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TOUCHSTONE
CELEBRATING MOM AND ME
Women Sharing Time in the Country!

The Sanctuary at Touchstone Invites You and Your Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter, Daughter-in-law, Mother-in-law, surrogate Mother
to....

THE GATHERING

Renew Your Senses

November 24-26, 2006

We have created this special weekend for the two of you to relax, refresh and enjoy each other before the major festive rush of the season. We will host three families so your group will be small and comfortable. We hope that you will learn some new things, unwind in our natural country setting, feel pampered and taken care of, make some new friends and go home rejuvenated.


Friday Nov. 24
6:30pm Arrive at the Sanctuary at Touchstone

  • Once you are settled in your rooms, everyone will embark on the star & candle lit walk along the Paddle River. (dress for the outdoors) This is a gentle walk with a surprising twist to awaken your senses.

  • Enjoy your evening by the fire with spiced cranberry juice or mulled wine, and become more acquainted with the other guests as you share Raclette , a delectable grilled Swiss cheese dish and indulge in a chocolate fondue.


Saturday Nov. 25
8:00am Help milk the goats!!! or Tea, Coffee & Juice for the early risers
8:30am Enjoy a country breakfast
9:15am
  • Our European Trained Coach wil
  • l introduce you to a special partner relaxation technique.
  • Learn about detoxification, salt scrub & coming to balance with essential oils
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm
  • Share quiet time outside together in the special place we have created for the two of you.
  • As you relax by the fire while soaking your feet in healing water, our reflexologist will teach you how to balance your chakras through the use of this ancient technique. The workshop focus will be on the feet with some attention to the hands. You will also become familiar with some basic reflexology points. There will be time to have fun practicing on each other and answering any questions you might have.
5:30pm Depart for Mayerthorpe to enjoy an exclusive, after-hour shopping
experience and discover select country gift ideas
7:00pm Savour an exquisite meal prepared just for you at the historic Curiosities Tea House
Sunday Nov. 26
9:00am Morning walk along the Paddle River
9:30am Continental Breakfast
10:00am
  • Through the use of Stampin’up! ™ techniques, you will have the opportunity to create two beautiful projects, a handmade card or scrapbook page as a gift for each other and a card for anyone you choose. This will allow you to reflect on your weekend together and share some of what you have learned about each other. You will learn some wonderful and easy techniques to make your own Christmas, birthday, thank-you cards. You will also have the chance to make gifts with bath salts or salt scrubs for your self and a friend
12:00pm A sumptuous country brunch before returning home

Optional: Relax with a massage, Reiki, Reflexology treatment, or visit our horses with a farm tour in the afternoon before departing.


The Sanctuary at Touchstone

Includes: Two nights accommodation, all meals, snacks & beverages, and activities except the optional Reiki, Reflexology or massage treatments Sunday afternoon.

Space is limited so reserve NOW
to Register CONTACT US


Pkg. $399.00/person + GST (based on double occupancy)




Treatment Rates
Reiki & Reflexology $40 per session, Massage $45 per hour

Workshop Instructors
Reflexologist Tara Cawson has Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and has completed a two year Holistic Health Practitioner diploma through Grant MacEwan College. She has certificates in Reflexology, Reiki, Acupressure and Flower Essences. Tara is also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator which focuses on card making and scrapbooking through the use of rubber stamps.

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Calendar of HORSE EVENTS
CWHBA B.C.InspectionsSept 3
CWHBASaskatchewan InspectionsSept 5th
CWHBA Stallion Test
Ontario
September
Spruce Meadows Masters CalgarySept. 8 - 12
CWHBA Alta Chapter
Fall Breeders Classic Sale, Olds
Oct. 9 & 10

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Calendar of Local and Provincial EVENTS
Mayerthorpe Indoor Rodeo
Mayerthorpe Agricultural Arena
May 4,5 & 6
Rangeton Folk Music Festival
Rangeton Provincial Park
June 11-13
Whitecourt Rodeo & Demolition Derby
Whitecourt Rodeo Grounds
July 9-11
Mayerthorpe Agricultural Fair
Mayerthorpe Agricultural Arena
Aug. 14 & 15
Blue Heron Fair
Barrhead Fair Gounds
Aug. 13-15
Jet Boat Races
Whitecourt Riverboat Park
Aug. 14-15
Hay Brothers Golf Tournament
Mayerthorpe Golf Course
Sept. 8
 
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LOCAL and PROVINCIAL
ATTRACTIONS and ACTIVITIES

Agricultural
Buffalo Farm tours to see Elk, Buffalo, Wild Boar
Rodeos
Country Fairs
Pump Mill and Lumber Plant tours
Forestry Interpretive centre
Demonstration Forest
Provincial Parks
Botanical Gardens

Sports
Spruce Spruce Meadows Show Jumping
Hunting & Fishing
Wild Boar Bow Hunting
Jet Boat Racing
Cross Country Skiing
Golfing

Cultural
Wall Pioneer Museums
Wildlife Museum
First Nations Pow Wows
Country Dances
Local Artists


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Entrance to Touchstone THE SANCTUARY
TOUCHSTONE FARM
BOX 688
MAYERTHORPE, AB
T0E 1N0


Tel: (780) 786 4337
Fax: (780) 786 4262
tsf@telusplanet.net

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