Creative Connections

You are invited to a very special, one-off event at The Haven in June, which we are calling Creative Connections. This is an opportunity to spend time exploring your creativity with Haven founder Jock McKeen, Jane Geesman and Sarah Lucht, Gary Dillon and Don Mattson — and very special guest Eric Bibb!

Creative Connections will begin with a rare opportunity to spend the afternoon with Eric Bibb in a very personal workshop setting, followed by front-row seats at his evening concert in the Phoenix Auditorium. A long time friend of The Haven, Eric Bibb plays a beautifully realised, soulful and gospel infused folk-blues. A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience – both musically and spiritually. Many of you will have heard his songs – including Connected and The Cape – played in Haven programs.

"Twenty years ago I experienced a life-changing dark night of the soul. I can't remember ever feeling so alone. Desperately seeking comfort, I reached for my guitar and, in no time at all, the song 'For You' came through. I knew then that I had a co-writer in heaven.
Connecting with our Muse is the focus of "The Spirit In A Song". In this 3 hour workshop we'll be exploring the writing of songs that open our hearts, soothe our souls and let us know we're never alone."

Eric Bibb
Singer/Songwriter

Format:

Wednesday 16 June

1-4pm Eric Bibb shares his thoughts and experience of creativity through music.

7.30pm Eric Bibb in concert. This concert will be recorded and a CD will be available at a later date.

Thursday 17 June

9.15–noon and 1–4pm join Jock McKeen to go deeper into the subject of creativity. Jock will be sharing his and Ben's co-creative writing process and the ideas that underlie their latest book.

Friday 18 June

9.15–noon and 1–4pm Sarah Lucht and Jane Geesman invite you to experience the intimacy and aliveness of the acting process. No prior acting experience is needed. Just bring yourself and a willingness to play ... and be prepared to discover the natural actor in you!

Saturday 19 June

9.15 Gary Dillon and Don Mattson guide you through a closing ritual, in part of which you will be invited to plant the seed of your creativity in a new garden at The Haven.

There will be optional activities in the evening, and the opportunity to relax, enjoy some bodywork, swim in the pool, and much more.

Faculty: Jock McKeen, Jane Geesman, Sarah Lucht, Gary Dillon

2010 Dates:

Tuition: $555.00 (Accommodation and meals extra.)

Early Bird Tuition: $495 if you register and pay in full at least two weeks in advance.

Accommodation and Meals
The Haven offers a range of comfortable rooms and suites. All accommodation is designed to be shared by two or more people, though private rates are available. We make every effort to meet the needs of all our guests, but cannot guarantee specific rooms. Rates include three buffet-style meals per day.

There are three types of room: Basic, Forest view, and Ocean view.
Find out more about accommodations.

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