THIS RETREAT IS CANCELLED
Re- compassing refers to repairing and recalibrating our compass to align with our true
North with God and others.
Led by the Rev. Dr. Asha George-Guiser is an Episcopal priest and a marriage and family
therapist with over 40 years of experience in integrating Christan theology and psychology.
Dr. Asha George-Guiser is shaped by her birth to a South Indian family in Kuwait and her adolescent years in India. As a child of God, she has grappled with what it is to be a dark skinned woman in a culture where light skin and being a male is preferred. She is passionate about God and his grace, connecting with every tribe and nation of people, and how to bring healing and hope . Her mission statement is from Jesus: I have come so may have life and life abundantly. ( John 10:10) . She was a pre-medicine major in undergraduate school, received her Master of Divinity and was ordained as a Lutheran pastor in 1982 and now serves in the Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania. Her doctorate and post doctorate are in in Marriage and family therapy. She has a private practice in Collegeville, Pa. integrating spiritualty and psychology. She is married to the Rev, Kim Guiser and serves with him in ministry for 42 years and is the joyful mom to Preeya , 29 years old . She loves to dance, sing, cook and serve others, teach with passion so all may have hope and joy in living and belonging. This is her 40th year of leading workshops. You can learn more about her on Dr. Guiser’s website.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Men and women will both benefit from this 2-day retreat!
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Goals of this 2 day retreat…
- Looking to the South: embracing desire, creativity, imagination, and play— Rolheiser’s seven movements to life.
- Looking to the East: New beginnings: S(spiritual gifts), H( heart beat), A(abilities) , P(personality), E( nodal events) Living our SHAPE
- Looking to the West: associated with the sunset, endings, and letting go of ten forms of unhealthy emotional spirituality—based on Peter Scazzero’s research.
- Looking North (North Star as God’s guiding light): What images of God support your faith and psychological well-being through the four stages to live fruitfully?
Retreat Date: September 18-19, 2026 from 2 p.m. Friday – 2 p.m. Saturday* Note: This is a change from previous years’ schedule. See schedule below.
Cost: $275
Available space: 40
RETREAT SCHEDULE BELOW…
CANCELLED
Friday, September 18
Arrive anytime between 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. and enjoy the property at your leisure.
Session 1 Sept 18
2 -3 pm – opening songs , prayers, prayerful movement ,
opening with four directions, North- Picture of God, West – letting go , East -new arising, South – rest and re set with a soul care plan
Session 2 Sept 18
3-4:30 om Focus on North – What we behold about God , forms our being ( God and
the Brain by neuroscientist , Andrew Newberg) and Brian Mcleran’s work on God .
Session 3 Sept 18
6 pm post dinner prep for communion
Communion at the labyrinth on focusing on North ( God) and how it forms our being and
how we relate to others. Spirituality is what we do with our fires.
Saturday, September 19
8:30 a.m. Breakfast – Light morning refreshments
Session 4 – Sept 19
9:30 am – Singing and Safety protocol of creating flow
Session 5 – Sept 19
10:00 am – Focusing on West –
a. Acknowledging 6 human core attachment wounds without spiritual bypassing. Artwork on your healing
Session 6- Sept 19
11:00 am East to begin anew –
a. SPIRE(Spiritual, Physical including Sabbath and rest, Fiscal, Intellectual, Relational and
Emotional) ( SPIRE is by Dr Ben-Shahar , Harvard)
Session 7- Sept 19
11:45 am Prep for soul care plan for integration
Lunch 12 pm Silent lunch retreat to work on South: rest and re set integrating North, West, East .
Make a soul care plan
Session 9
1:30 – 2:15 pm closing with Thanks, Help, Wow and evaluation
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Patti Hunter or Khristy Humphries.
REGISTER BELOW
STEP 1: FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM
STEP 2: MAKE PAYMENT via…
1. VENMO (Option 1) – Using the Venmo App make a payment to @Patti-Hunter-5
2. Zelle (Option 2) – Make a payment via Zelle to Patti @ 770-367-2354.
3. Mail a check payable to: Patti Hunter, 11122 Parsons Road, Duluth, GA 30097. Please have your check mailed 2 weeks prior to workshop.
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS on workshops, but credit can apply to a future workshop or generously donated to Farmstead.
REGARDING PAYMENT, PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH THE INFORMATION BELOW…
Thank you for completing your registration! If you have any questions regarding registration and/or payment, please call Khristy Humphries at 404-483-4976. Upon completion of registration and receipt of payment, you will be sent a confirmation email. To make hotel accomodations and other retreat info, go to: Day of Retreat Details.
~Farmstead Staff