Past Events in 2022
Setting Your Heart on Fire: A Passionate Practice to Liberate Your Life
June 3, 2022 – June 5, 2022
At Breitenbush Hot Springs
Past Events in 2020
January 31 – February 2, Friday – Sunday
Breitenbush Hot Springs
Oregon Cascades
Weekend Workshop
The One Thing Holding You Back: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Info/Registration: breitenbush.com
March 8 -13, Sunday – Friday
Esalen Institute
Big Sur, CA
5-day Intensive
Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Info/Registration: esalen.org
Past Events in 2019
February 1-3
The Oregon Cascades
Weekend Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Breitenbush Hot Springs
June 7-9, Friday-Sunday
Lenox, MA
Weekend Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
June 9-14, Sunday-Friday
Lenox, MA
Weekend Workshop: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Past Events in 2018
January 19, Friday
Portland, Oregon
Talk, New Renaissance Books
7:00-8:30pm
February 2-4, Friday-Sunday
Cascade Mountains, Oregon
Weekend Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Breitenbush Hot Springs
May 4-6, Friday-Sunday
Big Sur, CA
Weekend Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Esalen Institute
June 8-10, Friday-Sunday
Lenox, MA
Weekend Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
June 10-15, Sunday-Friday
Lenox, MA
Weekend Workshop: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
PAST EVENTS IN 2017
February 3-5, Friday—Sunday
The Cascades, OR,
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Breitenbush Hot Springs
February 6—May 4
I will be on a three-month writing sabbatical, with no retreats, groups or sessions scheduled. Thanks for helping me create that time and space, and I look forward to a re-energized return!
May 5-7, Friday—Sunday (POSTPONED DUE TO STORMS)
Big Sur, CA
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Esalen Institute
June 9-11, Friday—Sunday
Lenox, MA
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
June 11-16, Sunday—Friday
Lenox, MA
Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
PAST EVENTS IN 2016
January 22-24, Friday-Sunday
Cascade Mountains, OR
Breitenbush Hot Springs
Intensive: The One Thing Holding You Back
January 29-31, Friday—Sunday
Mt. Hood, OR
2016 P4 Yearlong Program Inagural Retreat
February 6 Saturday
Online
2016 P4 Online Version Inagural Conference
April 15-17, Friday—Sunday
Big Sur, CA
Esalen Institute
Intensive: The One Thing Holding You Back
June 17-19, Friday—Sunday
Lenox, MA
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Intensive: The One Thing Holding You Back
June 19-24, Sunday-Friday
Lenox, MA
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Weeklong: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
August 21-24, Sunday—Thursday
Cascade Mountains, OR
Breitenbush Hot Springs
4-Day: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
October 20-23, Thursday—Sunday
Mt. Hood, Oregon
2016 P4 Yearlong Program Fall Retreat
December 4-9, Sunday-Friday
Big Sur, CA
Esalen Institute
Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
PAST EVENTS IN 2015
January 23-25, Friday—Sunday
The Cascades, OR
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Breitenbush Hot Springs
January 30—February 1, Friday—Sunday
Mt. Hood, OR
2015 P4 Yearlong Program Inagural Retreat
Info/Reg: P4 Yearlong Program
April 10-12, Friday—Sunday
Big Sur, CA,
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Esalen Institute
June 12-14, Friday—Sunday
Lenox, MA, Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
June 14-19, Sunday—Friday
Lenox, MA, Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
August 16-20, Sunday-Thursday
The Cascades, Oregon, Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Breitenbush Hot Springs
October 15-18, Thursday—Sunday
Mt. Hood, OR
2015 P4 Yearlong Program Fall Retreat
December 6-11, Sunday -Friday
Big Sur, CA
Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Esalen Institute
PAST EVENTS IN 2014
Winter missing; spring below
April 18-20, Friday-Sunday
Big Sur, CA
Esalen Institute
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
May 14-18, Wednesday—Sunday
Cortes Island, BC
Hollyhock Centre
Intensive: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection (with two additional days)
June 6- 8, Friday—Sunday
Lenox, MA
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
June 8-13, Sunday—Friday
Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
August 17-21, Sunday-Thursday
The Cascades, OR
Breitenbush Hot Springs
Intensive: Liberate Your Life!
