out with the old

The challenge of the holidays lies between enjoying the season's celebrations while caring and sharing. Often around more than we are generally used to. 

Being able to disengage from our ordinary grind, to unwind in the loving cocoon of family, friends, feasting and maybe even some stillness. 

NYC Bloomberg Tower Christmas Tree 2024

For some of the busiest bodies they can abuse this freed time by adding more and more to their to-do lists. Forgetting the preciousness of being present, in their drive to bring the year to a close and prepare for the next one. 

the power of a beautiful question

The poetry of David Whyte captures the human experience of longing, soul searching and the drive towards meaning making. It powerfully directs us back to the often muffled inner voice which is such a potent guide when we allow the space to listen. Sweet balm for our battered souls.

wonder | wander | women value the benefits of carving out time in our lives to go on regular retreats. Purposefully disengage and seclude from the material and mundane. Retire to some serene sanctuary for self renewal. 

prairie grass

For the past three years our annual pilgrimages were interrupted. It was concerning to risk travel or exposing ourselves outside our bubble of safety during these pandemic years. Home based retreats are the preferred option for now.