The last time a Servants Retreat was held in this area was over eight years ago. I attended that one, though before I went, I was a bit dubious about the whole thing. Once I arrived though, I was pleasantly surprised to find a well organized, thought provoking and extremely educational experience. As an educator, Lady Catherine is experienced, well educated, thoughtful and manages to provide an intensely personal and individualized experience for everyone who attends her retreats and classes.
Because of the quality and benefits to everyone in the BDSM community that Servants Retreat provides, PALS will pay for one person to go to the Retreat. A raffle will be held at the December meeting to choose the lucky submissive, bottom, slave, etc… who will get the free spot. But guess what? There’s more… If we are able to raise at least $125 (cost for weekend) with the raffle, we will purchase one more spot and another drawing will be held. We will continue this process at the December munch and look forward to providing as many people as possible with this unique experience. The tickets will be $5 each or three for $10.
Although we are having the raffle, we cannot guarantee a spot for the Retreat. Registration is limited so that the class won’t become too big. Please register now so that you will have a spot. All registrations must be done in advance! If you win the raffle or a really nice friend gives you their winning ticket (they are transferable), we will reimburse you.
**Servants Retreat**
Ten years of fortifying great service…
At Retreat, we will explore in depth who we are as submissives, servants, bottoms, slaves, boys, girls, etc. This retreat will not provide you with uniform answers- there are no patent answers. It is designed to provide you with tools that may allow you to find your answers while enhancing your service and self. This is an intensive, interactive weekend. This is not a service 101 course of study. Each session has worksheets and focuses on a different emotional or intellectual area of service. Be prepared to explore yourself.
This weekend was created for people who submit and serve. It is for people who are 24/7, who serve a few hours a month, or anywhere in between. It is open to all genders and orientations. It is not about fantasy but the realities of service.
Some of the concepts we explore are: who we are; submission and self esteem; our past/present and how that effects our service; maintaining submission; training; self-maintenance; punishment and reward; growth and much more.
**Some comments from past participants:**
“Open, honest, probing. Be prepared to see your world turned inside out and have some cob webs exposed to the light of day.” K.J.
“It was insightful, scary, deep and very emotional. The idea and skills I learned here were remarkable. The hole I felt in my chest is gone! I now have an action plan..” A. L.
“Very introspective-learned about myself and how I can be better in my service. I am still looking for my Dominant (I know he’s out there) and I know now how I do myself service in finding the right Dominant for me!” K.
To reserve your spot for Servant’s Retreat, you will need to prepay. RSVP quickly due to extreme group size limitations. The exact location will be released to registered attendees only upon registration.
Lodging is NOT included in the price of the weekend.
Participation is only $125 per person, which includes meals!
Payment Plans are available. Please contact my assistant nic to set up a payment plan. Asst2msgross@bdsmclasses.com
Make your plans now as SR is going to fill up fast!
Catherine Gross is a national educator who has taught at New York University, Black Rose, IMsL, LIL, Leatherfest, Leather University, as well as given hundreds of classes to smaller groups. She is the recipient of Black Rose’s Vaughn Keith National Educator Award 2002 and Pantheon of Leather Southeast Community Service Award 2006. She’s offering Servant’s Retreat II and you must attend SRI in order to attend SR II.
Please go to [Link](http://www.BDSMClasses.com) for a glance at the schedule, registration and fees. Please click on Servant’s Retreat under Skillshops on the main menu.