Testimonials from past attendees

"So incredibly grateful to have this time away to fill my cup, be reminded to be kind, loving and compassionate to myself and to be my own best friend. Thank you for creating a safe space where I could get in touch with myself, self reflect and reset. Have made some beautiful meaningful connections with the other ladies that I will cherish also thank you again.
Much love & blessings"
TM

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"What an amazing journey! From the moment we arrived to the moment we left has been incredible! You have helped me so much in forgiveness, mindfulness and how to cope. I was so broken when I came here, had no idea how to deal with everything I can now walk away with strength and forgiveness. Barbara and Anne you have been so helpful, so much knowledge on how to deal with past trauma and life in general. All of us have been treated so well here at the retreat, not even having to lift a finger. To the sisters that cooked our meals, thank you! It's so nice not having to worry about meals. This was an amazing break from reality and the stuff I have been through. Its incredible how much tears and laughter has been shared. I loved going for walks along the river and up the hill, making new friends. Thank you for the opportunity."

May participant

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"When you are given a chance to rest and have some quality time to yourself, it can sometimes be hard to know what that looks like and how to have it. And usually it can cost, it can be anxious trying to plan it, and you may not have the resources to make it happen. My being able to come on retreat took care of all of those worries for me. I cannot think of a better way I could have had this most precious time to myself and with incredible women. I am most grateful to 'Life A Plenty' facilitators and donors. I will go home feeling blessed, fed awesomely both physically and spiritually. Thank you so much. Words truly cannot express my gratitude, but my future changes within myself most certainly will speak it. Peace, Clarity and Confirmation."
Arohanui CK

May participant

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This has been one of the most rewarding experience's on my journey of healing. The tools I have gathered to help with my coping of everyday life are amazing. I came on the retreat as a young woman who didn't know how to be self-compassionate or mindful of my surroundings; a young woman who needed a lot of healing but left the retreat with more self-compassion towards self, which in turn has given me a more positive look on life. I still have a long road of healing, but I now look at that road with more hope than I did before, just knowing that hey, I am actually only human and that is ok and makes me know that the sunrise at the end of my journey will be bright and beautiful.
Thank you Life A Plenty for this wonderful 5 days.

February participant

"Thank you very much for giving me such an opportunity to come to this retreat! I really enjoy all my time here in this beautiful, peaceful and restful environment. We were served just like princesses with food ready on the table, and empty dishes being taken away. The workshops are very knowledge and practical that helps us to make a change in our life to have a new beginning! The free time in the morning has been very helpful for me to have a good rest, having a quiet time to read my Bible and books without being interrupted. I feel I've been recharged this weekend, and my body, soul and spirit have been shepherded. Thank you."

G.G., August Participant

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I cannot put in words how content I feel after this weekend. The premises are stunning and breathtaking. Being allowed my own room and ensuite was a luxury and the space allowed me to relax, and take some time for myself. The scenic walks were wonderful too.
The Coordinators are incredible women and I will forever be grateful for this opportunity.
Learning self-compassion, mindfulness, and everything else covered in the workshops have given me the tools to go back into the world and be able to deal with life and what it throws at me, without feeling scared.
Having my thoughts and feelings validated was an incredible thing, and I always knew I wasn't alone, but hearing stories form the other women made me feel included, and again, validated.
I'm leaving the retreat content, and equipped with tools to help me in the future.
Thank you Anne and Barbara for this amazing opportunity.

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This retreat has given me the space and encouragement to find my inner strength and I now feel ready to begin the work I need to do on myself. I cannot find the words to adequately represent my gratitude to the facilitators and all the people that made this opportunity possible. This experience has been life changing and I truly feel like I can now begin to make the necessary changes in my life.

May participant

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Thank you for allowing me the time to rejuvenate. Spending time in nature with no distractions* has been refreshing. Meeting new people was a struggle at first - allowing myself to relax with "strangers" and open us is not easy. But I'm glad I was able to eventually.
The workshops were informative - especially those with corresponding videos - helping to 'validate' what was discussed with science backing it up. We are not crazy!

*no distractions - would have been true if my out of office worked on my email - but it didn't so I had to check it daily. I feel those who are able to leave ALL electronics at home, will probably feel even better at the end of the retreat.

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Thank you for allowing me the time to rejuvenate. Spending time in nature with no distractions has been refreshing. Meeting new people was a struggle at first - allowing myself to relax with "strangers" and open us is not easy. But I'm glad I was able to eventually.
The workshops were informative - especially those with corresponding videos - helping to 'validate' what was discussed with science backing it up. We are not crazy!
*no distractions - would have been true if my out of office worked on my email - but it didn't so I had to check it daily. I feel those who are able to leave ALL electronics at home, will probably feel even better at the end of the retreat.