Certified Coach, Yoga Teacher and Conscious Dance Facilitator PAYTON KENNEDY expertly organizes, host and facilitates retreats for recovering women. Special guest facilitators may be featured at various retreats.
No words can describe the feeling of this retreat. It was exactly what I needed... and I didn't even know I needed it!
I loved the "group therapy" session in the morning
Loved the optional 1:1 coaching with Kathy and/or Mary Beth.
I loved the food options and the hot Chef (LOL)
Payton's dance and Mary Beth's yoga day "field trip!" were restorative and energizing.
The hike was a little disappointing but I understand that I have higher expectations (ie , I was just in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy :-)
The closing session was important and lovely, despite honestly being a little wiped out to "share" more, I know some people really needed it.
I vacillated between loving all the sharing and conversations ... and needing breaks.... which is typical of my personality. I can "show up and share" and then I like to hide a little.
My only suggestion would be an extra day with no organized activity. Sort of a "do what you want" day. It could be optional! People could fly home a day early if they want. But I would have loved a full day there with nothing planned. The retreat felt very whirlwind to me. I definitely was more tired than I would have liked (I was on West Coast time though ..) I get drained by sharing and listening to people share, not in a "bad" way per se but just in an "I'm done" kind of way. Like a vulnerability hangover or an empath's exhaustion. Does that make sense? Thankfully I had my own room to decompress.
Overall it was an amazing experience!! You guys are the best!!
By Nutrition for Recovery for Grace Happens: Autumn Self-Care & Renewal in York Harbor on Nov 07, 2023
What a splendid time spent with 15 women on retreat at this lovely, 3 story home! The retreat consisted of 3 morning group workshops, R & R, yoga, dance/movement nearby at a lovely studio, fantastic nourishment from Chef Michael, walks, hikes, ocean visits and cold plunges, fireside chat, & more. It's just what I needed for a recharge. Well planned & executed. Thank you so much to the facilitators & the participants for enriching my recovery.