What people are saying

If you’ve stayed here before and want to leave a testimonial, this is the spot.

RETREAT TESTIMONIALS

“I think that the coolest part of my retreat was not the beautiful room that I stayed in, nor my time feeding blue jays and observing the garden in which I did so, or the peace of sitting in an old phone booth (of which there are not only one, but two of here) but actually the perspectives and insights that I began to ponder once I begun to talk with Saral. This continued through my stay, and not only through conversation, but also some of the tools Saral suggests for those who come to stay, a box of tools of which I am sure I have only scratched the surface of. Writing assignments and a guided hypnosis were perhaps my favorite that were suggested to me. Saral is a joy and was very aware of finding a balance between hearing where I was at and my perspectives on my life and situation while also passing on her own wisdom. Awesome property and a great guide for those both struggling to find some guidance in their life, or just get away for a bit.”

— Owen

“I have known Saral for over 25 years, and my wife and I, together and separately, have spent time with her for spiritual guidance and counseling. Saral is a unique individual and very wise person. During our sessions, Saral has demonstrated an easy going manner and an approach that sets me at ease and ready to discuss my spiritual growth. Saral has provided an insightful perspective into multiple aspects of my life that I could not have achieved without her counseling. Her approach helps me think more deeply and broader than I would without her guidance. My time with Saral has helped me make significant and hard decisions in my life, and that is the best recommendation I can give for anybody.”

— Dean

“Saral’s fierce mind sees the big picture and her toolbox is filled with useful skills to help me get there. She has the unique ability to offer a loving space while holding me accountable for my next brave step.”

— Rudi

Saral has a wonderful way of creating and fostering a unique sacredness to the time during her retreats. When I arrived for my retreat I felt so welcomed and like she shared in my excitement for what was to come. As my retreat begun I felt really heard about the things that I shared were going on for me at the time as well as about what the intentions I had were that I was bringing to the retreat. I also felt really supported by the way Saral shared with me the structure of the Medicine Wheel, the questions she asked me, and the feedback she gave me- our conversations felt memorably potent and beneficial. After my experiences exploring each of the directions of the Medicine Wheel, with the steadfast presence of Saral alongside me throughout the process, I felt alive and energized, and grateful for the depth of sacred presence I had been able to experience. I also felt like I had a readiness to return to my day to day life having taken intentional time out of it to be with myself with Saral’s guidance and her teaching of the tradition of the Medicine Wheel.

— Stephanie

WEDDING TESTIMONIALS

The most-asked question about our wedding was about who that woman was who officiated our wedding and where did we find her? Everyone — and I mean everyone — commented on how amazing the ceremony was. But eve more importantly, Saral helped us to realize the valuable things that make up our relationship and helped us to appreciated the beautiful and forgive the challenging. Our conversations leading up to the wedding were life-changing. I will never forget Saral’s powerful insight and advice. She took our relationship to a whole new level.

— Edward & Michelle

I was prepared for another rote ritual when Saral stepped up to the alter and shocked us all with a ceremony rich in love and meaning, blessing a shot of tequila, quoting the bride and groom, celebrating their uniqueness and causing us all to think of the love in our own lives. I turned to the person next to me and said, “I’ve never experienced anything like this.” “Neither have I,” the man replied. “If I ever marry my wife again, I’m having that woman do the ceremony!”

— Alan

Saral created and performed a wedding ceremony that told our story, introduced us to the start of our journey as a married couple, and embraced the family and friends who witnessed it. We have relied on her for the last 20 years to give us guidance in our marriage as well as to help us through life transitions, including the blessing ceremonies for our children the memorial celebrations for our parents. We love Saral. She is a monumental force for good, inquisitiveness, love and laughter. She needs to be cloned.”

— Meg & Dean