“Absolutely worth the time and effort!” If you are wondering what I’m talking about, you are not one of the many people who have been asking me, “So, how was the retreat in France?”
In a nutshell, it was fantastic! The food, the setting, the companionship, the wisdom and reflection — all of it was just fantastic! I loved watching the women on the retreat blossom in the warmth of a small group of incredible women in an incredible setting. And, the sunflowers WERE in bloom! Just glorious.
Sunflowers in Monclar de Quercy
Each morning, we began the day in a stained glass windowed room with meditation followed by stretching… or vice versa. The day unfolded from there with a variety of activities from one-to-one sessions with me, massage, facials, walks, excursions to simply exquisite places, delicious food, retreat sessions and great good company.
One participant shared that “this trip was, by far, the best trip I’ve ever taken!”
I think that something magical and alchemical happens when you bring together a group of women in a setting away from the familiar. There were new insights and breakthroughs everyday.
One breakthrough for me was realizing that I absolutely love doing retreats like this in other countries and in our own magnificent country. By the time it was all over, the participants were saying, “Where are we going next year? Bali? The Amalfi Coast of Italy?
There are several amazing places for retreat. And, I’m am more and more clear about the difference between a retreat and a vacation. One big difference is a schedule. On my retreats, we take the support of a flexible schedule. One primary benefit of having a flexible schedule is that the benefits of the retreat stay long after the retreat is over. That’s not always the case with a vacation. Another benefit of a flexible schedule is that you are able to experience and integrate new places, new people and new, more authentic ways of being.
If you’ve not planned a retreat for yourself yet this year, plan one! Take a look at my book, an illumined life, if you need some support.
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Reflecting in Carcassonne
