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19 August 2007

New retreat schedule is out!!



Natural Living Retreats and more!
October – December 2007


Heeere we go!! I am excited to pronounce the new dates and better prices for the Holiday Preparation Classes! Lots of information about the raw food life style with(out) children will await you! You will experience first-hand how to prepare delicious meals for the holidays, transitioning to the raw food living and having fun with it, parenting from the heart, true understanding and connection and much more…a well-rounded program, support and motivation in all kinds of life areas…within like-minded people! This also is an unique opportunity to explore how great it feels to be in a tribal setting…having fun together doing what you love…even if you usually don’t love it ;)…!! It is THE chance to explore yourself and grow…through each other! Places are limited!

Till December 2007 everything takes place in central Texas, close to Austin. After that I don’t know yet as we might have to move. So, use this opportunity and make it work for your family, loved ones and yourself!! It is worth it!



Halloween Preparation Class
25 - 28 October 2007
(shorter stays are possible – please mail me for prices, etc. at sr20500@yahoo.de ):

1,049.95 USD (special family price, up to four people)
Please contact me for a lower single price!!


Day one – Arrival, introduction in the evening
Day two and three – Morning exercises, food preparation/breakfast, classes & lectures, food preparation/lunch, relaxation/fun and connection time, food preparation/dinner, evening for more info exchange, laughing, healing, materializing, etc.
Day four – Breakfast, pack, etc. and departure

You will receive hand-outs and individual information fitting your needs…as well as long-term support and motivation to keep you on track! Bonus: We will also create decoration, spooky meals, etc. for Halloween…which is a lot of fun, too...not only for the children – funny contests and much more!


Thanksgiving Preparation Class
8 – 11 November 2007
(shorter stays are possible - please mail me for prices, etc. at sr20500@yahoo.de ):

1,049.99 USD (special family price, up to four people)
Please contact me for a lower single price!!


Day one – Arrival, introduction in the evening
Day two to six – Morning exercises, food preparation/breakfast, classes & lectures, food preparation/lunch, relaxation/fun and connection time, food preparation/dinner, evening for more info exchange, laughing, healing, materializing, etc.
Day seven – Breakfast, pack, etc. and departure
You will receive hand-outs and individual information fitting your needs…as well as long-term support and motivation to keep you on track! We will prepare a special Thanksgiving meal with many traditional (raw) dishes to help you through the holidays…still feeling normal J! Bonus 1: We will prepare and do a lantern parade (very much fun for children) and I will tell you the story behind it….some German history J. Bonus 2: We will also create decoration for Thanksgiving!


Christmas Preparation Class
1 – 7 December 2007
(shorter stays are possible - please mail me for prices, etc. at sr20500@yahoo.de ):

1,799.95 USD (special family price, up to four people)
Please contact me for a lower single price!!


Day one – Arrival, introduction in the evening
Day two to six – Morning exercises, food preparation/breakfast, classes & lectures, food preparation/lunch, relaxation/fun and connection time, food preparation/dinner, evening for more info exchange, laughing, healing, materializing, etc.
Day seven – Breakfast, pack, etc. and departure

You will receive hand-outs and individual information fitting your needs…as well as long-term support and motivation to keep you on track! We will prepare raw cookies, cake and a special Christmas dinner! Together, we will enjoy part of the Christmas season! Bonus 1: Nikolaus will surprise the children on 6 Dec….another German tradition ;)! Bonus 2: We will create decoration, etc. for Christmas.

Easter Fun Class
13 – 16 March 2008
(shorter stays are possible - please mail me for prices, etc. at sr20500@yahoo.de ):

1,049.99 USD (special family price, up to four people)
Please contact me for a lower single price!!

Day one – Arrival, introduction in the evening
Day two and three – Morning exercises, food preparation/breakfast, classes & lectures, food preparation/lunch, relaxation/fun and connection time, food preparation/dinner, evening for more info exchange, laughing, healing, materializing, etc.
Day four – Breakfast, pack, etc. and departure

You will receive hand-outs and individual information fitting your needs…as well as long-term support and motivation to keep you on track! We will prepare raw sweats, cake and a special Easter menu! Together, we will enjoy part of the Easter season! Bonus 1: We will have a fun-filled Easter hunt!


