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SUMMARY:Finding A Way Forward In Uncertain Times ~ A Kinstone Experience
DESCRIPTION:FYI: Due to bad weather predicted for Saturday\, Sept 12\, we have postponed this event to Sunday\, Sept 13.\nSPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS OFFERING IS STILL ON! We will run this mostly outdoor retreat experience with a limited number of participants to allow for proper social distancing and personal space both indoors and out. The land is lush and lovely\, the stones are standing in a sea of green\, the grasses are touched with gold – just waiting for you!\nJoin us for this one-day guided retreat and gift yourself some time to contemplate the thresholds opening up to new pathways in your life. \nKinstone has been described as a “threshold place”\, a place where we find ourselves called to slow down enough to notice the many openings in our lives where we are invited to cross into a new or renewed way of being in the world. Our world is in a massive transition. What has been “normal” is fading. New ways and ideas are begging to be seen and embraced. \nToday we will spend time with the land and sacred stone places here\, mostly in silence\, contemplating the thresholds that are appearing in our lives and seeking wisdom from our higher selves about how to step into these openings to find a (new) way forward. \nWhat Thresholds are you standing on today? How do you find the courage to take the first step to enter into this new way? What is calling to you? What has been bubbling up in you amidst the global pandemic of 2020? What about other global\, national\, local or personal challenges and issues?  What are you longing for? Meaning? Peace? Wholeness? Stability? \nImmersed in the sacred spaces around Kinstone\, inspired by prompts and symbols\, with pen and paper\, colored pencils or crayons\, we will seek to express our soul’s wisdom in a way we can hear it\, see it and apply it to our lives. Don’t expect to understand all that is revealed right away\, soul talk takes time! \nDue to our current pandemic environment – we ask you to bring your own bag lunch and drinking cup. Water and tea will be provided.  Also\, you may want to bring a lawn chair\, or blanket to sit on. \nGeneral Schedule (subject to change) \n9:00 …… Gathering / Introductions \n9:30 …… Opening Ritual \n10:00 …. First Question / Contemplation \n11:30 ….. Group discussion \n12:00 …. Break for Lunch \n1:00 …… Second Question / Contemplation \n2:30 …… Group discussion \n3:30 …… Closing Ritual / Blessings \nThere will be ample time throughout the day for participants to experience the sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone to inspire your body\, mind and spirit. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. This retreat experience is expected to fill. \nDate:  Sunday\, September 13\, 2020  Saturday\, September 12\, 2020 \nTime: 9:00am to 4:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost: $65 \nREGISTER HERE:  Finding a Way Forward tickets \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nWhat to bring: \n\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, and/or a camp chair to carry with you to outside sit spots if you wish\, for your comfort\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\nAs we will be outdoors for this retreat\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your Guides for this Retreat Day: \nChar Peterson:  \nChar worked as a Hospice Chaplain for GHS. Her lifelong ministry has been to listen\, encourage and uplifting the beauty around each of our life stories.  She holds a Master’s degree in Theology and a Certificate of Pastoral Ministry from St. Catherine University in St. Paul\, MN and completed her training in chaplaincy at Gundersen Health System in 2013-2014. \nKristine Beck: \nKristine is the creator and director of Kinstone in Fountain City\, Wisconsin. An entrepreneur at heart\, she returned to her family land to build Kinstone after a successful career in the software industry. Kristine has now dedicated her life to blending conscious care of the Earth with art to form sacred spaces at Kinstone that invite and inspire people to experience the life-giving power of the land to transform\, energize and revive the body\, mind and spirit. \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish. \nPHOTO CREDIT:  The featured event photo is by Daniel Larson.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/finding-a-way-forward-in-uncertain-times/
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SUMMARY:Brush Wisdom: A Brush with Silence
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS CLASS IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this indoor course with a limited class size to allow for proper social distancing and personal space. Join us!\nAN INTRODUCTION TO THE WAY OF THE BRUSH \nThe purposeful use of brushes\, ink and paper as a method of deepening the spiritual journey has been employed throughout the centuries by numerous traditions. In the Japanese tradition\, this technique is referred to as “Shodo” or “The Way of The Brush.”  It is an insightful method that opens us up to receive great peace\, balance and harmony into our lives via patient brush strokes. \nIn this introductory Shodo workshop\, you will have the opportunity to experience the playful and profound dance of brush\, ink and paper. Together\, we will explore aspects of using The Way of the Brush as a meditative tool and create personal\, meaningful Japanese Shodo ideograms that express our unique and creative selves. We will use dynamic Zen brushes to explore and access a level of wholeness of experience not otherwise possible. Developing an attentive relationship with the brush\, ink and paper\, allows you to access your deeper wisdom in a new and refreshing manner. Zen Brush is an expression of the soul. \nThere will be some time for participants to experience the sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone to inspire your body\, mind and spirit. If you plan to wander outdoors\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes! \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The workshop is expected to fill. \nPlease leave your artistic ego and related fears at the door. No artistic experience is necessary – only a willingness and curiosity to explore this unique addition to your spiritual practice. All materials will be supplied.  \nDate: Saturday\, July 11\, 2020 \nTime: 9:00am to 4:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost: \nAdmission: $55 EARLY BIRD – must register by June 15 \n$65 after June 15 \nMaterials Fee: $10 – payable in cash on the day of the event directly to the instructor \nAdmission fee includes instruction and lunch.  A vegetarian lunch will be provided with options suitable for vegan\, dairy free and gluten free dietary requirements or preferences. No refunds. \nREGISTER HERE:  Brush Wisdom Tickets \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nWhat to bring: \n\nYour $10 materials fee – payable directly to the instructor on class day\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\nIf you plan to wander outdoors\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your instructor: Thomas Roberts \nThomas (“Tom”) Roberts has nearly 50 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He has been an adjunct professor at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, WI and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud\, MN\, where he has taught mind-body healing\, integrative medicine and other mindfulness related topics. Tom has been a practicing Zen Buddhist for nearly 50 years. In 1992 he received lay Buddhist vows from Thich Nhat Hanh. He has received trainings in Zen Brush work from Kaz Tanahashi and Bob Schmitt. Based in La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, Tom offers contemplative and meditation retreats and workshops at centers locally and throughout the United States. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A guide to overcoming fear and embracing compassion (New Harbinger Press\, 2009). \n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/brush-wisdom/
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Eye: A Contemplative Photography Experience
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS CLASS IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this mostly outdoor course with a limited class size to allow for proper social distancing and personal space both indoors and out. The land is lush and lovely\, the stones are standing in a sea of green – just waiting for you to come see it anew with your eyes and camera lens!\nExplore how the lens of a camera can allow us to see things in ways that we may have otherwise missed.\nJoin us for this fun\, contemplative/meditation experience that utilizes photography to slow us down and enable us to see our world in novel and original ways. Beginner’s Eye allows us to uncover shape\, color\, texture and beauty that are normally hidden from view. No photographic experience necessary!! \nBeginner’s Eye is based on the Zen notion of  “beginner’s mind” – that open and spacious place when we are completely receptive\, fearless\, totally present and connected to the wonder of each moment. This practice offers a pure\, clear\, seeing where everything is fresh and new. \nCultivating Beginner’s Eye deepens our connection with our true selves and the world around us. You do not need to be a photographer in order to practice contemplative photography. Contemplative photography is not a type of photography as is\, for example\, landscape or macro photography. It is not about having the right lens or the best camera\, or following guidelines about composition and light\, but rather\, it is about the interaction of our inner being with the object in the viewfinder. Using the camera as an extension of our inner vision\, contemplative photography focuses our attention and holds our awareness\, making it a mindful act and a way to nourish within us the integral practice of abiding mindfulness. \nThe open\, sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone make it a perfect place for a day of focused attention on awareness and vision. It is not about what you see; rather how you see it. Practicing seeing with a “beginner’s eye” will help you notice things in the world as if seeing them for the first time. This experience can be profoundly life changing. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The workshop is expected to fill. \nDate: Saturday\, June 13\, 2020 \nTime: 9:00am to 6:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost: \n~ $65 EARLY BIRD – must register by May 15\n~ $75 after May 15 \nAdmission fee includes instruction and lunch.  A vegetarian lunch will be provided with options suitable for vegan\, dairy free and gluten free dietary requirements or preferences. No refunds. \nREGISTER HERE:  Beginner’s Eye Tickets \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nAdditional details: This course will be held Rain or Shine. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes. \nDescription: \nThe morning is a time of learning through an introduction\, meditation\, and initial practice time. The afternoon begins with time outside creating photographs. Mid-afternoon we will settle down with the images we gathered and work on writing our own Haiku poetry to complement one or more of our photos. While the instructor prepares a slideshow of selected photos and Haiku from each participant\, the participants will have free time to walk about Kinstone. We gather again to enjoy the final slideshow featuring everyone’s work and wrap up with discussion and sharing. \nGeneral Schedule \n– What is Beginner’s Eye and what does photography have to do with it\n– Slideshow of examples of Beginner’s Eye photography\n– Meditations on seeing with clarity: Letting go of fears\, judgments\, expectations\n– The world through the viewfinder: Practice how to see\n– Haiku: simple\, short form poetry; word-play inspired by images\n– Lunch break\n– Heading out with our camera to see with clear eyes and mind\n– Return: Time to contemplate our photographs and compose haikus\n– Choose 1 or more photographs and accompanying Haikus for the group slideshow\n– Walk about Kinstone while the slideshow is prepared\n– Slideshow!\n– Discussion and Closure \nNote: This is a contemplative retreat day in which you bring along a camera (even a cell phone camera is fine!) and take photos of what you see. To be clear\, this is not a photography workshop\, i.e.\, no photographic techniques will be taught. No photographic experience is necessary; however\, if you have photographic experience you may find the practice of Beginner’s Eye enhances your work and your new awareness may manifest itself in your photographs.​​ \nWhat to bring: \n\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA digital camera; if you have an DSLR\, bring only one lens\, and yes\, point-and-shoot cameras and even cell phone cameras are perfectly acceptable (NOTE: if your camera or phone has a data transfer cable\, please bring it along as it can be helpful to get your photos transferred to a designated computer for the final slide show.)