presents

Recovery Spiritual Retreat

"SPIRITUALITY through CONNECTION"
A Weekend Retreat with Derek Lacroix and Maureen Jack-Lacroix

For people wanting a deeper meaning in life seeking direction in life searching for a spiritual path and personal practices looking to deepen their current spiritual practices in addiction recovery and interested in exploring Step 11 We will discuss spiritual concepts such as Beauty as Truth; Truth as Beauty; Panentheism, Creation Spirituality, Eco-Spirituality Developing an intimate relationship with Spirit 12 steps as a spiritual practice

When:

Friday, Sept 14th, 2007- 7-9:30pm Sat & Sunday, Sept 15th & 16th - 10-4:00pm

Where:

The Orchard Admin Bldg. 811 Grafton Rd, Bowen Island, BC

Cost:

$200 for the weekend workshop- lunches included Reduced rate accommodation for participants

How to Register:

Please contact The Orchard during business hours at 604.947.0420

Derek LaCroix QC is the Executive Director of the Lawyers Assistance Program of B.C. Derek practiced law in B.C. from 1975 to 1993 and was also called to the bar in Oregon in 1995. Since 1987 Derek has made personal development, spiritual growth, and working with others his avocation and he obtained a Diploma in Counseling in 1996 and a PhD in Therapeutic Counseling in 2003. He began work with the Lawyers Assistance Program of B.C. in 1997. He has published articles on the health problems facing lawyers, helping others, and depression. He has spoken at conferences on the role of volunteers, reaching out to others, stress, and addictions. He also leads workshops on many topics concerned with Healthy Living.

Maureen Jack-LaCroix is a successful impresario and businesswoman. She is currently CEO of Earth Revival Productions. As a special event and television producer, she has developed and managed many properties over the years, including the Bryan Adams/David Foster Canadian music industry fundraiser for Africa "Tears Are Not Enough", the Music West international music festival and conference and Slam City Jam, the North American skateboard championships, televised on NBC. Maureen is an experienced speaker and facilitator. She has, for many years, made personal and spiritual development a priority. She is now combining her personal and spiritual development interest with her skills as a producer through Earth Revival to put on events and seminars to promote eco-spirituality, creation spirituality and the care of the environment.