© 2020 Audrey South | South District Twenty-Eight | 385.220.4751
Arise & Become Retreat
In each of us lies both understanding and knowledge of self, as well as of the world we live in. Come learn
what it means to care for the soul, to develop one’s trueness to self, and to grow within a nurturing
environment you help create. What is keeping you stuck, what is damaging your growth, and how to move
through it and heal. Enjoy two days of growth and enlightenment in the development of self, all in a
supportive environment. Located next to the majestic mountainside of Provo in a truly calming environment.
Enjoy a welcoming introduction Friday evening with a light meal and soulful entertainment. Saturday enjoy
mindfulness meditation and breakout workshops throughout the day, as well as transformative yoga,
processing, and meals.
Workshops include:
Mindfulness & Inner Wisdom
by Audrey South, CSW
In each of us lies both understanding and knowledge of self, as well as of the world we live in. Learn what it
means to care for the soul, to develop one’s trueness to self, and grow within a nurturing environment you
help create. What is keeping you stuck, what is damaging your growth, and how to move through it and heal.
Be the Author of Your Own Story
by Kristen Clay
It’s not what happens to you in life that matters, it’s the story you tell yourself that matters. Many chapters of
your life may have been filled with sorrow, struggle, trauma and disappointment. You have the power to write
your own story and to re-frame your life experiences in a healthy and empowering way. Author and
storyteller, Kristen Clay, illustrates through story and life changing information how each of us can take control
of our lives become the authors of our own magnificent stories. You may contact Kristen at
StoryTours@aol.com
The Mindful Power of Art & Creativity
by Susan Parkinson, M.A.
Healing Through Creative Journaling
by Barbara Bronson, LCSW
Journaling can be creative, fun, and healing! In this workshop you will learn ways to use journaling to express
yourself, release unwanted emotions and have insight into yourself.
Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway
by Natalie Foster
As we learn to develop self love ad identify our purpose, we are able to overcome obstacles, face our fears
and move forward with hope.
Friday September 18-Saturday September 19, 2020
$300
Audrey South is a Certified Social Worker and has been working in the field since 2014.
She received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2016 and continues to
learn and grow in her field. She is trained in mindfulness meditation, cognitive-behavioral
modalities, ACT, and other beneficial skills. Her true passion in helping individuals break through
inhibitions and being able to progress and grow; can be seen in her therapy and coaching work.
Audrey has a passion for life and truly living, which can be noticed in her personal, as well as
professional life…”It’s the little moments that count and one must notice and enjoy the wonderful
aspects of that moment.”
Kristen Clay has circled the globe as a storyteller, actor, writer, teacher and perpetual student.
Creator and director of Story Tours: Ogden and SLC Ghost Tours,Hysterical History Tours and
custom storytelling concerts, Kristen is known for bringing traditional folk tales, historical figures,
and events alive to audiences around the world as she shares stories, often blending ancient
mythologies with modern phenomenon. With a background in Social Work, she has a passion for
healing and inspirational stories to the heart and transform lives. Her greatest joy is watching her
audiences and readers make connections with different cultures and experiences, then remember
to take control of their own stories.
Kristen currently resides in Utah. She enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and hanging out
with her menagerie of pets. www.storytours.com www.thestoryyoutell.com
Susan Parkinson is an energetic artist and educator who enjoys working with oil paints,
watercolor and multi-media. The daughter of a successful western artist, Lee K.
Parkinson, she has been exposed to art since her early childhood and has done
professional gallery work as well as teaching for over twenty-five years at Utah
Valley University. “Sometimes it is frustrating trying to perfect certain passages,
reaching toward higher skill levels and intricacies in developing my personal style and
deeper meanings in my work, but when I am able to spend a few hours a week painting,
I lose track of time, relax, and can handle most of the stress that arises naturally
in life.” www.parkinsonstudios.com
Friday 9.18
5-6pm } Check in
5-7pm} Music, light meal, & soulful entertainment
7-8:30pm} Group Welcome & Intro to the retreat
Saturday 9.19
8-10am } Continental Breakfast
9-10am} Transformative Yoga
10:15am-5:15pm} Workshops & Lunch
5:30-6pm} Mindfulness Meditation
6-6:30pm} Journaling, processing, meditation time
6:30-7pm} Dinner
Natalie Foster is dedicated to developing healthy role models in the entertainment industry.
