July 27-28, 2024
2-day Certificate Level Immersion Course
An inspiring foundations certificate level botanical medicine course!
Desire to be more self-sustainable with your personal health care and home? Dabbled with herbalism a bit or engaged in self study for years? Now you're ready to learn more?
Combine the intuitive art and solid science of botanical medicine, apprenticing with Master Herbalist, Gigi Stafne, for an intensive weekend at Golden Light Retreat Center.
Core components of this inspiring course include:
This is a prerequisite for Intermediate & Master Herbalism programs
Workshop Times:
900-300 Saturday & Sunday
Workshop Fee: $333, lunch included
Lodging Options: $38 camping, $63 Shared Cabin, $103 Single Cabin Room + tax. Includes 1-night lodging, 1 dinner, & breakfast.
Cabins have twin-beds with linen and towels provided. Cabin is heated & air conditioned and has electricity. Bathroom with shower a one-minute walk from cabin. Lunches, Saturday dinner and breakfast on Sunday included.
An additional night stay can be added for Friday or Sunday for $45/person shared cabin, $85/person private cabin or $20/person camping (breakfast included).
Materials to Bring:
Tote bag or basket, one glass pint size jar, one pint tincture solvent (examples: Apple Cider Vinegar, Brandy, Vodka, Vegetable Glycerin), 3 glass tincture bottles (1/2 or 1 ounce size--instructor will have some available to purchase, too). All other herbs, materials, containers are included in tuition.
About the Instructor:
Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields. She was long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada. See Gigi's website here.
Students will receive a 40-hour Certificate of Completion for this foundations course in the U.S. While students-participants will be in class fewer hours than that, you will receive numerous reading materials that count toward those cumulative credit hours—readings you will do on your own.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus a $50.00 cancellation fee will be given until 15 days prior to workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy.
July 26, 600-830PM
Fee: $33
Take a walk on the wild side with Master Herbalist, Gigi Stafne! Discover wild edibles, medicinal herbs and plants of ecological and cultural importance. At least twenty plants and trees will be discussed. Botanical bonus: tips about harvesting, 'joyful growers' and those plants at-risk to be left to flourish.
Bring your plant journal or notebook. Comfortable walking shoes. Dress for the weather.Mildly strenuous. Open to the public, anyone eager to learn more.
Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields. She was long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada.
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray/sun screen as needed. A journal and/or phone with a camera may come in handy for plant identification.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will occur a 3.5% processing fee if written cancellation notice is received by Golden Light Healing 24-hours before your appointment start time. No refunds are made with less than 24-hours notice or for no shows or partial participation.
August 23-25
Fee: $570/couple
Are you looking to rekindle, strengthen, and deepen your relationship with someone special in your life? Join us for a weekend where you and your partner will be immersed in loving connection. Through guided experiences, ceremony, and play you will become closer than ever before. Learn techniques and gain insight on how to honor your partner that will enliven your relationship. Not only will you heal and move through past relationship issues, together you will develop a vision for the future and powerful ways to achieve it.
Set in the beautiful country side of Northeast Wisconsin, Golden Light Healing is the perfect getaway for you and that special person.
Nourish your Soul Connection this summer!
Workshop Time:
Friday, 3:00PM-9:00PM
Saturday, 9:00AM-9:00PM
Sunday, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Workshop Fee: $570/couple includes meals.
Lodging options:
Commuter
Couple cabin room $180 (twin beds--sorry!)
Camping $80 (you supply tent or camper). Electricity +$10/night
Register: https://glh.as.me/couples-retreat
About the Faciliators:
Together Matt and Whitney have been working in the healing arts around the area for years. Matt Schmidt is a Quantum Healing practitioner who facilitates many group events and has a thriving private practice. Whitney Heuvelmans is a Transformational Breathwork facilitator, Shamanic Healing practitioner, and Reiki Master Teacher. From its rocky start, their relationship was no fairytale beginning, but overcoming the odds is what made them stronger than ever. They feel deep gratitude for the opportunity to pass on the techniques and tools that keep their relationship fully connected with love.
See more about Matt here: https://www.mattschmidtqh.com
Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus a $50.00 cancellation fee will be given until 15 days prior to workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy. No refunds for no shows or partial participation.
