Escape the daily grind and find yourself at Carnation Farms, a stunning destination for an inspirational new three day, two night creative wellness retreat led by a group of amazing and inspiring people.

This moving weekend retreat will inspire you to set positive, powerful, mindful intentions that will help you return to your daily life inspired, relaxed and connected to your purpose.  Attend daily yoga and meditation classes, a cooking class, get a massage, work with wellness life coaches, and enjoy inspirational hands on workshops.

 

You might discover a new found appreciation for locally grown food, be inspired to cook something new from the garden or foraged from the forest, or rejuvenate your dedication to yoga and meditation practice.

 

The historic 818-acre farm offers a breath-taking backdrop for weddings and events. From the Hippodrome with its classic wooden beams to our heritage rose garden to our beautiful certified organic acreage, Carnation Farms provides the perfect blend of rustic elegance and local convenience for this rejuvenating creative weekend get-away.  Take home an exclusive silent auction basket of wellness products and experiences to support Carnation Farms’ farm and culinary educational programs.

 

Come be inspired, create, connect, cook, eat, laugh, and learn.

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Friday, November 1^st

4:00-5:00 pm Full Weekend Guests Check-in at the farm at the Dining Center

6:30 pm Welcome gratitude circle, silent auction for wellness items, gift baskets and experiences opens, wine/beer/beverages included at the Dining Center:

7:00 pm Family style farm dinner prepared by Chef Tiffany: food has the power to build community by connection individuals, families and cultures

9:00 pm Sweet Slumber Meditation with Barbara Badolati: a gentle stretching sequence to relieve stress and tension from the week, a guided relaxation and meditation. Held in the Hazelwood Lodge Lobby by the fireplace.

 

Every guest will receive a lovely deck of Gratitude Blooming cards thanks to our friends at Gratitude Blooming and an anonymous donor. 

Saturday, November 2^nd

8:00-8:45 am Yoga with Melissa Barnet from The Yoga Garden in the Dance Hall

9:00 am Farm Breakfast in the Dining Center prepared by Chef Sheryl

10:00 am -12:00 pm Authentic (Re)connect with your Authentic Self in the Alpine Room

Track 1

(Re)connect with your Authentic Self!

with life coaches Amy Coffman, Ele Dootson, Kathy Pearce & Suzie Alexander

So many of us believe we can “have it all” and attempt to balance fulfilling personal lives with families, community involvement, and rewarding careers. Yet, all too often we are falling short of the dream of living our healthiest and happiest life. The result is feeling ‘stuck’ living a compromised life, ‘lost’ and unsure where next to focus our energy, burnout resulting in ‘just going through the motions’, feeling like there ‘must be more to life than this’, or missing that one small element for true happiness. Join four uniquely qualified Life, Career, and Leadership Coaches to learn the surprising strategies we all need to prioritize health, family, and self. In this workshop, you will go through self-reflection and small group exercises to identify your values and strengths, articulate them and hone them even more. You will also be exploring ideas and practices of daily habits that strengthen emotional resilience. Using well-researched theories paired with our corporate and coaching experience, we will offer practical tools and tips to prepare you for success by leveraging your own unique gifts and potential. The results allow you to create a fulfilling life of wellness and freedom, holding unlimited possibilities, and the ability to stand firmly in who you truly are. NOTE: Individual one-on-one coaching is being offered by each of the four coaches later in the day.

In this session you will learn how to:
• Tap into your unique strengths and values to get clear on your life priorities
• Prioritize your personal life while being engaged, energized, and impactful at work, at church, and in your community
• Use neuroscience based techniques to boost your confidence
• Construct new skills and habits to achieve your goals

 

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch in Dining Center

1:00 – 1:30 pm Digestive Meditation & Yoga in the Dance Hall

1:30 – 3:30 pm Awaken To your Creative Spririt in the Alpine Room

Track 2

Awaken to Your Creative Spirit

with artist & creative leader Susan Jenkins

Awaken to your true creative potential. Breathe fresh energy into your life as you connect to your dreams and open to your creative desires. Discover the infinite possibilities that life offers.

Learn to laugh at life. Put romance, mystery, joy, play and adventure back on the menu. Open your heart and reveal your true north. This requires taking a risk and being willing to be vulnerable. The rewards are invalquable, bringing a renewed sense of connection to yourself and others.

Through the creation of a new story, you will begin to see that your self-perception is simply a story you tell yourself. You may be stuck in that same old story, growing weary of it. Learn to make new, healthier and ultimately more joyful choices by no longer adhering to the limits and restrictions you impose on yourself.

Susan will lead a variety of exercises that will build a new story from the ground up, leading to a more enhanced creative life. Through character creations and developing the landscape you wish to inhabit, your creative thinking will surprise and delight you. You’ll discover actual steps to lead you in the direction your heart desires.

By setting an intention, you can shape the story of your life. You only have to choose. If you dream it, you can take steps to make it real. It may not happen in the exact way that you envision it. Let go and get out of the way. Watch how fast the universe comes to your aid when you devise playful and festive plans. Lighten up! Dream your dream. Watch it grow!

