Herland Sister Resources

lake eufaula state park, checotah, ok
october 24 – 26, 2008
  
It’s almost time for another great retreat weekend!  This time we’ll meet at Lake Eufaula State Park (formerly Fountainhead) on October 24 – 26, 2008.  As usual, the weekend promises to be full of relaxation, great conversation, good friends, good music, and lots of fun. 
On Friday night, Kara will be leading a fun meet and greet event, so that we can all get to know each other a little better.  The Saturday Night Concert will feature a duo from Tulsa known as Karma Sultra, with Lara covering the vocals and Ondrea on piano.  Karma Sultra is a blues/jazz/cabaret band that mixes torch classics and modern masterpieces for an unforgettable show.  You can check them out on myspace at                   http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=409668664.
On Saturday, our featured workshop will be “Self Esteem & Body Image” led by Dawn Singleton, Ph.D.  Dawn’s workshop will focus on learning how to better love and accept ourselves where we are right now.  If you can’t come for the entire weekend, consider coming at least for Saturday, as Dawn is an extremely talented and insightful woman, and promises to lead an unforgettable workshop.
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month, Jeanne will be leading some exciting and fun craft/costume events at the retreat.  The costume contest will be inspired by the Krewe of Brassiere, a small but hilarious parade that precedes Rex at Mardi Gras in New Orleans.  Start thinking now about how creative you can get with bras!  There will be several categories to enter after spending time together decorating and designing costumes revolving around what else…bras!  If you want to join in the festivities, please plan on bringing an extra bra or two (thrift stores are a good cheap source), a t-shirt to attach them to (unless you want to kick it up a notch and be closer to nature!), fabric, hats, gloves, shoes, stuffing (socks, tissue, bags of birdseed etc.), and anything else you think may make a great addition to your costume.
Jeanne will also be coordinating a pumpkin carving contest, with one of the categories being “best breasts”.  Bring your pumpkin and any carving materials you have, and help lend a little levity to this serious issue, supporting all the women we know and love, affected by breast cancer.
Your registration fee includes lodging in a cabin, a light dinner on Friday, scrumptious breakfast/brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings,  Saturday evening Potluck Dinner (bring or plan on making a dish to wow your fellow campers), all workshops and group camp activities, and the Saturday night concert.
Unfortunately, because of a minor incident at the last retreat, we have to revise the dog rules.  Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome, but we ask that if your dog “doesn’t play well with others” or shows any aggressive tendencies towards people or animals, please leave them at home with a sitter.  Everyone attending the retreat with a dog must sign a waiver stating that they are completely responsible for any injury or damage caused by their dog.  We hope that this promotes a more relaxing atmosphere for everyone.
If you have any special needs, please be sure to include them on your registration form, or call one of the numbers listed below, and we’ll make every attempt to accommodate you.
Please send your registration as soon as possible.  When we receive your registration form, about a week before the retreat, we will mail you a packet which has the retreat schedule, a list of items you may want to bring, details about the weekend, and a map to Lake Eufaula State Park.  Deadline is Oct. 17 in order to receive information packet before retreat, but may pay at the retreat if necessary.  If you plan to pay at the retreat, please call (405) 550-2312 to pre-register.
The Herland Retreat is whatever we make it.  Let’s make it great!

lake eufaula state park
october 24 – 26, 2008

Ready For Another Great Retreat Weekend?  Well you’re in luck!  Mark your calendars and plan to attend the bi-annual Herland Retreat!  This time we’ll meet at Lake Eufaula State Park (formerly Fountainhead) on October 24 – 26, 2008.  As usual, the weekend promises to be full of relaxation, good friends, good music, and lots of fun.  Workshops and the Saturday Night Concert are being planned as we go to press, but if you are interested in leading a workshop, please let us know ASAP by e-mailing SAHatwork@aol.com or calling (405) 550-2312.  Remember – there are very few rules so be creative!  With such a great group of women – there are bound to be at least a few that share your same interests.

If you have never been to a Herland Retreat, you owe it to yourself to give it a try!  Whether you come solo or with friends, are a certified camper or city grrrl, or come from near or far, it’s a perfect, affordable opportunity to meet new friends, catch up with old friends, play board games and sports, explore nature, swim at Hummingbird Beach, learn or share something new at a workshop, strut your stuff at the open mic, express your culinary skills at the Saturday evening Potluck, sing and tell stories around the campfire or simply relax in an incredibly supportive environment. 

