We had such a great time. When we left we went to dinner and the music was loud and it made me really appreciate the silent day. A day to listen and experience Gods voices, his words inside of the things we created. It was just such a joyful time. The hosts were so welcoming and creative in their ideas. It was a blessing to be apart of this retreat and we look forward to the next one. Thank you❤️

It was a wonderful retreat in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Well-planned with excellent leadership. A day of spiritual grace and inspiration. And lunch was great!

The Lenten journey was helpful and rewarding. The daily emails were a helpful reminder to find the time to be aware of Gods presence. My favorite exercises were the Lectio Divina and also loved listening to the Audio Divina while talking my daily walks in the woods.

I am so grateful and deeply blessed by the 40-day Lenten prayer prompts. This was such a wonderful and creative idea. Even if this specific Lenten practice is not offered next year, I can absolutely see myself incorporating it into my own practices—at church, at home, and beyond. We were introduced to the concept of connecting with God through all of our senses, which is incredibly powerful. I’ve participated in silent retreats, coloring retreats, and Advent and Lent practices—including last year’s Lenten calendar—all through Belly of the Well. This experience, however, offered something uniquely meaningful and deeply formative. Belly of the Whales Retreat and Ministries is truly spiritually grounded, responsive to the needs of people, and a delight to journey with. Thank you, Sharon, and the entire team. You not only provide meaningful experiences, but also resources that sustain us for a lifetime. You invite us to dream, to think outside the box, and to embrace new possibilities for mission, ministry, and spiritual growth. Thank you again! Rev. Christy Ann Clark

This was a fantastic retreat! I left feeling restored and renewed physically, mentally, and spiritually. In addition, the food and accommodations added to the restorative experience. Highly recommend.