Weekend Retreats

For reservations and information pertaining to our weekend retreats, please contact Chrysalis Community at (802) 823-9309 or email info@chrysaliscommunity.org

Programs
Chrysalis Community offers a variety of programs to assist guests and residents in achieving their goal of holistic healing. The programs are offered by Chrysalis staff along with volunteers who offer their expertise. Below is a menu of programs offered during the healing retreats. Each weekend is structured and organized to meet the specific needs of participants and we encourage them to indicate which programs best suit their needs and interests in order to tailor retreats accordingly. There will be organic foods catering to vegetarians, but fish will also be served if requested.

Sharing circles

An opportunity to share feelings and speak freely without fear or judgment. Sharing circles invite sharing of feelings rather than inhibiting them based on the premise that holding on to too much can cause and contribute to pain, builds community among guests, and encourages bonding, communication, and trust.

Journaling and personal time for reflection

Journaling allows for writing and reflection on the dayís events, exploration of inner awakenings, and a recording of the weekendís events for future review. Journaling assists in getting in touch with feelings and encourages application of techniques after the healing weekend.

Yoga

Series of positions designed to assist in balance, flexibility, strength, healing from physical and emotional injuries, create a more spacious home for oneís spirit, and deepen the relationship to oneís authentic self. Yoga strengthens muscles and releases energy blockage that impairs healing, and acts as a means of stress management and reduction.

Massage

Physical manipulation of the muscles to relax, release, and revitalizeís oneís being.

Pet therapy

The presence of pets allows for unconditional love, induces happiness, and provides companionship. Our pets Licorice and Angel welcome you!

Immune System Boosting exercise

Specific exercises stemming from the ancient healing art of Qi Gong using self-touch and rhythm to boost the lymphatic system.

Laughter therapy

Laughter is the best medicine

Hug therapy

The comfort of touch and hugs reminds us that we are never alone.

Qi Gong

A moving meditation that strengthens life force energy for healing by releasing, absorbing, and tracing energy in and out of the body.

Mindful meditation

Building awareness into every day activities, living life more fully, and living life in the moment.

Guided imagery

Using visualization, heightened sensory awareness, colors and images to encourage the mind to facilitate integration between mind, body, and spirit.

Co-listening

Experiental mind clearing and bonding process in which participants enter into a verbal meditation fostering self awareness and clarity.

Various meditations

A number of specific meditations determined by the needs of each healing weekend group.

Love meditation

Focus on getting in touch with the purest of love in oneís heart and releasing it to the universe.

Intentional dreaming and dream sharing

Unleashing subconscious messages and gaining an understanding of the wholeness of self, getting in touch with images and symbols that may reveal aspects of self that are out of our awareness.

Art therapy

Series of meditations that includes releasing of creative expressions through various media. Artistic creations help in expression and release of emotions and memories.

Reiki

Gentle touch for opening and balancing energy points, or chakras, to clear blockage energy throughout the body.

Tai Chi

Rhythmic and graceful movements for quieting the mind.

Reflexology

Pressure applied to different points on the feet that stimulates healing in different parts of the body.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the use of plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Oils can play a very important role in enhancing our emotional outlook on life. Lavender, which is commonly used at Chrysalis, allows us to focus on emotional well-being and relaxation, and compliments our quest for holistic healing.

Accommodations
Guests will be provided with use of a spacious single room with access to their own private bathroom and picturesque views of the mountains. The stay also includes meals and use of the sacred communal space. During the retreats, Chrysalis Community requests that it be a non-smoking atmosphere.

Program Fee 
The Healing Weekend package includes a two-night stay in one of our five comfortable guest bedrooms as well as prepared meals and the costs of the various activities that best suit your needs and interests.

Chrysalis Community is committed to there being no financial barriers to attending a Healing Weekend or receiving services.

The cost of a Healing Weekend is $485 per participant. We ask that a partial payment be made upon receiving confirmation of your registration and that full payment be made upon arrival. Cancellations must be made one week prior to your arrival date in order to allow an individual on a waiting list to attend.

It is the policy of Chrysalis Community that no person living with HIV/AIDS be prevented from receiving services or attending a Healing Weekend due to lack of funds. Due to the generosity of our donors, scholarships and reduced rates are available. If you need financial assistance, simply indicate that on the registration form and our staff will follow-up with you.

Information

The Chrysalis Community is a Not For Profit Business with 501c3 Status.

We are located on 108 Acres in Pownal, Vermont.

The residence can currently house 6 people and the facility can support up to 20 daytime community members. As funding permits, we will be growing this capacity.

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