Urban Pilgrimage: Where Sole Greets Soul... Paris, France 2015
"Unless you leave room for serendipity, how can the divine enter in? The beginning of the adventure of finding yourself is to lose your way." ~ Joseph Campbell
Part soulful journey and part cultural excursion, this whole-life experience draws upon the magical backdrop of Paris, the City of Light, to nourish your personal exploration into inner and outer landscapes. Step into the adventure with your unique intention of openness and exploration. Step out and return home more connected to your life's rhythms and ways of being in the world.
As individuals, guides Sharon Richards and Kayce Hughlett have explored Paris more than twenty times. Each have their own unique appreciation of the city and are delighted to collaborate and share their passion and knowledge with fellow sojourners.
Yours hosts - Kayce Hughlett & Sharon RichardsHere's what former participants have to say:
"I think Joseph Campbell described my state of mind the best when he said, "Unless you leave room for serendipity, how can the divine enter in? The beginning of the adventure of finding yourself is to lose you way." And lose my way I did, not in "where am I" way, but in a "who am I" way. The blessing was in having the time to listen to that question and also listen for the answer. Thanks to Kayce and Sharon's gentle guidance and encouragement to "get lost" I found a part of myself that had been hidden by the busyness of my life. Yes, I could have taken a similar pilgrimage on my own, but being with Kayce, Sharon and 5 other lovely women and sharing their wisdom, their sense of adventure, their hopes and their fears, was another blessing altogether. We traveled together and we traveled apart and both were well and right." Jody Burns - Clyde Hill, WA
"Kayce and Sharon organized the best trip ever! Every detail was considered and in one week we got more out of being in Paris than we could have hoped for. I loved having an intention for every day, writing in the journal briefly, joining together in the morning and being free in the afternoon. The museums, gardens, and all of our excursions were perfect." Betsy Ingalls - Betsy Ingalls, Santa Barbara CA
"This was a breath of fresh air and soul for my soul! Sign me up for next time!!" Leslie Craver, Greater DC area
"I can’t imagine going with anyone other than Sharon and Kayce. A great duo that balance themselves well. They held the entire trip with lightness, elegance and panache. I felt like there was an amazing balance of occupied time vs. free time. A real tricky balance, really well executed. These facilitators delivered healthy vulnerability and topnotch event planning and hosting skills. Awesome job." Lisa Wellington - Edmonds, WA
"The times we gathered as a group and sat around in a circle looking inward, sharing our experiences, hearing amazing passages and songs, free writing in our journals, bonding as a group...loved that whole part of our journey so much...it awakened my spirit and opened my heart on many levels...it gave me permission to explore my own inner landscape... As I explored the beauty of the city around me, the City of Light, my own inner light began to shine brighter as well and continues to, even now that I'm back home...the journey continues on that level." Elizabeth Wilcox, Medina WA
"This was one of the best trips I've ever had and I would not hesistate to go again with Kayce and Sharon. It had a rhythm and balance that was perfect for someone who had never been to Paris, or who had been several times before. Go! Don't think about it too much. If you have any stirring in your heart about this, then say Yes. You will not regret it." Erika Fox, Shoreline, WA
Take your soul for a stroll amidst the magic that is Paris.
This weeklong adventure offers both guided and solo time, urban accommodations in a lovely apartment (with amazing companions like you) just steps from the Seine and Eiffel Tower, personal tours of well-known and hidden treasures... and more.
▪ Each day will have a unique intention and rhythm, including group gathering time, a city excursion, and personal time for exploration and/or restoration.
▪ We will be engaging in creative activities like free-writing and our favorite practice of getting lost to be found as ways of paying attention and cultivating how to be more fully present in the world.
▪ This is an active retreat. We will be doing lots of walking and using public transportation to promote a sense of living in the city rather than merely visiting.
Your time away offers built-in “unstructured” time for personal exploration. Sip coffee and people watch in a local café, stroll along the Seine, nap in your cozy apartment, meander through markets, museum hop, whatever your heart desires...
May 2 - 9, 2015 - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE
May 9 - 16, 2015 - REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Arrival & check-in Saturday May 2, 2015 (May 9)
Closing Activities Friday evening, May 8, 2015 (May 15)
Check-out & departure the morning of Saturday, May 9, 2015 (May 16)
Program Fee
$2725 (per person w/double occupancy); add $550 for single occupancy (& Eiffel Tower view)= $3275
$500 non-refundable deposit holds your place.
BALANCE DUE January 21, 2015
Cost includes 7 nights lodging, 6 dinners, breakfast the first morning, one picnic lunch, entry fees for all group excursions, and metro passes for group activities.
Not included:
Travel expenses to/from Paris & transfers to/from airport
Travel insurance recommended should an unforesable event cause you to cancel (include trip cancellation, medical coverage, and repatriation)
Breakfast and lunch will be on your own with many moderate-cost options available (including preparing meals in the apartment kitchen).
All entry fees for excursions on your free time (a list of recommendations will be provided including free and low-cost options) are your responsibility as well.
Limited to 6-8 participants (depending on double/single occupancy choices) for an intimate experience. This is not a big and hurried tour, but a small gathering of pilgrims savoring one of the most beautiful cities in the world together.
We can't wait to welcome you!
Contact Kayce (kayce@kaycehughlett.com) for registration and/or additional questions.