“I wanted answers & direction and I got it.” M.W. Loveland, OH

“I came prepared to tell you I was not going to ride. Thanks for not pushing me and thanks for encouraging me to look inside to understand my hesitation. Who would have thought a decision about riding a horse could open a door to making a major life change! It really was love at first kiss!”

“It was an inspiring weekend. Cannot thank you enough. It’s unreal how this has changed my outlook on my life and how I feel I’ve gained far more than I came with. Leaving with so much knowledge in so many areas of my life, I believe will change my life forever. Thank you SO much.” ~ Leslie D. , Cincinnati, OH

“This retreat gave me what I needed, in the place I needed, surrounded by people I needed at this moment in my life.” ~ F.E., Cincinnati, Ohio

“You got straight to the point and really helped us see what our goals for the future could be.” K.B. Philadelphia

“I’ve done a number of workshops, and this undoubtedly was the most powerful for me. It was amazing to find so much commonality among a rather diverse group of people. …Your guidance helped create this cohesion while allowing each of us to express ourselves openly and honestly.” K.C. Covington, KY

“You made me feel better about myself by acknowledging your own imperfections. After the weekend, I realized it’s okay not to be perfect.” M.P. Alexandria, VA

“I more than enjoyed the weekend, I VALUE it. I do feel differently. It is a return of some of my missing ‘spirit.’”
~ S.W, New Haven, CT

“The ability to find common ground with women from so many different backgrounds, I thought it was particularly moving. It allowed me to go much deeper than I expected, like almost an entire weekend of individual therapy. I thank it opened up a lot of nooks in my mind that I didn’t know I had … or was unwilling to open. I can’t say I had specific goals going into the weekend, but it addressed exactly what I needed, which was to begin to explore what I wanted and how to get there.” ~ Kim, Cincinnati

“Best parts: It was well structured and hearing other's experiences.” L.S. Mason, OH

“You made a positive difference in my life.” D.K. Ardmore, PA

“Some of the drawing exercises gave me a sense of freedom of expression without feeling guilty for my thoughts.” G.S. Washington, DC

“The retreat didn’t meet my expectations; it exceeded them … I had revelations here that years of therapy really didn’t uncover in so clear-cut realization …. Feeling of safety to say whatever I felt I needed to say. …And I love the way you can admit you are wrong and change course … I’ve done a number of workshops, and this undoubtedly was the most powerful for me … so much commonality among a diverse group of people. I don’t think this was planned but your guidance helped create this cohesion …. It was an amazing weekend. ~ Karen C., KY

“Karen is a gentle, insightful and creative group facilitator. I enjoyed the myriad of assignments and various ways in which we shared.” ~ T.H., Psychiatrist

 “Thank you, Karen, for being flexible in our teaching style to address the needs of everyone in our group.” ~ SK, Richmond, VA

“It gave me perspective and a chance to think about myself and where to go from here. I keep trying to do this on my own but never made it.” ~ P.R., Washington, DC 

“I was thrilled to get a breakthrough and be able to openly speak of my worst feelings.” ~ L.M., Alexandria, VA

 “I really liked the exercises.  They helped me see things in a different light.” ~ L.G., Columbus, OH

“Thanks for such a nurturing and caring retreat. I feel you do these out of genuine interest in people and not necessarily for financial gain.” ~ N.N, Tampa, FL

“The weekend was so effective; I marvel at how non-complex it was, yet so good. Such a combination is always an indication of true skill. It was what I needed when I needed it. I’m grateful.” ~ I.S., Philadelphia, PA

“I appreciate your sensitivity to each one of us. Making sure we all were heard and understood.” ~ Anonymous, Cincinnati, OH

“I signed up because I seem to be missing an essential part of myself at this stage of my life, an inner spark or core I seem to have misplaced. I found it. The retreat was an experience I won’t forget.” ~ Anonymous, Loveland, Ohio

“I reaffirmed some things for myself that I knew, but had forgotten.” ~ C.T., Vienna, VA

“Just what I needed!” J. W. Alexandria, VA