September 2009 Gathering in Virginia Beach, U.S.A.

Hi Everyone,

We are beginning to receive registrations for the Train the Trainer, Holistic Leadership Development workshop and Mentoring Circles in Virginia Beach this September.  We think it’s going to be a wonderful gathering and are already looking forward to it.

If you were at First Landing State Park with us last year, you may recall that we’ve discovered a lovely circle of cabins in the park that some of us thought would help to create a wonderful sense of community for those staying in the park.  Most of the cabins are on a long road, and off of this long road is a little circle that has these 6 cabins along it.  It is a little bit out of the way and the cabins are fairly close together.  Birgitt discovered that these 6 cabins are in hot demand, and that they are often booked quite early in the year, but we hoped that somehow they could all be booked by different members of the GC Community so that we could enjoy the space together.

I am pleased to let you know that this year we have booked 5 of these 6 cabins for our use (1 was already booked by someone else).  The people who have booked these cabins are all hoping to share them, and so if you are intending on coming to join us in Virginia Beach this year, please let me know and I can do my best to help you find someone with whom you can share accommodations.  If you would like to book a cabin for yourself, I would highly recommend that you call to book your cabin as soon as possible because they are already filling up quickly.  The website for the park is http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml and all of the booking details can be found there.

If you are considering joining us, the program segments that are available include:

· Train the Trainer: September 21-28, inclusive of the Trainers Mentoring Circle
· Holistic Leadership Development Workshop: September 21-24
· Trainers Mentoring Circle: September 25 (evening) through September 28
· Genuine Contact Mentoring Circle: September 29 (evening) through October 1

Rachel Assuncao
Program Director