3:30 pm Afternoon snacks and beverages provided in Alpine Room

3:30 – 6:30 pm Optional Massages in Nan’s Cottage

Optional Massage ½ Hour Long Sessions with Moon Ray Holistic Massage – limited number of slots, sign up available on arrival

30 minute table massage options:

1) Neck/face/scalp

2) Back and shoulders

3) Feet and legs

4) Full-body gloss massage

 

30 minute chair massage:

(upper body focus by default)

back/neck/shoulders/arms/hands, scalp optional

 

3:30 – 4:30 pm LaughterGlow Laughter Yoga with Randee Young in the Dance Hall

4:30-6:30 pm: Flower Arranging & Free Time

Stop by Nan’s Playhouse and partake in a couple simple Mindful Arts & Crafts projects – Ikebana Zen Flower Arrangements & Succulent Peace Pots.  Make a lovely arrangement and keepsake for your room and to take home.

Enjoy writing, reading, painting, napping, a massage, or a garden walk.

6:30 pm Evening Activities & Dinner in the Dining Center

• Wine & garden inspired cocktails/mocktails
• Silent auction for wellness classes, baskets and experiences closes for taking home
• Delicious dinner and discussion with Farmer Chef Tiffany Cooper

In the Dance Hall – After dinner Journey Dance with Barbara Badolati

If it’s a nice evening we can also sit around the fire pit and star gaze after dancing.

Sunday, November 3^rd

8:00 am Yoga with Cami LaBlanc of Yoga Garden

10:00 am Farm Breakfast: all happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast

Optional farm and trail walk after breakfast.

9:30 am – 12 pm Optional Massages in Sno Cottage

Optional Massage ½ Hour Long Sessions with Moon Ray Holistic Massage – limited number of slots, sign up available on arrival

30 minute table massage options:

1) Neck/face/scalp

2) Back and shoulders

3) Feet and legs

4) Full-body gloss massage

 

30 minute chair massage:

(upper body focus by default)

back/neck/shoulders/arms/hands, scalp optional

 

12:00 pm Check out

Option to buy your own lunch at the Carnation Farms Farmstand open 10-5:30pm.

 

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Wellness Weekend Partners

Thank you to those who are planning to bring peace, perspective, learning, laughter and inspiration to us.

 

Kathy Pearce

Woman’s Empowerment Coach, ICF Certified

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Suzie Alexander

Owner at Inspire You Coach, CPC, ACC

Professional Training & Coaching

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Amy Coffman, MA, ICF, ACC | RYT200

Empowerment Coach

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Elle Dootson

Transformational Life Coach

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Susan Jenkins

The Artists Way Teacher & Founder of Northwest Art Center

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Barbara Badolati

Wellness Mentor

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Melissa Barnet

Instructor, The Yoga Garden

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Sara Tharrington

Yoga Instructor, The Yoga Garden

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Cami LeBlanc

Yoga Instructor, The Yoga Garden

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Randee Young

Owner LaughterGlow Yoga, Laughter Yoga Instructor

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Gratitude Blooming is a community project based in Oakland, California. It began with two friends seeking inspiration, beauty, and opportunities to create deeper connections with each other and their communities. Inspired by the beauty and wisdom of nature, a collection of 39 cards was born, each with original drawings, themes, and thought-provoking prompts that invite us to cultivate new perspectives and appreciation of the beauty present in the ordinary moments of our lives. Gratitude Blooming offers practical tools and transformative group experiences for cultivating gratitude as a wellness strategy in your life, work and community.

 

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Thank you for donations for silent auction gifts for guests attending this event.

• Seattle Yoga Arts generously donated a 5 class package gift certificate.

• Elements Massage thank you for donating a 1 hour massage package.

• Kathy Pearce Coaching donating 5 coaching sessions, including one-hour Discovery (“Get to Know You”) Session

• Coffman Coaching donating 5 hour coaching package

• Radiant Light Coaching donating one 2 hour Discovery Session + 7 30-minute coaching sessions

• Inspire You Coach donating 4 coaching sessions including one hour Discovery (“Get to Know You”) session

If your business is interested in making a tax deductible donation to be included in the silent auction gift baskets at this event, to support our farming and culinary youth programs, please email info@carnationfarms.org and complete the following donation form.

 

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EVENT PRICING

Weekend Pass: $400.00 + sales tax 

Event ticket price includes all workshops, classes, two farm-to-table dinners, breakfasts, snacks, arts & crafts, access to exercise room, and a Gratitude Blooming deck.

 

Saturday Only Pass: $249.00 + sales tax

Saturday Only ticket price includes Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, workshops and a Gratitude Blooming deck.

Click here to purchase the new Saturday Only Pass.

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Overnight accommodations sold separately

Please book overnight accommodations on the farm for this event separately.

All rooms come with private bath, coffee and tea, and WiFi access.

Click here to reserve your room.