Testimonials

"I was hoping to break away from the daily grind of my corporate job and reconnect with my innermost self. I did not expect to have such a unique experience connecting with like-minded women, and digging deeper in my personal experiences, but I did and it was absolutely incredible.

I was so grateful to have such a safe and inviting space to 'get real' with myself and others. I loved participating in Ariel's workshops, journaling and confiding in the other women, and then having the quiet time juxtaposed to really process my thoughts and get grounded in my journey.

I realized in this retreat that I am so much more than a career woman or a job title. I learned that my joy is found most in sharing life with others, and I experienced a newfound hope and optimism for the future that I previously felt stuck without.

Everyone needs some of the restoring, reflecting, and rejoicing that the PWP retreat provides. It is not selfish to refill your cup; it is essential in order to keep giving our full and most genuine selves to those in our lives. I can't wait for the next one!"

— Alexa (2021 Retreat)

“Prior to the retreat, I was really wondering why I chose the path that I did? (my expectations of myself vs. the expectations others had in me). I wanted something to reignite the passion I had… What I enjoyed most about the retreat was how supported I felt through every emotion and decision I faced… I learned so much. One of my favorite things was learning that at any age people are growing and striving to make themselves better, and that is okay to make those transitions at any age in life. I also learned how vulnerability can not only connect you with others but also open up a door to allowing others to be vulnerable back.

As someone who finds it challenging to be vulnerable with others, I felt set free when I had that ‘aha’ moment and decided to jump into accepting the vulnerability… the most valuable thing I found was the time set for meditation.. and for processing… I feel more connected to myself than ever before, honestly. I realize that I am thinking about self-care and making intuitive decisions throughout my day-to-day a lot easier and with more positivity…

As someone who was on the fence initially about the retreat, actually investing in myself and the retreat was the BEST decision I have made for myself in a long time. I was nervous prior to the retreat and noticed I had many negative self-talk moments prior to the retreat (e.g. Meeting new people is hard, I don’t have the time, I just started a new job, it’s too expensive, etc.) Not listening to those excuses and ultimately making the decision to go was worth it in every way. ”

— Dianne (2021 Retreat)

"I was hoping to walk away from the retreat feeling more grounded as a person, with a greater understanding of my life purpose. My favorite part was getting to know such wonderful people, learning that I am not the only one with these struggles, and receiving such amazing support. The biggest positive shift for me, was accepting where I am at in my life, gratitude for the work I have done thus far, and trusting that I am on the right path, even if I do not know the exact outcome. The greatest piece of wisdom I could give anyone when walking into this retreat is: come with an open mind and open heart, ready to listen and feel so incredibly heard and seen. Also coming to the retreat alone, not knowing anyone, was the absolute best decision that allowed me to be as open as I possibly could, with zero familiar faces or expectations."

— Tanya (2021 Retreat)