The feedback was very positive all around but even better than that, the absolute best is to have been witness to the transformation and growth that took place, to have been honoured with the dynamic stories of these women’s lives each of them unique and different, yet each one so very close to our own.
We laughed, we cried, we shared, we danced, we ate, we walked bare feet in the cool clay of the river’s edge, we journeyed solo and as a group, we sang, we drummed and we wrote about our authentic selves.
For me, it was magical. It was living a life time dream of doing this kind of work. At one point I stopped and asked myself – who am I to be doing this kind of work – me, the person who lived with the core belief that my words where not important and that I wouldn’t be heard.
Yet here I am giving workshops and weekend retreats to help others find their voice, write their words, and share their truth. And to that I say – I love it. I absolutely love it! Bring it on – I’m ready for more!
On our way to the retreat centre.
At the retreat centre.
The main building lodge.
Inside the Rumi Room (very special workshop space).
The Wheel of Life
One of the two teepees
Inside the teepee 
The outside kitchen for the teepee residents
An outside writing session
Waiting for the next exercise
The Labyrinth walk
The Labyrinth walk 
Donna writing
Phillis writing
Nicole writing
Katrina writing
Angela writing
Yours truly
Phillis taking in some rays
Bare feet in the river clay mud
Drumming by the campfire
More drumming
Really getting into the drumming
What would a campfire be without marshmallows?
At the entrance of the workshop room
Sitting in the circle
In session
Sharing a meal together
4 comments:
Looks like you had an amazing and successful weekend Mom! I knew you'd pull it all together!
Looking at the pictures has brought tears to my eyes ... of happiness for the light in the eyes of those who attended and of sadness for those of us who would have loved to be there but just couldn't make it. What an amazing location, Annette!!! I can see the energy of the place and the participants swirling together and creating magic!! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures!
Namaste, Paula
Thanks, Annette, for sharing all about this retreat. I'm so happy for you that it is a success and that you are doing/being that for which you are created. I know how deeply this dream of yours lives in your heart. Blessings and a hug, Linda
Thank you so much for reading and for leaving your comments.
It's always find it interesting to see who's name appears here and even greater to read your words.
Good to hear from you Linda.
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