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A Weekend Celebration
If you have studied with, or been coached by me, read any of my books, or been a consulting client – we want you to celebrate with us.
We are holding the first International Gathering of our Higher Ground Community from April 24th to 26th, 2026, in Ontario, and we want you to come and celebrate, learn and network with us.
We are meeting and staying at the rustic, 200-acre, Ecology Retreat Center (https://ecologyretreatcentre.com/) which is 45 minutes north of Toronto International Airport.
The theme is Reawakening the Human Spirit, with an emphasis on each of us being the light in a world that can sometimes feel dark. There will be participants from around the world, all of whom, have studied with me, attend our weekly Inspiration in the Cloud Zoom sessions, or are members of our Wisdom Circle – all being members of our Higher Ground Community. The agenda includes a keynote, two certifications, presentations by experts, panels, meditations, labyrinth walks, fireside chats, workshops by certified Pathfinders, and even a concert with Moe Dixon and a drum circle by Doug Sole.
If you are called to spend an inspiring weekend with like-minded colleagues, just let me know at info@secretan.com – it will be inspiring, educational and fun!
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A Weekend Celebration
If you have studied with, or been coached by me, read any of my books, or been a consulting client – we want you to celebrate with us. We are holding the first International Gathering of our Higher Ground Community from April 24th to 26th, 2026, in Ontario, and we...
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