Wild Heart Writing Retreat

Frequently Asked Questions

 

When do we arrive Thursday August 31st? Is it possible to check in early?

Please arrive at 4pm. Check in is between 4-5pm on Thursday and we begin with an orientation gathering at 5pm. Unfortunately Synergia does not accommodate early arrivals.

 

What time checkout is on Monday, September 4th?

Our Monday morning schedule is as follows. You can leave when you need to since there will be no morning session except for Body Temple Dance (which we highly recommend never missing!)

 

Monday, September 4th Schedule:

8:00-8:45 Body Temple

9:00-9:30 Breakfast & Goodbye

 

10am Check-out

 

What is the best way to get from the airport in ABQ to Synergia?

There is a Groome shuttle (once the  Sandia Shuttle) and Road Runner train, you could Uber (it is an hour away). Also, many of our friends are carpooling together!

What is the best way to get from Santa Fe Airport to Synergia?

Uber! Or carpool.

 

What is the seating situation like in our meeting area?

We will be meeting in a dome space with chairs available or cushions to sit on the floor.

 

What will the days be like?

Sample schedule (subject to change)

 

8:00-8:45 Body Temple Movement

9:00 Breakfast

 

9:45-1 Morning Session (with breaks)

 

1pm Lunch

 

2:00-4:00 Free Time

 

4:00-5:30 Afternoon Session

 

6pm Dinner

 

7-9/9:30 Evening program

 

What do we need to bring? 

PACKING LIST

 

• Writing materials of choice
• Attire for Shabbat ceremony (we like to dress up for God) and an outfit for our final salon evening
• An altar item that is sacred to you that you can bring back with you
• Printed & signed agreements
• Variety of clothing for 3 days with layers
• Water bottle
• Container for hot drinks 

• Good raincoat

• Warm socks

• Warm sweaters

• Sun hat

• UV sunscreen

• Bug repellent

• Water bottle

• Flashlight or headlamp

• Good shoes

• Toiletries

 

• IF CAMPING: Good tent with rainfly and groundcover, pillow and good sleeping pad (rated 40° F or lower)

Retreat Food

The meals will be vegetarian with some fish and gluten free and dairy free options.

 

Please note that Synergia Ranch does NOT  have a Nut Free Kitchen.

 

Guests should bring their own bread or granola if they have seed or nut allergies and they cannot guarantee that there are no seeds or nuts in breads and granolas. There are gluten free options in bread and granola. All soups will be vegetarian stock with no dairy and will also be gluten free.

There is a space on site to store personal food items if you wish to bring them.

Blessings on your journey and we look forward to meeting you!