The Theme Within: Remarks
Despite (or because of?) a much smaller than anticipated enrollment, JPD W & R facilitators Randa, Laura, Alix and Margaret, two presenters and 14 other women took part in one of the most fulfilling, engaging, bonding retreats in current memory.
From Helen Popenoe, Germantown, MD
My expectation was to find enough healing to be able to face [a] problem when I returned home. I ended up coming home with much more positive energy and healing than I could’ve dreamed would be possible. The after-glowing I feel is blessing me with new lightheartedness and peace in a continuing undercurrent for my daily life, now.
The emotional climate, easy schedule and the content were exactly what I needed. A highpoint was Heather’s “just-right” service she gave us Sunday morning (especially the story about the shards of glass.) I’ve heard that story before and never quite got it until Heather put it into words.
From Alexa Fraser, Rockville, MD
I had a wonderful time. I felt welcomed by a new group of women – I only knew 2 before arriving. I think I know all now. … the sisters and cook were wonderful, the tofu was the best I EVER ate, and I loved the facility. I enjoyed learning about the women in religion movement. I really got a lot out of the workshop. I think I will use Soul Collage through the rest of my life as a tool to access those often hidden emotions!
From Pamela Mann, Pottstown, PA
The women's Retreat was an absolute, positive experience for me. The "belonging to the community" started even before we got there. My friend and I were running late because we got lost and we received a warm phone call of concern and were asked if we still wanted dinner - that some would be saved for us. I connected with every person in the group through Soul Collage and personal experiences. There was an excellent balance between structured "learning" and free time. I can honestly say that I would return in the future searching for the women I met on this special weekend and in hopes of finding new women to meet and connect through the UU faith! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
From Dana Wiley, Ardmore, PA
What a great weekend -- so glad to meet you all and share in the whole juicy, intense, and gratifying Soul Collage experience!
From Cindy Neff, Churchville, MD
I had a wonderful time and am so glad I made the effort to attend. At first I was a little nervous about fitting in, but by the end of the weekend I felt right at home! I loved the Soul Collage theme and look forward to continuing to participate in our local area. The opportunity to be in the company of such wonderful strong women...truly a sisterhood that is so valuable for making this journey through life...and such a source of encouragement and strength!
Thank you so much for the opportunity! I really look forward to the next one at the Claggett Center
The Theme Within: Remarks
Despite (or because of?) a much smaller than
anticipated enrolment,JPD W & R facilitators Randa,
Laura, Alix and Margaret, two presenters and 14
other women took part in one of the most fulfilling,
engaging, bonding retreats in current memory.
From Helen Popenoe, Germantown, MD
My expectation was to find enough healing to be able
to face [a] problem when I returned home. I ended
up coming home with much more positive energy and
healing than I could’ve dreamed would be possible.
The after-glowing I feel is blessing me with new
lightheartedness and peace in a continuing
undercurrent for my daily life, now.
The emotional climate, easy schedule and the content
were exactly what I needed. A highpoint was
Heather’s “just-right” service she gave us Sunday
morning (especially the story about the shards of
glass.) I’ve heard that story before and never
quite got it until Heather put it into words.
From Alexa Fraser, Rockville, MD
I had a wonderful time. I felt welcomed by a new
group of women – I only knew 2 before arriving. I
think I know all now. … the sisters and cook were
wonderful, the tofu was the best I EVER ate, and I
loved the facility.
I enjoyed learning about the women in religion
movement. I really got a lot out of the workshop.
I think I will use Soul Collage through the rest of
my life as a tool to access those often hidden
emotions!
From Pamela Mann, Pottstown, PA
The womens' Retreat was an absolute, positive
experience for me. The "belonging to the community"
started even before we got there. My friend and I
were running late because we got lost and we
received a warm phone call of concern and were asked
if we still wanted dinner - that some would be saved
for us. I connected with every person in the group
through Soul Collage and personal experiences.
There was an excellent balance between structured
"learning" and free time. I can honestly say that I
would return in the future searching for the women I
met on this special weekend and in hopes of finding
new women to meet and connect through the UU faith!
Thank you for a wonderful experience!
From Dana Wiley, Ardmore, PA
What a great weekend -- so glad to meet you all and
share in the whole juicy, intense, and gratifying
Soul Collage experience!
From Cindy Neff, Churchville, MD
I had a wonderful time and am so glad I made the
effort to attend. At first I was a little nervous
about fitting in, but by the end of the weekend I
felt right at home! I loved the Soul Collage theme
and look forward to continuing to participate in our
local area. The opportunity to be in the company of
such wonderful strong women...truly a sisterhood
that is so valuable for making this journey through
life...and such a source of encouragement and
strength!
Thank you so much for the opportunity! I really
look forward to the next one at the Claggett Center
