Workshop Summary: Have you ever wondered how to do more of what you love? Do you feel nervous when the time comes to make decisions? Are you well on your way to realizing your dreams and looking to check-in with your direction? Are you a part of an organization that needs a more focused approach to reach its goals?

Holistic decision-making offers us the tools we need to make decisions that move us toward that which we truly desire.   It is a fundamental assumption of this class that given the opportunity, humans will make decisions based on self-interest, concern for the environment, for other people, and for future generations.  Originally conceived as a tool for farmers to create a more focused and profitable farm, you will walk away with a set of tools that can be tailored to any decision- be it personal, family, business, or community organization. 

Plant yourself on beautiful Chebeague Island for three days. Think about how to tap your creative, emotional, maximum potential.  Through a series of written and oral exercises, group discussions, and reflection time you will create a personal definition of wealth (which doesn’t necessarily mean money), a description of your own "whole system," and a personal Holistic Goal statement.  Then you will practice making decisions through a series of specific questions that lead you to an answer reflecting your Holistic Goal.  You will leave the Island with a tool to use and refine for future personal decision making.

For more information about the workshop contact Danielle at:  HolisticGoal@gmail.com

Schedule: 

Friday

Arrive on the island by ferry anytime after 3pm

3-7:45pm: Check In & Welcome

7:45-8:30pm: Dinner and Introductions

8:30-10pm:  Workshop sessions: “What does wealth mean to you?” and “Describing your whole system.”

Saturday

8-9:30am: Breakfast

10am-noon:  Workshop sessions: “Mind maps” and “Quality of Life Statement (I)”

Noon-2pm: Lunch and free time

2-4pm: Workshop sessions: “Quality of Life Statement (II)” and “Creating your Holistic Goal”

4-6pm: Workshop session: “Vision of the Future”

6-7pm: Reflections with whole group & feedback

7pm: Dinner and free time

Sunday

8-9am: Breakfast

9-10am: Workshop session: “Review of Holistic Goal”

10-11am: Workshop session: “Testing your Goal”

11am-1pm: Lunch and individual sessions with Instructor

1-2pm: “Testing and Refining” Session

2-3pm: Closing reflections and feedback

End of workshop. 

Depart island at your leisure or reserve another night to enjoy more peaceful time on Chebeague.

Cost: $250 per person includes workshop fees & materials, six delicious healthy meals, and transportation to and from the ferry to the Orchard Inn. 

Lodging additional.  See Rooms & Rates to choose your accommodations. We are offering a special in May of 50% off regular room rates for a one time $35 donation to Habitat for Humanity and are happy to extend this special to workshop participants.

If you are interested in sharing a room with another participant you don’t yet know, please contact us and we will try to arrange a share with a like-minded individual.

We want to make this workshop accessible to everyone regardless of financial situation.  If you are unable to attend due to posted costs, please contact us and we may enact a sliding scale to make it possible for you to attend. 

About the Instructor:

Danielle Connor wonders regularly about what is possible. She spends her time writing, reading, teaching, making videos, meeting people and discovering new things. Her exploration of Holistic Decision Making began at the University of Massachusetts where she studied and taught. She has training in consensus, facilitation, non-violent communication, community organizing, sustainability and documentary. Today she continues teaching and learning how to follow her inner compass.