Welcome to Nautilus Retreats

with Retreat Coach Linda Potter

You are invited to retreat


To slow down and relax, to breathe deeply, and take some much needed time for yourself away from the demands of our hectic world. Whether on a solo retreat or within the company of like-minded friends, you will be guided as you renew, recreate, and rediscover your authentic voice and inner wisdom in a safe, nurturing environment.



RENEW

RECREATE

REDISCOVER

Welcome to Nautilus Retreats


Retreat Coach Linda Potter, M.A. of Nautilus Retreats designs and leads group or one-on-one retreats for women, non-profit organizations, and businesses. A former non-profit executive and development consultant, Linda now actively pursues a life of intention working with women and local organizations to build community in Northern New York where she lives with her family and enjoys kayaking, running & hiking. Nautilus Retreats day and weekend retreats are held at the family cottage, “The North Shore.” A short drive from Canton, it is a world away from the busy pace of our everyday lives. A perfect setting for quiet contemplation and honest discussions. Loons, pine trees and great views of the lake are waiting for you at your retreat. Linda’s home in Canton is the setting for most of the mini-retreats. The beautiful woodwork of this 100 year old house, along with the candles and warm colors of the room create a sacred space for you to gather with others to connect and slow down. It truly is a retreat space that beckons you to enter and stay awhile.


About Your Retreat Coach Linda Potter


Since taking my first solo retreat in 2000, I have believed passionately in the power of retreats. Not only for the ability to relax and renew but also for how this time away can re-energize and transform your life.

Retreat is about remembering who you are. Nautilus Retreats are about slowing down, asking gentle questions, connecting with others and rediscovering your inner wisdom.

Somehow our lives have gotten so busy we have lost our way. We move from work to meetings to errands so fast that we have lost touch with ourselves and what is truly important in our lives. Those dreams we once had get put on the shelf as we say “someday, someday...”. But that day will never arrive until you begin to live your life intentionally and learn to create balance between the demands others place on you and the necessity of caring for yourself.

In my retreat practice, I find this is especially true for women. From a young age, women are taught and praised for nurturing and caring for others. But few women have been taught how to care for themselves with the same tenderness that they show toward family and friends. At Nautilus Retreats, I help women explore ways to bring healthy self care into their lives and realize that nurturing their bodies, souls and dreams is the best way for them to develop the inner strength and love needed to care for others.

Throughout the year, I offer several day and mini retreats at my home in Canton or our family cottage on Trout Lake in Hermon, New York. If being in a group doesn’t work for you or if your work schedule doesn’t allow you to attend an evening or weekend retreat, then consider a one-on-one retreat. Working with your ideas, I will design a one day retreat or a series of mini-retreats to meet your needs. It could also be a series of lunch hour walks or weekend hikes with guided discussion or meeting at your home over coffee. Whatever form you choose, we can craft the opportunity to slow down and talk about what is truly important to your life. All you need to do is to take the first step and schedule your retreat by contacting me at (315) 386-4364 or nautilus@twncy.rr.com.

RETREATS


Conversations for Women at Midlife & Beyond

Conversations for Women at Midlife & Beyond

Date: Wednesdays, Sep. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2020
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Place: Linda’s Home in Canton, 2 Park Place
Cost: $50 (limited to 6 women) Book Today

Conversations for Women at Midlife & Beyond

Date: Wednesdays, Sep. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2020
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Place: Linda’s Home in Canton, 2 Park Place
Cost: $50 (limited to 6 women) Book Today

We will explore the myths, challenges and gifts of midlife and set a new path for this chapter of life. Through conversation, connection, journaling and laughter, you will meet fellow travelers and begin to define new possibilities as you look toward your future. The series runs for four consecutive Wednesdays. The retreat series is limited to 6 women and the cost for the series is $50.

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Christmas Destress Retreat

Christmas Destress Retreat

Date: Sat., November 14, 2020
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Place: Linda’s Home in Canton, 2 Park Place
Cost: $50 Book Today

Christmas Destress Retreat

Date: Sat., November 14, 2020
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Place: Linda’s Home in Canton, 2 Park Place
Cost: $50 Book Today

Learn ways to reduce the stress of the Christmas holidays and reclaim the joy of the season while staying healthy and balanced. Investment in your inner elf is $50. Give this as a holiday gift to yourself. Start a new tradition and enjoy the holidays!

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EVENTS


North Country Death Cafe

North Country Death Cafe

Date: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 7 - 9 p.m
Place: Canton First Presbyterian Church, 17 Park Street

North Country Death Cafe

Date: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 7 - 9 p.m
Place: Canton First Presbyterian Church, 17 Park Street

This will be the 10th Death Cafe that I have hosted. Death Cafes are a global movement to gather people to enjoy snacks and refreshments and have a group directed discussion to increase our awareness of death and help us make the most of our (finite) lives. The conversation is always inspiring, often fun and consistently life-affirming. The evening is free and open to all. RSVPs are appreciated - nautilus@twcny.rr.com.

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COACHING


ONE-ON-ONE COACHING


Retreats are group coaching where you share experiences and learn from other individuals and use that knowledge to help you create the life you want.

Personal coaching is one-on-one with you as the client and me as your coach. In a coaching relationship, I am there to help you outline the steps you are willing to take to obtain the goals that you set. I am there to be your coach, the person by your side, and to guide you with powerful questions to examine your obstacles and hold you accountable to your actions. We set goals, examine your progress, discuss options to keep you moving.

Coaching session generally last an hour and can take place in my office, while on a walk, at a local coffee shop or any other location where you feel comfortable.

I support you as an individual to listen deeply to yourself and find the steps you need to inspire you to reach your goals. Within a session, I there to listen, give feedback, help you reflect and find new perspectives, and offer my wisdom and experience. One-on-one coaching is a concentrated, revelatory experience and propels many individuals to new levels of satisfaction in their lives.

First session is free and subsequent sessions are $50/hour. To explore if one-on-one coaching is right for you, contact Linda at nautilus@twcny.rr.com or 315-386-4364.

CUSTOMIZED GROUP RETREATS


Make the time in your personal and work life to slow down, listen to your inner voice and reclaim your dreams. Retreat Coach Linda Potter will work with you to design a customized retreat to meet your needs.

A customized retreat can be a one hour brown bag lunch retreat with your co-workers or a day retreat for your staff to rejuvenate and relax. You can use a retreat to make girls’ night out or a girls’ weekend getaway a more authentic sharing experience. Create a retreat with Linda to mark a milestone birthday for yourself or a friend. Organize one for mothers and daughters. Hold a family reunion around a customized retreat. Use it as time set aside to mark an anniversary with thoughtful reflection. It can be just for you or for a group of co-workers, friends or family. It can last for an hour or a weekend. You get to choose and work with Linda to design a customized retreat to allow you to slow down and listen to your inner wisdom.

Your customized retreat can be held at Linda’s home in Canton or her family cottage on Trout Lake or any other location you desire (B&B, conference center, your home or office, on a hike, at a beach – use your imagination!).

To schedule your customized retreat, contact Linda at (315) 386-4364 or nautilus@twncy.rr.com.

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Nautilus Retreats with Retreat Coach Linda Potter