September 17, 2024
6:30-8:30PM
Join Ace Champion, also known as "Good Buffalo", for a transformative musical experience in "Vibrations of the Earth”. Allow yourself to be transported into an altered state by the soothing and inspirational sounds of his Ancient Relaxing Flutes, Drums, and sound bowls. Let this sound healing experience aid in cleansing negative energy from your mind and body.
Good Buffalo plays a variety of flutes from over 25 countries around the world. In "Vibrations of the Earth", Good Buffalo shares his love and passion directly from his soul, guiding you on a journey through the enchanting melodies. You are invited to immerse yourself in a deep connection of mind, body, and spirit. The powerful sound vibrations resonate with specific parts of your body, promoting self-repair on a cellular level. Experience the natural harmony and healing energy of "Vibrations of the Earth" as Good Buffalo's music nurtures your soul and connects you to the world around you.
Good Buffalo will offer the opportunity to share and process with the group after the experience.
Limited to 24 people.
Cost $40
Chairs and/or Yoga mats and blankets provided or feel free to bring your own.
No refunds with less than 48-hours written notification.
Register at https://glh.as.me/Sound-healing
October 6, 2024
100-500PM
Fee: $80
A life enrichment workshop to learn self-healing Every physical symptom is a message to your body, we have forgotten how to listen. Almost anything can be healed if you’re ready to release it and the emotion tied to it. Join Matt Schmidt as teaches you how to listen to what your body is saying and then guides you to heal yourself. Please bring paper and something to write with and also a mat/blanket if you want to lay down.
About the Instructor:
Matt was professionally trained as a scientist and did his doctoral work in developing drugs to treat central nervous system (CNS) disorders and cancer. Years of professional unfulfillment, and personal setbacks became the catalyst to shift gears into holistic healing, where he was guided to the work of Dolores Cannon, who developed Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). After his own profound mental and physical healing with this modality, he became a practitioner himself.
Matt now incorporates breathwork, energy healing (or use somatic release), shamanic practices, and many other techniques. Let Matt guide you to heal yourself from the inside out and become the best version of you physically, mentally and emotionally.
See more about Matt here: https://www.mattschmidtqh.com
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will occur a 3.5% processing fee if written cancellation notice is received by Golden Light Healing 24-hours before your appointment start time. No refunds are made with less than 24-hours notice or for no shows or partial participation.
October 26, 2024
900-430PM
Fee: $222, lunch included
In this workshop you will learn the basics of numerology so that at the end of the class you will be able to understand and write charts of your own for friends and family. Included in the class is:
If there is time, Diane will do numerology readings for the class.
This class is not only informative, but it is fun as well. Diane has 33 years of teaching know-how and brings not only her expertise, but a connection to the lessons through her life's experiences. Prepare for a day of learning, enjoyment and laughter!
November 30-December 1, 2024
Most of us are craving time away to reflect and reset. This is the perfect weekend getaway to do just that before winter blows in.
Dive into a weekend of restoration, nourishment, and natural self care techniques to serve you well during this seasonal shift, but also for a lifetime.
Each morning there will be a body and soul focus activity: shedding the emotional and energetic toxins of life; shifting with the seasons and aligning with earth energies; journaling for a more calm, contemplative, and creative life; handcrafting heartfelt herbal goodness for a special self care kit to take home.
Outside of group sessions there is ample time to sit in nature, eat nourishing meals, indulge in solo time, or connect with others in soulful conversations.
Workshop Times:
930-330 Saturday & Sunday
Workshop Fee: $333, lunch included
Lodging Options: $38 camping, $63 Shared Cabin, $103 Single Cabin Room + tax. Includes 1-night lodging, 1 dinner, & breakfast.
Cabins have twin-beds with linen and towels provided. Cabin is heated & air conditioned and has electricity. Bathroom with shower a one-minute walk from cabin. Lunches, Saturday dinner and breakfast on Sunday included.
About the Instructor:
Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields. She was long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada. See Gigi's website here.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus a $50.00 cancellation fee will be given until 15 days prior to workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy.
June 27-29, 2025
Fully immerse yourself in a transformative healing retreat. The comprehensive series of practices and exercises will lead you on an all-encompassing healing journey to help you move past the issues that are holding you back and shift to the version of you that you desire and deserve. If you are ready for a major change in your life, this groundbreaking weekend is what you’ve been waiting for!
