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So you might be asking . . . what is a Forging Retreat really like?
Here are some words of appreciation from a participant of a four day retreat that covers some of the ground and might give you a few ideas!
Hi there, Gabriella and Heather!
I just wanted to message you both properly to thank you for the absolutely life changing event that I have have just taken apart in at Adelhaus.
. . . one of the most transformative and nourishing experiences of my whole life.
The workshop itself was utterly transforming! The skills you both bring to this arena are magnificent. You allow participants to really connect with each other, the materials, nature and the universe itself. The physical act of creating was complemented perfectly with a true understanding and support for the emotional and spiritual journey simultaneously happening. I have rarely felt this heard and seen and simultaneously aware of my connection to the world we are part of. Breathtaking! The longer I reflect on it, the more miraculous it appears that you did it with such ease and lighthearted joy! You worked flawlessly together to guide me through all the new skills, which were many, with expertise and gentleness making me feel competent and honouring my journey completely.
Every step of the process was meticulously crafted to allow us all to experience a fullness of consciousness in our co-creation and really live in the moment. This is an astounding feat in the noisy world we all inhabit and I have rarely felt such peace and unity in the world, given in the spirit of love and joy.
The instruments I created were beyond anything I could have imagined and this would not have been even remotely possible without you both.
I have already played my bowl and tubular bell for many friends and family members who are dazzled by their clarity and pure sounds
As if this was not enough, the location you selected in Adelhaus was a glorious cherry on the top! The accommodation, location and facilities all added even more to this magical time and I will never forget the hospitality and deep knowledge of our host, Kay, and her contribution to this healing time.
The opportunity to hear you play a sound weaving for us was a magical evening that will inspire me as I move forward in my sound healing journey. It also brought a deep peace to my rising panic that I was not equal to the task ahead, truly a healing experience. I am additionally grateful for the other group members for sharing their passions which will also contribute to my ongoing journey. I feel I have made friends for life, fellow travelers on this journey of sound. The chance to play the instruments I made alongside yours, and everyone else's, when we finished was so uplifting and connecting. It felt like a momentous shift in my growth and I will be forever grateful to everyone who who was there, but especially to you both for sharing your knowledge and passion with the world.
I didn't realize how empty I was until I was full again.
Thank you for this glorious gift from the bottom of my heart.
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