Memories of my Breitenbush Retreats

It’s still dark as I dig out my silver french press from the back of the cupboard. I had forgotten about it, being hidden from view. But a glimpse yesterday had me bringing it forth, with some delicious memories. I heated water, thinking of those early mornings at Breitenbush Hot Springs, in Oregon, where I taught every year for 24 years, leading women’s retreats full of dance, laughter, tears, journaling, yoga, sweat, soaking in glorious hot tubs under the stars, delicious veggie meals cooked lovingly for us 3 times a day, and more dance! Co-created originally with mythical goddess Patrice…