Transitions and New Beginnings

Presented by Barb Bickford and Sandy Salvo

We have all experienced transitions – some by choice and some not – including new jobs, retirement, relationship changes, illness, grief, or new roles such as caregiver or empty-nester.  

During a transition, you may feel stuck, angry, lost, or lonely. You may long for a time to step out of the busyness of daily life and simply rest. Or you may just want to be in the company of people who understand while you wait to find meaning in the midst of loss.

We often cross thresholds or sacred markers between where we’ve been and where we hope to go. But some transitions take longer to pass through, and it can take time to decide what your next steps should be. Join us for a safe, gentle, and creative experience as we explore how to move with grace and intention through our “Transitions and New Beginnings.”

In the restorative, peaceful setting of St. Anthony Spirituality Center, we will pause to talk, play, and worship together. Through intuitive painting,* journaling, and mindful movement, we will connect to a source of inner guidance and listen deeply to the messages that are arising.

Your guides for this retreat are Barb Bickford and Sandy Salvo, both of whom have lived through significant life transitions and are willing to walk with you for a time, as you walk through yours. 

Come, join us for a restorative weekend of healing and movement toward new beginnings that we choose to create!

*Note: This workshop isn’t about creating art for display or approval, nor is it about learning specific techniques. It is about allowing your unique creative expression to give you insights about your heart’s deepest desires. Artistic talent is not needed. Only curiosity is a must!

Barb Bickford designs and leads transformational workshops and helps people lead more engaging and effective meetings. She lives and gardens in Stillwater, MN with her husband and an elderly cat.

Sandy Salvo is a retreat planner, mindfulness meditation teacher, Qigong instructor, and leadership trainer.  She and her husband live in Middleton, WI and enjoy anything and everything to do with water, nature, and grandkids.

Testimonial from a previous retreat: The art exercises …really had an impact on my thought process. I discovered that it was ok to get messy and explore ideas and options I normally wouldn’t have. I can confidently say that the retreat helped me settle into a phase of open exploration without being afraid. (Bob)

Check-In begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, followed by orientation at 5:45 and supper at 6:00. The retreat concludes after the noon meal on Sunday.

Investment for the Weekend: $230 Now – January 31, 2025; $275 February 1 – March 1, 2025; $300 March 2 and later. Weekend investment includes lodging in a regular room and six meals.