A Unique Weekend Retreat for Couples

“We cannot live the afternoon of life according to the program of life's morning.”
-Carl Jung

When: 9am-4pm: Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2008
Welcome and continental breakfast begin at 8:15am

Where: The Danforth Inn • 163 Danforth Street • Portland, ME

For Whom: Couples, 50 years and older in a strong and committed relationship who want to imagine and plan the next phase of their lives.

Cost: $800 per couple ($400 non-refundable deposit due by May 1)

Price includes: 2 day program, workshop materials, continental breakfast, afternoon refreshments and gourmet lunches each day.
€If you desire overnight accommodations, please make reservations directly with The Danforth Inn (207-879-8755) at a rate of $135 per night per couple.
www.danforthmaine.com

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Why Attend This Retreat?

We are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. Futurists predict that our generation will establish a new concept of living into our older years that will combine a rich array of activities and commitments.

With the possibility of two to three decades of vibrant living ahead, it is in our best interest to think about how we want our lives to unfold or risk the regret of unfulfilled dreams.

In this retreat, there will be time for individual personal planning and time for each couple to recognize the intersection of their individual dreams and desires with priorities shared with their partners.

In an informal, beautiful and comfortable setting, couples will have time to reflect on some of the most important questions of their lives:

• How do we make best use of our second half of life years?
  
  
• How do we open ourselves to explore new avenues for individual growth,
  so that our longer lives are meaningful ones?
  
  
• What calls us at this time to blend our own lives with a sense of greater
  purpose in the world?
  
  
• Who will be our community and with whom will we choose to connect?
  
  
• What will be our legacy; how/with whom will we share it?
  
  

What Outcomes Can You Expect?

• The opportunity to reflect on your life and future as individuals
  and as a couple.
  
  
• A chance to interact with and be inspired by other couples who
  share mutual questions.
  
  
• An opportunity to clarify your intentions and establish mutual goals
  as a couple.

About the Retreat Facilitators:

Barbara and Doug have been married for 33 years and have been exploring their own second half of life for several years. They have extensive experience designing and facilitating engaging retreats and workshops. They have co-led the successful "Your Provence Retreat" for eight years and have shared many trainings in personal growth and spiritual and professional development. Barbara, a licensed counselor, founded Heart At Work, a career counseling practice in Portland in 1988, while Douglas has devoted 30 years to higher education with a focus on personal leadership development in group and community settings.

They are excited to offer this unique and timely opportunity for couples to reflect upon and imagine their lives ahead.