Empathy & Embodiment Retreat, Puerto Plata, DR, Dec. 5-10, 2024
"Puerto Plata" means "Silver Port" and refers to the silver sandy beaches of the Dominican Republic. The weather is a balmy breezy mid-80's, lush plant life abounds, people are friendly. On this deluxe all-inclusive resort where we will host you, you'll experience our first ever:
Empathy & Embodiment Retreat
with Mary Aranas and Cathan Kabrelian
December 5-10, 2024
Imagine it as "NVC in Paradise." Cathan and Mary discovered they share a passion for travel, adventure, fun, and Compassionate Communication (or NVC, Non-Violent Communication) practices. We both are ardent, active members of Compassion Course in which we are multi-year participants and facilitators. Thus, Empathy & Embodiment was born.
We have booked deluxe upgraded rooms at the Cofresi Hotel right on Cofresi Beach, featuring spacious "Beach Condo" junior suites with in-room showers and jacuzzi tubs.
We invite you to soak up the luxury, relaxation, and adventure, and to join us in playful, pleasurable learning. While romping in paradise, we will share daily sessions of embodied empathy through Circle Shares, Exercises, Meditation, QiGong, Yoga, and Nature Hikes.
Prior experience in NVC or compassionate communication are fabulous, but you won't be left behind if you are new to them. Our sessions will teach key tenets and practices, and apply them via practice and exploration to life, including adventures and insights we meet on retreat and in traveling!
To this end, we've gifted you two wonderful half-day excursions:
* Waterfalls adventure hike
* Puerto Plata town tour
You will also find some free time for rest and reflection. Maybe book a massage, or add an excursion, especially if you stay longer! You may extend your stay at our special rate ($85/night (pending availability) through Mary.
Retreat Schedule:
Thur 12/5 Hotel check-in, Relax, Group Dinner, Welcome Circle
Fri 12/6 Waterfall Empathy Hike, Afternoon Circle, Group Dinner
Sat 12/7 Town Tour, Afternoon Circle, Dinners
Sun 12/8 Morning Circle, Free Time, Afternoon Circle, Dinners
Mon 12/9 Morning Circle, Free Time, Afternoon Circle, Group Dinner
Tues 12/10 Morning Circle, departures
Cost:
$1350 per person (double occupancy)
$1500 per person (single occupancy)
$50 Early Bird discount: deposit by September 30th
$25 Friends discount each for yourself and a friend
Added nights after retreat: $85/night (pending availability)
Included:
* VIP pools, beaches, including beach/pool eateries
* VIP Restaurants, Bars, All-Inclusive
* VIP discounts on excursions, spa bookings
* Airport transfers from/to POP Airport
* Wi-fi in VIP areas, and 1-hour/day in-room Wi-Fi
* Resort shows, activities
* 2 Group Excursions
* 8 Empathy & Embodiment Circles
Not Included:
* Airfare (to/from Gregorio Luperón International Airport: POP)
* Extra Excursions, Shopping, Spa Bookings, Extra Nights
* Optional Gratuities (bring plenty of $1 USD bills)
* Wi-fi in room (available for purchase)
* International cellular phone service (check your provider's plans)
Deposit/Balance:
* $250 non-refundable deposit to holds your spot
* Balance is due by November 5th
* We strongly encourage buying travel insurance
Payment Methods:
Zelle: Mary Aranas; 917-842-7974, or MaryAranas@yahoo.com
Check: Email for Mary's mailing address
*Venmo: Mary-Aranas, Link here
*Paypal link here
*PayPal or Venmo: if you use a bank or app balance versus credit card, and select "send money to friends" it helps us keep costs down.
Questions & Details:
Shoot me your questions! We got answers!
Email Mary for Payment and Reservation: maryaranas@yahoo.com
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