Your registration fee includes lodging in a cabin, a light dinner on Friday, scrumptious breakfast/brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings,  Saturday evening Potluck Dinner (bring or plan on making a dish to wow your fellow campers), all workshops and group camp activities, and the Saturday night concert.

If you have any special needs, please be sure to include them on your registration form, or call one of the numbers listed below, and we’ll make every attempt at accommodating you.

After we receive your registration form, a few weeks before the retreat, we will mail you a packet which has the retreat schedule, a list of items you may want to bring, details about the weekend, and a map to Lake Eufaula State Park.  If you have questions, you may leave a message at (405) 550-2312 or (405) 521-9696 and someone with call you back.

There will be more information and another registration form in next month’s Voice, but remember…The Herland Retreat is whatever we make it.  Let’s make it great!

As you may have heard, this year’s Spring Retreat will be at Roman Nose State Park, May 16 – 18.  The retreat lasts from 5pm Friday until noon on Sunday.  Your registration includes lodging in a cabin for Friday and Saturday nights, a light dinner on Friday, scrumptious breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings, Saturday night Potluck Dinner (bring or plan on making your favorite culinary dish to share), all workshops and group camp activities, and the Saturday night concert.
The concert will feature the band Covert Union, with members Peggy Johnson, Wendy Allyn, and Nancy Nesser.  The band is planning to play their first set in the main dining hall, and take the second set to the campfire, where they will play a more intimate set, with some requested favorites.
This retreat promises to be extra special, with several awesome and highly-accredited women stepping up to lead workshops, including Green Earth Spirituality, Self Esteem & Body Image, a Nature Walk, and a Vigorous Hike!
You are encouraged to bring any sporting equipment, games or crafts, that you would like to share with others.  The greatest thing about the retreat is that you can do as few or as many of the planned activities as you choose.
In addition to all the Herland Retreat activities, the state park offers horseback riding and a golf course (additional fees), biking trails, two lakes for fishing, and lots of nature to explore.  With so many fun activities planned, and time to just relax if that’s what you need, we hope you’ll come for the entire weekend.  If the entire weekend is not possible, consider coming for the day Saturday, or even for the concert.  We will start the concert a little earlier (7:30pm) for those heading home afterwards.
If you haven’t already, please send in your registration.  It is very helpful for planning and buying food when you pre-register.  Also – you get a free raffle ticket just for pre-registering!  After we receive your registration, we will mail you a packet which has the retreat schedule, a list of things you may want to bring, details about the weekend, and a map to Roman Nose State Park.  If you have any questions, please call Herland at (405) 521-9696.  Leave a message and someone will call you back.

The retreat starts at 5pm Friday, and continues until Sunday at noon. 
The weekend traditionally consists of visiting with old friends, meeting new friends, nature walks, outside sports, inside games, relaxing, crafts, laughter, music, campfires, shopping, great food, and many other activities.  The greatest part is - the retreat can be anything you want it to be! 
The Saturday evening concert promises to be a special one.  A “new” band, consisting of “old” favorite musicians, will be entertaining us with their collective talent.  The band, Covert Union, consists of Peggy Johnson, Wendy Allyn, and Nancy Nesser.  They will perform their concert in the dining hall, and then play the second set at the fire, where we can request old favorites, and sing-along. 
Group camp accommodations include rustic group cabins with bunk beds, a group bath house with restrooms and hot showers, and a meeting hall and kitchen with a commercial refrigerator.  If tent camping is your thing… there is lots of room to set up camp.  Meals include a light Friday night supper, Saturday breakfast, Saturday evening potluck (be thinking about what you want to bring to share), and Sunday morning breakfast.  Herland will have pop, water, and snacks for sale, or you can bring your own. 
It is a big help in planning if you pre-register with the registration form above.  Please fill out the information and mail it with payment, back to Herland - postmarked by May 8th.  You will then receive a packet in the mail confirming your registration, with a map,  a “to bring” list, and a special treat - A Free Raffle Ticket – just for pre-registering!  We hope you’ll all be able to stay for the entire weekend, but if time is limited, you can still register to come for the day on Saturday, or even just for the concert.  If need be, you can even register when you get to the camp.  We’re looking forward to seeing you all there!