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 1-7, 2009
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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 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
Sunday, February 1 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 6:00 dinner 7:00 evening session Saturday, February 1 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 $995. Payment may be made by checks or money orders mailed to the address below, or Online. Online payment includes a surcharge of $35. Checks or money orders do not carry a surcharge. 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 $90 per night (private room plus bath) for six nights and all meals. Total for one person: $540 --OR-- Lodging for two is $145 (shared room plus bath) for six nights and all meals.Total for two person: $870 First Night's Deposit due October 1, 2008. Balance due January 15. Payment may be made by check or money order to: Storyfest Ministry 18934 Rolling Road Hagerstown, Maryland 21742 If you need to contact the retreat center for any reason::: Redemptorist Retreat Center PO BOx 569 Cortaro, Arizona 85652-0569 Tel. 520-744-3400 FAX 520-744-8021 website: http://www.desertrenewal.org Commuter's Fee -- Please contact the Retreat Cemter directly for information
Local Transportation to Picture Rocks Retreat House
TRANSPORTATION / DRIVING DIRECTIONS Tucson is served by airlines, train (AMTRACK) and bus (GREYHOUND). Arriving into Tucson: the ARIZONA STAGECOACH SHUTTLE provides transportation to the Redemptorist Renewal Center. The SHUTTLE booth is located inside of the baggage claim area at the Tucson airport and is available 24 hours a day; no advance reservation is needed. From the bus or the train station, call them at 889.1000 and they will send a van for you. To arrange departure from the Redemptorist Renewal Center you may call them the day before your departure and make a reservation. Redemptorist Renewal Center 7101 West Picture Rocks Road Tucson, AZ 85743 520.744.3400 Arriving into Phoenix: an alternative is to fly into Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix and take the ARIZONA SHUTTLE. It provides service between Phoenix and Tucson, available every hour from 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM. The shuttle trip is approximately two hours. You will need a reservation for this service, prearranged to drop-off / pick-up at the 5051 West Ina Road meeting point in Tucson. Outside of Tucson call 800.888.2749 and in Tucson 795.6771 to make a reservation. From the Ina Road drop-off site, All State Cab Company provides economical service to the Renewal Center; their phone number is 520.798.1111 The current prices (subject to change) are: ?ARIZONA STAGE COACH (Tucson International Airport) $40.00 per person One Way (1- 2 people) $76.00 per person Round Trip $6.00 each additional person in the party 520.889.1000 ARIZONA SHUTTLE (Phoenix – Sky Harbor Airport) (Reservation necessary) $31.00 * per person One-Way $62.00 * per person Round Trip 800.888.2749 520.795.6771
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.