The Big Glow Retreat

Formerly known as Conscious Convergence retreats, these experiential events have provided the inspiration for the initial creation of this site. I have attended multiple retreats, and in each, I experienced co-creating an intentional, spiritual community with other participants, deep connections with others, and new insights into my own being. The retreat environment calls forth and nurtures my highest self, helps me release negatives and ideas of self-limitation, embrace my potential, and find new wellsprings of joy inside myself. You are invited - Don't miss it! - Shawn King

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Comment by Victoria SkyDancer on May 31, 2009 at 4:07pm

I will most definitely bring my poetry.
I believe I've some requests to read it aloud, so there you are.
The rest I'm leaving to how much fits into the carry-on! (lol)

Blessed Be,
VSD

Comment by Brian Piergrossi TheBigGlow on May 31, 2009 at 3:58pm

Greetings to all July 3-5th Big Glow retreat participants,

We are looking forward to an amazing upcoming retreat. This retreat is about energy. It is about the practical application of consciousness and intention, empowerment, creativity and connection.

It's about building conscious community.

It's about embracing the unknown. If you are not sure exactly what to expect, you are in exactly the right mindset.

The following, however is some additional information to assist you in preparing for your retreat. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

-Payment:
If you have not made the rest of your full payment yet please do so here now or ASAP. You must do so on, or before, your arrival on July 3rd: http://thebigglow.com/registration

-Bringing Friends:
There is room for one more participant, if you have friends that you would like to share this experience with. Please let us know as soon as possible.

-Directions:

Please MapQuest from your specific starting point to the address listed below. If you have more specific questions in regards to directions we are happy to assist you.

The retreat address is:

The Stone House
6602 Nicks Road
Mebane, NC 27302

Retreat owners phone number if lost:
919 304 4500

Brian's cell phone number if lost: 707 832 6171

-Arrival:
Scheduled arrival and orientation time is 12-2:30pm, Friday, July 3rd. During this time, there will be snacks available, and an opportunity to chat informally with other participants, settle in and become familiar with the site and its grounds.
Our first formal whole group circle will be begin around 3pm and will be facilitated by Brian Piergrossi where conscious intentions of the group will be verbalized for the weekend.
-Transportation:
Carpooling is encouraged both for environmental and logistical reasons, if at all possible. Please contact Brian if you are interested in arranging car pooling and we will put you in contact with another participant from your area.

If you are flying in and need help getting to or from the airport, please contact us, if you have not already, and we will do our best to assist you. Please let us know in advance if you will need our assistance.

-Weather:
Please check the weather forecast for the area before your arrival and dress accordingly. Rainstorms are possible. We intend to embrace all aspects of life, sun and rain. 

-What to bring:

Here are some suggestions of what to bring:

- any and all music instruments: drums, guitars, flutes, bells etc..
- any recorded music you would like to share
- anything at all that shares more of your personal talents, gifts, passions you would like to share with others
- poetry
- a journal
- writing utensils
- art supplies
- a camera
- batteries
- a flash light
- rain jacket
- hiking boots
- rain boots
- shampoo
- soap
- toothpaste/ tooth brush
- Any other obvious hygienic essentials
- an open heart and a creative mind

Cell phones:
Part of the intention of this retreat is to take a few days to remove ourselves from the larger world. Please keep all cell phones in the off position during all retreats activities, circles and meals. If you must make a phone call, please find an area on the property where it will not be disturbing to others participants.

Food:
All food, snacks and drinks are included in this retreat. All meals served will be high-quality vegetarian meals. Please let us know of any allergies or other dietary restrictions you may have. If you have specific snacks you would like to bring for yourself or to share with others, you are welcome to do so.
We will be sharing preparations, cooking and cleaning up before, during and after all meals.

Departure:
Our closing group circle will be July 5th, Sunday night and will end around 6 pm. Once again carpooling is encouraged if at all possible.
Please make arrangements to stay for the entire time.
Please let us know if you have any additional questi

Comment by Brian Piergrossi TheBigGlow on May 14, 2009 at 2:02pm

One Final Spot Left :)

Comment by Kris on April 5, 2009 at 6:51pm

Comment by Victoria SkyDancer on April 4, 2009 at 11:45pm

I've been on solo retreats several times.
The Northern California retreat in January was my first group retreat.
I was taken to new levels, shaken and stirred.
I came away integrated on all levels.
I am still finding new ways I've been shifted. All good ways, promise. ;-)

Come Home.
That's all it boils down to, really.
Come Home.

Blessed Be,
VSD

Comment by Gizelle on April 4, 2009 at 5:02pm

I had no idea what kind of experience the retreat would be. And I was ok with knowing that.

After knowing me online and in person some months, Brian invited me to attend. Because I had seen his work up close and I had experienced his wisdom in the time I knew him, I decided to trust him when he said that I 'belonged' there.

I now invite to join us who has been touched by the intentions of this website. These postings and these thoughts and these intentions in real life translate into something much more powerful than any of us can imagine. If you want 'in' on an experience that is filled with mystery, joy, love, childlike wonder and any thing that you yourself see as the perfect weekend and the perfect way to embrace your own gorgeous potential, then I say DO IT. Say yes. Just say yes.