Come experience the magic of Golden Light Healing Retreat Center for an unforgettable healing weekend that will combine numerous modalities and techniques for a multi-faceted healing experience. Whether you have been on this healing path for a long time or have just begun, this retreat will help you reclaim your power and restore your health and happiness.
As a group, we will participating in intention setting, manifestation, dream work, guided meditation, heart activation, connecting with our inner wisdom, healing trauma, inner child reconnection, healing in the womb, discovering your purpose, transformational breathwork, journaling, healing the mind and body, cacao ceremony, ecstatic dance/movement, timeline shifting, integration, and more. By employing a myriad of holistic approaches, we can unlock exactly what is needed to create a positive shift in the mind, body, and soul.
While being supported within a group, all of these events are tailored specifically to YOU! You decide what you want from this experience and that is what you are able to address. Although the healing process is highly individualized, this is a safe space where you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who will encourage you along the way.
If you are not ready for a major improvement in the quality of your life, this is not for you; but, if you are truly ready to let go of patterns and themes holding you back and shift into the life you want, this is where it’s at! We’ll see you there.
Dress for the weather as we will be incorporating the transformational power of Mother Nature.
Workshop Time:
Friday, 4:00PM-8:30PM
Saturday, 9:00AM-8:30PM
Sunday, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Workshop Fee: $333
Includes Saturday lunch, Friday & Saturday dinner.
Lodging Options:
$50 camp
$100 shared cabin
$180 single cabin room.
Includes 2 nights lodging w/ breakfast.
Cabins have twin-beds with linen and towels provided. Cabin is heated & air conditioned and has electricity. Bathroom with shower a one-minute walk from cabin.
About the Instructor
Matt was professionally trained as a scientist and did his doctoral work in developing drugs to treat central nervous system (CNS) disorders and cancer. Years of professional unfulfillment, and personal setbacks became the catalyst to shift gears into holistic healing, where he was guided to the work of Dolores Cannon, who developed Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). After his own profound mental and physical healing with this modality, he became a practitioner himself.
Matt now incorporates breathwork, energy healing (or use somatic release), shamanic practices, and many other techniques. Let Matt guide you to heal yourself from the inside out and become the best version of you physically, mentally and emotionally.
See more about Matt here: https://www.mattschmidtqh.com
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds minus a $50 cancellation fee will be given until 7-days prior to the workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy.
TBD
Fee: $199, lunch included
This chakra workshop will start with the foundation of the human energy system and its relationship with universal life force energy. Energy centers, CHAKRAS, will be discussed from the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual perspective, including its direct relationship with the Endocrine system. We will decode each chakra, identify their location, the demons that lurk. Learn their positive and negative attributes and how they show up in your body and behaviors.
Discussion of various ancient healing techniques through the element its related to, crystals, affirmations, herbs, sound, archetypes, goddesses, and much more. Experiential exercises to connect, release, and activate each of the chakras through sound, meditations, elements, crystals and more.
This is a fun class, experiential and engaging!
About Joanne Wirtz:
I have worked in healthcare as an occupational therapist and healthcare leader for much of my career life. I began my own healing journey back in 2011, after suffering debilitating headaches, allowing stress and a type A personality to take over my mental, emotional, and physical being. My first energy healing experience was a Reiki session, which provided a powerful peacefulness and awareness. Additional sessions opened other areas of my life; both positive and negative.
My path includes becoming a Reiki Master and completing a year-long Shamanic earth medicine program. The earth medicine wheel opened me up to my own inner healing, ancestral and past lives, wounds/trauma, and many other experiences. Ultimately learning healing techniques to share with others including shamanic healings, ceremony, Reiki healings, journey's and class development.
I have taken master shaman classes and pilgrimages to Peru with my teachers; I have learned so much about myself, healing along the way and techniques to assist others in their own healing process.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will occur a 3.5% processing fee if written cancellation notice is received by Golden Light Healing 24-hours before your appointment start time. No refunds are made with less than 24-hours notice or for no shows or partial participation.
Golden Light Healing Retreat Center is the perfect place to offer your own workshop if you do not have your own physical location.
Our rental rates are very reasonable and we cater to you and your participants needs. Contact us to find out more!
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