Anonymous❤️

Before attending the Faith and Love 2026 Retreat, life had quietly become one of the darkest chapters I had ever walked through. Between family struggles, marriage, business pressures, and the emotional weight of parenting, every day felt heavier than the last. Anxiety and depression slowly drained the light out of ordinary life, to the point where even moving my body some days felt exhausting.

Then came this retreat — and with it, some of the most powerful healers and souls I have ever encountered.

One of the most unforgettable experiences happened during Mr. Lester’s private “unwinding ” bodywork session. Somewhere deep within the process, a vivid vision appeared: a bullet lodged inside my chest, dark, hardened, and pitch black, buried directly in my heart. After hours of following his guidance and listening inwardly to my own heart’s voice, something shifted. Suddenly, the bullet began pushing itself out, and in its place, a radiant white light flooded through my chest. It was overwhelming, emotional, and honestly one of the most profound moments I have ever experienced.

A beautiful session with Maya brought another kind of awakening — a deeper awareness of where life currently stands, how far the journey has already been, and what a healthier, more holistic future could truly look like moving forward.

Christine's ecstatic dance session brought pure joy. For the first time in a very long time, the inner child inside felt free, alive, playful, and genuinely happy again.

There was even the simple happiness of learning how to make vegan organic cinnamon rolls with Helena — absolutely delicious ones too 😊 Her food truck serves some of the most incredible vegetarian dishes and smoothies, made with so much love and care.

What made the retreat especially meaningful was that healing did not only come from the facilitators. Sometimes the most life-changing breakthroughs arrived through unexpected conversations with fellow guests.

One of the most eye-opening moments came through Rebecca, who has a medical background. Through our conversation, an important realization surfaced: part of the emotional and physical suffering I had been experiencing was connected to abruptly stopping antidepressant medication. Some symptoms were not simply emotional collapse, but withdrawal symptoms from Western antidepressants. This is not a rejection of Western medicine at all — rather, it became a wake-up call that finally connected many scattered pieces into a clearer picture.

Seeing my dear old friend Dawn again also felt deeply healing. During a private “Running Your Bars” session together, some of the toxic thought patterns that had kept my inner child emotionally caged for years finally began loosening their grip. For the first time in a long while, the heavy pressure sitting on my chest started to feel lighter.

Then came the singing bowl session with Ms. Janee and Angie — an experience that honestly felt celestial. Rain sticks, crystal singing bowls, and instruments I had never even seen before filled the space with the most calming, grounding energy imaginable. Every sound seemed to flow directly through the soul, creating a feeling of peace, stillness, and presence that is difficult to fully describe with words.

And somehow the weekend still carried laughter too.

Armand and Angelina helped refresh my Native Indian flute skills, while Angelina's voice sounded almost impossibly angelic — soft, beautiful, and healing in its own way. Meanwhile, Armand kept everyone smiling the entire weekend with his humor and warmth.

Of course, three days cannot erase decades of trauma, pain, heartbreak, and difficult experiences. No retreat magically transforms someone overnight into a completely healed and happy person.

But this retreat did something equally important:
it became a beginning.

A jump-start.
A compass.
A North Star.

Something that gently pointed the way toward a longer journey of healing, self-care, and inner peace.

One funny moment perfectly captured the weekend for me. After returning home, I told my husband Joe, “This is the happiest I’ve felt in such a long time.”

Completely irritated, he replied:
“So I’ve been spending thousands taking you on trips and cruises trying to make you happy, and all along you just needed a country farm? I should’ve bought you a tiny trailer and parked it at Maya’s farm so you could stay happy every day.” 😂

Honestly though… this experience truly was life-changing.

Deep gratitude also goes to Maya and Doug for opening their beautiful home and hearts to all of us. The ducks, pigs, dogs, chickens, and all the sweet animals somehow added even more comfort and peace to the experience. That little farm felt like a quiet sanctuary away from the heaviness of the world.

For the first time in a very long time, peace felt real again.

To every healer, facilitator, and beautiful soul who poured love, energy, and care into this retreat — thank you. Thank you for helping create not only healing moments, but also a path forward.

The journey continues, but now it finally feels like there is a compass guiding the way. 🤍

 

🌞🐖 Karen – West Palm Beach, Florida

“Mirella (Maya) & Doug are superb hosts! We had a fantastic stay from the moment we arrived.

Maya welcomed us with apples so our kids could feed the animals. The RV was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family.

The sunset and sunrise views were beautiful, and Maya even gave us fresh eggs from the farm for breakfast!

We also enjoyed an evening Sound Bath and morning Yoga session with Janee. It was truly magical.” 🌙

 

🌾 Norma – Douglasville, Georgia

“The property was beautiful, surrounded by nature and lovely animals.

The hosts were attentive and welcoming, and the space was clean and well-maintained. My children especially loved swimming in the pond area.

We had a wonderful stay!” ☀️

 

🚜✨ Kyle – St. Augustine Beach, Florida

“Doug and Maya were excellent hosts. They gave us a tour of their beautiful farm and even took my son on a tractor ride, which he absolutely loved.

The RV was perfect for my boys, and they had an amazing time meeting all the farm animals.

Everything we needed was provided, and we truly had an amazing stay.” 🌿

 

🏡💫 Linda – Duluth, Minnesota

“It was such a fun experience staying on the farm! We loved how cozy and relaxing everything felt.

The location was convenient, peaceful, and unique.

We would absolutely return in the future!” 🤍

 

🔮🧘‍♀️ Autumn

Sound Bath & Meditation Guest

“I have had many incredible experiences during the crystal bowl sound bath and meditation sessions. The sessions allow me to fully relax, ground, and blanket my senses with peace.

The soothing tones from the crystal singing bowls created such a calming atmosphere that helped me release stress, quiet my mind, and enjoy a beautiful sleep/wake cycle.

Janee always creates a safe, welcoming, and comforting environment that makes it easy to simply relax and be present. The vibrations and frequencies from the bowls feel deeply healing and restorative.

At the conclusion of the bath, I feel lighter, refreshed, and renewed.

What I loved most is that the peaceful effects stayed with me long after the session ended, helping me feel more centered and less stressed in daily life.

I highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking relaxation, mindfulness, stress relief, and inner balance.” ✨🌙