Oh my gosh, words can not completely express the joy and gratitude I have for having been a part of the SoulCollage Retreat this past weekend!

The experience was so much more than I could have ever hoped for!

This was the first time I had ever participated in any type of creative self expression alone or within a group. It's been something I've been fantasizing about in my mind for years however have been scared to death to actually take any action on. I've always felt I have an artisan within that has desperately been screaming for expression but my inner critic has always managed to talk my soul out of expressing :(

I felt like time stood still when I was collaging, I was so absorbed in the process I felt like my soul was like a puppy set free in a field after being caged!!! I was free, it was exhilarating, intoxicating! Since leaving I've not been able to get collaging out of my thoughts, I've already got 4 more cards designed in my mind with pictures I didn't use. Not only that I can't stop thinking of all the other things I want to try and experience from pottery/ceramics, to photography, jewelry, painting best of all I realize now that I can do it for me to express myself and who cares if no one else likes or understands it - it's me, my soul and that's what matters.

For the first time in my life I felt I'd come home! I was surrounded by beautiful, caring, interesting women that shared so many of my interests. I have felt so isolated and different from most women and men I encounter that I thought I'd be destined to a life of pretending and suppressing me in order to fit in and be accepted but now I realize that there's nothing wrong with me. It's so empowering and exhilarating.

Thank you for sharing Soul Collage with all of us, you were a warm and gracious host and the energy, love and compassion I experienced I will never forget. It's a wonderful gift that I was given thank you.
-Terie P. Sugar Land, TX

Sandra,
Thank you so much for doing the workshop yesterday. What a great way to spend the day, I can’t wait to tap further into my soul and do more cards. I thought all the cards were very powerful pieces of soul art.
-Rhonda R., Friendswood, TX

It was a wonderful day. I finally wrote me vision statement for myself yesterday (have been resisting for a very long time) and it was all based on the cards. It was/is fabulous. I am inspired to make others and would love a "repeat day".
Thank you so much facilitating this (besides I had a lot of fun.)
-Mieke V., Bellaire, TX

Thanks again for opening your lovely home and sharing your knowledge and experience about SoulCollage. I had a great time, and the magic of the cards has actually deepened over the last couple of days which I didn't really expect, but am amazed by :)) The little girl walking in the woods has really spoken to me more now about self-love, so it's really a good thing. I would love to do more SoulCollage workshops and will keep an eye on your calendar.
-Mary Pat B., Houston, TX

There aren’t enough words to describe this awesome, healing, adventure, except…JUST DO IT! Thank you so much for your time and energy.
- C.K., Spring, TX

For me, the highlight of this SoulCollage retreat was getting in touch with feminine creativity…my creative, artist side that I had forgotten. If I could change one thing about your workshop, it would be to ad a little more time.
- V.H., Spring, TX

I was surprised by the ease with witch one can express deep feelings. I have gained a new perspective on collage.
- A.A., Spring, TX

The healing aspect of SoulCollage is so effective. I gained a new insight, cleansing for the soul.
- V.S., Houston, TX

This SoulCollage workshop taught me to look at photos in a spiritual light. Very useful for future understanding of self. This promotes inner peace and awareness and higher consciousness. I have a new view of the world.
- S.B

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