Super Summer Fun Gathering
Beginning of June 2008

1,999.95 USD (special family price for one week of true fun!)

We will enjoy many like-minded folks together…easy living, fun stuff, games, loads of information for everybody (beginner or advanced), etc. This is the perfect opportunity for families/singles, etc. to meet lots of people…joining the “Living Foods Tribe”…also to feel how much fun it is living as a tribe… Everybody welcome – no age limits!! A big Powwow!!


Living foods introduction
(Please contact me for prices or weekend rates.)

This is another extraordinary chance for you!! Dive in to another way of living and make your transition to a better living with your family easier by visiting us at home and experience first-hand how to live with raw foods on a day-to-day basis. This is a very individual program to move you forward even faster created for you and your family’s wishes and needs. Mastering daily life and goals – especially a new life style in the beginning – can be challenging. But with a first active hands-on opportunity you have the chance to use all your senses to strengthen your intentions to make the transition work…also being able to continue at your home! You will see how easy it is and bring valuable information home that changes your life. Please mail me at sr20500@yahoo.de to get further information! Support and motivation guaranteed! J This program is deeply touching…and many things work magically on its own… Just sit back and relax…and watch those wonders take place!

I also offer weekend workshops (manifesting, spiritual (Path into Light), raw food, natural living, etc.), picnics, children-raw fun days, camping trips, and more…like e.g. guidance through e-courses, etc. Please ask for details!

Pregnancy/mothering survival course!
Enjoy a few days and learn what all is possible to get in touch with your special gift even before it will lay happily in your arms!
It is my goal to help mothers (or the ones who want to be) again to understand what is going on, to prepare them and show how childbirth can turn into a wonderful magical experience! Use this chance. You don’t have to spend months in searching…I will introduce you to a world of wonders…to get in touch even more with your child…and stay connected!
This offer is also for mothers with babies…for lots of valuable information about breastfeeding, diaperless babies, natural living and much more!!

Please contact me for available dates, etc. I am very open for any wishes you might have!

Fresh foods for children!!
This is a very special and important one for me as I believe our children need much better ways of enjoying their food! It is my true desire to introduce especially children to fresh natural foods! They need it so much for their well-being…to be able to function and concentrate…to prevent them from diseases resulting from their normal diet! It will be for ADHD, ADD, etc. children…but also for parents that want to give their children a heads start on what is possible and still it being fun! A positive experience for them to start a better way of living! It is also a time where they can be themselves and don’t have to be worried to get teased, etc….just a relaxing time without any pressure.

For you as parents there will be plenty advice on how to connect again to your children as well as to have fun again…which is key for a true connection with your heart. This bond between you is so important…and lays the basis for true understanding. Without understanding each other there is no trust…and lots of fights that only result of misunderstandings. Let’s solve the knot and move forward to a happy relation with your children!!

I suggest a stay for at least three days to make it possible for the children to experience it and to better help you see. But I am open for everything that might serve you better. Please contact me for questions, information, etc.


Day camps
Fun filled days with lots of learning and support….with living foods (no, it’s not running and you have to hunt it ;)))…) with fresh natural foods! We will prepare meals together, I give advice on how to help you to make the necessary steps moving you forward on your path to a better health. Depending on the weather, we have a picnic. Enjoy a day that will expand your thinking and start a wonderful process of transformation!! Don’t forget your children!

Sunday, 28 Oct – Halloween with fresh foods! Guess what we do on that day??

Sunday, 11 Nov – Lantern fresh food day! Besides an introduction/deepening of the fresh food diet we will make our own lanterns to enjoy on a walk when it gets dark! Very much fun….especially with your children!!
Sunday, 9 Dec - Workshop "How to communicate with animals"...learn more about it at www.karenanderson.com


Please e-mail me for more information and dates.


