Sixteenth Annual Ontario
Advanced Intensive
Therapeutic Touch Retreat:
“Inspirations & Echoes”
June 11 - 14, 2026
At the Crieff Hills Retreat Center, Puslinch, Ontario
Facilitated by Laura Pokoradi and Diane May
This 3-day workshop in a retreat setting offers participants the opportunity of experiencing the living and sharing of Therapeutic Touch in a loving supportive environment and offers:
- A review and discussion of the principles and practice of TT
- Completing workbooks
- Daily practicum under the trees, allows each to give, receive and observe a session
- Giving and receiving valued feedback
- Increasing insights and sensitivities
- Working with and observing other practitioners increase your confidence & ability.
This year’s theme is: Fine Tuning your Inner Healer.
We will explore exciting insights on how it applies to your Therapeutic Touch practice.
Walk the trails on the grounds, walk the Labyrinth, or make a camp fire!
Enjoy creating “nature crafts”, and our fabulous Talent Night!
Wholesome food (vegetarian available), the beauty of nature, and the laughter of this wonderful group of TTers contribute to an unforgettable experience.
(Fashioned after Pumpkin Hollow retreat)
A Unique experience
Its history: for many years Therapeutic Touch practitioners made their way to Therapeutic Touch programs at Pumpkin Hollow Farm retreat center, NY and Indralaya, Orca Island, WA. It was a precious opportunity to study with the developers of this modality, Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN and Dora Kunz. Then for 21 years Crystal Hawk and Mary Simpson ran the Ontario retreat.
Laura and Diane have chosen to follow that tradition and are offering the “Inspirations & Echoes” retreat. We are embracing the echoes of past traditions and sharing inspirations for coming retreats.
Diane and Laura have attended these 5 days PHF Advanced Invitational Healers Workshops; Diane since 1984 and Laura since 1999. Both have had the opportunity to present to colleagues and students. Diane has also attended and presented at the Camp Indralaya workshops as well since 2000. Diane was facilitator for the Pumpkin Hollow’s Advanced Invitational Therapeutic Touch workshops, from 2000 to 2019.
Map quest directions: 7098 Concession 1, RR#2, Puslinch, N0B 2J0
Visit the website: www.crieffhills.com
TTNO website: the retreat is listed in “News & events”
FULL ATTENDANCE AT THIS RETREAT IS ACCEPTED AS CREDIT TOWARD ACHIEVING or MAINTAINING THE TTNO RP STATUS.
For additional information:
Laura Pokoradi, hm 905- 385-9217, cell 905-5217-2714 [email protected]
Diane May , [email protected]
Registration form is available here
Comments from the 2024 Retreat
The “inspiration and Echoes” retreat June 6-9 was a big success. We did treatments, had discussions and classes, laughed, and shared.
The power and the richness of Therapeutic Touch!
The retreat is enchanted. Four days of treatments and a community of respect, trust, acceptance and honesty is where one is safe and can grow and heal. The playfulness, amazing food, in a glorious setting…priceless! Ultimately, it's safe.
