Prior Workshops

Class: Projecting the Wrong Mind – Sep. 27, 2020 11 am-noon

September 4, 2020

“The world you see is … the witness to your state of mind, the outside picture of an inward condition.” T-21.In.1:2,5

Are you worried or distressed about the Covid-19 pandemic?
Are you worried or distressed about social injustice or upheaval in America and the world right now?
Any uneasiness about the upcoming presidential election?
Angry?
Feeling unfairly treated?
Depressed or sad?

These are the kinds of concerns our right-minded teacher, Jesus, would have us bring to him. We could see and experience peace, but not until we look with our teacher at the specific ways each of us is projecting the wrong mind.

This class will be held online via zoom and in-person (limited basis with social distancing) on Sunday, September 27, 2020, from 11:00 am to noon Mountain Time as part of the ongoing Sunday Gathering series from Rocky Mountain Miracle Center in Denver, Colorado. Details and registration here.

Let’s Go To Mexico

August 29, 2019

Hola, my friends! Here are some glad tidings! In September I will be conducting a Course In Miracles retreat in Ajijic, Mexico, one of a number of charming towns on the shores of Lake Chapala, Mexico’s largest lake. This lovely community is less than an hour by car from the International Airport in Guadalajara.

Finding The Right Mind

Our workshop is titled “Finding the Right Mind” and will include explorations on the themes of gratitude, kindness, and forgiveness. Since the Course emphasizes experience rather than intellectual mastery, the former will be the goal of this retreat. Learning to access this experience will be the focus of our considerations.

street art mural of pelicans and plants: photo courtesy of Villa De Angel - Ajijic, Mexico — photo courtesy of Villa del Angel

Villa del Angel

Accommodations for our retreat are going to be at Villa del Angel, an enchanting B & B featuring:

beautifully appointed, one of a kind rooms
splendid gardens
chlorine-free swimming pool and hot tub
three healthy delicious meals each day
WIFI service
ground transportation to and from the airport.

sunset: photo courtesy of Villa De Angel - Ajijic, Mexico — photo courtesy of Villa del Angel

More about Ajijic

The climate is about as good as it gets on our little planet. The days are warm and sunny, the nights are cool and the relative humidity is quite comfortable. The people living in the area are welcoming and glad to have visitors. It’s safe and fun. Natural hot springs abound! Along with over 150 restaurants are: hiking, shopping, a central plaza, large open-air markets, and lakeside parks.

Let’s have a delightful week in Ajijic!

Villa del Angel Retreat Center website

Doug Sparks

Finding the Right Mind

Dates:

Sunday, September 22 – Thursday, September 26

Monday through Thursday classes

9:30 – 11:30 and 1:00 – 2:30

Checkout Friday am

Workshop payment (full amount: $400.00)

… or …

Workshop payment ($40.00 deposit)

A $40 non-refundable deposit reserves your space; full payment is required by Sep. 19, 2019.

… and …

Workshop payment ($360.00 remainder)

If a deposit has already been made, the remainder ($360.00) payment is required by Sep. 19, 2019.

Individual and couples counseling sessions with Doug are also available; contact us for details.

Email: (Please use our Contact Form.)

So – if you want to join this retreat, these are three things you’ll need to do:

Reserve lodging at Villa del Angel – Email Bonnie: bonnieraniewicz@gmail.com
Reserve space in the workshop with Doug (Use one of the PayPal links above; full payment is required by Sep. 19, 2019.)
Make airline reservations: to Guadalajara, Mexico

(Some photos in the video above are courtesy of Villa del Angel; others by Doug Sparks.)

ACIM Retreat: Lake Chapala, Mexico – Sep. 2019 with Doug Sparks