12 Tiny Things: A Desert Sojourn Retreat at Spirit in the Desert
In a culture that says bigger is better, it is subversive to take tiny, lasting steps toward learning and growth. Ellie Roscher, author of 12 Tiny Things, will guide you through curating and cultivating your own tiny things practice. Friday, 1/28/2022 - Sunday, 1/30/2022 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.
Ellie Roscher is the author of 12 Tiny Things, Play Like a Girl and How Coffee Saved My Life. Her writing also appears in The Baltimore Review, Inscape Magazine, Bookology Magazine and elsewhere.
Ellie hosts the Unlikely Conversations podcast and is a certified yoga instructor. She teaches writing at The Loft Literary Center and the Minnesota Writing Project. Through curious inquiry, commitment to the sacred ordinary and artistic collaboration, her work accompanies people to a more centered, whole, and embodied self.
Ellie holds an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and an MA in Theology from Luther Seminary. She lives in Minneapolis with her spouse and sons.
12 Tiny Things: Simple Ways To Live A More Intentional Life
The 12 TINY THINGS retreat helps you learn simple ways to live a more intentional life, ways to take lasting steps toward learning and growth
In a culture that says bigger is better, it is subversive to take tiny, lasting steps toward learning and growth. Ellie Roscher, author of 12 Tiny Things, will guide you through curating and cultivating your own tiny things practice. We will read, journal, discuss and practice tiny things in areas like food, home, creativity, communication and spirituality. Maybe 2022 is your year of celebrating that little things are big things. By doing one tiny thing at a time on purpose, we can slowly, deliberately and playfully remember who we are. Together, we will deepen our roots and grow toward the sun. Join us for great food, rich conversation, deep quiet, gentle yoga and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, January 28
9:00a Meet and Greet—Speed Dating
Session: SPACE & WORK
Gratitude Wall
Small Group and Journaling
Mindful eating
12:00p Lunch
Session: FOOD & HOME
Small Group time and Journaling
Labyrinth Walking Meditation
5:30p Dinner & FREE TIME
Optional Outdoor Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Social Hour—Talent Show / Expert Hour (share about a passion that you don’t get paid to know about)
Saturday, January 29
7:00a Optional Outdoor Gentle Yoga and Meditation
8:00a Breakfast
Session: CREATIVITY & SENSUALITY
Small Group and Journaling Time
Free time, revisit your favorite childhood craft or self massage
12:00p Lunch
Session: COMMUNICATION & COMMUNITY
Small Group and Journaling Time
Free Time, Nature walk, or letter writing
5:30p Dinner
Story Sharing Circle
Optional Outdoor Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Sunday, January 30
7:00a Optional Meditation
8:00a Breakfast; Checkout
Diads
Worship
12:00p Lunch and Goodbyes
Recommended Reading
12 Tiny Things: Simple Ways to Live an Intentional Life (Recommended)
12 Tiny Things Journal: Rootedness for Life on the Go (Optional)
COST
Price per person:
One person, private room : $422 per person
Two people, two in a room : $352 per person
Three people, three in a room : $312 per person
Four people, four in a room : $288 per person
Price includes: Three days of programming, two nights lodging and 7 meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
Guests may arrange with Spirit in the Desert to arrive early and depart late for an extra fee.
REGISTER
Call 480.488.5218 or email info@spiritinthedesert.org to register.
All are welcome to this Desert Sojourn Retreat at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona!