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I have been attending Yoga classes for about a year and a half at Queenswood. The experience has formed part of my life's path and I am very thankful to Queenswood for the opportunity to develop along this road. I am looking forward to taking a 'learn to meditate' workshop in July and attend a daytime retreat. As a member of the community and a resident of 10 Mile Point, I STRONGLY support the initiative to keep the Queenswood programing alive.

I felt "inspired" to attend this workshop and it was absolutely what I was needing and wanting at this time.

It was the most peaceful, spiritual weekend that I have experienced in along while. Yes, I will be back

I truly believe God guided me here, exactly where I needed to be. Programs aligned to a persons highest good are gifts from God.

Victoria is so fortunate to have Queenswood in its community. Whenevere I visit Queenswood I learn something new and I am always left feeling grateful and energized.

A remarkable place, conducive to self-learning and being able to calm oneself. Facilitators guided us to find our own insights and learnings. Grounds provide quiet meditation places.

I did not know what to expect as I had never been here before. I had a thoroughly good and relaxing time using all the available facilities. Many thanks to Dawn and Mary Ann for their excellent decluttering retreat. I feel I am on my way to new clarity and an open space to allow more good things to come into my life.

The energy is so tranquil and brings peace of mind. I have been attending Queenswood for at least 15 years and it has helped me evolve in my personal growth.

If your cup needs replenishing, Queenswood is the place to have it done.

It changed my life forever.

My retreat at Queenswood was one of the best I've ever had. The staff and facilitators were so well prepared; the atmosphere of nurturance and protection was great.

The atmosphere at Queenswood is one where I felt both welcome and free to be myself completely.

Queenswood was a completely new experience for me. The moment I walked through the door a feeling of peace and calm enveloped me. I was completely calm and happy the whole stay.

Do you need a little break-from everyday worries! Take a break at the lovely Queenswood Retreat Centre-at one of their organized retreats-or create your own retreat around their diverse offerings-Yoga, Massage, Healing Energy Work, Art classes, or Spiritual contemplation.

Queenswood has special meaning for me as I used to come here when I was a student at UVic. I was also married here by Father Leo. I have enjoyed my stay here immensely and am happy to see all the positive changes that have taken place. It was wonderful to be able to do a yoga class, use the pool, walk the grounds and enjoy healthy and delicious food while I participated in my program.

I came to Reiki 2 so lost and sad. I came without a beautiful light in my life, my sis. With the help (advice and listening), empathy and hugs, I became more of myself tonight. I will be forever thankful.

I was apprehensive before I walked through the door, but within a minute, I felt like I was home. I would like to do more retreats of this type-It was very helpful and inspiring.

My stays at Queenswood have successively helped me to gain clarity of insights relating to personal growth. This last visit was an "action packed" experience, attributable to-in large measure-my interaction with open and sensitive people here.

If you are looking for a way of living your life that leads to inner peace, wisdom and happiness the path starts here.

The Queenswood Zen Meditation retreat allowed me to "unplug" from the busyness of life and renew my sense of calm and my creativity. I literally felt markedly better after the first few hours of being on the property. Queenswood is a sacred place with first rate amenities, facilities, programs and staff.

We have been holding our annual silent meditation retreat at Queenswood for approximately 15 years. The Queenswood staff have always been very helpful and accommodating. Queenswood has a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. They also do a wonderful job with vegetarian meals when requested. We look forward to many more retreats at Queenswood in the future. Thank you. http://www.victoriameditationgroup.org

Very inspirational.

I have a booklet I will put on the bulletin board at Christ the King Church in Courtenay.

Queenswood provided an excellent place for me to continue my journey of spiritual healing.

I had an amazing experience at Queenswood and recommend it to anyone needing a spiritual renewal to restore balance and peace of mind.

"Thank you everyone, this experience has been such a blessing, a gift." I plan on giving co-workers and friends a copy of your program guide and recommending this wonderful retreat.

The 8 day silent retreat renews my Spirit each year that I come. I cannot stress enough the gift of spiritual wellness and renewal with which I leave Queenswood at the end.

This is such a healing and restorative sanctuary for me. All who work here, the volunteers and spiritual directors have facilitated a richer spiritual walk for me here.

I appreciate every time I can come here and always leave lighter and hopeful.

The gardens and gounds form a beautiful backdrop to a retreat. The beaches close by are a bonus. Everyday I noticed something new. The art studio is comfy and enhances silent community.

Queenswood provides a welcoming and spiritually nurturing environment for the pilgrim on this life journey. There is food for the body and the soul and the miracles of nature all about. I would highly recommend the experience.

The qigong workshop provided me with essential tools for my workplace and my personal life.

Queenswood was a wonderful peaceful experience for me! harmony.

to spiritually journey in the company of caring companions is a most marvelous blessing. We are not alone!!

A Divine Feminine energy vortex exists at Queenswood in its natural beauty. A wonderful place to rejuvinate the spirit.

Thanks to Star Weiss(www.starweiss.ca)and Queenswood for an amazing weekend while I attended Star Weiss's "Havens in A Hectic World - Finding Sacred Spaces" retreat based on Star's book. The serene atmosphere, friendly people, beautiful grounds, amazing meals, and exceptional discussions made this a life-changing weekend for me. May you all find your sacred place in this world & be able to truly live in the moment. Queenswood can help you with this! Sincerely, Lorna :o)!!

I thank you for a life changing experience. My weekend was filled with serenity, awareness of nature, and a remarkable inner peace.

The Havens retreat was my first visit to Queenswood. I will definitely be back. The experience was so rejuvenating.

Offering a retreat here is a gift. We all would like to move right in. Truly a sacred place.

There is a special magical peace that is so apparent from the moment I step on the grounds. Whether for an actual event or just stopping in for a visit. Even the air around me seems to sparkle with a sense of joy. I can always feel any tension and stress melting away for the time that I am on site. Life may be waiting for me on the other side of the gates, but my time there prepares me to better handle it.

Queenswood provides a gentle, nurturing environment on the outside that allows the soul to be noursihed on the inside.

A most pleasant expereince. Warm, safe, friendly, respectful-A wonderful home away from home.

I was very excited about receiving the bursary to attend this wonderful healing retreat. Without the burtsary I would have missed out on a great way to heal from my chronic ailment.

I will come back and slow down for another weekend. In Qi Gong, my feet vibrate with earth energy, rooted firmly in this sacred ground.

Qigong with Purna Ma is nourishing!

A place of peace, warmth and refuge...I have been looking at Queenswood for a long time.

from Monique Ste Marie, Surrey BC

My husband, Tom, and I are filled with gratitude to Queenswood and Sister Eileen who has courageously and obediently followed the spiritual direction of passing Reiki on to others.

I have taken nurmerous healing modalities in the past 17 years, not counting my nursing background that dates back to 1970. We have been involved in the Catholic Church for most of our married lives of 35 years. We have taken nurmerous retreats and have been involved in nurmerous groups within the Church.

The last few years there has been a spiritual void in my life. I believe that I was led to Queenswood and Sister Eileen as an answer to prayer. I can truly say that is has been a very long time, if ever, that I have felt the Holy Spirit, alive and well, through Sister Eileen, the Reiki course, and the general inviting atmosphere that Queenswood and it's beautiful grounds brings.

Thank you from my heart.

Queenswood is a place to cradle your soul and allow your truth to emerge and be held in the gentle and loving hands of the staff, participants and God. What a sanctuary, place of respite, safety, loving-kindness and insight.

Opening -- The nun shuffles her walker/
along the road to the mailbox –- /
letting the outside in./

A woodpecker tap-tap-taps/
at the back of my heart –- /
letting the outside in.

Queenswood is a wonderful place to relax. Resourceful to different needs.