Introduction

Be the Love 2012 is our sixth Be the Love conference, and this time we’ve selected a beautiful venue in Chester, CT. Convienent to both Boston & New York, The Guest House is a is a delightful new retreat center in the scenic Connecticut River Valley. It is a beautifully renovated country inn on private wooded land, adjacent to a state forest with hiking trails and two neighboring lakes.

As always, Be the Love 2012 will be an eclectic spiritual conference designed to help us awaken to the Truth of our being. We’ve selected inspiring and talented facilitators from the traditions of A Course in Miracles, The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament and Sri Ramana Maharshi. Our event also includes great music, laughter and periods of silence.

Our purpose is to create an environment that allows our facilitators and participants to join in whatever way is guided in the moment. In order to make this work, our speakers are not put on pedestals. They are easily accessible to each other and to the audience, since everyone dines together and attends the event together. Be the Love conferences have a family feel; they are small, intimate conference events.

We hope everyone will have fun, embrace friends and meet new mighty companions at Be the Love 2012. Please join us. Be Inspired. Have enlightening thoughts and realizations. Share your inspirations. Leave rejuvenated and recommitted, excited to Be the Love in your life.

Chester, Connecticut

August 10-12, 2012

$395 / person

(double occupancy)

$575 / person

(single occupancy)

$325 / person

(Commuter Rate (Includes Meals))

Facilitators

Sheryl Valentine

Sheryl Valentine is the author of “Oh My God, It’s Me!” She has been lecturing on spirituality and A Course in Miracles since 1993. By profession she is a doctor of chiropractic, and since 1985 has treated and counseled literally thousands of people seeking the benefits of the mind-body-spirit connection. Her website provides audios of her teachings, as well as essays written on the Course. www.sherylvalentine.com.

Earl Purdy

Earl Purdy has been a student of A Course In Miracles since 1980 and a lecturer, teacher and facilitator of the Course for over 22 years. Earl travels extensively teaching and lecturing on the Course. His purpose is to support ACIM students in their own personal journey through using JOY, HUMOR AND ENTHUSIASM!! Earl brings his own unique brand of sincerity, knowledge and ALIVENESS when sharing the “Course” with the emphasis on how to apply the ACIM in your everyday life. www.earlpurdy.com

Gary & Cindy Renard

Gary Renard ~ Combining a disarming sense of humor with cutting-edge metaphysical information and experiential exercises, this acclaimed teacher of A Course in Miracles has been described as one of the most interesting and courageous spiritual speakers in the world. Gary Renard, the best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe and Your Immortal Reality, began as a successful professional guitar player, but during the harmonic convergence of 1987, he heard a Calling and began to take his life in a different direction. As guided, he carefully wrote Disappearance over a period of nine years. In the fall of 2003, Gary began to present workshops in public. His speaking career took off remarkably fast, and over the past seven years, he has spoken in 42 states, 22 countries, including keynote presentations at the International A Course in Miracles Conferences in Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Gary is also the most recent recipient of the Infinity Foundation Spirit Award. The award is given to a person who has made a meaningful contribution to personal and spiritual growth. Past recipients include Dan Millman, Ram Dass, Gary Zukav, James Redfield, Byron Katie, and Neale Donald Walsch. www.garyrenard.com

Diederik Wolsak

Diederik Wolsak ~ Diederik’s journey started in 1942 on the island of Java, Indonesia. He spent the first three years of his life in Japanese concentration camps. Many of his core beliefs were developed during that early, potentially traumatic phase. At age 8 he was sent to a foster home in Holland and by the time he rejoined his parents and brothers two years later he was filled with self-hatred and fear of the world around him. This self-hatred, fear and guilt translated into prolonged alcohol and drug abuse till finally at age 50 he reached that point where he realized that there had to be a better way or there would be no point in continuing. While his self-hatred drove him to be a successful businessman and international athlete, it allowed him little joy.Following the fork in the road where something had to change, Diederik entered upon a spiritual path of deep healing. This path eventually led to a fulfilling career as counselor in private practice. www.choose-again.com

