Thursday evening, June 18 through Monday, June 22, 2015

Flower Essence Society

Professional Course

Come forth into the Light of things, Let Nature be your Teacher.

— William Wordsworth

The FES Professional Course is designed for both intermediate and advanced practitioners with some previous training or experience with flower essence therapy. This is a special opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in flower essence therapy by combining practical and theoretical teachings, informational and experiential learning, flower essence plant studies and therapeutic profiles, counseling methods and inner work.

We offer a program of professional quality, in which intellect, feeling and imagination are honored and cultivated. Our highly acclaimed training and certification program has been offered annually for nearly three decades, and has been attended by practitioners from around the world.

“This experience gathered together the most amazing group of people that all shared a love of the earth and healing… . I am taking away more depth, not only as a person, but as a healing arts practitioner. I have added another tool to my sacred tool kit that I know is going to help many, many people.” — Evelyn Hall, Soquel, CA

Highlights of the Professional Course

• Philosophical/historical basis for flower essence therapy• In-depth profiles of leading flower essences and formulas• Nature walks and plant study in the Terra Flora gardens• Principles of flower essence selection, formulation and application• Practical experience assessing and selecting flower essences• The MetaFlora Map of the Soul as a blueprint for flower essence therapy• The Client-Practitioner Relationship in flower essence therapy• Treating special populations: children, elderly, animals• Clinical case reports and leading research from FESFor more details of the course content see www.flowersociety.org/pro-course-curric.html

Patricia Kaminski

InstructorsRichard Katz and Patricia Kaminski are married and professional partners, and directors of the

Flower Essence Society since 1980. Through the Society, they organize and inspire many educational, research, and publishing efforts throughout the world.

Richard and Patricia are authors of numerous articles and books about flower essences, including the best-selling Flower Essence Repertory, now in its fifth edition and translated into six different languages. Richard and Patricia have traveled extensively, giving seminars throughout the world on flower essence therapy. They also manage Flower Essence Services, which produces flower essences and herbal products at Terra Flora, their 27-acre Certified Biodynamic® / organic garden and wildlife sanctuary in the northern Sierra Nevada foothills of Nevada City, California.

RegistrationEnrollment for the course is limited and early registration

is advised. Once you are accepted into the course, please make your own travel and accommodation arrangements (see below). Please contact the Flower Essence Society class registrar Jann Garitty (classes@flowersociety.org) with any questions about course content, schedule, the certification program, or any other policies.

The questionnaire included with the registration form is absolutely essential; without the completed questionnaire, your application will not be processed. The online registration forms are found at: https://flowersociety.wufoo.com/forms/2015-fes-professional-course-credit-card-payment/ and https://flowersociety.wufoo.com/forms/2015-fes-professional-course-checkbank-transfer/

Fees • Cost is $875 for the five-day workshop and includes four catered lunches.• Breakfasts, dinners, accommodations and travel costs are additional.

Richard and Patricia with a Madrone tree

“I have been practicing massage therapy and teaching for over twenty years. Nothing like now. My enthusiasm is off the chart. My business is flourishing. I am definitely walking my talk... . Thank you for being such wonderful stewards of our flower nation.”

— Nita Little Bear, Escondido, CA

Accommodations

Beltane Community House at Terra Flora

We are pleased to announce an opportunity to lodge directly on the Terra Flora grounds at Beltane Community House. There are a small number of shared rooms which are available on a first-come first-served basis. Beltane House includes a large community kitchen, common dining and living room areas, and six bathrooms, some of which are private in the rooms, and some shared by more than one room. Please inquire for room descriptions and pricing.

Other Accommodations in Nevada City or Grass Valley

For other accommodations, please book early, as Nevada City is a popular tourist destination in the summer. For listings, visit the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce website, www.nevadacitychamber.com or the nearby Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce at www.grassvalleychamber.com. If you do not have a personal or rental car, please reserve at one of the accommodations in central Nevada City, in order to be able to connect with a car pool.

Please note that FES does not coordinate accommodations at commercial establishments other than for our own Beltane House; these are chosen and arranged by each participant. Please direct questions to your travel agent, or your place of lodging. Also, we do not arrange for shuttles or other travel arrangements.