December 7-12, Sunday-Friday
Big Sur, CA
Esalen Institute
Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
PAST EVENTS IN 2013
January 10, Thursday
Portland, OR
Interactive Talk
New Renaissance Bookshop, Portland, OR
February 1-3, Friday—Sunday
The Cascades, OR
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Breitenbush Hot Springs
March 24-25, Sunday—Monday
Venice, FL
Service Talk, Workshop, and Private Sessions
Coinciding with the 7 Week Program based on Raphael’s book,
Setting Your Heart On Fire
Unity of Venice
April 28, Sunday
Seattle, WA
Graduate Student Seminar
with the new Masters Degree cohort at OSR,
Organizational Systems Renewal
at the Bainbridge Graduate Institute
Half-day workshop for the public also included
May 17-19, Friday—Sunday
Big Sur, CA, Weekend workshop
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Esalen Institute
May 31- June 2, Friday—Sunday
Lenox, MA, Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
June 2—June 7, Sunday—Friday
Lenox, MA, Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
July 26-31, Friday-Wednesday
Cortes, Island, BC, Canada, Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Hollyhock Centre
August 18-22, Sunday-Thursday
The Cascades, Oregon, Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Breitenbush Hot Springs
September 22-27, Sunday-Friday
Rhinebeck, NY, Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Omega Institute
October 14—November 22
THE HIDDEN POWER OF EMOTIONS
Six-week online learning experience.
To learn more: hiddenpowerofemotions.com
To watch free introductory videos: http://hiddenpowerofemotions.com/video1
PAST EVENTS IN 2012
January 27-29, Friday—Sunday
Near Mt. Hood, OR
P4 2012 Inaugural Weekend
February 3-5, Friday—Sunday
Near Mt. Hood, OR
P5 Community of Practice Inaugural Weekend
(Open to P4 alumni only)
February 10-12, Friday—Sunday
The Cascades, OR
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Breitenbush Hot Springs
April 13, Friday
Portland, OR
Friday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Interactive Talk
New Renaissance Bookshop, Portland, OR
April 25—29, Wednesday—Sunday
Orcas Island, WA
Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Indralaya Retreat Center—Orcas Island, WA
May 18-20, Friday-Sunday
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back:
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
June 1-5
Friday-Wednesday
Series of talks, workshops and private sessions
Oslo, Norway
June 22-24, Friday-Sunday
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back:
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA
June 24-29, Sunday—Friday
Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA
August 19-23, Sunday—Thursday
Intensive: Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Breitenbush Hot Springs
September 28-30, Friday—Sunday
Workshop: The One Thing Holding You Back:
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
October 18-21
Thursday-Sunday
P4 Yearlong Program Fall Retreat, near Mt. Hood, OR
Learn more here about the program for 2013.
December 2-7, Sunday-Friday
Big Sur, CA
Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Esalen Institute
PAST EVENTS IN 2011
January 9th, Sunday
Live Interview with Terry Patten, Beyond Awakening series
To register for the free series, and receive past interviews, click here.
January 16th, Sunday, 9:00 AM, 11 AM, 1:00-4:00 PM
Beaverton, OR, Unity of Beaverton— Service Talks and Afternoon Workshop
January 28-30
Eagle Creek, OR, P4 Program Inagural Retreat— Group 1
February 4-6
Eagle Creek, OR, P4 Program Inagural Retreat— Group 2
February 11-13 Friday-Sunday
Detroit, OR, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Weekend Retreat
April 5, Tuesday
Oregon Coast, Oregon Employer Council, Keynote Speaker
April 22-24, Fri.—Sun.
Big Sur, CA, Esalen Institute, Weekend Workshop
June 9, Thursday
Norfolk, VA, Society of Government Meeting Planners Special Presentation
June 24-26, Friday-Sunday
Lenox, MA, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Weekend Retreat
June 26-July 1, Sunday-Friday, Weeklong Intensive
August 12, Friday, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Portland, OR, New Renaissance Books, Interactive Talk
August 21-25, Sunday-Thursday
Detroit, OR, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Five Day Intensive
September 16-18, Friday-Sun.