Her unique education includes training with department heads of USU, BYU, U of U, and
Weber State. She also studied with respected voice and acting coaches of Grammy Award
winning celebrities, such as Seth Riggs and Tom Logan. She has been featured as a soloist for
local productions with Ballet West, Hale Center Theatre, Lagoon Entertainment as well as
productions across the nation for the Veterans of Foreign War Conventions and Especially for
Youth. Natalie’s creativity and passion for making a difference have led her to produce and
perform programs for children and at-risk youth. Natalie resides in Utah and is the mother
of two wonderful children. She loves kayaking with her family, good food, dancing, and can
often be seen roller blading along the old railroad bike trails sporting a Hello Kitty fanny pack.
www.VoiceLessonsByNatalie.com
Barbara Bronson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master’s Degree in Social
Work at the University of Utah in 2005. She is a Registered Play Therapist and has been working
with children and families for over 12 years. She practices play therapy, sand tray therapy, art
therapy, EMDR and parent coaching. She enjoys helping children and families heal and improve
their lives. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, playing golf, scrapbooking, doing crafts, and
spending time with my children, grandchildren, family, and friends.
www.discoveryfamilycounseling.org
© 2020 Audrey South | South District Twenty-Eight
385.220.4751
Arise & Become Retreat
Friday, November -Saturday, November 19, 2020
$150
Enjoy two days of growth and enlightenment in the development of self, all
in a supportive environment. Located next to the majestic mountainside of
Provo in a truly calming environment. Enjoy a welcoming introduction Friday
evening with a light meal and soulful entertainment. Saturday enjoy
mindfulness meditation and breakout workshops throughout the day, as
well as transformative yoga, processing, and meals.
Workshops include:
Mindfulness & Inner Wisdom
by Audrey South, CSW
In each of us lies both understanding and knowledge of self, as well as of the
world we live in. Learn what it means to care for the soul, to develop one’s
trueness to self, and grow within a nurturing environment you help create. What
is keeping you stuck, what is damaging your growth, and how to move through it
and heal.
Be the Author of Your Own Story
by Kristen Clay
It’s not what happens to you in life that matters, it’s the story you tell yourself that
matters. Many chapters of your life may have been filled with sorrow, struggle,
trauma and disappointment. You have the power to write your own story and to
re-frame your life experiences in a healthy and empowering way. Author and
storyteller, Kristen Clay, illustrates through story and life changing information
how each of us can take control of our lives become the authors of our own
magnificent stories. You may contact Kristen at StoryTours@aol.com
The Mindful Power of Art & Creativity
by Susan Parkinson, M.A.
Healing Through Creative Journaling
by Barbara Bronson, LCSW
Journaling can be creative, fun, and healing! In this workshop you will learn ways
to use journaling to express yourself, release unwanted emotions and have insight
into yourself.
Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway
by Natalie Foster
As we learn to develop self love ad identify our purpose, we are able to overcome
obstacles, face our fears and move forward with hope.
Friday 4.12
5-6pm } Check in
5-7pm} Music, light meal, & soulful entertainment
7-8:30pm} Group Welcome & Intro to the retreat
Audrey South is a Certified Social Worker and has been
working in the field since 2014. She received her Masters
of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2016 and
continues to learn and grow in her field. She is trained in
mindfulness meditation, cognitive-behavioral modalities,
ACT, and other beneficial skills. Her true passion in helping
individuals break through inhibitions and being
able to progress and grow; can
be seen in her therapy and coaching work. Audrey has a passion for life and truly
living, which can be noticed in her personal, as well as professional life…”It’s the
little moments that count and one must notice and enjoy the wonderful aspects
of that moment.”
