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Facility remodel winding down

We are excited about moving back into our home facility and being able to get a regular schedule of workshops implemented. As with many remodels, the project has taken a bit longer than planned, mainly due to expanding the project to include more things. We are coming to the end though as big changes were accomplished last week. Appliances were installed, door hardware put on doors, carpeting added to first floor guest bedroom, final finish added to the hardwood floors. We have started the final cleanup and anticipate arrival of new furniture first part of next week...all in time for the Knight's Dilemma workshop that starts on Wednesday...who says we are cutting things close!  I think the men will love it, even if there are a few things not quite complete.

Lakebay Remodel Making Great Progress

Like any remodeling project, we can't say that the Lakebay facility remodel is totally on schedule ... but it is progressing nicely. Most of the construction is complete, painting is in process, hardwood floors are installed but need final sanding and staining, baseboards are being applied and new interior doors are being installed. New sliding doors have been installed in every room on the waterfront side of the house, including a large lift and slide door system in the living room. This has resulted in panoramic views of the waterfront and loads of natural light throughout the house.

New cabinetry has be installed in the kitchen, office/study and new guest bathroom. Now we need the counter tops and appliances to be installed. We can't wait for everyone to see our home facility when the remodel is complete. To follow the progress, visit the photo gallery on our Facebook page.

First Soltura Workshop in Canada posed to start

 Last weekend Carole and Becky Verbeten drove to Regina, Saskatchewan to get ready for the first Soltura workshop to ever be conducted in Canada. As many of you know, there is a sizable contingent of workshop participants in Regina and, from what we hear, many of them are getting in the act...by helping set up or helping with the sound system or cooking during the workshop. Another exciting first is that three former participants will be support facilitators for this workshop...Congratulations to those women who are embarking on a new journey as a facilitator.

There are nine women registered for the Caught in a Twister workshop scheduled to start Wednesday, April 29, 2009. We know the next few days will be very special ones for these ladies. Let's keep them in our thoughts and send loads of positive energy their way.

Soltura twitters

Yes, now we have REALLY joined the 21st century ... Soltura tweats or twitters or ... we haven't totally figured out the proper language, but we are trying to use all the new social networking tools to keep everyone informed of what is happening with Soltura. Check out our twitter page at http://twitter.com/Soltura or you can monitor the latest tweats here in the right margin. We are trying to build our list of followers so if you have a twitter account we hope you will look us up and sign-up to follow the latest news.

2009 Workshop Schedule Now Available

The 2009 workshop schedule is now posted on the Soltura Foundation website. There will be two workshops conducted in Canada in April, then we return to Washington in May with workshops being held on Vashon Island, located near Seattle and Tacoma. In June we return to our regular facility near Lakebay, Washington. This facility is currently being remodeled necessitating our use of alternate locations. We look forward to being back in our home base for the summer and to seeing former participants return for Part 2 or Part 3 of the Trilogy. For those who have already started their workshop journey, we will be contacting you to help you decide which workshop best fits your needs and schedule.

Please help us spread the word about the 2009 workshops and encourage your friends and family to start their own journey.

Check out the schedule here.

Soltura representatives attend NATSAP conference

Carole Rosenberg, Stephen Buckley and Lane Kingsbery represented Soltura Foundation at the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) annual conference conducted in Austin, TX on January 29-31, 2009. NATSAP serves as a national resource for programs and professionals assisting young people beleaguered by emotional and behavioral difficulties. Member programs include therapeutic schools, residential treatment programs, wilderness programs, outdoor therapeutic programs, young adult programs and home-based residential programs. The conference provided Soltura representatives with an opportunity to renew relationships with other professionals engaged in the therapeutic program industry and spread the word about the wonderful work being done in Soltura workshops. Their networking was focused on educating therapeutic programs about how Soltura workshops may benefit the parents of young people in their care.

Lakebay Remodel in full swing

The remodel of the facility used to house participants during workshops has begun and we have started a photo album on Soltura's Facebook page so you can follow the progress throughout the Spring. The floor plan is being modified to create more open traffic patterns between the kitchen, the adjacent sitting/eating area and the living room. In addition, a new full bathroom is being created adjacent to the first floor guest bedroom, separate from the existing powder room that opens into the central hallway.

We are excited about these improvements and know they will add to our guests' comfort and workshop experiences. Check out the new photo album and stay tuned for more photos...we will update it during each stage of construction.

2009 Workshop season begins

The 2009 workshops kicked off last week with a Men's Part I - The Knight's Dilemma workshop. Six men started their journey of self-exploration during this workshop which was conducted at the Brazos De Dios Ranch near Post, TX on January 7 - 11, 2009.

Check out the dates of upcoming workshops on the Schedule page of our website and spread the word to friends and family who would benefit from participating. For more information on Soltura workshops visit our website at www.Soltura.net.

Soltura Newsletter Archive

In case you missed our December newsletter or any of the other past issues, this is a reminder that they are available online at the Soltura Foundation Newsletter Archives.

Soltura Store adds new products

Just in time for the holidays, we are offering a variety of inspirational  gifts through the Soltura online store (www.SolturaStore.net) ... fun items that will inspire friends and family...or YOU. Here's a preview of what you will find when you visit the store website:

• T-shirts, fleece and hats with the Soltura logo,
• Personal growth books to help further self-exploration
• T-shirts and baseball caps embroidered with inspirational sayings
• Gift books for that special friend
• Journals in a number of styles
• Jewelry
• Coffee mugs

The best part about shopping at the Soltura store is the opportunity to GIVE and RECEIVE. Shop our store to RECEIVE great inspirational gifts and we will GIVE a 100% of the proceeds from your sale to the Soltura "Share It Forward" scholarship fund. We are able to do this because all items in our store have been donated by loyal supporters.