Meals

Tuition includes a buffet style lunch, morning snack and herbal teas. We offer minimally processed and seasonally appropriate organic food. While we strive for enough variety to meet most dietary preferences, we recommend that if you have highly specialized or severely restricted dietary needs, you bring additional food with you each day. For daily breakfasts and dinners, we will provide you with a list of local restaurants and natural food stores at which you can dine or purchase deli items or groceries.

TransportationThe nearest airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which is about a 1.5 hour drive from Nevada City.

If you do not rent a car, shuttle service from and to the airport can be arranged with SuperShuttle 800-258-3826 / www.supershuttle.com. You can also reserve a door-to-door ride with Nevada County Airporter, http://www.ncairporter.com/, (530) 575-7011; Foothills Shuttle and Charter, 530-919-7004; or www.folsomlakeexpress.com. However, please note that it may be less expensive to rent a car from the airport. Transportation to the class site will require carpooling. Carpools will meet at and return to specified locations in the central area of Nevada City.

“The course is such a gift...it brings a depth to my practice that I simply did not have before and couldn’t have if I hadn’t come here.”

— Elizabeth Wolf, Lincoln, NE

“I have come away with a profound sense of the integrity and high standards of purity and honesty that you uphold in your work. I loved being at Terra Flora and staying at Beltane House.”

— Shirin Coleman, practitioner, Burlingame, CA

“The work that you do is exceptional, and the course I attended was without a doubt, one of the most professional and well organized I have ever attended; I still draw from its spirit. Thank you!”

— Myra Darwish, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

“Coming to California for your training was the magical highlight of the year.Using your wonderful essences is a rich journey of exploration!”

— Sophie Ganley, homeopath, Kingsland, New Zealand

“I'm very grateful for the time spent at Terra Flora. I can say that it's changed my life in wonderful ways... . The healing I received was profound, and it is indeed continuing to nourish and inspire not only me, but everyone I’ve spoken to about your work.All the dedication you’ve shown and all the insights you bring from your numerous and varied streams of knowledge create – alchemically, I must say! – a truly sacred art. I deeply honor your bringing it forth for the healing of all beings. Thank you.”

— Prudence Tippins, Calliope Center, Viroqua, WI

“I’ve never taken a course that was so well presented, thought-provoking, intense, and supportive of my own growth on all levels — intellectual, experiential, sensory, spiritual. ... An absolutely essential course for practitioners.”

— Natalia Krawetz, health educator, Edmonton, AB, Canada

“I am impressed with the depth of your knowledge, combined with the sensitivity of your approach to flower healing. Your contribution is truly professional and of world-wide importance.”

— Dr. Katia Dubieux Kuchler, homeopathic physician, professor of flower essence studies, São Paulo, Brazil

Schedule, arrival and departureThe majority of the professional seminar is conducted during the daytime hours. Friday, Sunday and

Monday evenings are left open for dinner, relaxation and assimilation of the class presentations. The seminar does begin with an evening session on Thursday, June 18th and there will also be an optional evening program on Saturday, June 20th.

A morning tea break and lunch are provided on site at Terra Flora and are automatically included in the seminar fee. If you have highly exceptional dietary needs or need extra refreshment, please bring these items with you each day.

Course begins Thursday evening, June 18

You will be joining a carpool at approximately 6:45 pm from your assigned point of departure. When you arrive at Terra Flora, you need to check in first at the FES office to receive your class materials. The Thursday evening session is an important orientation to the whole of the seminar. This session will begin promptly at 7:30 pm and last until approximately 9:30 pm.

Course concludes Monday evening, June 22

The class ends around 6:30 pm on Monday evening, June 22nd. The conclusion is a vital part of the program – please do not plan to leave before this time. Unless you live in the local region, it is recommended that you spend the evening resting and assimilating the course information, and plan to depart at a convenient time on Tuesday, June 23rd. You may also wish to extend your stay and enjoy the many scenic attractions of the Sierra foothills and mountains.

