The Retreat In Women's Words
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"Emily introduces or re-introduces you to your creative side. And she shows you how to nurture, honor, and respect it — as well as yourself. Working with Emily has been one of the most meaningful experiences in my life." - Audrey Gula, Glastonbury 2011
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"On this retreat, I have a feeling of joy in the sharing of my work and have taken great pleasure in listening to others' stories. I feel such a strong sense of understanding and togetherness. I feel safe in the caring of these women and their affirmation of my writing is precious beyond measure. Emily, thank you for your support all these years. - Mary Jane Taxter, Bar Harbor, 2014
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"The retreat was an amazing gift for my Inner Writer. It validated her existence and pushed her to stretch beyond allowed boundaries. She's learned a lot about the techniques of writing and the creative process." - Sandya Nankani, Glastonbury, England, 2004
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"The retreat was a great boon for me. I have a plotline now, a clear idea of where I'm going, new confidence, and some additional tools to use along my journey. Emily, I loved your vitality and joy and passion!" - Ellen Abell, Bar Harbor 2015
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"This was a truly incredible experience. I feel you have helped me re-discover the joy of my creativity and passion. I feel lighter and greatly refreshed. Thank you for the amazing work you do!"
-Annie Kelleher, Wisdom House, Ct. 2011 |
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"This retreat has truly opened me to the fact that I have an Inner Writer who is very creative. I will carry this forward and expand my inner wisdom to... who knows where!"- Alida Sherman, Bar Harbor, 2019
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"The retreat is the first time I've really distanced myself from the outside world. I've not checked in with work once. Instead, I listened to a deeper voice within. For the first time ever I've written fiction and non-poetic words!" - Heather Mickley, Bar Harbor 2010
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"My favorite part of the retreat was being with the women in the Circle. I loved watching the process flow. The shared insights made me feel part of the flow and the magic."
- Val Huyghue, Bar Harbor, 2012 |
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"The retreat has opened me to the joy of writing; it showed me that the writing can come from anywhere - an unusual prompt, a fragment of a poem, a thought shared by a new friend. It showed me that my writing is valued and enjoyed."
- Lisa Friedlander, California Retreat, 2018 |
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"I wrote things I wouldn't have attempted before. I felt stretched, but The Circle metaphorically hugged me as I shared this new part of myself." - Anna Marie Hrivnak, Bar Harbor, 2019
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"The retreat enabled me to dig deeper and come up with feelings that speak from my heart. I wrote more freely because the critiques were so constructive."
- Audrey Larkin, Tuscany, 2009 |
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"I have never been in a group of women and felt so comfortable and accepted.
There was no judgment, jealousy, or comparing, just love and support." ~ Judy Oliveri, Tuscany 2004 |