Saturday Workshops


All workshops are $35 for members, $45 for non members, $25 for seniors 65 years or older, and students (with student cards).

Workshops marked Teens are open to teens 13 - 18 years of age and are $20.
Saturday's Featured Workshop by Joan Borysenko is $85 for members, $115 for non members.

All workshops are for women only, except Sunday evening from 7:00 - 10:00PM which include men. Bring your sweetheart for $20 on Sunday evening.

All events will be held in the North Seattle Community College, College Center/Administration Building.

Child care is available Saturday only from 8:30am - 5:00pm. You must reserve space for your children ahead of time. Click here for child care information.

To register for these events go to the Registration page.

For any questions about the conference go to the Conference Information page.



Joan Borysenko

Saturday, February 13th
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Featured Workshop


Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.


Practicing the Transformational Dance of Resilience


In this unprecedented time of change, our human response to uncertainty can lead either to suffering and stress, or to a more conscious connection to our own inner strengths. When we cultivate our inner resources, external circumstances often shift to reflect the coherence and peace we project, which is a gift to others as well as ourselves. This workshop is a time for us to come together in community and re-member the skills that nurture inner strength and resilience. Drawing on positive psychology; the mind-body connection; the power of our ancestors; and the wisdom of the great spiritual traditions, we will immerse ourselves in a field of transformation that can carry us into the future with an open heart, an open mind, and a readiness to do our part to bring a new world into being. Be prepared to:


  • practice the 5 secrets of resilience
  • understand the ritual anatomy of transformational change
  • go beyond optimism and pessimism to authentic realism
  • develop greater courage and compassion
  • engage in deep dialogue that brings forth wisdom both from the speaker and the listener.
  • chant and dance your way into the future
  • be surprised, since our workshop will be a practice of presence and an invitation to curiosity, spontaneity, and fun

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. has been described as "a respected scientist, a gifted therapist, and an unabashed mystic." A New York Times best selling author, Joan has written 14 books on mind-body medicine, women's issues, and spiritual growth. She is trained as a cancer cell biologist, psychologist, and spiritual director. Joan is the Director of the SoulCare in HealthCare Training Program, a blogger for the Huffington Post, and a nationally known speaker and trainer. Her latest book is "It's Not the End of the World: Developing Resilience in Times of Change".


Lisa Michaels

Saturday, February 13th
9:00 AM - NOON
Open to Teens ♥


Lisa Michaels


The Sun & Moon, Dance Our Feminine Rhythms


Join Lisa Michaels, to dance, reflect, and discover how both the sun and the moon model the feminine sacred journey. They both remind us yearly and monthly how a woman rhythmically spirals into herself to discover her innate wisdom and then spirals her creational essence out into the world. In order to stay in harmony and balance a woman's life needs to constantly move to these natural transformational rhythms. Come align with these magical cycles and enrich the sacred dance of your life.


Lisa Michaels, author of Natural Rhythms, the Elemental Forces of Creation Oracle, and the Elemental Forces of Creation audio book, has been facilitating transformational workshops for the past 10 years. Lisa has co-owned, and directed a 500-pupil ballet school, as well as trained numerous dancers, priest/esses, dance teachers, and workshop facilitators. Lisa is the founding director of the Natural Rhythms Institute and currently the Vice President of the Sacred Dance Guild. Lisa has helped thousands of people find the keys to moving their lives forward and creatively express their essence.




Margie Aliprandi

Saturday, February 13th
9:00 AM - NOON


Margie Aliprandi


Practical Steps to Achieve Your Desires


Everyone has something they want - be it better relationships, more money, peace of mind or good health. Many people are unknowingly blocking themselves from achieving what these things. In this workshop, Margie Aliprandi shares her journey from unemployed single mom to millionaire and offers 6 practical steps that can help you achieve whatever it is you desire. You'll be entertained and inspired by real life stories, and leave with the confidence and inner knowing that you can bring your dreams to life, too.


Margie Aliprandi's career has always revolved around teaching, entertaining, mentoring or inspiring others. A former Mrs. Utah, singer and actress, Margie has performed on stage, and in national TV and radio advertising. 20 years ago, this mother of 4 left a teaching career to establish one of the largest network marketing organizations in the world, spanning 29 countries with over 200,000 distributors. She earned her first million by age 35. Margie travels internationally to speak on optimal health, green/toxin-free living, personal development, and business and success principles. She is a sought after speaker, motivating and inspiring audiences worldwide.




Vanessa Timmons

Saturday, February 13th
9:00 AM - NOON
$5 materials fee paid to the presenter at the workshop


Vanessa Timmons


Sacred Healing Story: Transformative Storytelling


Join the sacred circle of the storyteller for a powerful workshop of guided journal writing, storytelling, and deep listening. You will explore the myths of the goddess, your ancestors, and your own life to identify lessons of healing and transformation. Vanessa Timmons has worked in woman's healing for over 25 years and is the author of The Way of The Heroine a Woman's Healing Journal. Participants will create a personal "story book" made up of their favorite goddess myths, personal poetry and journal prose; your story book will guide you through many years of healing and transformation.


Vanessa Timmons is an author and storyteller with more then 25 years experience providing community education, counseling, and workshops to survivors of trauma. Her workshops and writings have featured at national women's conferences, in Take Care a guide to healthy relationships, Take Care on-line, The Northwest Women Journal, and her workbook, The way of the heroine: A women's healing journal. She brings a unique perspective and committed expertise to her work.




