New Earth Connection
November 9th-11th, 2018
Weekend Yoga Retreat
Warner Springs, california
The Buddha nature is the ultimate reality, divinity, consciousness.
Are you ready to awaken your consciousness?
By being awakened, we build a new earth!
"Being spiritual has nothing to do with what you believe and everything to do with your state of consciousness...investigate your relationship with the world of things through self-observation."
An awakened state of consciousness combines actions with acceptance, enjoyment or enthusiasm.
-A New Earth, Eckart Tolle
"Being spiritual has nothing to do with what you believe and everything to do with your state of consciousness...investigate your relationship with the world of things through self-observation."
An awakened state of consciousness combines actions with acceptance, enjoyment or enthusiasm.
-A New Earth, Eckart Tolle
In this weekend wellness retreat, we will connect with our deeper layer of consciousness, our spiritual Self, through movement, stillness, silence, meditation, drawing, walking, reading, and discussion. Take this time to be with yourself and practice getting in touch with your thoughts and purpose by reacquainting yourself with nature.
To find yourself as the Being underneath the thinker, the stillness underneath the mental noise, the love and joy underneath the pain, is freedom, salvation, enlightenment. We will explore these concepts more through Eckart Tolle's book, A New Earth.
This retreat is appropriate for both beginning and experienced yoga and meditation students. Further, the drawing workshop allows you to explore the natural world through balance, shape, line, value, form, unity, and texture through the visual arts.
To find yourself as the Being underneath the thinker, the stillness underneath the mental noise, the love and joy underneath the pain, is freedom, salvation, enlightenment. We will explore these concepts more through Eckart Tolle's book, A New Earth.
This retreat is appropriate for both beginning and experienced yoga and meditation students. Further, the drawing workshop allows you to explore the natural world through balance, shape, line, value, form, unity, and texture through the visual arts.
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Retreat Highlights
NOT INCLUDED
- 4 Yoga Sessions (A variety of yoga styles including Vinyasa Flow, and Gentle/Restorative Yoga)
- 2 Guided Meditation Sessions
- Excursion to Lieu Quan Buddhist Meditation Center (5-Minute Drive)
- Release/Embrace Ceremony
- Nature Drawing Walkabout
- Watercolor Painting Workshop
- Book Discussion- A New Earth
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- 4 Chef Prepared Meals (2 Brunches, 2 Dinners, and Snacks)
- Hiking
- New friends & fun!
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Warner Springs
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Drawing Walkabout
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Painting Workshop
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Property Description
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Willow Springs Wellness retreat center is just a hop, skip and a jump from San Diego's north county. "The Ranch" has been made into a wholistic yoga retreat center from its original creation as a fully functioning farm. Additionally, the Lieu Quan Buddhist meditation center is just 5 min down the street (pictured below). With much of its western charm still intact, the space will allow you to be yourself and connect with other individuals seeking community and fun!
Each room boasts its own individual western style and is located in the same house, which shares common areas such as the kitchen, living & dining room. Some rooms have their own restrooms and showers, while others are communal. Expect a communal living feel and be open to what unfolds!
30665 Old Stone Hill Road Warner Springs, CA 92086
Healthy Plant-Based Menu Prepared by John Quirk
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Tentative Schedule
(Subject to change and leader's discretion) Friday 5-6 pm Welcome 6-7pm Gentle Yoga 7-8 pm Community Dinner 8-10 pm Book Discussion & Intention setting Saturday 8:30-9 am Guided Meditation 9-10 am Vinyasa Yoga 10-11 am Brunch + smoothie of the day 11 am-2 pm Watercolor Painting Workshop (snacks available) 2-4 pm Free Time (Zip Line & Horse-back riding options at your expense, read, nap, swing, garden) 4-7 pm Visit local Buddhist temple Quan Lieu and Yin Yoga 7-8 pm Community Dinner 8-10 pm Group Discussion Sunday 8:30-9:30 am Vinyasa Yoga 9:30-10 am Guided Meditation 10-11 am Brunch and Closing Circle 12- 3 pm Optional Hike/ Drawing Walkabout |
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PRICING FOR 2 NIGHTS GLAMPING TENT + SHARED BATH $400 SHARED BUNK DORM ROOM+ SHARED BATH $250 PERSON (MAX 8PP) REGULAR |
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About Hannah
As an adventurer, yogi, spiritual seeker, writer, artist, musician, and teacher, Hannah Faulkner has not only trekked around the world, but has also practiced yoga with masters in India, taught at the first International Yoga Convention in Greece, and has led multiple women’s yoga and spiritual retreats in Southern California.
