Our Programs

About Charlson Meadows Programming

Nature has much to teach us if we are only willing to observe, linger, and listen. Our programs are designed to connect our guests with nature in each glorious season. Following nature’s lead, we focus on different elements of self care throughout the year.

We offer two main types of programs: day events and weekend retreats.

*Due to the limited spaces and long waitlists for our weekend retreats, we kindly ask that you only register for one every three years.  You are welcome to check back two weeks before the event to see if space is available.  Thank you for helping us welcome more guests.

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Day for the Heart

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Writers Retreat

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Fill Your Cup Retreat

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Intuition Retreat

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Self Guided
Reflective Walks

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Forest Bathing

If we want a wholehearted life, we have to be intentional about cultivating sleep, and play and letting go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self worth."

-Brene Brown

Day for the Heart

Above all guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life.

Proverb

Come away to spend time focusing on self-care through brief facilitated conversations, and self care practices in the morning. After lunch optional activities inside and out.
We will use reflective writing, gentle physical movement, and stillness to tend to our physical and emotional heart.
Bring a nourishing lunch, and clothing for outdoor exploration.

Facilitated by Nicole Rasmussen

I leave with precious memories of woods, nature and the awareness of God’s presence everywhere" 

-Previous guest

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 17th

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, August 13th

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Facilitated by Sharon Franquemont

Writing Retreats

We offer two types of retreats for writers. Each year our November Writer's Retreat features a guest writer with a specific expertise. It could be poetry, publication, or memoir.

The other two retreats offer time for personal writing projects in the company of other writers. It is designed with wide-open space to make time for moving a project forward. Brief optional writing activities and time to share our work over dinner conversation add to the experience. This always proves to be a wonderful weekend for creativity, productivity, and connection.

Guests will spread throughout the Nancy Nelson Lake House for their writing and spend time enjoying the inspiration of nature.

 

Upcoming Events

Writer's Weekend Retreat

November 15-17th

Friday 4:00 pm until Sunday 12:00 pm

Guest Writer in Residence Brenda Hudson

Theme: Memoir Writing

Registration is coming this fall.

 

Fill Your Cup

Self Care for Women

We invite you to come experience rest, reflection, recreation, and encouragement as you connect with your heart in a beautiful setting.  We provide space for you to come away to fill your cup and introduce research-driven tools you can use to nurture your heart all year long.

Facilitated by Nicole Rasmussen

If we want a wholehearted life, we have to be intentional about cultivating sleep, and play and letting go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self worth."

                                                        -Brene` Brown

Upcoming Events

Fill Your Cup, Self-care for Women

September 27-29, 2024

Friday after 4 pm- Sunday at 12 pm.

Intuition Retreat

In the depth of silence, we hear the irresistible call of Life. -Unknown

Trust your instincts. Intuition doesn’t lie. -Oprah Winfrey

Intuition is all about connection—subtle, life changing, and profound connections. The secret power of intuition is intimacy. Intimacy with your life as it unfolds your inner goals and education. Intuition fosters aliveness, purpose, creativity, and enhanced relationships. Its insights bring a smile to your face. Creative projects are filled with ‘Ah Ha’ moments. , your purpose with ‘Yes’, and your relationships with fun and awe.

We will explore skills that ignite your body’s intuitive intelligence.

  • The wisdom of your heart.
  • When and how to act on intuition and to not act.
  • Inner purpose and creativity.
  • Reduce anxiety over decisions.
  • Healing of knowledge wounds.
  • Greater intimacy and fun.

Everyone is welcome. Join us. Develop, strengthen, and expand your innate birth right: Intuition.

Facilitated by Sharon Franquemont,

Author, Consultant, and Retreat Facilitator

Intuition is an ever-expanding and internally deep experience. Charlson Meadows Guest

Upcoming Events

Intuition Weekend Retreat

August 16th-18th, 2024

Friday after 4pm - Sunday 12pm

Intuition Retreat

Wednesday, August 28th

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Forest Bathing

Join us as we celebrate the season!

Nature heals. Nature restores. Gift yourself with a nature immersion weekend.  Time in nature automatically enhances contentment, balance, and aliveness. It effortlessly reduces stress, depression, or anxiety. You are restored. Together and individually, we will:
  • Relax surrounded by nature’s beauty, ease, vitality.
  • Explore Nature and Forest therapy to slow time down in order to open life up.
  • Discover your unique Life Journey.
  • Learn techniques that will serve you throughout your lifetime.
Today physicians can prescribe nature walks to combat depression and/or anxiety. Join us. Please take the nature activities and the things you learn home with you to share with your family and friends. It’s fun!
Facilitated by Sharon Franquemont
Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide

Upcoming Events

Forest Bathing Weekend Retreat

Returning August 2-4 2024

Friday after 4pm - Sunday 12pm

Forest Bathing Day Event

Thursday, August 22nd

9am - 4pm

Self Guided Reflected Walks

The gates to Charlson Meadows are opening for self-guided time on the land.  Explore solo or bring a friend for a walk on the trails through the woods.

Meet at the chalet to collect a map with guided reflection questions, optional activities, and finish up with beverages around the fire.

Dress for the outdoors.

Guided tours of the Lake House are available.

Allow nature's peace to flow into as sunshine flows into trees.

-John Muir

Upcoming Events

Reflective Walk

Free

If a day fills, another session will open at a different time.

Select your preferred date and time

Saturday, July 20th

1 pm - 3 pm

Monday, July 22nd

Monarch Walk

10 am - 12 pm

Monday, July 22nd

Monarch Walk

10:30 am - 12 pm

Monday, July 22nd

Monarch Walk

2 pm - 4 pm

Monday, July 22nd

5 pm - 7 pm

Sunday, August 11th

2 pm - 4 pm

Monday, August 19th

10 am - 12 pm

Monday, August 19th

2 pm -4 pm

Monday, August 19th

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Monday, August 19th

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Futures Dates:

Monday, September 16th

Monday, October 14th

 

Volunteer Opportunites

Join us in the garden as we grow food for area food shelves. Email Renee@cmeadows.org

More opportunities are coming Spring 2024