This week, I’m shining the spotlight on the incredible events happening at the Wisconsin Wellness Retreat, June 26-29! First up is our Welcoming Group, led by the amazing Kim Godfrey and Vicki Walker! Kim and Vicky will help you unpack your vehicle. They will give you a tour of the facility and your room. Kim and Vicki will guarantee you feel right at home. You’ll meet the excellent Vicki Walker and Kathy Milanowski at the registration desk. They are ready to greet you with a smile. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Community matters
Get to know the participants before our event. Meet Linda Kiesow, our talented resident dance choreographer! She’s generously offering her skills to help us create a fantastic community event at the Ball—The Witches Shuffle. If you’d like to join us for rehearsals, practice schedules will be sent to you after registration. The first group meetup kicks off in May!
Sekhem/All Love
Join Kathy Milanowski for a Transformative Sekhem/All Love Experience
Experience the profound healing power of All Love, a modality unlike any other. Unlike traditional healing practices, All Love connects directly with the core of your being. It brings deep truths to the surface. These truths are ready for you to express and release.
This unique practice is said to vibrate on the 7th-dimensional octave and higher, focusing on expanding and opening the heart. It promotes the unification of all chakras and energy bodies, facilitating communication with higher levels of your being. All Love assists in reconnecting you with what is often called the Superior and Divine Presence. It guides you back to the Source of all. Open your heart, and elevate your spiritual journey with Kathy Milanowski.
Annual Wisconsin Ball: Witches Ball
There are no limits to your imagination! You can keep it simple and embrace your unique self. Or, you can go all out and let your creative spark shine. We encourage you to dive into the fun of costume design for our upcoming event — The Witches Ball.
Feel free to dress up as your favorite witch. Add your own magical twist to create something entirely unique. Capture the essence of your inner “witchypoo”! This is your chance to let your creativity flow and express yourself in the most enchanting way possible.
And that’s not all! Our resident choreographer will offer a special line dance lesson. You can add a little rhythm to your spellbinding ensemble. We always get treats with our other resident DJ, DJ Vicky! We can’t wait to see your magical creations!
Preparing for the Ball with Emily Ann
As you prepare for the ball and want to experience the magic of a skilled makeup artist, look no further! Our talented resident cosmetologist, Emily Ann, is ready to work her artistry and transform you into a masterpiece. Get ready to feel stunning as she works her magic!
Create your own Besom/Broom
Have you begun thinking about how you’ll design your broom? Let us introduce you to Chris Ann! She joined our group last June and wowed us with her impressive broom creations. She’d be happy to guide you through the process!
We’ve got many exciting options for you to choose from to bring your magical creation to life! You can even bring your special trinket to add to your Broom.
Creating your Magical Wand
Step into a world of wonder at the Witches Ball. A night filled with joy awaits you. Enjoy dancing and delectable dining! Savor delicious feasts and embark on a magical journey as you craft your very own enchanted wand. Under the guidance of Kathy Milanowski, let the magic flow and watch your creations come to life!
Forest Bathing, Hiking Around the Property
Bring our days with the connection. Join us in these remarkable experiences with nature. Outside our doors are 548 acres – Bordering Governor Dodge State Park to connect with.
Star Gazing
One of my beloved spots is our sanctuary. It is known as the ‘Blackout Zone.’ It is nestled deep within the embrace of the forest. Here, you can immerse yourself in the symphony of nature. Wolves serenade the night. Meanwhile, the stars adorn the sky with their brilliance. Join us every night at 10 pm, and don’t forget to bring your stargazing gear to fulfill your celestial desires. The heavens have graciously revealed the mesmerizing beauty of the Milky Way on several occasions.
What is Kirtan?
Kirtan Concert
Special Guest, LOVE, LIGHT AND HARMONY. Penny Paiser-Wilson and Gabe Wilson.
Saturday, June 29th afternoon
Energy-Vibration-Frequency-Tone stands for life. Kirtan can actually refresh and refuel what is needed for your life. Your voice is a very profound way to heal yourself and those that are around you. The experience of Kirtan music has done this for me. On our retreat together, join me and the group to experience the divinity within you.
Kirtan with Love, Light & Harmony is an enchanting elixir. It combines ancient Sanskrit mantra with modern folk melodies. The expressive harmonies enhance its charm. Gabe Wilson forges a rhythmic crucible with tabla and drums within which Penny Paiser-Wilson weaves guitar, harmonium and woodwinds. LL&H’s alchemy creates a sacred space for everyone to purify their soul’s unique potion.
Kirtan is a very simple and powerful way to meditate. It’s effortless and joyful; the music does the work for you as you flow with the melody and rhythm. The performers and the concert-goers create the experience together. You can sing, dance, play shakers, sit and listen…anyway that you feel moved to partake in it. While singing is the heart of kirtan, no one cares what you sound like. In fact, the practice of kirtan is meant to connect you with your own unique voice. At a kirtan concert all voices merge together to become One Voice.
Most chants are sung in Sanskrit or English. The ancient chants contain powerful renewing energy. This transformative energy helps us find balance. It reconnects us with the Divinity that resides within all of us. Kirtan is not a religion. It is a way to find our way back to the core of our being. It also fosters our connection to each other.
Kirtan began in India centuries ago. In the last twenty five years, it has become a phenomenon across the United States. It has transformed musically to appeal to the ears of American audiences.
Please view Penny and Gabe clip to experience this beautiful energy,