Two weeks later, I am still riding the “high” of the Sacred Connections retreat! I find it difficult to truly describe the weekend when others ask other than to say it was “amazing.”
Tanya Rice and JennieRuth Warren are the best team a girl could ask for. From reminding me to eat to taking care of meal prep to plopping me down on the steps and guiding me through impromptu relaxation and breath work (not to mention teaching beautiful classes!), they are true gems and I am so glad we got to bask in their light. 
Our trail ride held a little more excitement than some of us were hoping for (me!), but our experience ended happily with charcuterie beside the sparkling lake.
The barn at Xanadu was once again the perfect space to hold our thoughts, tears, laughter, and sweat through all the classes. One person shared how transformative it was to journal all the thoughts she’d been holding in for ages. Others enjoyed being “fallen trees” and getting the rest their bodies craved during a more active class. I loved experiencing morning classes with the sun coming up through the window, then again in the evening darkness with nothing but candlelight around us.
The food this year was one of my favorite parts. Meals handpicked and prepared with love; shared around the long table with no shortage of conversation. Friends visiting in the kitchen and throughout the house made me truly feel at home. You can find some of the recipes here!
The magic of Xanadu never fails to deliver unforgettable moments and always makes me want to stay a little longer: the clear cool water, the water toys that brought so much laughter, the epic sunrises and sunsets. I know all the retreat guests have endless lists of their own!
The absolute highlight of the whole weekend was the people! Seeing both strangers and old friends forming (or solidifying) connections and supporting one another is something I will forever hold in my heart. Borrowing the spot-on words of Sarah Strohmeyer, “The power of women united, I am again reminded, is an invincible thing.”
If you were there, I would love to hear your favorite memory in the comments!
Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who supported this weekend and helped make it happen! My patient friends and family heard of practically nothing else the past month.
My cup is truly overflowing with love and gratitude. ~Amber
Such a joy to see your reflections of this beautiful experience filled with love, kindness, ahimsa and peace! Thank you for sharing and following your heart🙏💕❤️