Kristen Clay has circled the globe as a storyteller, actor,
writer, teacher and perpetual student. Creator and director of
Story Tours: Ogden and SLC Ghost Tours,Hysterical History
Tours and custom storytelling concerts, Kristen is known for
bringing traditional folk tales, historical figures, and events
alive to audiences around the world as she shares stories,
often blending ancient mythologies with modern
phenomenon. With a background in Social Work, she has a passion for healing
and inspirational stories to the heart and transform lives. Her greatest joy is
watching her audiences and readers make connections with different cultures
and experiences, then remember to take control of their own stories. Kristen
currently resides in Utah. She enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and
hanging out with her menagerie of pets. www.storytours.com
Susan Parkinson is an energetic artist and educator who
enjoys working with oil paints, watercolor and multi-media.
The daughter of a successful western artist, Lee K. Parkinson,
she has been exposed to art since her early childhood and
has done professional gallery work as well as teaching for
over twenty-five years at Utah Valley University. “Sometimes
it is frustrating trying to perfect certain passages, reaching
toward higher skill levels and intricacies in developing my
personal style and deeper meanings in my work, but when I
am able to spend a few hours a week painting, I lose track of
time, relax, and can handle most of the stress that arises
naturally in life.” www.parkinsonstudios.com
Natalie Foster is dedicated to developing healthy role
models in the entertainment industry. Her unique
education includes training with department heads of
USU, BYU, U of U, and Weber State. She also studied with
respected voice and acting coaches of Grammy Award
winning celebrities, such as Seth Riggs and Tom Logan.
Saturday 4.13
8-10am } Continental Breakfast
9-10am} Transformative Yoga
10:15am-5:15pm} Workshops & Lunch
5:30-6pm} Mindfulness Meditation
6-6:30pm} Journaling, processing, meditation time
6:30-7pm} Dinner
Transformative Yoga
by Nicole Lunt
I love to take my students on a beautiful discovery of connecting their mind, body
and soul to the divine that resides inside in all of us. With a strengthening &
revitalizing yoga flow workout as well as a steady and sweet work in. My Goal is
for my students to leave their mat with complete unconditional love , energized,
filled with light and peace with the power within themselves to live their Divine
Destiny.
Nicole Lunt. Yoga Instructor RYT 200 Yoga Certification
-Yoga Assets & Yoga Alliance - Reiki 1 & 2 Certification
and in the middle of my Reiki Mastery Certification &
A.R.T. Certification. Spa Fitness Spokesperson and Model
in the 80's Keynote Speaker: & Yoga breakout Session at
"The Women Forum" Brigham City, Utah. Community
involvement and volunteer work with: LifeLine
Counseling & Mental Health and Utah Domestic Violence
Coalition. Yoga instruction at: BeYoutifully Divine You
Yoga, Koa Kingdom, Davis County Ballroom -Yoga -Dance,
and Expansive Health Services. beyoutifullydivineyou.com
She has been featured as a soloist for local productions with Ballet West, Hale
Center Theatre, Lagoon Entertainment as well as productions across the nation
for the Veterans of Foreign War Conventions and Especially for Youth. Natalie’s
creativity and passion for making a difference have led her to produce and
perform programs for children and at-risk youth. Natalie resides in Utah and is
the mother of two wonderful children. She loves kayaking with her family, good
food, dancing, and can often be seen roller blading along the old railroad bike
trails sporting a Hello Kitty fanny pack. www.VoiceLessonsByNatalie.com
Barbara Bronson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and
earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University
of Utah in 2005. She is a Registered Play Therapist and has
been working with children and families for over 12 years.
She practices play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy,
EMDR and parent coaching. She enjoys helping children and
families heal and improve their lives. In her spare time she
enjoys traveling, playing golf, scrapbooking, doing crafts, and
spending time with my children, grandchildren, family, and
friends. www.discoveryfamilycounseling.org
