Jo Ann Lordahl ~ Hawaiian Writing Retreats

Jo Ann Lordahl’s "I CAN"
Retreats & MiniWorkshops
For seekers of faster tracks to personal & professional success.
Offered when demand builds.

I Can

Finish my book
Find authentic happiness
Publish what I write
Live the life I want
Edit my notes and journals into a manuscript
Organize my writing and set priorities
Build and follow my own marketing plan
Move to Hawai‘i – or my own dream place

You Ask...
How do I make the most of my writing? My life? What about publishing? How can spiritual development help me? And what are techniques that work?

And The Answer Is...
Writing, publishing, self-publishing, genres, manuscripts, editors, polishing–Jo Ann has lived in the world of written words for many years and she has a storehouse of knowledge and truth to share with you. You’ll have every opportunity to access Jo Ann’s vast experience in this week-long retreat or the mini-weekend that follows. Best of all each week-long enrollee is guaranteed 2 hours of private consultation with Jo Ann, therapist, author, lecturer, poet (a $300 value you receive free).

About Jo Ann Lordahl
Jo Ann has presented programs to over 100,000 people nationwide and has been featured in many TV and radio programs. Jo Ann is the author of the critically reviewed and perennial-selling Money Meditations for Women, one of the first popular books to link spirituality and money.

Jo Ann Lordahl took us through The End of Motherhood: New Identities, New Lives to yes, there is a happy life after the end of active motherhood. In Spiritual Gold for Woman, Jo Ann almost literally takes the reader by the hand and highlights spiritual keys we can all understand. She also used spiritual principles to heal herself of fibroid tumors in Reconnecting the Healing Circle. Jo Ann also turns her attention to Finding a Partner AND IT MAY BE YOU – how to have a happy life, with or without a permanent partner.

She has fifteen published books and there are seven more of poetry and a play. Jo Ann has worked with a wide variety of people–she has taught college statistics, led diet workshops and taught poetry as therapy. She's won prizes for her poetry and given many performances. Jo Ann is a wonderful human being who loves to bring out the creativity of others and have fun exploring, learning, and sharing. The following links give more information about Jo Ann and her books.

The Workshops

Jo Ann (lower left) with a group of writers at one of her workshops.

The retreat and the miniworkshop cover the following:

How to write, publish, and self-publish books.
Expanded Rainbow Miracles Workshop. For example, a first step uses the Hawaiian story that we’re all born with a calabash (bowl) of perfect light. But each resentment, anger, unforgivenes is a dark stone we ourselves place in our calabash–frequently until the light is gone and we are unhappy, miserable. Like stones. The good news is that our first task in the Rainbow Miracles workshop is to reverse that bowl, dump the stones, and reclaim our original light and power.
Assertion Writing Workshop. Explore 3 Major elements of Experience, Experimentation, Contemplation.
A chance to personally co-design your writing/spitual growth program and/or explore in further depth one of the author’s books.
Learn to clarify desires and bring them into manifestation.
Your very own topics that you would like Jo Ann to address.

Local Features Begin a typical day with yoga on Salt Pond beach (Jo Ann’s most loved and visited spot on Kaua‘i). Go where tourists never go – meet local writers.

Visit Poipu (voted the most beautiful beach in the world) with Roberleigh Claigh, international Yoga expert. A professional astrologer, huna and yoga master, she can also design individual exercises. Follow yoga with a group class workshop and exercises at the pavilion. Then leisurely lunch and private time to write, absorb, snorkel, sunbathe, or wander the long safe shore line and watch waves cascade over the low reef. Occasionally catch glimpses of the endangered monk seal.

Dance the Hula. Jo Ann’s halau will dance a kahiko (ancient) hula and then you’ll have a private group hula lesson on the grassy banks of the Wailua River from Hawaiian Kumu Hula Daphne Therese. She'll help us weave our own Kaula, a cord which binds you to the eternal magic of Kaua‘i.

Hike the beautiful and often hidden trails to sweeping vistas and secluded waterfalls with your guide Andy Kass. On these outings, you will learn about native fauna and flora and local history. Discover the lush forest of the Garden Island with hikes for every ability (individual fee activity).
Kalalau Valley Overlook

Experience the harmonizing effects of Reiki, the universal life energy, to find balance and healing. Reiki Master Sonja Mirtitsch has been practicing since 1988 and is a specialist in working with the subtle energies of Reiki and crystals. She also utilizes Yoga, Qi Gung and Tibetan Tai Chi to deepen the effects of Reiki. Free group demonstration upon request; individual fee sessions can be arranged.

Stone Garden. Another day we’ll lunch at a local favorite Da Grinds on da Green at Kukuiolono golf course, with breath-taking vistas of mountains and ocean. And local prices for a tuna or egg salad sandwich is only $2.75! Then visit the Stone Garden to commune with your favorite Rock: Lono’s Spoon, Salt Pond Pan. Or stroll to the tranquil Japanese Garden.
Dates and Costs Please email for dates.

Space is limited to 12 participants for each retreat or workshop.

Only $250 for the miniworkshop
$500 for the Retreat
Or $700 for both.

For inquiries and registration, send email to jlordahl@mindspring.com. Prices are for workshop fees only, and do not include accommodations or meals. Prices are subject to change and particular activities are representative and will be different from time to time.

Separate or Group Housing can be arranged at:
Poipu Plantation Resort A beautiful air-conditioned Bed & Breakfast within walking distance to the beach. Reasonable rates with breakfast included. Visit their website www.poipubeach.com or call Chris Moore at 1-800-634-0263.