@Braving Star Farms
Living B.I.G. in the year of
The Wood Dragon
Since it will be The Year of the Dragon, we will be working with the Dragon of Braving Star Farms (a painted mare named Dragon that is), as well as many other creative and relaxing modalities, to explore Brené Brown's concept of Living BIG: practicing
Boundaries,
Integrity,
& Generosity.
“Living BIG is saying: Yes, I’m going to be generous in my assumptions and intentions while standing solidly in my integrity and being very clear about what’s acceptable and what’s not acceptable.
When we combine the courage to make clear what works for us and what doesn’t, with the compassion to assume people are doing their best, our lives change.
Yes, there will be people who violate our boundaries, and this will require that we continue to hold those people accountable. But we’re living in our integrity, we’re strengthened by the self-respect that comes from the honoring of our boundaries, rather than being flattened by disappointment and resentment.”
-Brené Brown, Rising Strong
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
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Lee Ann Hilbrich (she/her) is a writer, a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator of Brené Brown's work, a SoulCollage® Facilitator, a Qi Gong Teacher, and an Art & Yoga Teacher. She is certified in Equine-Facilitated Learning by The HERD Institute®.
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Registration for The 2024 Lunar New Year Retreat
The retreat starts on:
Thursday February 8th, 2024 at 3:15pm,
and check -in is from 2:30-3pm
The retreat finishes on
Saturday February 10th, 2024 at 11am,
and check out by 12pm
The retreat includes:
•5 meals along with coffee, tea, and snacks
•3 days of programming and all supplies
•2 nights at the retreat cabin
• A New Year's Eve Dinner (dress code: red) followed by fireworks!
Depending on which room you register for,
the cost of your retreat will be one of the options below:
(A Shared Room of Two Queen/Full Beds and En Suite Bathroom)
$750 per bed |
The Wildflower Room (Private Queen Bed and Shared Hallway Bath)
$685 |
The Bird Room (Private Twin Bed and Shared Hallway Bath) $650
The room is off the kitchen and the shared hallway bath is across the house. |
The Star Room (A Shared Room of Two Twin Beds and Shared Hallway Bath)
$625 per bed |
And did you know...
*After you stay in each of the four uniquely themed cabin rooms
you'll get $200 off your next retreat.*
Lunar New Year Retreat DepositPlease include in the notes what room you would like. After your deposit is received I'll contact you with availability for your room preference and remaining balance payment options. |
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FAQ
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 register 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
-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 work boots that have a substantial toe, preferably go above the ankle, and can get muddy.
-Please be prepared to remove your shoes for indoor spaces. Bringing a pair of slip-on shoes or slippers is convenient.
-Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for any physical activities such as Qi Gong that may be used for grounding and/or container-building activities.
-A journal and pen
-Check the weather before coming and plan to bring items needed such as sunscreen, sunhat, insect repellant, raincoat, galoshes, or a winter hat and gloves.
-If you are staying at the retreat cabin, pack a swimsuit for the hot tub/pool if desired. You may also want earplugs and a flashlight/headlamp. Your bedding and towels will all be provided.
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.
If you are staying at the retreat cabin please contact me if you are interested in pricing for extending your time at the cabin either before or after the retreat as it is on a first come first serve basis.
Please note the retreat cabin is not handicapped accessible.
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. If you are staying at the retreat cabin 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
If you need to cancel your spot in the event/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 event/retreat based on the timeline below:
If you cancel more than two months prior to your scheduled event/retreat, 100% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future event/retreat, which must be used within one year.
If you cancel your event/retreat within two months of your scheduled event/retreat, 75% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future event/retreat, which must be used within one year. You will forfeit 25% of the price you paid for the event/retreat.
If you cancel your event/retreat within one month of your scheduled event/retreat, 50% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a event/future retreat, which must be used within one year. You will forfeit 50% of the price you paid for the event/retreat.
If you cancel your event/retreat within two weeks of your scheduled event/retreat, you will forfeit your entire event/retreat payment.
I am also happy to transfer your spot to someone else who is able to take your place in the scheduled event/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 event/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 event/retreat, I reserve the right to make any changes necessary to the event/retreat. In this case, I will offer you a full refund and/or the option to book another event/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.
Registration Help
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.
Meals will be made from local and and organic sources as much as possible, and will be mostly plant-based. When you register 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
-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 work boots that have a substantial toe, preferably go above the ankle, and can get muddy.
-Please be prepared to remove your shoes for indoor spaces. Bringing a pair of slip-on shoes or slippers is convenient.
-Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for any physical activities such as Qi Gong that may be used for grounding and/or container-building activities.
-A journal and pen
-Check the weather before coming and plan to bring items needed such as sunscreen, sunhat, insect repellant, raincoat, galoshes, or a winter hat and gloves.
-If you are staying at the retreat cabin, pack a swimsuit for the hot tub/pool if desired. You may also want earplugs and a flashlight/headlamp. Your bedding and towels will all be provided.
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.
If you are staying at the retreat cabin please contact me if you are interested in pricing for extending your time at the cabin either before or after the retreat as it is on a first come first serve basis.
Please note the retreat cabin is not handicapped accessible.
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. If you are staying at the retreat cabin 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
If you need to cancel your spot in the event/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 event/retreat based on the timeline below:
If you cancel more than two months prior to your scheduled event/retreat, 100% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future event/retreat, which must be used within one year.
If you cancel your event/retreat within two months of your scheduled event/retreat, 75% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future event/retreat, which must be used within one year. You will forfeit 25% of the price you paid for the event/retreat.
If you cancel your event/retreat within one month of your scheduled event/retreat, 50% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a event/future retreat, which must be used within one year. You will forfeit 50% of the price you paid for the event/retreat.
If you cancel your event/retreat within two weeks of your scheduled event/retreat, you will forfeit your entire event/retreat payment.
I am also happy to transfer your spot to someone else who is able to take your place in the scheduled event/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 event/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 event/retreat, I reserve the right to make any changes necessary to the event/retreat. In this case, I will offer you a full refund and/or the option to book another event/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.
Registration Help
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.