I was so lucky to attend Jenny’s first retreat in January 2010. At the time, I was clearly a mama who needed a refill. My own mom broke her hip a few weeks before Christmas, so I had spent the holidays at the hospital while also caring for children out of school, and I had recently started working part time while also attempting to finish up a masters degree. I was not taking care of myself, and honestly, it showed.
I did not know what to expect. Frankly, I was amazed I even made it to Vashon with some clothes in a bag. But it was so much more than I expected. I was nourished physically (delicious, healthy food that was cooked for me and great walks on the beach), mentally (I read novels and wrote in my journal), socially (I met new friends and shared wonderful conversations and laughter), and spiritually (I cried, painted with watercolors, reflected, mediated, enjoyed the afternoon of silence and shared during Jenny’s circles).
Jenny has a gift of healing. She listens and provides a forum for peace and renewal. She is funny and real. She beautifully balances the structured activities to encourage reflection with plenty of free time to just relax and do whatever.
If you are a mama who needs a refill, do not hesitate or make excuses, just go! I was not doing anyone a favor being run down. We cannot be good mamas unless we love ourselves first. Just go!
I did not know what to expect when I signed up for the retreat, I just knew I needed some me time. I had a fabulous time and ended up suprising myself with the focus of my weekend . It was relaxing, the food was great and I got to meet some amazing women. I felt relaxed and motivated when I came home to my sweet family. I would love to do another retreat sometime. Kaiti
Like Jenny says in her opening statement, sometimes it sucks to be a mom and sometimes I suck at being one. Usually this mindset rears its ugly head when I am overly tired and overwhelmed. Clearly we all love our families and wouldn’t change them for the world but we, as mothers and women, are so often depleted and running on empty. We need to “refill our cups”. Jenny’s weekend retreat is just what is needed to refuel to live the life you have with renewed happiness and energy. You come home appreciating yourself and your family and feeling a whole lot less “sucky”.
I had the pleasure of attending two of Jenny’s daytime retreats. Each retreat gave me four hours of uninterrupted time to focus on my own well being and to glean new ideas and perspectives from other women dealing with similar life pressures. Jenny has a gift of facilitating her retreats in a manner that is low-key and unassuming. If you wish to share your thoughts, that’s wonderful. If you wish to remain silent that is wonderful too.
I highly recommend refilling your cup through Jenny’s retreats.
I attended one of Jenny’s single day retreats. I brought a list and my calendar but wound up leaving them in my bag as I was able to connect (finally) with a lot of issues that I had been stuffing away for a long time. I felt like I had 1,000 pounds lifted from my shoulders. The four hours was truly “my” time and I savored every minute of it. Jenny has a true gift of leading without pushing and guiding without a one-size-fits-all agenda. I can’t wait until I get four hours again in March.
When your cup is empty, being a mom sucks. In the nature of parenting you give and give to others, making it essential to refuel your soul, refill your cup. My hope is that you will find a nugget of wisdom that can carry you on your path instead of making you want to jump off it.
I was so lucky to attend Jenny’s first retreat in January 2010. At the time, I was clearly a mama who needed a refill. My own mom broke her hip a few weeks before Christmas, so I had spent the holidays at the hospital while also caring for children out of school, and I had recently started working part time while also attempting to finish up a masters degree. I was not taking care of myself, and honestly, it showed.
I did not know what to expect. Frankly, I was amazed I even made it to Vashon with some clothes in a bag. But it was so much more than I expected. I was nourished physically (delicious, healthy food that was cooked for me and great walks on the beach), mentally (I read novels and wrote in my journal), socially (I met new friends and shared wonderful conversations and laughter), and spiritually (I cried, painted with watercolors, reflected, mediated, enjoyed the afternoon of silence and shared during Jenny’s circles).
Jenny has a gift of healing. She listens and provides a forum for peace and renewal. She is funny and real. She beautifully balances the structured activities to encourage reflection with plenty of free time to just relax and do whatever.
If you are a mama who needs a refill, do not hesitate or make excuses, just go! I was not doing anyone a favor being run down. We cannot be good mamas unless we love ourselves first. Just go!
I did not know what to expect when I signed up for the retreat, I just knew I needed some me time. I had a fabulous time and ended up suprising myself with the focus of my weekend . It was relaxing, the food was great and I got to meet some amazing women. I felt relaxed and motivated when I came home to my sweet family. I would love to do another retreat sometime. Kaiti
Like Jenny says in her opening statement, sometimes it sucks to be a mom and sometimes I suck at being one. Usually this mindset rears its ugly head when I am overly tired and overwhelmed. Clearly we all love our families and wouldn’t change them for the world but we, as mothers and women, are so often depleted and running on empty. We need to “refill our cups”. Jenny’s weekend retreat is just what is needed to refuel to live the life you have with renewed happiness and energy. You come home appreciating yourself and your family and feeling a whole lot less “sucky”.
I had the pleasure of attending two of Jenny’s daytime retreats. Each retreat gave me four hours of uninterrupted time to focus on my own well being and to glean new ideas and perspectives from other women dealing with similar life pressures. Jenny has a gift of facilitating her retreats in a manner that is low-key and unassuming. If you wish to share your thoughts, that’s wonderful. If you wish to remain silent that is wonderful too.
I highly recommend refilling your cup through Jenny’s retreats.
I attended one of Jenny’s single day retreats. I brought a list and my calendar but wound up leaving them in my bag as I was able to connect (finally) with a lot of issues that I had been stuffing away for a long time. I felt like I had 1,000 pounds lifted from my shoulders. The four hours was truly “my” time and I savored every minute of it. Jenny has a true gift of leading without pushing and guiding without a one-size-fits-all agenda. I can’t wait until I get four hours again in March.