What women are saying from the 2011 Gathering:

“EVERYTHING was perfect!! Every single facet…entertainment, food, personalities, lectures, physical experiences, meditations, the interconnectedness, etc., etc.  I am TRULY thankful to have been there…immersed in Soul for a few days.” Laurie

“Wow, what a fantastic experience!!!  I feel literally blesses to have experienced the magic that came out of this weekend.  From the singing bowl ceremony to the small circle connections to the perspective shifting with Lyndall Johnson and on to the Danes of Universal Peace;  I am still vibrating days later!!!! Thank you Mary, for organizing such a profound event.” Cindy S.

“I was in a state of total bliss the entire weekend, free to love myself and all those around me.” Terry L.

“…very profound learning.  I feel changed in some way and I’m still experiencing something of the weekend,  The song is playing in my head.  The people are sitting with me still.” Cindy W.

“This was a retreat that touched the Divine Feminine.  It was an experience of being on holy ground from the moment the core group met for lunch.  The space we used in the hotel was the absolute perfect space. Lower level, full view of nature, off the beaten path, safe and sacred.  The people who showed up were the right people and the size of the group created an intimacy that was palpable.  There was not a detail overlooked.  The experience had such a flow to it.” Elaine

“I had a wonderful time. I really felt like I was in such a warm, welcoming, kind, unconditionally accepting group of women – especially as a newbie.  I was amazed that it was so easy to talk to everyone else, and that I didn’t experience any clique-ish-ness.  All this acceptance was very healing.” Theresa

“It was amazing!  Through the teachings, sharing and exercise I developed a deeper connection with myself and felt a deeper connection with other women.  I left feeling more Alive, Aware and Awake, more so than I have in years.  The teachings and experiential learning in community was invaluable – the energy, love and respect was moving.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!” Eloise

Praise from the 2010 Gathering:

“A crucible of safety for awakening, growing, learning, expressing, and connecting.”

“Thank you for believing in me and trusting me and including me in this wonderful event.  I feel honored, seen, heard, known, acknowledged and affirmed by you.
Secondly, I want to thank you for how you do this for so many people -you have the most amazing capacity for affirming and loving people, including, encouraging and awakening people. Thirdly, thank you for what you are doing for the whole community and the world – I want you to know how much I believe in what you are doing.”

~ Lyndall Johnson, founder of the Aslan Institute and 2011 keynote speaker

“It was a wonderful FULL experience for me.”

“It was an amazing event this weekend for the Alive Aware Awake event! We had great speakers, fabulous music, scrumptious food, and many heart felt tears and laughter by incredible women who showed up to bear witness to their own voice and be part of something much larger than themselves. An unforgettable weekend!”     Lynn

“ Mystical, magical!”

“First of all, I want to thank you, again, for the wonderful conference last weekend.  Everything was so well planned-out and executed.  You engaged the head, the heart, the body, and the soul; and hoped that we would do the same.  Speaking for myself, you accomplished all of that – and more.  The weekend, for me, was more than the sum total of the many parts.  It was an integrated whole that moved me into a new space and view that I have been gestating for some time.  I knew it would be an important weekend by the ‘resistance’ I felt moving into it.  I got over that very quickly and moved with the flow, appreciating the many insights that came my way….     Kirsztina

“Elevating, Inspiring”

“I have been struggling with words all week to describe the Alive, Aware, Awake gathering.  Thank you for your courage to put together such an amazing event.  Thank you for sharing your story and fears with us.  Thank you for sharing your spirit with us.  You inspire me and I left the weekend in awe of all women.  I feel truly blessed.

I hope you had a glorious weekend and are enjoying a little down time after the weekend.  Your joy and delight were such a wonderful gift.  Still a week later I am very touched by the weekend and feel as though I have been living through a huge shift.”    Lisa

“Transformational, a shift in energy.”

“I am blessed beyond words for the many ways that this gathering healed parts of my heart and soul that I didn’t know were hurting.  In complete soulful gratitude Mary!”    Teena

“Awesome, life changing, transformative!”

“I Am Alive Aware & Awake today!!!  Thank you Mary, for being the BEAM to another reminder of my life’s purpose. I have been blessed with a soulful experience in my body, mind, and heart this weekend.”        Joan Breen Blanchard

“Experiential, energizing.”

“Such a gift, to each of us there, and to the world. Mary, thank you for your vision and for stepping beyond story into pure potentiality!!!    We have been touched and transformed!”  Pam

“Warmly embracing”

“It was truly a splendid weekend celebrating and honoring all women. Thank you Mary for your courage, tenacity and beautiful spirit.”        Lisa

“Inspirational, a well planned meaningful event.”

“What a valuable and magnificent experience you created for all of us at the Gathering of Women!”   Peggy

”Heartwarming, soul soothing comfort, hopeful.”’

“Worldly Wisdom anchoring in the present moment! Experienced the Presence of the Whole!”