Scott Kalechstein-Grace

Scott Kalechstein-Grace ~ Scott performs original songs with his guitar and voice. He spices up his repetoire with songs created spontaneously based on topics suggested by the audience. His intention in his singing and songwriting is to offer both entertainment and education, upliftment and enlightement. He uses his art as a vehicle to inspire transformation, to fuel dreams, to encourage self-esteem, and to help us lighten up in those places where we all can get weighed down in life. When Scott sings you may be prone to laughing uproariously at yourself or at the human condition. You may also be wiping away tears during the very next song. With a luminous, loving and mischievious twinkle in his eyes, Scott makes personal contact with everyone present and does not hide behind a performance facade. With each song he shares an intimate part of himself. No matter how large the audience, you may feel as if you were alone with Scott in your living room, listening with a fire crackling in the fireplace. The warmth will penetrate your skin and touch your heart. www.scottsongs.com

…. with Musical Performances by:

Donna Marie Cary

Donna Marie Cary ~ If you’re ready to wake up, Donna Marie Cary has all the ingredients to help you on your way. Her incredible voice, musical talent and lyrics, which have been inspired by the Holy Spirit, help facilitate an experience that takes us straight to the Heart. Donna’s ability to bring people into the remembrance of “Real Love” is a gift that has blessed thousands at ACIM conferences, retreats, churches, prisons and schools. www.donnamariecary.com/

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Schedule

To Be Announced

Venue

ADDRESS:

318 West Main Street

Chester, Connecticut 06412

(860) 322-5770

Website

42,000 square feet, with all accommodations and meeting rooms in the same building
Meeting rooms available for up to 20, 60, and 95 people
Newly equipped kitchen that can serve over 200 people
41 bedrooms accommodating up to 95 people
Private bathroom with tub in every guest room
Conference packages available, including audio/video services (digital projector, overhead projector, tv, dvd player, sound system)
17 acres of private wooded land
Adjacent to state forest with hiking trails and lake
Short drive to Hammonasset Beach (Madison) and Ocean Beach (New London)
Multi-level common areas with numerous skylights
Grand piano in lobby
Wireless internet and cell phone service available
throughout the building
Fully air-conditioned
Elevator service
Recreation room with pool table, ping-pong, darts, chess, and games
Tennis court
Nearby quaint New England towns with interesting boutiques and restaurants

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Accommodation / Meal Details

At Guest House, groups enjoy the convenience of having meeting rooms and guest rooms under one roof, while enjoying the comfort and privacy of individual spacious guest rooms, each with a full bathroom. Every guest room is decorated with elegant and functional furnishings, and no two rooms are exactly alike. High-speed wireless internet service and air conditioning are available in all guest rooms and throughout the building.
Guest House Accommodations

43 guest rooms that can accommodate up to 95 guests
Every room has a private bathroom with a full tub
Central heating and air conditioning in every room
High speed wireless internet service throughout the building
Generous closet space

Meals

Even when cooking for a large group, executive chef Steve Matterazzo ensures that each individual’s meal is delicious and delightful. Guest House menus are creative and imaginative and our meals are always satisfying and healthful. Fresh local and regional organic products are used whenever possible. Every meal offers variety and a vegetarian/vegan option is included whenever necessary. With advance notice we can customize menus to accommodate individuals with dietary restrictions and groups who wish to serve entirely vegetarian or vegan meals, or any other special diet.
Retreat and Conference Food Service

Three healthy, expertly prepared meals a day
Fresh local and organic ingredients whenever possible
Menus can always be designed to include a vegetarian/vegan option
Custom menus for groups who wish to serve entirely vegetarian or vegan meals
With advance notice, options for individuals with dietary restrictions
All-day beverage and fresh fruit service
Deluxe afternoon snack and beverage service, if desired, for an additional charge

Cuisine at Guest House

Executive Chef Steve Matterazzo believes that food is most delicious when it is prepared in a manner that brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients. He begins with fresh, whole foods, and then designs dishes and menus that incorporate the flavors of the world to best bring out the natural quality of these ingredients. His menus are creative and imaginative.

Much of modern cooking revolves around hiding poor quality ingredients under masks of heavy sauces, artificial flavors, sugary dressings, etc. Steve’s kitchen does not use thickeners, dyes, preservatives, or chemicals in any of his cooking. Since he works with local farmers to obtain the highest quality meat and produce available, his kitchen staff knows that clean, simple preparations will yield gourmet results.

We also believe that the health of our bodies and the environment is always connected. Organic dairy products and produce are purchased whenever possible. All coffee is organic and fair-trade. All salad dressings are made from scratch. Steve’s kitchen never uses products that contain hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, aspartame, MSG, ingredients with preservatives, artificial colors, or flavors.

Registration

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Be The Love, Inc.

c/o Joanna M. Zarkadas

2912 Highland Terrace

Plymouth, MA

02360

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