Just received the following from Whitehead Light Station in Maine.
Dear Friends of Whitehead Light Station,
We are proud to host the following course retreats in 2013.
July 12 - 17 The Craft of Beer and Brewing with Charlie Papazian
July 19 - 24 Knitting Retreat
July 25 - Aug 1 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Dr. Robert Cox
Rental opportunities are also available. Please visit our calendar and contact us to secure the dates you would like.
We hope to see you this summer! Stay tuned for more events in 2013, including a Columbus Day Weekend getaway.
Warmly,
The Whitehead Light Station Crew
Rental opportunities are also available. Please visit our calendar and contact us to secure the dates you would like.
We hope to see you this summer! Stay tuned for more events in 2013, including a Columbus Day Weekend getaway.
Warmly,
The Whitehead Light Station Crew
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The Craft of Beer and Brewing with Charlie Papazian
Instructor Charlie Papazian returns to Whitehead Light Station in
2013 and is inviting beer enthusiasts, their friends and partners to
continue the journey in a fifth season of his special beer and brewing
course. Charlie will instruct and lead conversations on beer and
(home)brewing with an emphasis of celebrating America's remarkable beer
journey. The course will include a field trip to a special beer and
brewing destination in the local area as well as on-island participation
from guest craft brewer(s), who will add to the conversation, share
their beers and their experience. There will be plenty of time to
relax, read, and enjoy being unplugged and unhurried. The five-night,
six-day course will include demonstrations, lectures, informal
socializing, great meals and a huge variety of beers. You do not have
to be a devoted home brewer or beer enthusiast to enjoy this course.
It has proven to be fun and relaxing even to those who have come
thinking "...I don't really like beer that much." There will be a
maximum of 12 course participants. This is a once a year opportunity
and an unparalleled journey exploring the joys of beer & brewing
from around the world.
 Learn more about Charlie and the course on our website, and view this YouTube link of 2012 participant Mike Johnson's video slide show. |
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Knitting Retreat
Pack
your knitting bag, your half-done projects, your favorite yarns and
patterns, and join us on the island for a mid-summer getaway designed
for those who love the fiber arts. Amidst wild roses and towering
spruce, with unobstructed views of Penobscot Bay, you'll learn from and
be inspired by your fellow knitters and local experts. We'll discuss
challenges and share ideas while enjoying the beauty of Whitehead
Island, its rich maritime history, the elegant Keeper's House, and
delicious fresh meals prepared with local ingredients. Whether you're a
skilled knitter or a beginner, this is an opportunity to relax and
regroup in a breathtakingly beautiful setting, enhance your knitting
skills, and enjoy good company.
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Mindfulness Stress Reduction with Dr. Robert Cox
Every
participant in Whitehead Light Station's Mindfulness Stress Reduction
course has given rapturously positive reviews of what was for most a
life-changing experience. We are very pleased to have Dr. Robert Cox
back at the Light Station in 2013.
Mindfulness
Stress Reduction (MSR) is a rigorous and systematic training in
mindfulness, a form of meditation originally developed by Jon
Kabat-Zinn in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
Thousands of people throughout the United States and around the world
have benefited from this well-established program that can be
practically integrated into everyday life to enable one to more easily
manage stress, pain, illness, and the challenges inherent in everyday
modern life. Participants (a maximum of 12) can expect to develop a
personal program that can have profound mental and psychological
benefits and will promote a way of life that reveals the gentle and
loving wholeness that lies at the heart of our being, even in times of
pain, suffering, and difficulty. The training in mindfulness aims to
develop an in-depth skill in moment-by-moment awareness that becomes
the platform for embarking on a journey of self-development,
self-discovery, learning, and healing.
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