Matt says, "I arrived to Ceremonia “on my last leg” after 10 years of limited progress in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, psychiatric care, and 12-step recovery. I’ve worn different labels (recovering addict, adult child of alcoholism), have had diagnoses (PTSD, ADHD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder), and had been hospitalized twice for suicidal ideation." See more
Rae says, "The surrounding mountains with their beauty and the energy of their natural vortices welcome the visitor "home" to the peace and tranquility of Mother Earth. The retreat offers endless places to walk and to meditate." See more
TaJuana says, "Osage Forest of Peace is truly a beautiful and sacred place. From the moment I arrived, I felt a sense of peace and calm. The natural surroundings created the perfect atmosphere to slow down, quiet my mind, and reconnect with myself spiritually." 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
Lisa says, "Dearest Ellen, Your kindness, your exuberance, your wisdom, humor and wealth of experience create our experience at Sonoma County Writers Camp. Thank you for your devotion to the craft of writing, to teaching, to your students, and to making it so compelling and so fun." See more
Jessie says, "I attended the Writing from the Heart retreat. From the moment I stepped into the campsite, I felt loved, welcomed, and safe. Our yoga practices were centering and our writing time helped me to reignite my love of writing." See more
Anonymous says, "I learned about more formal zen practice in a community session, some clear instruction in zen meditation techniques, some background on chanting service, different types of meditation, and had a great lunch that incorporated mindful eating practice." See more
Katherine says, "On Saturday, July 20, Sr. Anna-Camille treated a group of us to a deep dive into the ancient prayer form of lectio divina. The first thing I noticed about Sister's approach to the subject was her quiet format for the day." See more