Herland Sister Resources

May 14-16, 2004

Retreat to Roman Nose State Park May 14 - 16, surrender your worries and cares and give up your responsibilities for one weekend.

The retreat features workshops, recreation, entertainment, a potluck dinner and a Saturday evening concert in a women-identified and supportive atmosphere. While we have lots of activities, which are listed below, many people come to the retreats and park themselves under a tree with a good book all day; or go off hiking on their own - there is no need or pressure to do anything you don’t want to. All women and girl-children are welcome. No boys over 10, please.

The retreat starts Friday afternoon with plenty of time for unstructured relaxation. The famous Retreat soup will be simmering on the stove by 5 pm. Join other retreaters around the campfire for songs, fellowship and marshmallows. Saturday morning, bright and early, join Judy for a bird-watching nature hike. The rolling hills of Roman Nose State Park are an ideal setting for birding in May. We have spotted Indigo Buntings, Painted Buntings, Hawks galore, Kildeer, all kinds of songbirds, and wild turkeys.

Other workshops include one on Temperament and Relationships, by Sharlene of IRIS. Margaret will facilitate one on Dreaming Herland - an open-ended brainstorming of what we would like Herland to be if we ever win the lottery, get a big grant or a nice bequest in someone’s estate planning. Michelle is going to do a workshop on basic massage.

And we’re scheduling a Scrabble Tournament at 1 pm. Also we’re hoping some creative people will get together and design a float or theme for a marching contingent that Herland can enter in the Pride parade.

Bring your musical equipment and talent for the Saturday afternoon Open Mic at 4.

The Saturday evening potluck will give you a chance to show off your culinary skills. Whether that means a bucket of KFC or flaming a Baked Alaska, or something in between, you’ll enjoy breaking bread with your sisters from near and far.

We’re happy to have IRIS (Cathy Cahill, Marci Patrick, Deb Mills and Sharlene on harmonica) as our musical guests Saturday night. Last time they played a retreat they rocked the park, and some of us danced our socks right off. We’ll have books, music, and gifts for sale; and if you have something you wouldn’t mind parting with, please bring an item for our Door Prize drawing on Sunday.

You may register at the Retreat, but to receive a map to Roman Nose and a schedule of events, complete the registration form and mail it in time to reach Herland by Monday, May 10. Pre-registration is also less expensive than on-site. Daytripper registration is available for those who want to attend during the day on Saturday and for the concert Saturday evening. Scholarships are available.

Hope to see you there! Registration form here.