February 2 - April 27  &  September 14 - December 7, 2011

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Springbank offers one-, two- and three month programs. Designed to provide a healing and supportive environment for those in transition, those in need of spiritual and physical renewal, those seeking new ways of relationship and ritual celebration with Earth, self and all beings. Encounter new sources of hope and a deepening of your spiritual journey in an atmosphere anchored in simplicity and love of Earth..

Rest the body, Renew the spirit and Refresh the mind in surroundings conducive to quiet prayer and contemplative solitude balanced with opportunity for intentional community. The Sabbatical Program affords ample time for personal rest, recreation and creative pursuits. Included in the cost is the invitation to share in the spiritual richness of all of the retreat offerings during your time of sabbatical.

The full three-month Sabbatical Program encompasses all areas described below. Spiritual direction and healing Body Work are available for participants upon request.  Please call or write to discuss your personal program

Springbank Sabbaticals focus on the healing, nourishment, and empowerment of women.needs or for further information.

Sabbatical Schedule: Most programs are presented in morning and afternoon sessions. Schedules allow time to walk, rest, continue working with clay, basketry or watercolors, receive healing body work, or meet with a spiritual director. Free time is scheduled so participants can visit the beautiful beaches, sculpture and flower gardens and explore historic Charleston

Sabbatical participants – Please send a brief statement about yourself and your reasons for taking a sabbatical, along with a professional, ministerial or congregational leadership letter of recommendation.

Spirituality - Self Discovery SACRED SCRIPTURE - Liturgy and ritual (with a feminine perspective), centered in the Word, are an integral part of the Sabbatical program. ECO-SPIRITUALITY - A spirituality rooted in the sacredness of Earth, calling us to be conscious caretakers, to help restore the fragile web of life. NATIVE WISDOM - Share the ancient wisdom of your Native sisters and brothers, create Native crafts and drums and experience Prayer Lodge and Vision Quest. DREAMWORK - Dreams are revelations of our inner reality. Dreamwork is an invitation to learn the symbolic language and how to benefit from these symbols. T’AI ChI CHIH - T’ai Chi Chih© is an ancient Chinese form of movement and breathing. It is a form of meditation and a method of mind-body-spirit healing.

Art as Soulwork POTTERY - Clay vessels are hand-built, polished with smooth stones and given variations of color through an outdoor sawdust firing. BASKETRY - Through the process of weaving and twining, participants will create several fiber baskets. PAINTING - Experience the delight of color! Explore methods of creating rich and transparent hues. Let color free your inner creative self. NATIVE CRAFTS - Reflecting on Native traditions and teachings, sacred objects for ceremony and healing will be handcrafted (drum-making optional). WELL-SPRINGS - This process of healing uses music, movement, chalk, clay and journaling. HEALING REMEDIES - Discover our relationship with the medicinal plant world, experience healing touch and other holistic modalities. MUSIC - Heartfelt melody, rhythm and song move us into a deeper consciousness and reverence for all. "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mystical. It is the source of all true art and science." ... Albert Einstein

SABBATICAL FEES

One month - less structured $2,500
Two month - enrichment program, $4,500
Full 3-month program - $6,000
Non-refundable deposit - $300
(Full amount due two weeks before sabbatical program)
Spiritual Direction - $45
Therapeutic massage - 1 ½ hr. $65, 1 hr. $55
Bodywork - 1 hr. $50



Springbank has a policy concerning early withdrawal from programs or late arrival.
All fees subject to change.