Sacred Women's Day Retreat Series ~  St. Pete Beach, FL ~

EdgeWalkers' present

Walking the Edge of Authenticity

Gathering women in sacred space to explore, integrate, express and celebrate our authentic selves through art, meditation and movement. 

 The Monthly Journey Begins on September 24th, 2011

~ Saturday ~

~ 10am to 4pm ~

~ St. Pete Beach, FL ~

Retreat Facilitators:

Julie Friedman M.A., RN, MFT has been a "midwife" of sorts since she can remember.  Her deep belief is that as we journey and move through our lives we encounter and move through thresholds of transitions.  As a labor nurse and a hospice nurse and now a therapist, Julie finds innate joy assisting others in their movement towards themselves as they step through doors of resistance and fear into doors of belongingness and emotional/spiritual growth.

Carmen Jacaj is the founder and director Creative Retreats. As a follower of the mystic path, she uses energy healing, guided journeying, and sacred movement to help people connect with their divine truth.

Susan Mathews is a Spiritual Life Coach who is passionate about helping others to fulfill their deepest desires.  She works privately with people by phone and she works in groups, facilitating personal and spiritual growth workshops, online and in person.  You can visit her at www.susan-mathews.com.  Also, Susan is the webmaster and writer for www.happiness-information.com.

Melissa Rivera, EdD is a writer, dancer and scholar. She writes about love, art and alchemy, dances for self-realization and collective joy, and researches learning rooted in creativity and social justice. She lives with her husband and two young children in Florida.

Retreat Essence

This retreat is an invitation to live your question, to fall into the void and mystery and expand into your authentic self.

This Monthly series is a journey designed to allow a soulful, artful exploration of shadow, non-affirming belief systems and fear-based protective layers and move into the possibility of discovering and embracing your inner resilience, essential beauty and the celebration of life’s feast through:

 • circle ceremony

• guided meditation

• mask-making

• painting and collage

• expressive theatre

• journal writing

• storytelling

• gentle yoga and sacred movement

St. Pete Beach Hotels

The retreat space is located across the street from the beach.  There will be an opportunity on Saturday (during the meal breaks) to enjoy the beach.  However, you may want to consider arriving early or staying late to enjoy the beauty of Florida's coastline.

Each participant is responsible for her hotel and travel arrangements. Below are some resources. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.  

Bon-Aire Resort on St. Pete Beach

Dolphin Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach

Sirata Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach 

Airports and Local Transportation

There are restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance from the hotels, yet we have included links (see below) to car rental information for your convenience.  

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

TPA is approx. 27 miles from St. Pete beach. Allow one hour of travel time.

Transportation Options from TPA

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Airport (PIE)