Telephone consultations

available (questions about activities, etc. are for free, of course!!):
15 Min. for 30 USD
30 Min. for 55 USD
45 Min. for 70 USD
60 Min. for 100 USD

Please mail me for an appointment and more information.

Testimonials
"Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you again for welcoming us into your home!!!!!! I learned so much from you & your family!!!!!!! Thank you for a most wonderfully enlightening experience! Not many people would just invite people into their homes to share their lives, but you are definitely unlike most people!! Hopefully we are on the road to changing that, though!! Continue to move forward, spreading the raw message throughout the U.S. and the world! I am taking so much with me that will impact my family and me FOR LIFE!! Thank you again for EVERYTHING!!!! Love, Jennifer & Zoey"

Here are some from people who already attended the camps in Germany (about 60 - 80 people each...so, a little bigger ;)…but fuuuun):


"We loved the time we could spent with you! We had a great time! It was so great to spend time with like-minded people...so relaxing! We looked for it for so long and found it here. Thank you sooo much! We will come back!" Kathi - mother of three children


"The 8 hour journey was worth it. I was really happy to be with you all. The people I got to know here and the things I got to experience will stay with for a loooong time. It all fit perfect in my life right now. It feels so good to spend some time with like-minded people. I eat less, slower, am more sensitive and loving with my daughter - the surrounding just fit. It's too bad that we are so far away. I thank you for all you did and for the engagement and for sharing your experiences! See you again!" Andrea - mother of a daughter


"Thank you for that great week. We all enjoyed it very much. It helped me a lot and I feel motivated to try the 100% raw food at home now as well. Even my children loved to eat it! Many thanks for the work you did for all of us." Petra - mother of 4 daughters"


We almost didn't come and would have missed so much wonderful things. This week was so relaxing and inspiring, many many thanks for your power to do all that. I wish you all the best and much more on your way overseas. Please keep us informed and come back soon." Kristin - mother of a daughter


"The feeling of a wonderful community developed and has to be continued... :) We could see and feel how it works...weather, food, people, sleeping, nature, fire, spirits, children, community, infos, lectures, exchange....suuuper!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the efforts you did and all the work... We will see you again!" Nic - mother of two


"It was a lot of fun for me to play with you and the small children. Your recipes are very good. Those days were great! See you next year!" Cyril (11 years)


If you are ready to open your heart and learn…come on in and dive into a life adventure that never ends!!!

Yours in happiness,
:9 Sonja
http://www.rawfunfamily.com/
http://www.energetictribe.blogspot.com/

PS: Please don’t hesitate to contact me (sr20500@yahoo.de) if you have any questions regarding prices for bigger families, shorter stays, or whatever. I am more than happy to make it work for you! And be quick...there are only a few places this time! Be sure to catch one for you and your family and register soon!

3 comments:

Jolene said...

WOW! I just found think it is sooo cool that you are eating only raw foods. I would love to get my family to try it.....I do have a few questions.
1. Isnt raw eating very expensive?>It seems as though it would be
2. Is there any online farming stores or omish bulk stores that you know of that ship?
3. What would I use for protien in place of nuts. I dislike nuts very much?
If u could please anser theese few questions I would appreciate it....I saved your blog to my favs. Thanks. My blog is under my profile

Sonja said...

Yes, it can be expensive...but there are some tricks to it, too. If you want to learn more please sign in to my newsletter to find more information, tips and free simple and yummy recipes.

Thanks for asking,
Sonja

Sonja said...

Oops, forgot that one...greens (especially wild edibles) and fruit deliver all the protein you need!

Raw Children - by Sonja Watt

My children, ages 4 and 6 have lived a raw-vegan lifestyle from birth and have managed to stay that way, so far. Yes, I am sure there will be phases when they want to know about all the other types of food, and that is okay. But while they are young, I believe it is important for me to stand my ground, believing in and living what I am teaching them. This will increase the chances of them following my lead. The same goes for you.

Fortunately, children who have eaten raw from birth haven't had their natural tastes altered by cooked foods. With their non-tainted taste buds, children sincerely enjoy pure fruits and vegetables, lettuce and such over mixed dishes. Their digestion is different, so raw children are usually more sensitive to mixes since they haven’t had a bunch of artificial flavors ingrained in their minds. Eating raw-vegan food, exclusively, is therefore easier for them in this regard.

