TIME OUT
A Day of Creativity and Mindfulness in Nature
Join us for a whimsical day as we experience the positive impact of time in nature, and explore our creativity. We hope you will enjoy time out from the day-to-day, mindfully indulging your senses at the beautiful Surprise Farm Retreat Center. The day will include individual and community art projects, along with opportunities to wander, meditate, and self-discover. You will learn simple practices that will connect you to creativity and nature on a daily basis. Materials and a meal provided.
Please register above. Cost includes a light breakfast, farm fresh lunch, and art supplies); early registration is encouraged as spots are limited.
What to Bring: Shoes for hiking about, a water bottle, and appropriate clothing/layers/hats for the forecasted weather.
When: Saturday, April 27th, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: 18892 Old Julian Trail Ramona, CA 92065
(click above for driving directions)
Workshop leaders include Leana Bulay who has a decade of experience teaching about and in nature on a daily basis, and Dana Carson Lopez, Psy.D., who is a clinical psychologist with an interest in ecopsychology, nature lover, and was a nature photographer for a period of time.
Leana Bulay, Vista, CA
Leana Bulay, SFRC Programs Committee, graduated from UC Santa Cruz in Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Conservation Biology. Two decades with non-profits and governmental agencies in environmental conservation and education, most recently Leana is a leader in San Dieguito River Park and trails development.
“I grew up in the area, and the Retreat grounds holds a special place in my heart.” She helps establish workshop series, nature preserve, and interpretive materials for SFRC.
Dana Carson Lopez, Psy.D., San Pasqual, CA
Dana Carson Lopez, SFRC Programs Committee, has worked in mental health for over 20 years, serving kids and their families, and adults managing life transitions. “I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua and worked with farmers, women's groups, and children, expanding my own worldview and learning to speak Spanish. I've traveled pretty extensively in Southeast Asia and Latin America, meditated at the Ganges River in India, and hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Piccuhu.” Dana supports the creation of SFRC as a space where people can wander, create, and explore-- finding their passions and soul-feeding experiences.
OUR MISSION
Surprise Farm Retreat Center offers educational programs in the surround of nature, organic farming, and heritage sites.
The experience of being in place, with creative intentional community, encourages well-being.
Our Mission includes learning from each other about meaning and purpose, in workshops and around the firepit.
We seek a caring and sustainable interaction between human nature and Nature, inviting Nature to heal us.