Stretching Forward Retreats

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

Sunset from the dock tonight at Lakeside. The sunset was nice to the west but this was the view from the east. So special.

10/17/2026

Day 1. Four fabulous women sharing a beautiful cottage with me and having a wonderful time just being. We are in retreat mode. 🩷

10/16/2026

Ready for the October retreat, Celebrate What’s Right with Your World. Bring on the sunshine.

10/06/2026

Lakeside Chautauqua shared a photo of Lakeside today all ready for fall. I am excited to have the Celebrate What's Right With Your World retreat only 10 days away. and look forward to meeting women ready to stretch forward. What a special time of year to find celebration. 🍁🍂🍁

09/28/2026

Fall is here. October is just around the corner.

It’s a wonderful time to walk around your block or along the lake or your favorite hiking trail. Crisp air, turning leaves, and cool evenings invite us to slow down and notice the beauty of the season.

It’s time to carve pumpkins, bake a pie, bite into a caramel apple, take a hayride, or perhaps go apple picking at a local orchard.

Fall is a season of rest and harvest. A time to pause, gather what has grown near us and within us, and give thanks for the abundance around us.

Maybe this is a good time to ask yourself: What have I harvested in my own life? And how will I make time to simply rest?

09/01/2026

The September newsletter went out this morning. The topic this month - Traveling Light. If you don't receive the newsletter, go to www.stretchingforwardspirit.com/newsletters to sign up. Previous years' newsletters are found on the site.

08/27/2026

CELEBRATE WHAT’S RIGHT WITH YOUR WORLD
October 16–18 • Lakeside, Ohio

Imagine stepping away for a weekend to slow down, breathe deeply, reflect on what matters, and celebrate the good that is already part of your life.

You’ll enjoy meaningful conversation, time for yourself, guided reflection, delicious home-cooked meals, and the beauty and peace of Lakeside in the fall. 🍂

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your opportunity to claim the final spot.

Come celebrate your life, your journey, and all that is right with your world. 💛

One spot. One weekend. A little space to pause and appreciate the life you’re living.

Message me or visit stretchingforwardspirit.com/celebrate for details.

Retreats designed specifically for women who are ready to prioritize self-care and well-being.

07/21/2026

Yesterday was one of those beautiful, easy days to pause and notice the simple gifts of everyday life. My windows sparkled after being freshly washed.

This morning I woke to a forecast of rain. Since 8 a.m., it has fallen steadily, sometimes hard. Soon those sparkling windows will be spotted again.

So where is the celebration today?

Nature needs the rain - to nourish our flowers and trees, clear the smoke from the air, and cool the summer heat. Sometimes we have to step back and look a little differently to find the good. Today is one of those days.

I hope whatever today brings, it lands gently for each of you. And remember, the sun will shine again. If not today, then tomorrow. But it will shine. 🌧️☀️