CIYO'ing - early September 2011 update

Just back from two weeks of CIYOing.

Abiquiu NM CIYO 2 Sept 16-20 - Then a CIYO 2 (for alumnae of our programs) in New Mexico.
During our stay, in addition to two outdoor outings, we incorporated a visit to the newly opened Rising Moon Gallery and Art Center where we spent 3 hours being guided through an intuitive art session. http://www.risingmoongalleryandartcenter.com/?page_id=437. We also had a skype group session with one of the country's best astrologers, Debra Silverman of http://www.debrasilvermanastrology.com/

One of our very gifted artist participants, Marguerite Drescher of Windhorse Farm in Nova Scotia, created this beautiful montage of her pictures of our time together.
CIYO 2 New Mexico VIDEO  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfySTv-4AZ8

Ojai CA CIYO Sept 11-14 -  We held a CIYO program in  Ojai California at the beautifully restful Ojai Retreat Center (an ideal place for a mellow personal retreat or a small workshop - their maximum occupancy is 12 - www.ojairetreat.com). And with catering by the very talented private chef Robin Goldstein (http://www.playinginthekitchen.com/index.cfm).

As always if you  are interested in registering for an upcoming Coming Into Your Own (CIYO) - leadership from the interior to the exterior program for women, please see my events page or go to www.ciyowomensretreat.com/events.html

The Girl Effect - learn about it, blog about, support it

A prioritization of the education and empowerment of women and girls raises the standards of living and the quality of life for the entire community. Not just the women and girls involved, but also for men and for boys. Development aid and donors have figured this out and are leveraging this dynamic in many different ways.

But one doesn't have to focus exclusively on developing countries to recognize the power of this feminine dynamic. So wherever you are, learn more about what truly makes a difference and consider what might be your individual role to play in the Girl Effect. It's all about choices.

Learn more at: http://www.girleffect.org/learn/the-big-picture