The Science of Preparation Come learn by doing in this experiential workshop on the power of preparation. No matter the area of life: business, relationships, health, wealth, fitness, etc… Our deepest intentions can be found in preparation. Spoiler alert: sometimes preparation means “not doing”. Note: Preparation is the 1st of 5 steps to True Transformation. […]
Join Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, for a two-part “Funtervention” workshop—inspired by her viral TED talk—devoted to helping adults and families understand the value of fun and have more of it, both during family week and in their everyday lives. The two workshops can be taken independently, […]
Join Catherine Price, TED speaker, and author of How to Break Up With Your Phone, for two workshops dedicated to helping families create healthier relationships with technology — both during family week and back at home. The first workshop is geared toward helping people create better screen/life balance for themselves; the second is oriented more […]
“Flexing Your Creative Muscles: Using Storytelling to Stretch & Release” is a series of writing workshops inspired by Jennifer Harris’s diverse experience as a writer, educator, organizational storyteller, and fitness enthusiast! In an era where every day storytelling has been reduced to 280 characters or less, Jennifer sees a growing need to reframe its intrinsic […]
Get Ready for an Epic Art Adventure! Join artist Erin Gafill for a super-fun week-long project: Painting the Mural! Help design and create a gigantic, colorful mural that will amaze everyone! Work together with new friends and make your artistic dreams come true! Come be a part of this awesome art adventure and take home […]
Royce and Rory kick off their program with a Sunday Concert! Join them for their daily songwriting class with coaching included in preparation for Thursday’s RLPGT. Add more fun with three lighthearted improv classes. Songwriting Sunday through Thursday: 60 minute session each day Participants in the class will partner with Royce and Rory to learn […]
” . . and the love between the singer, who sings the song well, and truly, and the audience, which has been waiting for the song, and knows it when they hear it, is a true love.” -Malvina Reynolds Some of the best discoveries are made by accident and that’s what happened in the […]
The Journal as a Starting Place Journal writing is an ideal way to express and develop ideas, emotions and creativity as well as a way to heal the self, discover hidden abilities and desires—and, of course, deal with life’s realities. Writers often use journals to work out ideas, to sketch out characters, capture memories and […]
Journaling is a powerful tool for releasing brain clutter and emotions, documenting our day, and healing our way through life. You can also use a specific type of journaling to help you manifest the life you want. I call it Scripting Your Success. It’s writing much like you would if you were writing a script for a […]
Immigration and Opportunity An extravaganza of four-hand piano music celebrating composers from around the world and the places and experiences that inspired them, with DUO MUNDI GEORGE & GULI. Duo Mundi George & Guli thrills audiences around the world with their exciting, innovative, diverse, and intimate programming style. They explore music for both one piano […]
The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples: Tips on how to keep your relationship at peak performance Sexuality and Health- and live longer and better! Sex not only feels good, but research also indicates it may actually make you mentally and physically healthier. This talk explores why we may be inhibited and offers some suggestions about […]
When we write about travel or a great meal, we revisit the experience for a second time. When we read what we’ve written, we’re transported again. A well-kept journal is an everlasting free return ticket to places and dishes we’ve savored. Antonia Allegra and Alison DaRosa will offer tips, exercises and prompts designed to instill […]
Chris’ personal journey throughout the years as a singer and songwriter has helped him explore the miraculous ways that we can use our voices as a source of motivation, change, dissent and healing even when even the faintest of notes ring through. The human voice and the art of songwriting constantly reminds us of the […]
Jumpstart your creativity and boost your confidence, intuitive decision making, and skills in writing, painting, drawing, and design. Strengthen your creative practices and explore the connection between the mind and body. An immersion in art-making and creativity experiences within the time-honored structure of Rancho La Puerta’s wellness programs. Tom Birmingham – I Can’t Draw and […]
We are Mere Mortals Life is messy, and no one is perfect. In the stress of the moment, we crack along our fault lines. It’s ok. And it is to be expected. But what lies at the crossroads of these challenging moments can be poor decisions, hurt feelings, and words or actions we cannot take […]
Jumpstart your creativity and break through creative barriers. During this multi-day art immersion, you’ll explore a variety of mediums and techniques to find entry into creative expression. Together we will play with color, line, proportion, texture, value, and contrast, while practicing time-honored ways into connection with energy sources that will empower your own personal voice. […]
Taiwanese violinist Pei-Chun Tsai received her Doctorate in Musical Arts from City University of New York with the publication of her dissertation on the violin writing of Richard Strauss. She also holds Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in violin performance from The Juilliard School. Founding director of the Campanile Music Festival at San Diego State University, […]
Taiwanese violinist Pei-Chun Tsai received her Doctorate in Musical Arts from City University of New York with the publication of her dissertation on the violin writing of Richard Strauss. She also holds Bachelor and Masters Degrees in violin performance from The Juilliard School. Founding director of the Campanile Music Festival at San Diego State University, […]
Taiwanese violinist Pei-Chun Tsai received her Doctorate in Musical Arts from City University of New York with the publication of her dissertation on the violin writing of Richard Strauss. She also holds Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in violin performance from The Juilliard School. Founding director of the Campanile Music Festival at San Diego State University, […]
Workshop: Songwriting as a tool for Inner Freedom Guided by Phoebe Hunt In this workshop, Phoebe will guide participants through a foundational songwriting journey, opening the gateway for creative writing, songwriting, and soul expression. Through a variety of exercises, Hunt will lead the group and then help to workshop a select group participants to turn […]
In the age of social media, the way we document our lives can feel frantic and overwrought. What if we slowed this process down and gave ourselves time to reflect on how we share our stories? During these interactive workshops, we will practice oral history’s time-honored and reflective process. Active listening, empathy, and curiosity will […]
ADHD Is Not Just for Little Boys Ten million American adults struggle with serious distraction, forgetfulness and impulsivity, the hallmarks of ADHD. This can become a crisis as we age and lose the structure of family life and jobs. How can you tell if it’s really ADHD? What are the best ways to manage it? […]
You’ve probably read by now that stress-related diseases and mental-health conditions rank among the top contributors to our healthcare expenses. Many sources suggest that up to 85 percent of all U.S. doctor’s office visits are tied to stress. Still, most people don’t really understand the power that chronic, unmanaged stress has to decimate their body-mind […]
Peter Yarrow (of Peter Paul and Mary) commitment and life’s work have been framed by his awareness that music of conscience can be extremely effective when used as a source for inspiring and uniting efforts to heal and create a better world. As a performer and social activist, Peter has used music in just that […]
