Harvesting Seeds for
Change and Transformation

Featuring Dr. Cheryl Priest, Alex Henry, and Roberta Pucci
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Farm at Frog Hollow, Boyne City, MI
10:00am – 3:00pm

Brought to You with Gratitude by Our Generous Sponsors…

Becky Garske, ECE Unlimited
Ashley O’Neal with Ackerman Albertini Properties

Join us for a nourishing day of creative reflection and fun in Northern Michigan!

Fresh from the transformational Everywhere Atelier Study Group 2023 experience in Italy, Cheryl and Alex now bring friend, colleague, and atelierista, Roberta Pucci, from Italy to Michigan for this inaugural Purposeful Gatherings retreat.

Every person has a unique potential that will flourish if given a chance. Harvesting Seeds begins a journey towards multiplying those chances! Chances to observe, notice and decide which seeds to save. To identify which contexts and conditions will help you thrive when those seeds are planted. To ask the questions…
What seeds from the experiences of today, yesterday, and the more distant past, do I want to harvest and nurture?
What dreams would I choose to grow from these seeds?
What can I help create with the blooms from each unique seed?
Who will be my partners in this creation?

I am deep down to my bones grateful to have had the privilege of sharing time and space with Cheryl, Alex, and Roberta.
Learning from and alongside this trio will leave you feeling more connected with yourself, your values and beliefs, as well as with others, more whole as a person, more inspired, and truly better off than when you walked in the door.
sarah martin

Meet our inspiring host venue…

Farm at Frog Hollow

Our inspiring day of mindful reflection and creativity begins with registration and doors opening for networking at 9:30am with a 10:00am start time. We will celebrate our success at 3:00pm with individual installations remaining available for interaction and for networking until 4pm. Included in your experience is an all day snack and beverage self-service, made with love light lunch, all materials needed during the day, personal engagement with the speakers and other participants, and documentation of 5 early childhood training hours – plus some fun surprise goodies!

The Farm at Frog Hollow is easily accessible and has plenty of parking. It is a quick 15 minute drive from hotels in Petoskey, 3 minutes from the Village of Walloon Lake, and 5 minutes from downtown Boyne City.

Purposeful Gatherings – Early Childhood
Harvesting Seeds for Change and Transformation
Registration
$150

A day-long retreat experience to cultivate meaningful connections, expand your network, and foster collaborations with fellow early childhood professionals and experts that will build and grow well beyond your 1st gathering.

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What will your harvest produce?

Words cannot describe the amazing learning experience I had with Cheryl, Alex, and Roberta. It changed me personally and professionally. Working with them and learning from them has made a significant impact on my career.
melissa marinelli

Purposeful Gatherings EC hosts a minimum of 3 in-person gatherings each year, located in intimate and creative venues around Michigan. Gatherings beyond Michigan, including virtual opportunities, will launch in the near future. Participation in a Purposeful Gatherings in-person event includes:

Welcome kit (with early bird registration only)
Admission to the gathering and all that happens inside
A joy filled day with your hosts Dr. Cheryl Priest and Alex Henry, along with their special guests
MiRegistry training credit (professionals working in Michigan) or pd certificate (all others)
All day beverages & snacks (we love to graze!) and light lunch
A cozy and flourishing atmosphere
Collaboration and opportunities for lifelong friendships with like minded professionals
Special surprises and personal touches throughout the event
One free month membership inside the Cozy & Flourish Movement

Growing out of these gatherings will be a community that engages in an ongoing way as YOU seek the kinds of inspiration that can change the landscape of early childhood and the daily work of the early childhood professional. The activities of the community and future events will grow out of YOUR ideas.

I’m ready to rsvp for this Purposeful gatherings event!

If you are ready to DO the things you’ve dreamed of and
HAVE FUN DOING IT…join us in person at this unforgettable
1-day gathering!

Email questions to drcherylpriest@gmail.com

Saturday, September 30, 2023