cancel. In this case, you will need to find the new participant yourself and receive reimbursement directly from them. 

If the retreat does not meet the minimum number of participants, or in the case of a natural disaster, COVID-related closures or surges, or any other unforeseen reasons to cancel the retreat, I reserve the right to make any changes necessary to the retreat. In this case, I will offer you a full refund and/or the option to book another retreat. However, I will not be responsible for any changes made to your airfare or travel arrangements. For peace of mind, I recommend purchasing "cancel for any reason" trip insurance in case cancellations or changes arise.

Please email me if you need a payment plan or a deposit option. Limited partial scholarship are available for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ participants, or any in need of financial assistance. Email me to apply. At this time, Daring Discoveries' partial scholarships are only available to participants who have not received one in the past.