You are invited to join us for Restore, Refresh, Renew – Daring Greatly™ By the Sea – a retreat focusing on cultivating a wholehearted life of greater joy, courage, gratitude and authenticity. This retreat will help you quiet your inner critic and embrace your imperfections. We will learn how to gather the courage to live bravely and cultivate meaningful connections. If you desire more of these things, then this retreat experience could be for you!

We will be exploring concepts from The Daring Way™, an empirically based training program based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. This retreat will focus on the book/curriculum, Daring Greatly™ - Show Up, Be Seen and Live Brave. The work focuses on courage building, shame resilience, and uncovering the power of vulnerability.

The retreat will be held at a private home on Lopez Island 1.5 hour drive from Seattle to ferry terminal. Address will be disclosed upon full payment for retreat. Lodging to be booked separately. Rooms are being held at the beautiful Edenwild Inn. Our hotel rooms will be held on a first come first serve basis.

There are 10 different room types so book as soon as possible by calling (360) 468-3238.

If you attempt to book on their website, it will show January 20th - 22nd as being fully booked because our rooms are reserved so please call to make your booking.

I am co-facilitating the retreat with another Daring Way™ Facilitator, Jennifer Bainbridge. Jennifer and I have had a wonderful time planning this retreat for you and look forward to welcoming you to the island.

Dianne Morris Jones LPC, CDWF-C:

I specialize in helping clients embrace their authenticity and encourages clients to create lives that reflect their values and passions. I support holistic living in my approach by being intentional to view life through emotional, physical, spiritual, financial, intellectual and relational perspectives. In addition to being a Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor, I have extensive training in Spiritual Direction and the Enneagram.

Here is a little about Jennifer Bainbridge:

I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice for over eighteen years. I believe deeply in people’s ability to change, create new habits and set an intention to live their best life. I utilize a treatment modality called ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). ACT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach. ACT balances acceptance and mindfulness-based skills with commitment strategies aimed at helping us move towards what matters most while practicing acceptance of what is outside our control. I am also a Certified Daring Way facilitator. The Daring Way™ is an empirically based training and certification program for helping professionals, based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. The work focuses on courage building, shame resilience, and uncovering the power of vulnerability. The methodology is designed for work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe deeply in cultivating people’s strengths to help build resilience and strength to live a meaningful, rich, values-based life. When not working or parenting I love to run, hike, travel, do yoga, cook and travel.

Friday night, appetizers will be provided.

Saturday lunch will be provided.

A group dinner on Saturday night will be organized. More details to be determined.

Sunday lunch will be provided.

Snacks/coffee/tea will be provided throughout retreat.

If you are considering coming to the retreat but have more questions, please send me an email, diannemjones@gmail.com. I would love to answer any questions you might have.

We will be eating vegetarian and vegan options will also be available. If you have specific allergies or preferences, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate all requests within reason.

There is a $200 deposit to hold your spot. You will receive a full refund if we cancel the retreat. Any cancellation will be 30 days prior to the start date.

There are two airports in the Seattle Area: Sea-Tac and Paine Field. Paine Field is closer (45 minute drive) but fewer flight options.

There are several lodging options on Lopez Island. Rooms have been reserved at beautiful Edenwild Inn in the heart of town on Lopez Island. The Edenwild Inn (website here) is a quaint Victorian home with a lovely living room area to play games and relax. Breakfast is delivered to your room daily at 8 a.m. There are bike and kayak rentals available at the inn. Restaurants and coffee shops are within walking distance. It’s approximately a 10-minute drive to the home where we will be doing workshops.

The ferry system to the island can be unpredictable. You can make a reservation up until two days before sailing. This is highly recommended! The ferry schedule can be found here. Be sure to reserve the “Leave westbound” ferry that ends at Friday Harbor (San Juan Island). For more accurate updates on the ferry timing, check the @WSFerries account on Twitter.

We are planning to end by 12pm on Sunday January 22nd. Keep the ferry schedule in mind as it can be unpredictable with delays and such. Locals typically plan with an hour and a half of buffer time.

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Go to www.JenniferBainbridgeLMHC.com and submit the questionnaire, informed consent forms and payment under the Retreat Tab. Payment can be made in full or a minimum $200 deposit. Full balance due by December 15th, 2022 .

Hoping you can join Jennifer and me for a weekend of restoration, refreshment and renewal for Restore, Refresh, Renew – Daring Greatly™ By the Sea.