TJed retreat

Every year I love hosting a retreat for homeschooling moms that choose to use the principles used in the book A Thomas Jefferson Education.

Each a year the retreat is unique. This year there was something super special about it and the synergy was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.   It was a very powerful weekend. 

However it started a little.....snowy.

 When we left sunny Southern Utah we were..concerned..that it was going to snow on us during our travel up the mountain. When we arrived at the cabin, near Brian Head, we could feel a slight sense of snow in the air. And not just because we had to shovel a foot of snow off of the driveway to get into the cabin.  Thankfully the main part of the snow held off until that night when the ladies had already arrived.  It was eerie to hear the snow fall off the building with thunderous applause.  But don't worry, because I have about 500 Christmas songs on my iPod for situations just like this one. I think we listened to almost all of them.

We picked these before we went up the mountain. Which was brilliant since all of the leaves were gone when we arrived at the cabin. They were replaced with SNOW!

 Our presenters this year were very inspired. They taught about forgiveness, gratitude, overcoming challenges in our homeschooling, health and many many other things. We brainstormed, we laughed, we cried, and we ate. We had the most amazing colloquium about the book Anne of Green Gables, had a nature walk and enjoyed musical talent. A perfect perfect weekend.

This was lunch...tomato basil, cheddar vegetable, and chicken with wild rice. Yum yum!

Many new friends.

The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day just before we left.

We had to dig our way out. It was not fun. Just cold.

Saying goodbye to the cabin. When I was taking a moment to soak in the weekend, I had a great feeling of being part of something great. I may not be a great presenter that is able to inspire many to change their life for the better, but I can help create an environment to support it. It was a great sense of accomplishment.

 I'm already planning next year!