Participant Reviews

What They’re Saying

I attended the Autumn Let go. Flow. Grow. Retreat and have returned home to a fresh opening for moving forward . I was feeling stuck and unmotivated prior to attending. Now I feel inspired, invigorated, motivated and validated. Amy and Stacey create a safe and soft place to land . I felt enveloped and surrounded also by the support of other attendees . The lake surroundings offer a calm atmosphere to do this personal work which can be vulnerable and exposing. Yet each and every one of us were embraced with encouragement and positive conversations. I look forward to other offerings the Garden will grow for me.

Deb
Let Go. Flow. Grow. Weekend Retreat 2025

To be honest, I have been to a number of retreats and, at this point, feel very picky about which ones I attend. You just never know who will be there, what might come up, what exactly the facilitators will share, whether the group will get along...'Let go, flow, grow' is an intimate, women's only retreat in a beautiful place. I believe I made lifelong connections with the women I met there. I felt connected, rested and rejuvenated, not emotionally drained or derailed. Best part, it was a lot of fun. Any woman who might read this and has been feeling the need for a weekend away to just reconnect with herself should contact Amy, take the chance and go. Spending one weekend with a lovely, small group of women can be life changing. Thank you for what you do Amy and Stacey! And I miss you Monica V and Katiri P!!

Megan
Let Go. Flow. Grow. Weekend Retreat
Fall 2024

I attended the Gardens’ lovely boundaries day retreat. We were honored by a crystal bowl sound bath, a full healthy (also yummy) meal, a few very intentional and interactive writing assignments, and healing female company who held space for each participant's process with respect to the group.

Amy and Stacy make an awesome team of facilitators. They work, seamlessly in tandem, to procure a fitting and comfortable space for these mind and heart opening experiences to flow and grow as spiritual beings having a human experience. The women I met in the group were quality people making courageous and intentional moves in their lives to nourish and heal. I left at the end of the day inspired and relaxed.

It was a life changing day of self care and self learning with the added opportunity to connect with some awesome women in the community. I’d recommend this experience to any woman I am close with. It was truly a gift to so personally reflect with other women in group processes like this is set up for.

I can’t wait for the next retreat I can manage to attend!

Janna
"Boundaries are Essential + Sound Healing Retreat" 2025

This was my first retreat with Amy and Shawn. I came into it with my emotions high. Amy is truly a wonderful soul, I learned just how important self love and self care is. We are all on individual journeys and learned some tools to take better care of my mind and body. We were gifted with some truly wonderful spa treatments. Shawn is very knowledgeable on the benefits of the cold plunge, red light therapy, compression boots and sauna. I would absolutely and I look forward to another class

Kimberly K.
Self-Love Journey + Spa 1-Day Retreat 2025

Growing Healthy Habits was my 4th retreat/class given by Amy and Stacey. I have never had such experiences as I do with these retreats. I always go home feeling gloriously rejuvenated! Both Amy and Stacey have put together a brilliant experience by teaching, sharing, supporting and uplifting each of us to a place where we also share, support and uplift each other. The skills we take away from the work and the activities create such a positive energy between all of us attending. Bonus for me:

Each time I have attended a GoG Retreat, I have created some beautiful bonds with other attendees. I will say the addition of the sound bath was most excellent! :)

Lesleigh

Dear Me, How I Have Grown Retreat 2025

I was welcomed with open arms at Garden of the Goddesses, which was a huge relief for me since I was feeling pretty nervous. My life had hit a rough patch and I was desperate for something to help me out. Traditional counseling and therapy just weren't cutting it for me.

But then I met Amy, who was like a gentle guiding light from the moment we met. She helped me open up and connect in a way I hadn't been able to before. And Shawn was there to wrap things up with a cold plunge, followed by red light therapy and compression leggings to get my circulation going again.

I left feeling like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, with a big smile on my face for the rest of the day. If I had to give any advice, it would be to just give it a shot! I'll definitely be signing up for another retreat at Garden of the Goddesses in the future.

Monica

.Boundaries Are Essential + Spa 1-Day Retreat 2025

I had the most amazing weekend! I spent Friday-Sunday with a group of incredible women at a retreat called "Let Go. Flow. Grow". Boy did we do just that! I have never felt so close to a group of women in such a short time. We did hard work, we laughed, we cried, and we bonded. Oh, and the yoga and sound baths were soul cleansing.

Rebecca
Let Go. Flow. Grow. Weekend Retreat

Today was my first Garden of the Goddesses experience and it was powerful to be in the presence of other women seeking self empowerment. A reminder it's a superpower remaining soft and leading with love especially amongst the daily chaos and confusion. We shared personal experiences, shed tears, hugged it out. Amy is thorough and detailed about her content and it's obvious this is her passionate labor of love. You'll leave the workshop feeling like you've made friends for life after connecting over similar vulnerabilities.

