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Your weekend can begin Friday evening or Saturday morning - it's your choice! (Simply choose the 1-night or 2-nights accommodation option when you register)

A bit futher down on this page we'll tell you all about your accommodations & what to bring. But, let's start with our agenda!

Everything you need to know about this unique & illuminating weekend!

Please read this information thoroughly -

and then jump over to the Registration Page to

join us!

Friday, September 21, 2012

If you've chosen the 2-nights accommodation option, kindly arrive in breath-taking Mount Tremblant between 18:30 and 22:00. (We'll be staying in a lovely private lodge. See the location tab for the exact location and directions).

Jill and Anna will be there to welcome you and help you settle in.

After you've unpacked, you're free to cook your own meal or enjoy one of the many restaurants in & around Mount Tremblant. You may want to plan ahead and make reservations for the restaurant of your choice.

We can't issue keys for our private lodge to everyone, so we ask that you are kindly settled in for the night by 23:00.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

If you've chosen 1-night accommodation, you'll be arriving Saturday morning. Please arrive no later than 8am. This will give you time to get settled in before the Holistic Journaling Writing Workshop begins.

7:00 - 8:30: You're welcome to have breakfast in the main dining room of our lodge.

9:00 - noon: The Holistic Journaling Workshop will take place in the main, sun-filled upstairs living room. A workbook and pens will be provided. It's a really good idea to bring your own journal, or an extra something to write in.

Noon - 13:30: Lunch Break

13:30 - 16:30: Second part of the Holistic Journaling Workshop.

17:00 - 19:00: A casual cocktail hour in the main, upstairs living room (BYOB)

19:00 - 23:00: Free time

Sunday, September 23, 2012

7:00 - 8:30: Complimentary continental breakfast in the main dining room of our lodge.

9:00 - noon: Intuitive Painting Workshop will take place in the Lodge's "Annex". Paint & painting tools provided. (Remember to bring a canvas to paint on!) Please wear a smock or clothing you don't mind covering with paint!

Noon - 13:30: Lunch Break

13:30 - 16:30: Second part of the Intuitive Painting Workshop

17:00 - 18:00: Clean-up and gather personal belongings

18:00: Time to say our good-byes and head home - inspired and renewed!

Accommodations | What to bring

We'll be staying at a private, rustic, spacious, & comfy ski lodge...

just steps from the heart of the Mount Tremblant Resort.

We'll enjoy beautiful views (and often wildlife!) together with all the amenities of home. Our lodge boasts 2 kitchens, 3 living rooms, 2 dining rooms, 25 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms.

There are 2 large, fully-equipped kitchens, 2 stoves w/ovens, 2 microwaves, and 5 refrigerators.

The bedrooms or cozy and basic, most having 2 twin beds.

Bathrooms are shared among guests (with 8 bathrooms, there will always be one available for you).

To keep the cost of our Jianya Retreat reasonable and, importantly,

to promote a spirit community & relationship building you'll need to bring:

Your own food to cook "in" for: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 or 2 dinners (depending if you are taking the 1-night or 2-night accommodation package. There are refrigerators to store cold-goods and food 'cubbies' for your dry goods. OR, may choose to enjoy one or more meals at the wonderful restaurants in Mount Tremblant or Saint Jovite.
BYOB for the Saturday night 5a7.
Your own bedding, towels, and toiletries (twin beds) - including hair dryer.
An extra journal for writing
A csmock or casual clothing for painting.

What to wear?
Comfy and casual during the classes. Evening attire dependent upon your personal plans.