Sing to Me of God's Creation - Tucson, Arizona

***School of Sacred Storytelling***
Stories for the Second Half of ***Life's*** Journey

**Tucson, Arizona • February 2-6, 2009**
Welcome! Page will be updated by March 17
Who are the retreat participants? Persons on a spiritual quest, above 40 years of age, who enjoy stories shared in a prayerful setting. Who are the retreat leaders? Robert Bela Wilhelm's doctorate is in sacred storytelling. Mary Jo Kelly Wilhelm's doctorate is in the spirituality of pilgrimage. They are the founders of the School of Sacred Storytelling. They are Catholic Christians who worship in both the Roman and Byzantine rites, and who are committed to ecumenical and interreligious dialogue. The Retreat Process: Each session begins with a story. The story is then explored through discussion, artwork, journaling, and other methods. The story is explored through (1) images, (2) feelings, (3) meanings, and (4) applications. The session ends with a prayerful reflection.
Daily Events
Monday, February 2 arrival between 3 and 5 pm, followed by dinner and evening session. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 breakfast 9:00 morning session 12 Noon lunch 1:00 free time 3:00 afternoon session 6:00 dinner 7:00 evening session Friday, February 6 departure after breakfast
The Storytellers

Stories & Reflections from Dr. Mary Jo Kelly Wilhelm
Our Hearts are restless until they rest in Thee Story of Saint Monica and her son Saint Augustine Fourth Century, North Africa The Meaning of the True Cross Story of Saint Helen, mother of the Emperor Constantine Fifth Century, the Holy Land Find the Word of god Story of Saint Paula and Saint Jerome Fourth Century, the Holy Land. Foever and Forever! Story of Saint Theresa of Avila Sixteenth Century, Spain All Shall Be Well Story of Dame Julian of Norwich Fifteenth Century, England A Woman Pilgrim Story of Margery Kempe Fifteenth Century, England
Stories & Reflections from Dr. Robert Bela Wilhelm
Sing to Me of God's Creation Story of Cadmon, saint and poet Seventh Century, England A Midsummer Night's Journey Story of Three Hermits Nineteenth Century, Russia Between the devil and the deep blue sea Story of The Seal Who Fished Men Fifth Century, Greece With Eagle's Eyes Story of Piwapok Nineteenth Century, the North American Plains The Image of God Story of how Matthias replaced Judas as the Twelfth Apostle First Century, the Holy Land Dreams and Visions Story of St. John, the Beloved Disciple First Century, Rome, Ephesus and Patmos Two Pilgrim Friends Storry of Dimitri and Alexei Nineteenth Century, Russia
Our Lodgings Picture Rocks Retreat House in the Arizona Desert

The Beauty of the Desert... and Stories for the Second Half of Life's Journey

Retreat Tuition
Total tuition is $595. Payment may be made by checks or money orders mailed to the address below, or Online. Online payment includes a surcharge of $19. Checks or money orders do not. xxxx If paying by check or money order, please make payable in US dollars to "Storyfest" and mail to: 18934 Rolling Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742 USA
Lodgings & Meals
Lodging is $381 (private room plus bath) for four nights and eleven meals. Payment may be made by checks or money orders mailed to the address below, or Online. Online payment includes a surcharge of $12. Checks or money orders do not. xxx --OR-- Lodging for two is $714 (shared room plus bath) for four nights and eleven meals. If you wish to share a room, you must register with a friend or family member. Payment may be made by checks or money orders mailed to the address below, or Online. Online payment includes a surcharge of $21. Checks or money orders do not. xxx If paying by check or money order, please make payable in US dollars to "Storyfest" and mail to: 18934 Rolling Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742 USA
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions 1. Tuition covers only the retreat sessions. Lodgings and meals are extra. Travel, incidentals, and trip insurance are not included. 2. All deposits and payments are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another person wishing to attend the same event. Payments do not transfer to future events. 3. Payment is accepted only in U.S. dollars. 4. Payment by credit card (through PayPal) incurs a small surcharge. Payment by check or money order does not incur a surcharge. 5. Trip insurance for non-commuters is strongly recommended. Please make inquires to your travel agent or to the airlines. Full details.