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A full week long, all-inclusive retreat

Only

$1111!

The Great Weight Loss Experiment

with Mary Phelan

and Deborah Lindsey

Location

The Great Weight Loss Experiment will take place at the United Metaphysical Churches Retreat Center in Roanoke, VA. It is one of our favorite places in the whole world and we feel confident that you will feel the same way. It is relaxed and comfortable and completely unpretentious. There are beautiful gardens and walkways and swings to enjoy. It has this amazing feeling of serenity, like you have somehow found your way home. Not surprisingly, we have both had very powerful and profound experiences at UMC and felt strongly that it was the perfect place to hold this very special event.

The Center is nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, located a few minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Natural Bridge and nearby caverns. It is only 3 hours from Washington, DC or Charleston, WV or 2 hours from Winston-Salem, NC.

Directions to UMC

We are located at 1488 Peter's Creek Road , NW, Roanoke, Virginia, at the intersection of Hershberger Road (to the east), Peters Creek Road, and Peachtree Drive (to the west).

1. From interstate 81 take the US 581 exit South (exit 143).

2. Take the first exit off of US 581, Peters Creek Road, South. Turn right on Peters Creek Road at the end of the exit ramp.

3. Turn right at the fourth traffic light (Hershberger to the left and Peachtree to the right).

4. Immediately bear left into the United Metaphysical Churches driveway.

If you are coming from Melrose Avenue or Salem, turn north on Peters Creek Road. At the first light (Hershberger to the right, Peachtree to the left), turn left and bear left into the UMC driveway.

Airport Arrivals

The Roanoke Regional Airport (code ROA) is 7 minutes away from UMC. A variety of major airlines fly into Roanoke Regional Airport including Allegiant Air, US Airways, United Express, Northwest Airlink, and the Delta carriers ASA and Comair. They also offer convenient connections through gateways in Orlando, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati, and Charlotte. If you are flying to Roanoke and need ground transportation, we can make arrangements to get you to the Center. Simply call us in advance with flight information.

Attire

We would recommend that you bring lots of comfortable and casual clothes. It is important that you bring clothes that you enjoy wearing.

Accommodations

While you are certainly welcome to stay at a nearby hotel if you wish, we highly recommend that everyone stay on campus in order to soak in the entire experience. There is just something about the group atmosphere and something about this place that makes you feel like you are out of space and time. It is almost a camp atmosphere with nicer, more comfortable accommodations. The rooms on campus are clean and comfortable, with twin beds in each room, with the exception of two rooms that have double beds (which are perfect for couples who will be coming together). Bathrooms are clean and modern and located on each wing of the dorms. All prices are based on double occupancy. If you have someone who you would like to room with, that can be accommodated. If, however, you are traveling alone, we can assign you an appropriate roommate for your stay. Who knows, you may just make a new best friend! Most of the rooms are located on the second floor. If you need first floor accommodations, please let us know ahead of time.

Food

This isn't like your typical "fat camp" where they starve you for a week and then send you home just to gorge yourself. No, we are going to eat good, healthy, and enjoyable food. We will have both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available at each meal. And we are even going to take breaks for snacks! Like we said, you can eat whatever you want because food isn't the problem!

Pricing

Generally speaking, weight loss camps can be very pricey. Many of them are $3,000 or $4,000 for a single week. We, however, have chosen a location that allows us to keep the prices very reasonable. Cost for the entire week is only $1,111. This all-inclusive price includes 7 nights of accommodations, all of your meals, and all workshops and group healing sessions (a limited number of private sessions are available on site for an additional $90 per hour). It also includes all of the special events scheduled in the evening.

Payment

Payment can be made via check or with a credit card via Paypal. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. To pay by check, simply send it to Self-Health and Awareness Center, 6250 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna, WV 26105. To pay with Paypal (you can use your credit card with Paypal), click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary or Deborah at:

Deborah - 304-295-4411 or 304-488-5335 deborahlindsey@earthlink.net

Mary - 703-860-2333 - telepathictv@yahoo.com

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United Metaphysical

Churches

Retreat Center

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Perfect for individuals, couples or families!

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