Rhinebeck, NY, Omega Institute, Weekend Workshop
September 25, Sunday
Louisville, KY, Unity of Louisville, Service Talk and Workshop for 7 Week Program based on Surfing Your Inner Sea
October 13-16,
Mt. Hood, OR, P4 Yearlong Program, Fall Retreat—Group 1
October 20-23
Mt. Hood, OR, P4 Yearlong Program, Fall Retreat—Group 2
October 29, Saturday
Portland, OR, amrita: a sanctuary for yoga, Workshop
November 13, Sunday
Edgewood, WA, Unity of Edgewood, Service Talk and Afternoon Workshop
November 18, Friday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Portland, OR, New Renaissance Books, Interactive Talk
December 4-9, Sunday-Friday
Big Sur, CA, Esalen Institute, Weeklong Intensive
PAST EVENTS IN 2010
January 15-18, Friday-Monday
Detroit, OR, Breitenbush Hot Springs, MLK Weekend Retreat
February 3
Irvine, CA, Inside Edge, Breakfast Meeting Presentation
February 5-7, Friday-Sunday
Mt. Hood, OR, P4 Yearlong Program Inaugural Winter Retreat
March 14, Sunday, 9am and 11am
West Linn, OR, Guest Speaker, Unity Center
March 15, Monday, 5pm
Layers of Health, Teleseminar Live Interview
April 28-May 2,
Orcas, Island, WA, Indralaya Retreat Center, Five Day Intensive
May 7, Friday
Portland, OR, Interactive Talk, New Renaissance Books
May 15, Saturday
Parksville, BC, (Vancouver Island), Daylong Workshop
June 4-6
Big Sur, CA Esalen Institute, Weekend Retreat
June 25-27, Friday-Sunday
Lenox, MA Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Weekend Retreat
June 27-July 2, Sunday-Friday
Five Day Intensive
August 4-9, Wed.-Mon.
Cortes Island, BC, Hollyhock Centre, Five Day Intensive
August 22-26 Sun.-Thurs.
Detroit, OR, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Five Day Intensive
Sep. 19-23, Sunday-Friday
Rhinebeck, NY, Omega Institute, Weeklong Intensive
October 3, Sunday, 10-4
Chicago, IL, Infinity Foundation, Daylong Workshop
October 21-24
Mt. Hood, OR, P4 Yearlong Program, Fall Retreat
October 29, 7:00-8:30
Portland, OR, New Renaissance Books, Interactive Talk
November 4, Thursday, 6:30-8:00 PM, PST
FALL TELECLASS SERIES BEGINS
November 28, Sunday, 9:00 AM, 11 AM
West Linn, OR, Unity Center, Guest Presenter at Sunday Service
PAST EVENTS—Selected Highlights
Note: For the year 2009 and before, these selected highlights do not include annual workshops and retreats at Esalen, Breitenbush, Hollyhock, Kripalu, Omega and similar. Only non-standing events are listed.
2009 ”” Selected
Sat., January 10,
Seattle, WA, East West Bookshop, Interactive talk to mark release of The One Thing Holding You Back: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Tue. Jan. 13,
Cedar Hills, OR, Powells Books
January 24
Portland, OR, Publication” ” Celebration!
Join us at Amrita Yoga Sanctuary for a benefit evening to mark the release of my new book. All proceeds support Living Yoga. Come for the live music, ecstatic poetry, Sounds True prize drawing, freestyle dance, and tasty organic delights. Leave with your personally signed copy of the new hardcover ($24.95 in stores).
March 20, Friday, 4:00 pm
Charlottesville,VA, Virginia Festival of the Book
March 21, Saturday, 10-4
Charlottesville, VA, Quest Bookshop
March 24, Tuesday, 7:30 pm
Sonoma, CA, Readers Books
March 25, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Santa Cruz, CA, Gateways Books
March 26, Thursday, 7:00 pm
Sacramento, CA, East West Books
March 27, Friday, 7:00 pm
Corte Madera, California, Book Passage
March 28, Saturday, 1:30 pm
Santa Rosa, CA, Copperfields Books
March 29, Sunday, 8:45 am, 11:00 am, 1:00-4:00 pm
Palo Alto, CA, Service talks and workshop, Unity Palo Alto
April 9
Get Unstuck Fast Four Week Teleclass Begins
May 26-28,
Portland, OR, Interfaith Disabilities Network of Oregon Retreat
December 11, 8 pm,
Bellevue, WA, Friends, Philosophy & Tea
December 17-18, 6:30—8:30 PST
New 2 Night Teleclass: Introduction to Emotional Connection Facilitation
2008 ”” Selected
Feb. 7
Naples, FL, Unity of Naples, Talk and Workshop
May 16-18
Santa Barbara, CA, Corporate Leadership Retreat
July 1-4
Boulder, CO, Audio Recording— Raphael will be at the Sounds True recording studio preparing a brand new 4 audio CD program to be released in January, 2009.
