view of the Westerbeke dining room and patio, from the main meeting room.
I’m home and reflecting on my holiday and the amazing Eloheim retreat. It was held in Sonoma, CA, at the the Westerbeke Ranch, a beautiful retreat/event center. Veronica Torres webcasts her channelings and they’re viewed by many from around the world but this was the first time we had the opportunity to come together in person. As any blogger who's met up with a fellow blogger after years of online contact will tell you…it’s that feeling of meeting old friends and yet you know you’ve just met for first time…odd but completely natural!
We stayed in the “Blue Cabin”
Our first evening there was the night of August’s “blue moon” and the owners of the ranch invited us to their party/bonfire/celebration on the ranch. Under the full moon we laughed and sang to the accompanyment of guitar’s, a fiddle, wash board, drum and a circle of beautiful voices. It was magical to celebrate the full moon in this "Valley of the Moon" and the perfect start to the weekend.
Our porch swing…not much time for swinging but I did manage to sit and read 'for a spell’
the path from our cabin looking towards the meeting room
We had two resident ravens who kept watch over us...Richard and Muriel. They hung out in the magnificent oaks surrounding us and which are so abundant in the Sonoma valley.
A delicious meal and relaxation on the patio.
The food was DELICIOUS…mostly home grown and organic and they catered to everyone’s need’s…mine being gluton free. (They had the most amazing flourless chocolate cake I’ve ever had!) Even those who could eat wheat, loved it) Both chefs have produced cookbooks based on the food they prepare at Westerbeke.
the group, with Veronica Torres standing front and center
Sunshine, amazing food, loving and caring people, personal growth, connection…and in Eloheim’s words…going from “aha to aha”. What more could one ask for?
I'm glad you had a good time, kate. The pictures look wonderful! xoO
Posted by: olivia | 09/12/2012 at 09:10 AM
Looks like a great time was had by all Kate! Loved your cabin! The pics are gorgeous as always!
Posted by: Chris I | 09/18/2012 at 08:53 AM
I am amazed, I wish I could also experience what you have experienced. It is refreshing, relaxing very suite for a very good vacation. People who had a busy life should experience things like this, sometimes it is good for busy people to find time to relax and explore the beauty of God give us.
Posted by: Tina Young | 12/13/2012 at 11:01 PM