From Celebrating What’s Right With Your World Lakeside Retreat
“This was an amazing weekend. I learned so many lessons to take with me in my life. This retreat is a keeper - from the groundedness of DeWitt Jones to the lightheartedness of CELEBRATING! The whole weekend has been wonderful.” - Jennifer
“Loved every minute of this retreat!” - Kathleen
“The Celebrate Your Life retreat has been life changing. Celebrating with music, doing artwork, having uplifting conversations, taking nature walks, meditating, exercising and more. I learned to keep an open mind and look at possibilities that I had never considered before. As a result, I am energized, creative and have more fun. I am enjoying my life no matter what the circumstances.” - Kathy
“Excellent program and experience. Very valuable and meaningful time spent. As nurses we tend to take care of everyone else first - this reminded me of the importance of taking care of myself first so that I can be better for others.” - Jodi
~ ~ ~ ~ ~From Embracing Your Life Lakeside Retreat
“My frame of mind is more mindful and less reactive. I thank you so much for the lovely retreat. It was everything I needed it to be . . . even with the weather. I already know this won’t be my last retreat, so I hope to enjoy Lakeside with sunshine in the future. Nice mix of journaling, quiet time, movement, sharing, music, mandalas, etc. - Plus of course, this place is perfect and so very special. It is the perfect setting to get in touch with the spirit.” - Lydia
I leave here feeling very excited to stretch forward & continue embracing my life. - Beth
“Great experience!” - Kathleen
“It is so important to step away from day-to-day life to rest, reflect and renew with other women. Thank you, Diane, for your gentle guidance.” - Cathy
“The retreat and the learnings have stimulated/motivated me to work on taking a more active role in enjoying life more.” - Barbara
“Diane’s retreat at Lakeside has been wonderful. Soul searching and soul stretching. As I approach a new phase in my life (retirement), I have so many questions. What will my days be like? Who will I be? I know now that the possibilities are endless. I’m taking home a sense of peace, of freshness, new friendships and new attitudes, and a confidence in what each day can bring.” - Jennie S.
“Stretching Forward was a wonderful opportunity to get away from the busy everyday responsibilities of my life so that I could rest and reflect on how God is calling me to stretch and grow. Diane took care of every detail from excellent pre-retreat communications to gift bags in our rooms to delicious food to meaningful handouts and resources personalized for each one of us. I left feeling pampered, refreshed and grateful for Diane’s gracious leadership throughout the retreat. I encourage you to stretch forward, you will be deeply renewed!” - Sharon
“This retreat was strategic in a quiet way that facilitated honest reflection.” - Kate
“Pausing to reflect on the time we spent together, I feel inspired to make choices that bring joy to my life. Thank you too for all of the thoughtful touches that made the weekend so personal.” - Jane
“I went to the retreat because a friend wanted to go but she didn’t want to go alone, so I agreed to go with her. Little did I know that I needed to be there. It was a wonderful weekend, met some great women. Diane did a phenomenal job. Was well worth my time. I would do it again.” - Lou Ann
“The retreat was inspirational, fun and life changing. The Lakeside environment, accommodations and food were excellent. Diane was eloquent, motivating and a great teacher. The course materials and activities were very informative, enjoyable and helpful. Before the retreat I was lethargic and unfocused about what I wanted to achieve in my personal and business life. During the retreat we did an exercise that gave me an ah-ha moment! I realized that I was missing having a balanced, joyful life in several areas.” - Kathy
“The leader of this retreat is very organized. Your time will be well spent if you choose to sign up. Your life will change and s t r e t c h.” - Jeanne
~ ~ ~ ~ ~From Finding Purpose Today On-Line & In-Person Retreat
“THANK YOU for an absolutely AMAZING day!!! WOW - WOW - WOW!!! It was insightful, enlightening, joyful, challenging, thought-provoking, delightful, educational, stimulating, revealing and fabulous to share time together with you and the wonderful community of women you gathered to share, learn and grow together in life.” - Connie
The value of this retreat was phenomenal. I was reluctant to attend a virtual retreat. Too much sitting. Too much talking heads. Too long. Not enough breaks. Diane, it was anything but all that. I was disappointed it ended so quickly.” - Jennie S.
“Favorite part of the day was the sharing of stories and experiences. I also have intended to journal for a long time but somehow never started. This opened the door for me to begin.” - Vicki
“As a result of the retreat, I am clear about my purpose and what I need to do to accomplish it.” - Kathy
“You put a ton of prep work into this and it shows! Fabulous!” - Krista
“I came away with a lot to think about going forward but with renewed hope. I saw new patterns and possibilities for myself. Thanks so much! I needed this.” - Jan
“I need to spend more time on finding my purpose. Diane - it was great! I’m glad that this became your purpose.” - Leslie
I loved this. My cup is full! Thank you! - Jennie G.