September 7
Tacoma, WA, Unity of Tacoma, Talk and Workshop
October 15
Bend, OR, Methodist Ministers Regional Gathering
2007 ”” Selected
January 19-23, Friday-Tuesday
Santa Fe, NM, The International Conference on Sacred Sexuality
Diving Deep: How Sexual Energy Reveals Your Essence
Surfing Your Sexual Edge: Liberation Lurks Where Angels Fear to Tread
May 21-24, Monday-Thursday
Big Sur, CA, Esalen Institute, Visiting Teacher for Long-term Residents and Faculty
June 21-24
Kansas City, MO, Keynote Talk at Annual Unity People’s Convention
August 16-19, Thursday-Sunday
Crystal Mountain, WA, 27th Annual Northwest Unity Regional Vacation Celebration, Keynote Presentation and Daylong Workshop
August 25-27, Sunday-Monday
Tucson, AZ Presentations for staff and guests, Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa
September 9,
Portland, OR, Service talk and workshop, Unity of Portland
2006 ”” Selected
January 20-24
Santa Fe, NM, The International Conference on Sacred Sexuality
“Vessels of Mystery: A Non-Dual Approach to Sexual Union”
January 22, Sunday
Santa Fe, NM, service talk & workshop, Unity Santa Fe
April 8,
Chicago, IL, Day-long workshop, Infinity Foundation
April 9, Sunday
South Bend, IN, Service talk & workshop, Unity Church of Peace
April 13, Thursday
Quincy, MA, Open Doors Classroom for the Universal Course
April 23,
Cincinnati, OH, New Thought Unity Center
July 30, Sunday
Dallas, Tx, service talk & workshop, Unity Church of Dallas
August 2 -6
Dallas, TX, Teacher in Residence, Center for Spiritual Living
August 20, Sunday, 10 a.m.
Lake Oswego, OR Unity World Healing Center
September 17, Sunday
Bellingham, WA, service talk & workshop, Unity Church of Bellingham
2005 ”” Selected
February 5-12
Costa Rica, Workshop at the Sueno Azul campus of the Omega Institute
March 13
Modesto, CA, Service talk and workshop, Unity of Modesto
April 3
Colorado Springs, CO, Service talks and workshop, Unity of the Rockies
April 14
San Franciso, CA, Workshop at The Learning Exchange
April 19
Palo Alto, CA, Lecture and discussion, Silicon Valley Women in Business
April 24
San Francisco, CA, New Living Expo
April 29-May 1
Austin, TX, Workshop at The Crossings
May 12
Interview, MibosoRadio.com
May 13
Campbell, CA Lecture, “When Sex is Sacred” —Relationship Coaching Institute of Silicon Valley
MAY 18
Bothell, WA, Workshop at The Origin of Healing
MAY 19
Seattle, WA, Lecture at Lunch For Your Soul
May 19
Seattle, WA, Workshop, Discover U
May 22
Bellevue, WA, Service talk and workshop, Unity of Bellevue
May 28
Chicago, IL, Intensive for Healing Professionals and the Public, sponsored by the Imago Therapy Institute of Chicago
May 29
Chicago, IL, Service talks and workshop, Unity in Chicago
June 5,
Louisville, KY, Service talks and workshop, Unity of Louisville
June 11-18
Tecate, Mexico, a week of talks at Rancho La Puerta Spa
June 29-July 3
Sequoia National Park, CA, workshop at Far Horizons Retreat Center
July 8-July 18
Sweden, talks at the Angsbacka No Mind Festival
July 25
Portland, OR, Special Workshop: Screenwriting with Spirit, New Renaissance Books
September 17-18
Livonia, MI, Service talks and workshop, Unity in Livonia
September 22
Sacramento, CA, Workshop at the, Learning Exchange
September 23
Sacramento, CA, Exclusive Book Release Celebration for How Now
October 2
Lake Oswego, OR , Service talk and workshop, Unity of Lake Oswego
October 3-7
Palm Springs, CA, Conference, The Assocation of Global New Thought
October 9
Richmond, VA, Service talk and workshop, Unity Christ Church of Bon Air
October 17-19
Santa Barbara, CA, Private AARP retreat for Alzheimers caregivers
October 23-25
Tustin, CA, Service talk, 3-part workshop, Unity of Tustin
2004 ”” Selected
February 15
Culver City, CA, Workshop, Agape Center
March 13-14
Northern CA, mini workhops, Harbin Hot Springs
April 30
Campbell, CA, Interactive Presentation, Relationship Coaching Institute of Silicon Valley
May 14
Vancouver, BC, Talk, Vancouver Public Library
May 15,
Vancouver, BC, Workshop, Pacific Coast Family Therapy Institute
September 5
Island of Curacao, “The Secret to Great Relationships: At work, At home, InLove,” sponsored by Quota International
September 26
Amesbury, MA, Service talk and workshop, Unity on the River
October 17
Daytona, FL, Service talk and workshop, Unity of Daytona
October 20
Fort Lauderdale, FL, Workshop, Unity of Fort Lauderdale
October 21
West Palm Beach, FL, Talk, Changing Times Books and Gifts
October 23
Miami, FL, Workshop at the Miami Biltmore Hotel sponsored by Thinkholistic.com
October 24
Melbourne, FL, Service talk and workshop, Unity of Melbourne
October 30
Palm Springs, CA, Breakout presentation, Association of Global New Thought
November 7
St. Petersburg, FL, Service talk and workshop, First Unity of St. Petersburg
2003 ”” Selected
March 7
Charlotesville, VA, Talk and signing, Quest Bookshop, Raphael will be a guest speaker at the 25th anniversary celebration of the store.
