Here are a few excerpts from the many feedback letters we have received from recent participants:

"I believe that the real gift of this week is that I learned something personal and new about, not just the art process but also myself.  Since I am mainly an art teacher I will now look for ways to apply this to my teaching." -- 2011 Participant

“The Residency gave me the opportunity to pull back from my family, my work as a school counselor and my graduate studies.  I unplugged from technology, the media and my ‘to do’ lists.  It took a few days for my body to relax into a quieter and more thoughtful existence, one in which I became conscious of habits like doing more than one thing at a time, moving at warp speed and living in the future.” – 2009 Participant

“GilChrist is a sacred place with special people, practices and places that every human being should be able to visit, touch and carry with them.  I am truly fortunate.” – 2009 Participant

“A different trajectory was put into motion that week in Michigan.  Already, on numerous occasions, I have been able to sort essential from non-essential obligations.  I have kindly but firmly trimmed at least three roles from my tightly packed schedule. As a result, I am able to give myself more fully to the tasks and people I encounter daily.  My service to children increases as I Go Deeper and find clarity within.”  - 2008 Participant

“I feel as though I was given a great gift, the greatest of my life perhaps and from, quite frankly, total strangers….I arrived there one woman – I left quite another….What a gift!” -- 2009 Participant

“The experience of being away from home and work and family for a week was unique for me, and that alone felt life changing.  Since I have returned, I find that the experience carries over into all parts of my life, the way I enjoy a meal, the way I treat myself, my relationships with my family, my inspiration and attitude about my work, my friendships, and the way I view my home and community.” – 2009 Participant