\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\n\nAbout your instructor: Thomas Roberts \nThomas (“Tom”) Roberts has nearly 50 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He has been an adjunct professor at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, WI and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud\, MN\, where he has taught mind-body healing\, integrative medicine and other mindfulness related topics. He has been a practicing Zen Buddhist for nearly 50 years. In 1992 he received lay Buddhist vows from Thich Nhat Hanh. Based in La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, Tom offers contemplative and meditation retreats and workshops at centers locally and throughout the United States. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A guide to overcoming fear and embracing compassion (New Harbinger Press\, 2009). \nFor the past 4 decades\, Tom has used a camera to hone his ability to see the beauty of our world. He has become\, in his words\, an “advanced amateur photographer” and has learned to portray the wonder of the ordinary in ways that become extraordinary through photographs. Further\, he has practiced writing haiku\, a short form of Japanese poetry based on simple\, yet often profound\, observations of the everyday world\, to go with his photos. \nHis “Beginners Eye” approach draws on his personal experience of contemplative photography as a spiritual practice  and the innate wonder of the world to help us develop our capacity of seeing and reconnecting with our true selves and our own intimate relationship to the world in which we live. \n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/beginners-eye/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED! Winter Tree Identification with Dr. Cynthia Lane
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. “coronavirus”).  We believe this is the best course of action according to all sources and our decision is intended to help slow the spread of the virus and promote the safety of all. \nAnyone who already has a ticket(s) will be refunded through Eventbrite. We plan to host this course again in winter of 2021. Stay up to date with our events and classes by visiting our CALENDAR PAGE often and/or by SIGNING UP to receive our email updates.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this 3-hour hands-on experience and learn how to identify 25+ native trees solely by their winter characteristics like bark\, branches\, buds and scent.  \nThis course is for ANYONE but may especially appeal to herbalists\, biologists\, botanists\, life sciences students\, farmers\, homesteaders\, permaculturists\, homeowners\, park goers\, hikers\, nature lovers\, tree lovers and any who wish to get to know the trees a bit better. \nEver wonder how to tell oak from ash\, or more importantly\, ash from boxelder\, when cutting firewood in the winter? Do you know trees well enough to find the oaks where hen-of-the-woods mushrooms are found\, elms where morels might grow\, or food and medicinal trees like basswood and black cherry in early spring? \nLearning trees in the dormant season is ideal because tree bark\, branches and buds are easily visible\, and once you learn tree identification in the winter\, it will be a snap when you come back in the summer and you can use their leaves to id them as well! \nThis course includes an introduction to tree identification in the classroom followed by a group walk to find\, observe\, and identify trees in the woodlands of Kinstone. Participants receive a summary handout that describes bark\, bud\, form\, habitat and other identification tips. \nDate: Saturday\, March 28 \nTime: 1:00pm to 4:00pm (plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early!) \nCost:  $30   No Refunds! \nREGISTRATION / TICKETS:  CANCELLED!  \nLevel: Beginner to intermediate \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot.  \nWhat to bring: bring a notebook and pen if you want to take notes. \nAdditional details: Rain\, Snow or Shine. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, warm boots and dress for the weather as we will be doing some winter walking across Kinstone and into the Kinstone woods! Participants should be physically able to walk up and down hills\, through fields and woods and through snow if snow is still on the ground. \nDr. Cynthia Lane teaching a group about trees. \n​​About your instructor: Cynthia Lane\, Ph.D.\nCynthia has a passion for plants and has practiced botany right here in the Midwest as well as in the Northwest Territories in Canada all the way to Panama. She has 25 years of experience in the fields of natural resource management\, landscaping and ecological research. She has a broad educational background with a Ph.D. in Conservation Biology\, minoring in Forestry\, and a B.S. in Horticulture and Botany. She has published papers or written reports on topics such as oak savanna\, woodland and dune restoration\, nursery management\, endangered species recovery\, insect and dune ecology\, and GIS-based decision-making tools for urban ecological restoration.  Dr. Lane has worked extensively in the Canadian Rockies\, Boreal Forest\, Midwestern United States\, Florida and Panama. She served as Conservation Director for the Yellowstone-to-Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y)\, as Conservation Ecologist for Florida’s Fairchild Tropical Garden\, and as Program Director and Senior Ecologist at Great River Greening.  Her expertise includes endangered species research\, rare plant surveys\, habitat restoration and monitoring\, and conservation and restoration planning. \nHere is an interesting article for you to read that may help you liberate yourself  from tree blindness (note\, you will need to log in to the New York Times in order to read it; you can log in for free if you do not have an account): Cure Yourself of Tree Blindness by Gabriel Popkin. \n  \n“Listen to all the teachers in the woods. Watch the trees\, the animals\, and all living things – you’ll learn more from them than from books.” ~Joe Coyhis\, STOCKBRIDGE- MUNSEE \n  \nPhoto credit: The largest photo in the collage featured as the main photo on this event is an image by Jörg Vieli and obtained from Pixabay. All other photos featured in the collage or in the body of this event page are credited to Kristine Beck\, director of Kinstone.
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