The Retreat In Women's Words
This Retreat is held in memory of Mary Jane Taxter and Audrey Gula, both of whom were my students and friends for many years. Mary Jane was one of my very first students, in 1980! Mary Jane and Audrey were both wonderful writers and participated in countless of my workshops and retreats over the years. Both had marvelous senses of humor and were wildly creative, compassionate, and loving women. I miss them and think of them often!
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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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"This Retreat was an amazing gift to 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 to my Inner Writer. 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, Emily, for the amazing work you do!" -Annie Kelleher, Wisdom House, Ct. 2011
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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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"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 |