As a spiritual seeker, writer, and retreat leader, Hannah poses discussion questions that open up a world of possibility and potential within you. She helps draw connections between seemingly unlike objects and concepts as her philosophy aligns with that of Leonardo Da Vinci, “Learn how to see…realize that everything connects with everything else.” She is always looking for more ways to find oneness, including drawing walkabouts and painting workshops.
Each yoga class is a journey through a specific concept with meditation, breathing exercises, fun poses, balancing, strengthening, stretching, aromatherapy, and relaxation. She combines Hatha Yoga (holding poses) with Iyengar (props like blocks and straps to aid in alignment), as well as Vinyasa to flow with your breath.
As a spiritual seeker, writer, and retreat leader, Hannah poses discussion questions that open up a world of possibility and potential within you. She helps draw connections between seemingly unlike objects and concepts as her philosophy aligns with that of Leonardo Da Vinci, “Learn how to see…realize that everything connects with everything else.” She is always looking for more ways to find oneness, including drawing walkabouts and painting workshops.
Each yoga class is a journey through a specific concept with meditation, breathing exercises, fun poses, balancing, strengthening, stretching, aromatherapy, and relaxation. She combines Hatha Yoga (holding poses) with Iyengar (props like blocks and straps to aid in alignment), as well as Vinyasa to flow with your breath.
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Reviews
Finding Balance Retreat⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This retreat was more fulfilling than expected. Activities were full of themes of self-love, unburdening addictions, maintaining a peaceful mindset that radiates positivity, and awareness of strengths and areas of self-growth. I especially appreciated the mantra shared and the morning meditation and yoga, as that was a new practice for me. The gentle yoga in the evening was original and creatively themed to match topics of discussion and Hannah has a beautiful calming presentation. The meals were also a highlight- healthy, hearty, and nutritious meals prepared by a private chef. I am thankful to have been a part of this weekend, as I have walked away in a better version of myself. I look forward to the opportunity to do this again.
-Monica Lane
-Monica Lane
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I felt very well received and calm with this group of women. Any anxiety that I had quickly disappeared. Hannah is calm and a natural at guiding in yoga and meditation. The music was perfect, calming and well thought out. Sounds that evoked positive experiences and memories. The food was excellent, nourishing and tasty. I generally feel blessed and glad I decided on attending the retreat. I am able to go forth in life with healing and being more confident in decision making.
-Kelly Trifilo |
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Hannah, thank you for being an inspiration! You emanate such a radiance of joy, despite the weather being rainy and gloomy, representing all of the turmoil that we face in life. I loved your original yoga sequences and story telling. Thanks for introducing me to this book and to Dr. Wayne Dyer- lots of these positive messages really resonated with me. I thoroughly enjoyed the quality time with compassionate and intelligent women. This is just what I needed. I live with 3 boys and really benefited from this balance. The location was beatuiful and serene. I loved the frequency of yoga and meditation. I descovered a new hobby as I stretched out of my element with drawing succulants and painting them in watercolor. It really tested my self-esteem and patience, but I got great results. The food was definitely a highlight: colorful, tasty, healthy, and best of all- made with love <3.
-Maggie Calderon |
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I want to extend my sincere thanks and admiration to Hannah for creating and organizing such a wonderful Art & Yoga retreat in Julian this April. I spent the weekend drawing and painting in a meditative way, doing yoga combined with travel and adventure themes drawn from Hannah's own travels across Europe, and participating in and listening to group discussion around the gem of a Wayne Dyer Book 'Being in Balance'. I connected with a beautifully positive and loving group; I learned many things from each person and all their wisdom and humility. We connected while walking and hiking in the Superb natural environment of Julian and over meals that were out of this world tasty and super nutritious, cooked by the very talented chef Katie. We meditated and followed guided visualizations that supported our dreams and potential with themes of inner peace and joy, Hannah's voice and spirit all the while soothing and uplifting. The weekend was seamless and so well organised. It was a weekend full of treasures and blessings that filled my heart; I made some wonderful connections and friends on this short retreat, and I also feel healthier and fitter!
-Irene Jones |
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The retreat with Hannah from Half Moon Yoga and Art was such a nice time. Hannah's yoga was fun and the themes provided an interesting and entertaining time. the structured schedule was appropriate and worked well. The food was amazing- delicious and perfectly time! I felt taken care of and peaceful. I enjoyed the continuity of the balance theme throughout, using the book with the yoga, meditations, and circle discussion time all with the theme tied together. The painting and coloring added an additional fun and meditative element. the group of people were great too- friendly and open. Overall a great retreat!
-Rebekah Anderson |
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Hannah is amazing with what she has put together: creative yoga sequences, mindful meditations, unbelievable food and great fellowship with like-minded people. The art and hiking were great too! She packed so much into this weekend, i feel like I've been gone a week! Thank you <3
-Cindy Castle |
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