Soul Vida Women presents
Mo Ma Me
A Rejuvenation Retreat
Morro Bay, CA
Mo(ve)
Stretching, brain wake flow, yoga, qi gong, juggling, and a dance party...
experience a variety of movements to balance brain patterns, encourage focus and creativity, increase mind/body connection, build camaraderie, and bring relaxation and renewal to your experience.
Ma(ke)
Color, shape, abstraction, themes, design principles, found images, paper, photographs, fabric, memoribilia, and other ephemera...these and more make up collaging as art. Light up the creative regions of your brain as we stretch the realms of possiblity through play and creation.
Me(mories)
Observation, sensory awareness, generational stories, feeling states... brought to life through meditation, discussion, excursions, journaling, and prompts. Enrich your writing, unblock blocks, and connect more deeply with yourself and others. Salon sharing allows for a deepening group bond.
Immerse yourself into MoMaMe and tap into your most creative, vital self.
The Retreat includes:
• daily movement practice
• three writing sessions and a salon
• three collage art sessions
• open art table free time
• dance party
• designed for all levels of participation
• all meals are included except Friday lunch (Bayside Cafe/individual pay)
• meals are vegetarian; non-alcoholic drinks provided
• please advise of any allergy or dietary restrictions
• Morro Bay State Park Boardwalk stroll
• Morro Rock and Coleman Park exploration
Benefits:
• relax the nervous system
• allow creative juices to flow more generously
• recharge with nature
• maintain and improve brain health through brain activation
• receive the mental and physical health benefits of making, sharing, and receiving something creative
FAQ: Information About the Retreat
Where is this located?
All group activities take place at a large Airbnb in Morro Bay, California.
Beautiful ocean views from the upstairs art-making room, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a full kitchen, plenty of room for movement, and is a 15 minute walk from downtown and the Embarcadero.
The Excursions are local to Morro Bay.
What is the cost for the retreat?
$465 includes meals, activities, and excursions.
Can I stay at the Airbnb?
Yes! This is recommended in terms of ease, saving time, and connectivity.
The first women to register for the retreat have their choice of the airbnb rooms. (Others will have access to nearby hotels, airbnbs, and camping.)
There are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and it is a 15 minute walk to town.
The following prices include a 3-night stay (Oct 5-8).
#1 - Master Suite with queen bed, private bath, jetted tub - $650
#2 - Queen bedroom, shared bath - $550
#3 - Bedroom with 2 twin beds, shared bath - $500 (single person in room) or $250 each (2 persons sharing room)
#4 - Bedroom with 2 twin beds, shared bath - $500 (single person in room) or $250 each (2 persons sharing room)
What is the schedule?
- Thursday 4-5 pm registration followed by 5-8 pm Welcome Reception and MoMaMe workshop
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Each day of meals, movement, excursions, collage, writing, and connection will start at 8 am
- The retreat ends Sunday at 12 noon after morning activities
How do I get there?
- Flights: SBP (San Luis Obispo airport, 20 minutes away); there are Ubers from SBP to Morro Bay
- Driving: Morro Bay is 3.5 hours from SFO and 4 hours from LAX
How will I get around?
- Morro Bay is flat and good for walking.
- There will be car transportation provided to and from the airbnb to the excursions.
- If you are staying at a location that is not within walking distance of the airbnb, a car will be helpful.
- Local public transportation: Morro Bay Transit and San Luis Obispo County bus: Route 15
- Kayaks and electric bikes can be rented on the Embarcadero.
What is the cancellation policy?
A full refund will be issued until September 1, 2023.
There are no refunds after this time.
Any questions?
If you need any more information or have a question, please email Ann.
Ann Keeling, MFA, has taught writing, dance, music, and art to children and adults for over 35 years. With an MFA in Creative Writing-Goddard College, she has been Editor-in-Chief of the Pitkin Review, was short-listed for the 2022 Force Majeure flash fiction contest, is a finalist for the Quarterly West Prose contest, and her writing and art have appeared in many literary online and print journals.
Ann also has an MFA in Dance-UCLA and a BS in Dance Therapy-UW-Madison. She is certified in Strategic Coaching, Brain Gym 1 and 2, Psychosynthesis, Hatha Yoga, Acupressure Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, and the Dale Carnegie Leadership Program. Recently she was chosen to participate in a collage artist residency in Sanquhar, Scotland.
Living on the Central Coast of California with her husband and dog, she appreciates every visit from her grown son.
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"The SVW writing course surprised me in so many ways. Instead of the resistance I expected, I felt an energy shift and a resolution to continue. There is such a sweetness that runs through the course, how inviting and loving. The structure had the effect of quickly getting me out of my head and into a writing flow I didn’t know was possible. Kudos to Annie Keeling for using many of her talents to design and teach writing curriculum in such a positive, well thought out, fun yet meaningful way!"
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