Nushu's Upstate Retreat with Terri Cole and Vanessa Cornell was wonderful. It was well-organized with a daily schedule that included meditation, yoga, group sessions with Terri and Vanessa, three meals, and free time to socialize, get a massage, go in the sauna, or just relax. The lodge was cozy and offered us ample private space to gather and the food was great. The dinners, in particular, were first class. Our guest speaker, Terri Cole, was present the whole time, including meals, which was really fun. We all felt well taken care of and that we gained a lot from the material she and Vanessa presented. They provided a comfortable, safe space for learning and sharing. I would definitely consider joining another Nushu retreat.

Magical Trip with incredible women.

This trip is a reset to break myself out of spiritual hibernation. Every part of it brings a part of me back to life that was set aside to accomplish the routine of every day life. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know anyone. You can sit down at a table with other women on this trip and you are immediately welcome and wanted. You can come as a stranger but by the time you leave you have new friends. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never surfed before-do the awkward thing. Every person there will be cheering you on as you do it. We are there to play, something that has been pushed to the side too much as we “grow up”. And the laughter, so much laughter. I come back from these trips with a renewed sense of strength and a full heart.

My trip with NUSHU to Costa Rica was beyond words. I had been suffering from severe burnout and could not find anything to help me. Not only did I have child like fun while surfing and discover I loved something I would never try on my own I was also nourished so well that I came back with a spark for life I had been missing for several years. I am beyond grateful for this trip but, anytime I attend a NUSHU retreat I feel held, the accommodations are the best and I definitely get my moneys worth and more.

I had an awesome time - the accommodations were perfect, the surfing fabulous, and every detail well thought through! Bravo!