Phoenix Institute's 2010 Retreat with Samuel
April 15–18, 2010

In case you haven't heard by now, this year's retreat with Samuel was a huge success! Of the 87 people who attended everyone we spoke with said they loved the new location.

The staff at Boone Tavern and the city of Berea charmed everyone, and the newly rennovated hotel was elegant, comfortable and made for a much more intimate retreat experience than in year's past. In a word, "Perfect."

Sharing 5 vegan group meals, thus giving everyone even more time together, helped create deeper bonds amongst the group. Boone Tavern's meeting room provided a more intimate experience that many, including and, perhaps especially, Samuel, really liked. And, the built-in sound system made it easy to hear Samuel from any area of the room. Many people said that the smaller size of the hotel and the fact that we were having meals together in the elegant dining room made the weekend seem more like a group mini-trip with Samuel than a retreat. What wonderful and exciting feedback to receive on this new location!

As always, Samuel's teachings were the highlight of the weekend. He gave us a lot of incredible information which will keep us busy for quite a while. For a synopisis of Samuel's weekend teachings, please see the description below.

In addition to Samuel's life-changing teachings, the retreat included a special presentation by Kathy Adams on creating your own vision and how to share that vision with the world. Her teaching and accompanying PDF handouts are included with the MP3s and CDs of the weekend.

We repeatedly heard people say that this year's group of retreat announcers were among the best we've ever had. Listen to how each announcer came to meet Samuel and why they continue to take part in his work. Their journeys are diverse and inspirational. We hope that you'll take a few moments and listen to these heart-touching stories (see sidebar on right).

Photo Gallery
Click here to be taken to the 2010 Retreat photo gallery. The group and the beauty of Boone Tavern is evident in these photos. Enjoy!

A very special thank you to Greg Stratton for sharing his photographic talents with us by taking these excellent photos. AND, much gratitude to all the retreat participants who gave us permission to post their photos on Samuel's web site.

Samuel's 2010 Retreat Teachings
Description
Samuel uses Phoenix Institute’s annual retreat weekends to give in-depth teachings laced with warmth, wisdom and humor, on a wide variety of topics.

During this transformative weekend, Samuel’s teachings include: a deeper understanding of Star-weaving with important pointers for making it more effective for us; why new tools are now needed for eliminating fear and resistance; defining and recognizing greed, how it is the opposite side of the incoming Shining Energy, and how it manifests in Guardians; how to establish trust and why it eradicates greed; PLUS, a special teaching from Kathy Adams about creating our vision* and working in unity; vision as a powerful tool for successful day-to-day living; special information about the North American Dragon Force, and the work Samuel plans for his 2010 and 2011 group trips; the animal and plant kingdoms and their “next step”; short periods of Questions and Answers; more information about the Crystal Palace and who “goes” there; “bey’unds” and how to get rid of them; Illusion and manipulations that feed the Illusion; and more.
*(special handouts provided by PDF on separate CD)

Listen
In this section of the retreat Samuel talks about the destructiveness of greed and how Guardians working with Shining Energy can more easily recognize and avoid falling prey to this security-based need.

Length: 5:23 minutes (2.5 MB)
Format: Joint stereo, 44KHz, 64 kbps

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Listen to this year's retreat announcers tell how they met Samuel and why they keep coming back for more.

Jan Lee
Jan was introduced to Samuel in 1986 and has participated in his work ever since. She makes her home in the Tampa Bay area of Florida and teaches workshops all over the U.S. as a communication consultant. Jan’s passion is helping people develop into all they can be and teaches that effective communication is the key to success and self-fulfillment.

Length: 9:41 minutes (4.5 MB)
Format: Joint stereo, 44KHz, 64 kbps

Susan Rupani
"Some of the most rewarding experiences I have had are through opportunities to be of service to my spiritual community." Susan coordinates the Pittsburgh branch of Samuel's Assistants Program, participates in the Leadership of Phoenix Institute/Pittsburgh, Inc., is a member of Publicity, Outreach and Mentoring, and Earth Holiday Celebrations Committees and Task Forces. She is also a regular presenter for PIPI's educational programs. Susan is also a Holistic Counselor, teacher, motivational speaker, and personal organizer.

Length: 9:42 minutes (4.5 MB)
Format: Joint stereo, 44KHz, 64 kbps

Sylvia Pierce
Sylvia Pierce says she has “been part of Samuel’s work, in this life, since 1990.” She resides in Asheville, NC and her company, Scenery Concepts works nationally and internationally, creating and executing scenery for theatre, TV, and Special Events. SHE IS a Guardian of the Plan.

Length: 7:39 minutes (3.6 MB)
Format: Joint stereo, 44KHz, 64 kbps

Jessica Hamill-Boone
Jessica Hamill-Boone has been an active "outlander" in Samuel's work since 1998, and currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Chris, and son, Owen. Jessica works professionally as a piano teacher and piano technician. Jessica says she stays up-to-date with Samuel's teachings because of the practical tools Samuel shares for living a happier life, and because she's never met a group of people more willing to lovingly laugh at themselves and the humor in the world around them.

Length: 13:03 minutes (6 MB)
Format: Joint stereo, 44KHz, 64 kbps

Jill Fromelius
Jill first met Samuel in Pittsburgh in 1993 and became a part of Phoenix Insititute Pittsburgh's Leadership in 1994. She and her partner, Reed, whom she met at Phoenix meetings, will be celebrating 5 years together this June. They currently live in the mountains of Jamul, CA with the 4-legged love-of-their-lives, Sammy. Jill teaches Hatha and Laughter Yoga and is an artist who works in various mediums including pencil, water color, acrylic, glass, metal, fabric, tile and beads. Jill is currently working on a large outdoor mosaic for the pool area of a California RV park.

Length: 9:42 minutes (4.5 MB)
Format: Joint stereo, 44KHz, 64 kbps

Nancy Petersen
Nancy lives in Kirkland, Washington with her husband Gary and two grown children who are in and out between school, jobs, and adventures. Nancy enjoys gardening, hiking, reading and music, and works as an IT manager. In addition to the other Samuel programs, she loves the Online Guardianship Program that, she says has helped her grow physically, mentally, and spiritually more than anything else in her life.

Length: 10:20 minutes (4.8 MB)
Format: Joint stereo, 44KHz, 64 kbps