11/22/2025
When David and I first dreamed up this retreat, we hesitated. The world felt heavy, people were struggling, and we wondered who we were to fly across the ocean for what could look like a “vacation” while so many were barely holding on.
But then we remembered—we were struggling too. We needed rest, softness, and space… just like so many others. So we moved forward, trusting that restoration is also a form of resilience.
And this trip? It ended up being one of the most meaningful journeys either of us has ever taken. It held everything we didn’t even know we needed: rest and exploration, deep connection and quiet introspection, laughter, learning, and the simple act of caring for one another.
At the close of the retreat, David taught me about a Fermata—when a long musical note is passed from one instrument to another when breath runs out, and then picked back up again when the first instrument returns.
That was us. Offering ourselves a pause, letting someone else carry the note while we rested… so that when we returned—renewed, grounded, and a little more healed—we could carry our part again. And maybe inspire others in our orchestra of life to rest, too.
Endless gratitude to my friend and mentor, David—thank you for trusting me, teaching me, believing I was ready, and supporting me in every dream I dare to speak out loud.
And for everyone asking… yes, we’ll be running this retreat again. Follow along for updates and and more magic from this journey.
