Join us for an amazing
weekend of embodying the unique Abundance that is You! Your consciousness about authentic Abundance will never be the
same. We won't merely talk about Abundance, we will experience "felt Abundance" deeply in our body, mind and soul.
Together, with innovative and experiential techniques, we will move into full-bodied Abundance consciousness and access our true
nature as Abundant beings.
We will focus on permanently releasing the most debilitating myths about scarcity
and unworthiness that no longer fit our expanded awareness. As the old myths and patterns begin to fall away and constrictions
ease, you will create the space for Abundance to move into your life, heart and soul. Each participant will uniquely open
to authentic Abundance. Your focus may be true love and deep peace. Your aim may be financial wealth.
Your desire may be emotional freedom or it may be physical health and vitality. Whatever it is, you will dive deep into allowing those facets of Abundance to come alive more fully and authentically. And rather
than “work hard” to manifest your Abundance, each of us will
relax away from the old, false beliefs about lack and come home to Abundance
on all levels. We will move naturally back into the genetic code in our cells that knows the truth about the perfection and
fullness of Life; and, with the loving support of Deanna and Derek, and the overall group, potent transformation
will occur both individually and collectively.
During this life-changing retreat we will engage in sacred rituals including fire ceremony, meditative
walks, communing with nature, chanting and story telling. We will access the wisdom and science of yoga and meditation to
deepen and accelerate this journey, to release old patterns – physical, mental and emotional. We will practice yoga
asana and pranayama to increase the flow of life force (prana) in our bodies and in our lives so that we know ourselves to
be Abundant beings capable of creating our lives in whatever fashion we choose. Derek and Deanna are so inspired they could
easily fill a week with sacred experiences, yet fully recognize the importance of balancing all aspects of our being. So naturally,
there will also be personal time for reflection, journaling, hiking or to simply slow down and just be.
-Let's play!
All retreat participants will receive a gift of a beautiful
copy of Derek's new book, Your Abundance, Now!
-Read reviews, sample excerpts and more about Derek
at: http://amzn.com/1449512208.
Registration & Cost
-As
a further incentive, we are offering an extension on the discounted price of $490, if paid in full by June 12, 2010!
$525
thereafter.
This fee covers all meals (delicious gourmet vegetarian) during the retreat; 3 nights lodging (single
occupancy accommodations unless otherwise requested); and all classes and planned activities.
Deposit: A 50% deposit is required to reserve your space. Early
registration is recommended. Your balance is due by May 25, 2010. Any bookings after that are subject to availability and
full payment.
To
Register: Contact Deanna Evans at 505-466-1657 or info@deannaevans.com.
Cancellations: Late cancellations are costly and mean that others
cannot attend the retreat. If you cancel 45 or more days prior to your retreat we charge a $50 processing fee.
If you cancel less than 45 days before the retreat, you will be responsible for half of your retreat fees. Cancellations within
1 week forfeit all fees.
Yogi
jobs: To help support the retreat, there is a one hour work period (sometimes called work meditation
or karma yoga) each day helping in the daily tasks of running the retreat, including food preparation, washing dishes, and
cleaning. You will be able to sign up for your yogi job upon arrival.
Accommodations
The
Vallecitos Mountain Ranch is a magical, 135-acre wilderness ranch and retreat center located 8,880 feet above sea level in
the San Juan Mountains, 50 miles west of scenic Taos, New Mexico.
Eleven miles from paved road and surrounded by thousands of acres
of ancient forest, including the oldest Ponderosa pine tree in the Carson National Forest, the ranch is a magical wildlife
refuge and mountain sanctuary featuring majestic old growth timber, lush alpine meadows, abundant wildlife, mountain lakes,
a swimming pond and the Vallecitos river running through it.
The ranch also features hiking trails on and off the property.
A scenic portion of the Continental Divide Trail loops around the ranch, and ties in to other Vallecitos hiking trails.
The ranch is not
open for unscheduled visits. Everyone registering for this retreat will be provided with detailed driving directions or instructions
for meeting a shuttle, if applicable.
The
Main Lodge: The centerpiece of the ranch is the
beautiful and historic log cabin Lodge, built in 1928 in the Yellowstone style. The Lodge features a grand meditation hall,
dining room, library, upstairs loft and gathering space, full service kitchen and two original working fireplaces built with
river stones from the Rio Vallecitos. The meditation hall, dining room and front porch overlook the Rio Vallecitos and stunning
mountains and meadowlands. Bath
Houses: There are bath houses with hot indoor and outdoor showers. The bath houses also have bathrooms
with flush toilets. There are also several outhouses located throughout the ranch for your convenience.
The Mama Yurt:
The ranch features a spacious 30-foot yurt for movement and other gatherings.
Lodging: Guests at Vallecitos
enjoy cozy casitas (cabins), cabin tents or yurts. Most sleeping arrangements are single occupancy in twin-sized beds. There
are a few limited double occupancy accommodations. You must provide your own bottom sheet, pillowcase, towels, and sleeping
bag. Accommodations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
All accommodations are furnished with a twin or double bed, pillow, table, chair and lamp. The casitas
and yurts are heated in the early spring and fall. The cabin tents can be cold at night, even in summer. Please be sure you
have a warm sleeping bag and sleepwear if you are staying in a cabin tent. We also recommend wearing a warm hat to bed to
help hold in your body heat.
Meals
Meals are gourmet vegetarian (we have the best cooks!). Please let us know if you have special
needs, and we will try to accommodate them. Because of the remote location and difficult access, our ability to provide
special needs is limited and you must inform us in advance. If you do not inform us of special dietary needs in advance,
we will not be able to accommodate them during the retreat. Special diet requests may incur an additional fee, depending on
the nature of the request. Please no alcohol or illegal drugs.
Teacher Biographies
Derek
Van Atta, author of Your Abundance Now, is passionate about
helping others create the life they really want. He is deeply committed to serving as a loving aid to those of you who want
to move out of old patterns into a wonderful new life. His intention is to be fully present for whatever
shift you are ready for. He holds virtually no personal agenda, so spirit can flow freely for the highest good of all. Each
retreat he leads is unique. Derek "tunes in" to the group heart and soul and offers sacred techniques and potent
experiences that are fun, profound and life-changing. Many of his students refer to him as an "Abundance Catalyst."
Whatever aspect of abundance you are ready to fully explore, he will accelerate and amplify.
Derek says,
“I’m just a guy who’s willing to serve life in whatever ways are possible in each new moment.”
Deanna Evans is a certified
and registered yoga and meditation instructor. She has been teaching for several years offering on-going classes, workshops,
retreats, and private sessions. She is registered with Yoga Alliance with over 1500 hours of teaching experience as an E-RYT.
Deanna encourages her students to approach their practice with a deep awareness of their physical and subtle bodies, and to
face challenges on and off the mat with Suka (ease and joy) through the vehicle of the breath, a still mind, and an open heart.
She draws from her background in Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Kundalini yoga to create inspiring heart-centered, alignment
based yoga classes incorporating creative and often spontaneous sequencing. Deanna also teaches beginning and on-going meditation
classes as well as classes in “Mindful Living,” a series of classes exploring the eight limbs of Patanjali’s
Ashtanga Yoga and ways to incorporate these into our daily lives.
Deanna
is also a Nationally Certified and licensed massage therapist with a full-time private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico for
thirteen years. Deanna strives to create an environment in which her students and clients have the opportunity to continually
open the intimate pathways of communication between their body, mind, and spirit.