March 8
Glen Allen, VA, Talk and Signing, Borders Books
March 9
Richmond, VA, Service talk and workshop, Unity Bon Air
March 12
Virginia, Beach, VA, Workshop at The Heritage
March 13
Virginia Beach, VA, Talk and signing, Borders Books
March 16
Chesapeake, VA, Service talk and workshop, Unity Renaissance
SETTING YOUR HEART ON FIRE BOOK TOUR
The tour began on April 14 and included the following cities:
Portland, San Diego, New York, Chicago, Denver, Boulder, the Bay Area, Phoenix, L.A., and Seattle. Here are some the events.
April 15
Escondido, CA, Workshop, Creative Center for Spiritual Living
April 16
San Diego, CA, Talk and signing, Barnes & Noble Books
April 21
New York, NY, Talk and signing, Sufi Books
April 22
New York, NY, Talk and signing, Borders Books, 461 Park Avenue
April 23
Chicag0, IL, Workshop, Unity in Chicago
April 25
Chicago, IL, Talk and signing, Transitions Bookplace
April 27
Denver, CO, Talk and signing, Tattered Cover
April 28
Boulder, CO, Talk and signing, Boulder Books
May 5
Berkeley, CA, Talk and signing, Cody’s Books
May 6
Benicia, CA, Talk and signing, Bookshop Benicia
May 7
Sebastopol, CA, Talk and signing, Copperfields Books
May 8
Phoenix, AZ, Workshop, Unity of Phoenix
May 9
Phoenix, AZ, Talk and signing, Changing Hands Bookstore
May 13
Santa Monica, CA, Talk and signing, Barnes & Noble
May 14
West Hollywood, CA, Talk and signing, Bodhi Tree Books
May 15
Seattle, WA, Talk and signing, East West Bookshop
May 16
Lake Forest Park, WA, Talk and signing, Third Place Books
May 17
Port Orchard, WA, Talk and signing, Armchair Books
May 18
Seattle, WA, Workshop, Seattle Interfaith Church
May 19
Bellingham, WA, Talk and signing, Village Books
May 21
Santa Cruz, CA, Talk and signing, Gateways Book
May 22
San Francisco, CA, Talk and signing, Staceys Books
May 22
Corte Madera, CA, Talk and signing, Book Passage
May 23
Napa, CA, Talk and signing, Readers Books
May 24
Mountain View, CA, Workshop, East West Books
Post Book Tour Events
May 29
Aruba, Featured Presentation, Quota International Gathering
June 13-15
Rhinebeck, NY, Workshop,Omega Institute
June 17
Asheville, NC, Talk and Signing, Crystal Visions
June 18
Asheville, NC, Talk and signing, MalapropsBookstore/Cafe
June 20-21
Black Mountain, NC, 0-9:30 p.m., Talk and Workshop, United Research Light Center
September 11
Salt Lake City, Talk and signing, Golden Braid Books
September 12
Salt Lake City, UT, Special lecture to benefit the The Arts Organization, at The Huntsman Cancer Institute Auditorium, University of Utah
September 13
Salt Lake City, UT, Workshop to benefit The Arts Organization, University of Utah
October 25
Chicago, IL, Workshop at Transitions Learning Center
November 7
Bellevue, WA, Satsang at private home
November 14-16
Hutchinson Island, FL, The Universal Lightworkers Conference