Veronica Fernmoss and Jennifer Easley

Saturday, February 13th
9:00 AM - NOON
Open to Teens ♥


Veronica Fernmoss & Jenny Easley

Nourishing the Goddess Within Through Ritual


Coming through the dark of winter, the Goddess whispers an invitation for deep nurturance and support. She is our guide in the darkness--a teacher, mentor and warrior. In this experiential ritual workshop, we offer a magical blend of tools within ceremony to release personal limitation, touch and call forth the Goddess within. Adult and teen women can expect a powerful connection to self and the Divine Feminine, in service of insight, healing and bliss. Veronica and Jenny blend over 25 years of artistic and counseling experience, finding common ground in shamanic and sensual energy practices on Vashon Island.


Veronica Fernmoss is devoted to planetary evolution and embodied awakening. She empowers individuals, couples and groups to deeply connect with their spirit then navigate through the world from that essence. Fernmoss is a Priestess, Dakini, Artist, Dancer, Wife, Lover, and Mother. She frolicks in the forests of Vashon Island.


Jenny is a nationally certified, state licensed counselor, with 30 years experience with individuals, groups and families. She offers shamanic tools in service of spiritual insight, and self-healing. Co-author of 2 books on the Nurtured Heart Approach--a healing approach to intense children.




Leslie Evans

Saturday, February 13th
9:00 AM - NOON

Child Care available for mothers-
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Leslie Evans


Peeling Mom Off the Ceiling


Motherhood is a joy, right? So why are so many moms exhausted and anxious? We'll look at some common traps that await modern-day mothers and how to avoid them. This isn't a parenting class. It's a workshop where moms can laugh and learn to reduce stress and increase resilience. Class includes lecture, discussion, and movement, with a workbook and product samples.


Leslie Irish Evans, LMP, NBCR, CA is the owner of Calm by Leslie, where she has been peeling moms off the ceiling since 2006. A specialist in relaxation and a former harried mom who learned that there's a better way. Join her for this unique opportunity to discuss the hardships of motherhood and learn some skills to make yourself healthier, happier, and calmer in the midst of the madness.




Alisa Starkweather

Saturday, February 13th
1:30 - 4:30 PM


ALisa Starkweather


Riding the Dragon; Cultivating Healthy Leadership


This is our time now women to be everything that we were born to be, to bring forward our wisdom, and be rooted courageously in our clarity. There is power lurking in any of our hesitations that can be harvested by weighing in on the risks, taking council with our saboteurs and being willing to be more than we ever realized we were because we are. In delicious laughter mixed with tears of recognition we know that our excuses are over. We'll use skills of Shadow Work, breathwork, movement, circle and archetypal landscape.


ALisa Starkweather is the founder of Priestess Path Apprenticeship, Daughters of the Earth Gatherings, the Women's Belly and Womb Conferences, the Red Tent Temple Movement and co-founder of the Women in Power initiation. ALisa also has three recordings of her chants for circles, is a certified Shadow Work facilitator and a women's empowerment trainer with 24 years of experience.



Debora Barrera Pontillo

Saturday, February 13th
1:30 - 4:30 PM


Debora Barrera Pontillo


Creating Ceremony: Rising into the Full Moon


Rising into the Full Moon: The Grandmothers Gift of Rain and Tears is a transformational movement workshop harmonizing body, mind, heart and spirit. Using the vehicles of body, voice, and breath woven with guided movement and sound explorations in a gentle, supportive community, we will celebrate and create a full moon ceremony through movement and stillness, sound and silence as we call forth from our deepest and widest selves our stories, our songs, our dances.


Debora Barrera Pontillo offers over 25 years of experience as a visionary in the arts and healing arts field. She brings passion, creativity and a connection with nature and the ancestral into the healing process. Her work brings together the healing ceremonies of her indigenous ancestry and her study of contemporary healing modalities. The workshops she offers create communal spaces of healing, witness and testimony.




Mary Lee Labay

NEW ADDITION


Saturday, February 13th
1:30 - 4:30 PM


Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D


Intuition and Self-Discovery Immersion Play Shop


Enjoy the soulful experience of deep trance states and transpersonal exploration. Using hypnosis and guided visualization, journey into your subconscious to discover messages and wisdom, meet your spirit guides, strengthen your intuition and explore a past life. Discover new and fascinating aspects of your Self, as you explore your inner world.


Please bring a journal and pen for recording your thoughts and impressions. You are encouraged to bring your own Tarot or Angel cards if you have them, though not required. If you prefer to lie on the floor during the experiential, feel free to bring your comfort needs.


Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D., has authored six books. With a doctorate in Behavioral Psychology, she is the founder of Awareness Engineering, offering workshops, personal discovery retreats, and certification courses in hypnosis, past life regression, and transpersonal discovery. Named among the Top 100 Thought Leaders of 2007 by Personal Excellence magazine, Dr. LaBay is a Senior Advisor on the Board of Directors of the Washington Hypnosis Association, and maintains a private practice in Bellevue, WA.




Tanja Diamond

Saturday, February 13th
1:30 - 4:30 PM


Tanja Diamond

Women and The Art of Tantra


This class will teach both the spiritual aspects and sexual techniques of Tantra. You will learn ancient Tantric techniques that will amaze your lover and yourself. This is a frank conversation that will awaken your senses and dispel the myths that are keeping you from experiencing the bliss that is your birthright. We will also discuss men's bodies and needs and new ways to pleasure your partner and yourself. This class will change the way you make love and experience love.


Tanja Diamond, "The Tantra Teacher" ACTE, C.Ht, NLP, CHSH, is a sexual intimacy expert for the past 25 years. Tanja is the most practical and easily understood Tantra teacher today, flexible in any format, using humor to make the sometimes awkward subject of sex and spirituality educational, enlightening and fun. She maintains that sex isn't a luxury; it's an integral part of our everyday living. Sexual energy is a creative force that keeps us healthy mentally and physically. Being sexually empowered is about living your life as fully alive as you were born to be.