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October, 2007 |
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Dear Friends, Since Mirasol's founding in 1999, we have helped more than 500 women achieve recovery from anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Many graduates of our program have asked us to organize a weekend retreat where they could hone their recovery skills, renew acquaintances with Mirasol staff and former clients, and recreate the supportive atmosphere they remember from their residence at Mirasol We've been thinking about organizing a retreat for Mirasol alumni for at least a year, but we had to find the right time and place. Then a few weeks ago, we stumbled across the wonderful historic COD Ranch and Retreat Center. It has everything we were looking for: a secluded location minutes from Tucson with breathtaking mountain views, warm and inviting accommodations on the site of +100-year-old ranch, meals prepared by a four-star chef — and all this for a very reasonable price. So we've set a date — March 7-9, 2008 — and we are busy working out the details for what we're sure will be a joyful reunion for former clients and Mirasol staff alike. We're limiting it to 18 participants, and spaces are going quickly. To register or for more information, please contact the Mirasol Business Office at 520-546-3200 no later than November 15, 2007. Warmly, Introducing the EDRECOVERY Blog and Podcasts!
Mirasol's First Ever Alumni Retreat!General Information and Fees
Mirasol's Alumni Retreat is open to any former client of Mirasol's adult or adolescent eating disorder treatment programs. The retreat will be held at historic COD ranch on the north side of the Catalina Mountains, 35 miles north of Tucson. The retreat begins with dinner and a welcoming ceremony on Friday, March 7. Intensive workshops will be held on Saturday and will wrap up Sunday morning, followed by a farewell luncheon. In-residence fees for the weekend including programming, meals, lodging and transportation to and from the Tucson airport are $450 per person (double occupancy).
Preliminary Schedule
LocationMirasol's Alumni Retreat will be held a +100-year-old guest ranch set high in the mesquite woodlands of the Coronado National Forest. Your home for the weekend will be an original or lovingly reconstructed adobe casita furnished in Mexican Colonial furniture and rugs with original art by local artists. Some of the casitas also have full kitchens, fireplaces and private porches. Meals are prepared by a four-star chef and served in a sun-filled dining hall with breathtaking mountain views. Vegetarian options are available for all meals. The ranch has a heated pool and is next to Oracle State Park and miles of hiking trails. ReservationsThe deadline for registration is November 15, 2007. The retreat is limited to 18 participants and is expected to fill up quickly. To reserve your place, call or email office@mirasol.net, 520.546.3200.
Confetti Quesadillas with ShrimpMirasol is justly famous for its home-cooked meals, and many of our recipes are healthy variations of traditional Sonoran-style cooking. Here's a recipe that will bring back some very pleasant memories! 2 tbsp. butter or oil Heat butter in medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, corn and garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add tomato and jalapeno and sauté 4 minutes. Stir in shrimp and salt and sauté 3 minutes. Remove mixture from skillet. Fill each tortilla with corn mixture and top with cheese. Fold in half. Repeat with all tortillas. Heat small amount of oil in non-stick pan and grill each tortilla till golden. To serve, cut each tortilla into quarters. Serve with salsa. Variation: Add 4 tbsp. of chopped cilantro. Serves 8This and other recipes developed by Mirasol's own chefs can be found in the Mirasol Cookbook available from Mercado Mirasol. |
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