Natural Settings for Learning

There is no better classroom for learning than the great out doors. Nature has the power to touch us deeply and bring great joy.

Our coaches and guides can show you some of the best natural sites for learning and renewal. We know the gorgeously pristine river ways—and we know the processes to help guide you to the qualities and behaviors you are seeking. We invite you to join us at some of our favorite settings:

Belize Setting
Turneffe Flats

California Settings
Fall River
Hat Creek
Napa Valley
Sacramento River
Truckee River
Walker River

Oregon Settings
Deschutes River
Upper Klamath River

Mexico Setting
Casa Blanca Lodge, Yucatan Peninsula

Montana Settings
Big Hole River
Big Horn River
Bitterroot River
Flathead River
Gallatin River
Madison River
Yellowstone River

Washington Settings
Yakima River
Bogachiel River
Elwah River
Hoko River
Sol Duc River
Calawah River

Wyoming Settings
Snake River
Wind River

Casting For Change

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Sharpening Your Management Skills

A Fly-Fishing Week

Whether you are a physician, an attorney, a fund manager, or a CEO, you likely wish you had more influence with the people in your life. Rather than just developing coping strategies, you can learn some state-of-the-art tools for managing change.

At the beginning of this week, you will learn the foundational techniques of the Casting for Change weekend. We will spend the rest of the week making application to your fishing skills, your personal goals, and your professional goals. You will learn robust strategies for motivating change in others.

Located on the southern edge of Mexico’s Ascension Bay, Casa Blanca has long been recognized as one of the world’s premier saltwater fly-fishing destinations. Offering consistently-great action for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook and jacks, this is the ideal destination for novice saltwater anglers and seasoned fly-fishermen alike. For those who have never been to Casa Blanca, imagine an undisturbed Caribbean setting virtually uninhabited and extraordinarily beautiful. There are miles of shallow bays, secluded mangrove-rimmed lagoons, white sand beaches, and coastal jungle. The area’s pristine waters are home to incredible numbers of game fish – fish that are found pushing water, tailing, and cruising across the sandy flats and turtle grass. The quality of the accommodations and food, the caliber of the guides, and the overall atmosphere of the lodge all combine to create an experience that is truly unique for a Caribbean fishing resort.

The waters surrounding Casa Blanca offer the light-tackle saltwater fisherman one of the most diverse selections of game fish in the world. When conditions are right, an angler can cast to bonefish, tarpon, snook, permit, jacks, barracuda, cubera snapper, mutton snapper, sharks, and several different reef species in a single week of fishing. This kind of angling opportunity can only be found in a few locations throughout the world. Each day you will have the option of fishing from a skiff or wading, and the Lodge’s on-site fishing coordinator can give you advice on angling methods, availability, equipment and fly selection for the numerous species available. The daily fishing schedule is flexible, so you’ll want to discuss your plans with the lodge staff every day. Most anglers choose a schedule that takes advantage of the best time to spot bonefish and permit on the flats, generally between 8:00am and 3:30pm.

The weather is another good reason for joining us. It is generally sunny and in the 80's, a nice change from our Northwest winter.

Location: Casa Blanca Lodge, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Dates: May 3-10, 2008
Price: $4865.
Price Includes: Executive-coaching and fishing package. Seven nights/six days guided fishing, round trip air transfer between Cancun and the lodge, three meals per day, non-bottled beverages, boat beverages while fishing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, natural history excursions, and unlimited use of all recreational equipment.
Travel: All guests should book flights to Cancun, Mexico. Guests making their own flight reservations must plan to arrive in Cancun no later than 2:30 p.m. and schedule their return flight no earlier than 12 p.m. noon in order to make connections with the regional air charter. From Cancun, Casa Blanca will provide a private air charter which will fly you directly to the lodge. Each plane can accommodate 4 to 5 guests plus the pilot. The flight to and from Cancun to the island is approximately 120 miles or 55 minutes. Travel arrangements are hosted by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures.
Extras: International flight to Cancun, beer and alcohol, gratuities for guides and staff, items purchased at gift shop or tackle shop, phone calls, and laundry.
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to Center for Positive Change within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. Center for Positive Change reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

We practice catch-and-release conservation

To register for this event, email us at tim@cpchange.com

or call (360) 683-9290

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