Endria says, "I've been backpacking and climbing for over nine years, and this was one of the most special, healing, and joyous backpacking trips I've ever been on. I really loved spending time in the mountains with women of color--sharing space to talk about our experiences, joys, and pains in the outdoors, and cultivating the healing that comes with being heard and seen (and from plunges in freezing alpine lakes)." See more
Pamela says, "Sr. Raphaela’s meditative retreat on St. Benedict’s steps of humility was incredible…moving, thought-provoking, and meditative. Her wise use of images, sound, and soothing instructions as one watched proved for a perfect retreat weekend as I moved through the rhythm of my days." See more
Sonia says, "I have retreats 2 or more per year and always is a great experience, Mago Garden is a magical place to enhance your wisdom and to connect completely with Nature and very important your own connection ." See more
Susan says, "The past too many months of COVID have been difficult for the entire world. Most have dealt with death, sorrow, loss and suffering in its many forms. I realized I needed a place find some quiet." See more
Sophie says, "The experience was memorable, masterfully delivered, the staff was amazing, loving and supportive, Austin Mao is an extremely skilled and heart-centered teacher who led the retreat with such grace and a profound ability to hold the group and create safety." See more
Sonja says, "I had one of the best times in my life when I stayed with Jack and Zae at Muaisa, both are incredibly fascinating individuals, guiding me gently on my path that eventually led to a completely new life." See more
Kristen says, "Lama Liz and the Natural Dharma Fellowship community is so incredibly welcoming and kind. I have never seen a community so unbiased and open in my life! This is a community for new and experiences practitioners of Buddhism and is tremendously welcoming to all variations of faith of practice." See more