Here are some ideas to make it easier for you and your children as you transition into or journey through a raw-vegan lifestyle:

Have fun with raw food: Build funny faces. Create art pieces. It is totally different if you can look at food from another point of view. Raw food is beautiful food. It's like flowers that make you smile. Soak it up and let it allow you to feel good.

Let your children take part: Children love to help, so let them take part in this life-learning! My children just love to eat raw foods because they can handle it themselves! They feel “big” which is very motivating to them!

Don’t stress over the mess: Don't worry about how your kitchen is going to look afterwards. As parents, we often look to save time and do not want to clean everything again. However, just step back and think “fun.” Be happy to be a part of the process. When I allow myself to do this, I can literally see my children grow. How amazing! Those times don't return to us, so think about what is really important to you. House cleaning can be fun, too, by the way. Children do love to get involved with it as long as they can do it together with you. Just relax and don't worry if it takes longer than usual. All you need is time and patience. Pull yourself out of the circle of trying to be perfect. Show that you want to help your children with the cleaning, like how they want to help you. It’s most amazing to me with the ideas they come up with during this time. Observe! Build life-long valuable memories by not stressing over the mess.

Encourage your children to create recipes: Simply provide enough of a variety of fresh, yummy fruits, etc., and let them go at it. Of course, you can stay nearby so your kitchen doesn't get chopped up in the process. Try to focus on positive communication. For instance, "Let me know if you need some help,” instead of, "Nooo, you will cut off your fingers. Nooooo, the whole hand!” Children can end up resisting and rebelling from a negative communication approach.

Host parties and events: Invite friends and offer loads of yummy stuff. Make fruit porcupines (they can add the spikes, or you). Make delicious ice cream with strawberry sauce, shakes, or cakes. If you can get their friends to eat it without making a deal out of it, often no one will even realize it's raw, which is all the better for your children. Your children will go with the flow and be happy to not be so different this time.

Take raw food to friends: Bring a big bowl of something wonderfully raw to share with everybody! Again, your children won’t want to feel left out. If everybody else eats it, chances are, your children will, too.

Let it be the norm: Have plenty of different types of fresh, ripe foods at home (that your children like), so they can help themselves whenever they get hungry. If you pull out lettuce and just eat it, they will, too. My children would rather eat a whole apple instead of a complicated mix. So, keep it simple. Experiment! Just do it...don't talk! Action is most important! We all learn and move forward by watching and imitating. Your job is to filter (not shelter!) what should be imitated.

Don’t let your children get too hungry: Prepare filling shakes before they get too hungry and then go somewhere where “other” things are served. Whey your children are full, they are more satisfied and less attracted by other food.

Answer their questions: That's it. No begging, etc. Just fill them up with honest information. Children want to be able to understand and tell others. Point food differences out to them, so they know for future reference.

Take them grocery shopping: Let them pick things they like and what’s on the list.

Use puppetry: Let their dolls, cars, etc. "talk" about it. Use those toys as puppets, and you will see how fun that approach is for your children and how aware they are. They will start asking you questions based on what they just heard from their dolls, etc.

Make commercials: Turn off the TV since there are so many negative influences there. Just watch how creative your children become.

Sell their creations: Let your children make raw crackers and sell them at park days, school functions, etc.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. For transitioning, I suggest you try to find recipes that work for your children. Don't worry too much about all the right combining, etc. That will come by the time they are ready -- when their taste buds have changed to a desire for better quality food.

Again, be sure to have lots of fruit handy since children have a better chance of connecting with flavors they enjoy. Most importantly (for all of us), the fruit should be ripe, fresh and, if possible, organic!

If you want your children to live of raw food, make it happen! Do things such as replacing processed chocolate with your own raw chocolate; they will love it! The point is to simply be a fun example for them. Before long, they’ll be living that life with you.

I would love to hear from you and about your experiences. Let me know what helped with your family’s transition to more or all raw food.