we are breaking new ground and the excitement is buzzing! as always with something new, there have been many questions about how the virtual retreat will work. here are some answers to some frequently asked questions…

how will the retreat work from a technological standpoint?
during the virtual retreat, each module will be presented in it’s own virtual studio. these studios will be set up like a blog, with posts, links, comments, and other information related to the classes that will be “taught” there, as well a a list of fellow participants so you can all mix and mingle.

the workshops in each module are scheduled to be posted at certain times (eastern standard time – see class schedules) during the retreat weekend. at the designated time you will see each workshop posted to the studio, beginning with a big retreat welcome at 1pm (EST) on friday april 30th.

each workshop will be made up of a series of posts and will be taught through an engaging mix of photographs, video, writing, and will be very hands on. as you refresh your browser and progress through the class, you will see new inspirations and instructions, and new comments, questions and answers all being posted in real time.

all instructors will be online during the time their workshop is scheduled, so they will be able to field your comments, answers questions, and offer guidance and feedback.

in between classes, little inspirations and mini creative activities will be posted to keep your creative juices flowing, including a little yoga video, some creative snacking suggestions, and little sparks to light your way.

are the workshops live?
no. the workshops themselves are not technically live since they will be created beforehand and then uploaded. you will have live interaction with the instructors via the studio blog (in the comments section), and the workshops will be posted in real time, so when you arrive at 9am you will not yet be able to see what is happening at 1pm. this all will add to the “live” and interactive feel of this unique event.

if i buy all the workshops, can i participate in both modules at the same time?
sorry, but no. if you choose to buy the complete retreat extravaganza package (all 14 workshops) you will need to choose which module you want to participate in during the retreat weekend because both modules will be posted simultaneously in two seperate virtual studios (blogs). once the weekend is over, you will be given access to the second studio to work through those workshops at your own pace. you will have until the end of may 2010, and teachers will be checking in to answer any new questions or comments.

what if i live in a different timezone, not in eastern time, can i still participate?
absolutely! this is going to be a really unique and exciting global gathering of creative souls you won’t want to miss! so wherever you are, burning your midnight oil or watching the sun rise, we will all be creating together and you can be a part of this amazing event! use this link to find out what time it will be in your area for all the wish*full workshops.

what if i don’t want to take the classes during the scheduled times on the retreat weekend (april 30 – may 2, 2010)?
you will have lots of flexability with your workshops and certainly can work through them at your own pace if you choose. if you want to join us in real time for some of the classes and not others you could do that too.

you will have access to the module(s) you purchase, as well as the resource room and the virtual cafe (discussion boards) through the entire month of may. if you want to simply buy these as a series of great classes you absolutely can, but both modules won’t be posted in completion until 4pm on sunday, may 2.

if you have any further questions, please feel free to email me. early registration is going on now so go reserve your spot! can’t wait to see you at the retreat!