Tomi
"Let's Talk About Boundaries" Attendee

The retreat was wonderful.... Truly. Every one of you goddesses will always be precious to me! Amy, thanks for the gentle nudges.They have helped me face and let go of a few of the heavier rocks that are in that bag I drag around.Yesterday, still filled with goddess energy, I went to the local Art Center monthly member meeting and signed up! I will be volunteering and maybe eventually sharing my art.

Beth

Growing Healthy Habits Retreat

I am so glad that I signed up for the Road Blocks Zoom! The meeting time was great for an evening discussion and the weekly session was also perfect for keeping me on task. Part of my personal struggle for “Getting Out of My Own Way” has been self sabotage by procrastination so this class pattern was a success for me! I loved the discussions with the others and our albeit very different journeys in life, the common paths we are traveling. Amy is a terrific guide through the self inspection, leading us to discover our own best strategies for improving life’s flow. I am now aware of most of my areas in life that cause friction so this positive experience will continue to help me move forward with my goals.

Virginia
Getting Out of Your Own Way Series

I'm so glad I took the time to go to my third Garden of the Goddesses retreat! While they are all on the theme of self-love, they are not getting old for me. This time, we focused on boundaries and I deepened my understanding of how to recognize where and when I need to establish a boundary and how to go about doing that. Once again, I loved and appreciated the support of the women that Amy brought together. Amy clearly puts so much thought into how to run her retreats , with exercises that help clarify our challenges and practical steps to meet those challenges. I'm someone who can feel nervous in a group if I don't think it's being well-led. I always feel safe when Amy is leading the group. Thank you to Amy and the women who shared last Sunday with me!

Michelle
Boundaries Retreat Attendee

I took this class and loved it! Amy is a truly wonderful facilitator and person, and created such a connective, beautiful space for the group. I experienced a sense of safety, joy, healing, connection and growth. I highly recommend Amy's groups, one-on-ones, and retreats.

Maggie
Getting Out of Your Own Way!

The retreat was just what I needed right when I needed it. I've been in the middle of dissolving a 22 year marriage and was having a hard time. The first thing I was reminded of was my breath and how shallow it had been. And then came working through harder emotions and thought patterns I have had for way too long.

I've learned that practicing self love and boundaries will take some time. That it is okay to take time for myself and it is not being selfish. I am worthy and my journey is just beginning.

Franny
Self Love One Day Journey

Jeanette
Women's Weekend Retreat Attendee

This past weekend I pushed myself to do something outside my comfort box. I went to a women's retreat, "Let Go. Flow. Grow". I was surrounded by some of the most beautiful women. Their hearts and souls were compassionate, loving, warm, gentle, non-judgmental and safe. We saw each other and our struggles were strangely similar. I took the time to reflect on the negative in the beginning and then throughout the retreat was turning negatives into positives. The things I thought of as failures were now learning opportunities. The things I saw in myself as "bad" were now strengths and empowered me to view myself as a complete and total badass that clawed through adversity to make a beautiful life. The retreat let me SEE ME and LOVE ME. I am grateful for the tribe of goddesses I have found. The instant, deep rooted connections were beautiful. Thank you to the wonderful facilitators that made this happen. You three are strong, badass women!!!

Kristen
Women's Weekend Retreat Attendee

I was blessed to be able to attend the Let Go, Flow and Grow retreat. I have been to multiple retreats through other organizations in the past but this one was exactly what I needed, when I needed it. Amy and Stacy did such a wonderful job of guiding all of us wonderful women in not only showing us that we ARE empowered but also showing us how to empower each other. I am looking forward to my next retreat with Amy and Stacy in July!!!

Patsy
Women's Weekend Retreat Attendee

I am grateful for my experience at the Self Love 1-day retreat. Amy and the other participants held space for me and I felt validated and accepted for who I am. I am now equipped with real tools to set boundaries with myself and others.

Sadie
Self-Love One Day Retreat

Life is good! I have been practicing self love and setting boundaries thanks to the Garden of the Goddesses workshop I went to! Making more time for me and finding balance in my life

Nora
Self-Love One Day Retreat

Amy has such a calming energy and she and Misty together led an amazing retreat! From tears to laughs and laughs to tears, would definitely recommend this retreat to anyone looking to let go of any negative thoughts/feelings and flow into positive growth!

Shelley
Women's Weekend Retreat Attendee

I took Amy’s class! Amy and the class had a great way of bringing out the best in me. It’s a combination of asking great questions of myself and listening to other wonderful women. I loved it. Thank you Amy.

Jana B.
Getting Out of Your Own Way!