Ferron - Workshops

Events and Workshops Scheduled at
The Fen Sanctuary for Women

For more information on workshops and other events at The Fen:
Website: www.thefensanctuary.com
Email: thefen@ferrononline.com

April 4-6: MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS WEEKEND (all ages welcome) $150 per person all inclusive		Mothers and Daughters weekend is all about where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. Experience an opportunity for deepened relatedness through story art, nature and group. $150 per person all inclusive where we're going. Experience an opportunity for deepened relatedness through story art, nature and group.
APRIL 25-27: FATHERS AND SONS WEEKEND $150 per person all inclusive. First come first serve on the beds.		Father and Sons Weekend is all about where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. Experience an opportunity for deepened relatedness through story, art, nature and group.
May 23-25: OPENING TO THE MUSE $150 all inclusive		Your poems and songs will be better with the use of relevant imagery. Through a series of fun, speedwriting exercises capture the pictographs behind the thoughts and leave the workshop with at least one written piece.
May30-June 1: GUIDED KAYAKING WEEKEND 3 days, 3 rivers, and a moonlit run for those so inclined. $150 per person all inclusive		As this is also Ferron's birthday weekend there will be a potluck firepit gathering from 7-11pm open to the general public. Bring your instruments.
June 6-8: HELP!! WORKING WITH IMPERMANENCE		Help build a natural path from The Fen to the river. We'll provide meals and sleeping arrangements in exchange for labor. A sense of humor in the mud is a necessary tool. Bring other tools and muck boots. FREE. First come first serve on the beds, otherwise, camping.
June 13-15: HELP!!		Build an outdoor shelter similar to the community designs of our first ancestors. We are thinking the shelter could be used by you in the 'off' season, pending compatibility with the Fen Peace and Poetry Camp ideals. We are thinking wigwam,tipi,tree house, hogan, tiny cabin, sweatlodge or outdoor oven. FREE. Please share your ideas with Mary ahead of time First come, first serve on the beds, otherwise camping.
July 3-6: WET INK WORKSHOP $200 per person all inclusive		Bring whatever art form you love, or want to learn...rough pottery, photography, visual arts, quilting, music...you name it. Celebrate the 4 F's...focus, fun, food, fire.
July 25-27: FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS WEEKEND $150 per person all inclusive		Fathers and Daughters weekend is all about where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. Experience an opportunity for deepened relatedness through story,art, nature and group.
AUG. 1-4: AUSSIE WEEKEND. It's a PARTY		The aussie gals are coming to meet and hang with their american sisters before heading up to Michigan Women's Festival! Friday night 5pm POTLUCK barbeque and JAM BY THE FIRE. SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE, Sunday Kayaking. Each event is $10 dollars, camping is $10 dollars per night and a donation to food would be most welcome.
AUG.13-17: SONGWRITING WORKSHOP $250 per person all inclusive. First come, first serve on the beds.		Bring your ideas and your instrument. Speedwriting exercises to get you in the zone. We will work together on one song and also each person will work on their own song.
AUG. 22-24: RESPITE IN THE WOODS FOR HEALERS AND MIDWIVES $150 per person all inclusive		Taking care of others takes its toll. Give yourself permission to rest, write and share stories surrounded by woods, river and quiet.
AUG 28-30: YOUNG GIRLS EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND $150 per person all inclusive		Girls finding their strengths alone, with their peers, and with nature. Through word, art, performance and ritual learn the power of coming together and of being individual.
Sept. 12-14: MOTHERS AND SONS WEEKEND (All ages welcome) $150 per person all inclusive. First come first serve on the beds.		Mothers and Sons weekend is all about where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. Experience an opportunity for deepened relatedness through story art, nature and group.
NOTE: All workshops require a non refundable $50 dollar deposit to hold your space. Please contact us and we'll send you a registration form by mail or email.