Payment and cancellation policy

Fees are due at the time of registration. Our classes are located at Terra Flora, which serves as a home, garden site and cottage work facility. We limit the size of our classes in order to facilitate an atmosphere of social warmth and nature experience. You are urged to enroll early, as there is typically a waiting list later. Please note our cancellation fee policy:

• Through May 18, 2015: We will issue a refund less a $75 cancellation fee.

• Starting May 19, 2015: If we are able to fill your reserved space, we will issue a credit towards a future FES class, less a $75 administrative fee. No credit will be issued if it is not possible to fill your reservation, or if notice of cancellation is not furnished prior to the class.

The online registration forms are found at: https://flowersociety.wufoo.com/forms/2015-fes-professional-course-credit-card-payment/ https://flowersociety.wufoo.com/forms/2015-fes-professional-course-checkbank-transfer/

Practitioner Certification Program Graduates of the FES Professional Course are eligible for the optional Certification Program

The FES Certification Program is offered as a post-course option for all participants who complete the FES Professional Course. The case documentation process is an opportunity to develop enhanced perception and assessment of your clients’ experiences with flower essence therapy. This program is intended to add depth, documentation skills and objective professionalism to your healing approach as a flower essence therapist.

“I am sure you have heard this before…I absolutely had a profound experience at the FES course in July. I am fascinated with this work and am so full of gratitude for being able to attend the course earlier this summer. Right away I started making flower essence combinations for myself, family, friends and clients.” — Jill Barnatttan, Redway, CA

“In all my travels around the world, I have been to very few places with such an overwhelming sensation of peace and serenity. I felt warmth – an energy that I had not experienced before. I am very grateful to have been in your Nature Sanctuary and participate in your course.” — Renan Bornancin, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Step 1

Attendance and participation in the major segments of the FES Professional Course, including completion of all written and artistic projects.

Step 2

Completion of the optional Plant Study, which is introduced during the Professional Course and completed after the program.

• The Plant Study is due two months after the completion of the course, August 24, 2015, unless there is a written request for a specific extension of time.

• All participants who submit a plant study will receive acknowledgment and commentary about the study. There is no further fee required to submit the study.

• After submitting the plant study, those who indicate an interest in the Certification Program will receive detailed instructions about the certification procedure.

Step 3

Participation in the optional Certification Program, generally lasting six months to one year, involving the following components:

• Three in-depth case studies, with client documentation and practitioner commentary, according to the criteria outlined in the certification materials.

• Archetypal Character Study – A paper devoted to a public personality, artistic or literary character, discussing key qualities and phenomena that reflect the archetypal attributes of a particular flower essence.

• A reading fee of US $300, payable when the case materials are submitted for review. • The deadline for submitting the certification materials is one year following the deadline for the

submission of the plant study, or August 24, 2016. However, time extensions can be granted if the participant makes a written request proposing a new specific deadline.

“I want to thank you both for being teachers and being willing to share what you know, and for letting us be in that lovely space that is so super charged with so much love, commitment and connection. The earth is so grateful for what you are doing!” — Leeanna Vukovich, Cedarburg, WI

Step 4

Following completion of the Certification Program: After your certification work is complete, Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz will personally review and discuss your case work through a telephone consultation or optional in-person interview. Upon successful completion of the certification program, participants receive a handsome certificate from the Flower Essence Society, and are invited to register as certified practitioners in the FES Practitioner Referral Network.

“I want you to know how profound it was to take the FES Professional Course. It was literally taking a step back into the world of being alive. Nothing could have been better than the inspiration of flowers and also being ignited by your deep dedication to them.

Working with the certification material was a healing and deeply rewarding to see the evolution and transformation in the candidates.

Everything about the journey with the FES program has been regenerative and life-giving!”

— Celia Candlin, New York, NY

P.O. Box 459, Nevada City, CA 95959 USA800-736-9222 (USA) 530-265-9163

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The Flower Essence Society

The experiences I had at the Professional Course will be forever in my heart, soul and mind. The lectures, the hikes, the place, the food, the people I met, the flowers…everything was spectacular! If I could, I would come back every year, just to ‘inhale’ the Terra Flora energy!

The work you do, motivates me so much as a practitioner; your website articles give all of us hope, and inspires me and others to plant more and more flower seeds throughout our planet and universe! —Anne Rocha, Dickerson, MD