This past Labor Day, I had an intention of many years come to fruition...
leading a Women's Yoga Retreat on Nantucket! My colleague and friend, Carolyn Little, joined me as a teacher for this offering and we are so very grateful and blessed to have led, experienced, and moved through an amazing long weekend together on the island.
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| The view from our cottage kitchen. At Wade Cottages, which happens to be where I got married! |
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| Our coffee table puja with native wildflowers picked for each participant. Plus, labradorite, rose quartz, amethyst, and citrine. And Ambrosia Chocolate truffles! |
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| It was so special to practice with such connection to the earth and all of the elements around us. |
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| First practice on the bluff! A lovely day! |
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| Carolyn giving some nice energetic assist during savasana. |
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| Just over the bluff rests the sea. |
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| Carolyn leading our first evening yin practice. |
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| More vinyasa on Saturday |
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| Nice forward folding and internal reflection |
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| During the yin practice I led Saturday night. |
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| Light |
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| The stairs to the sea from the bluff |
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| Nantucket sunsets are beyond special |
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| Chickens at Faraway Farm |
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| At Faraway Farm for a Sunday picnic |
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| Some of the gals picking apples from the ripening tree at the Farm |
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| The thoughtful and beautiful buffet table for our Farm picnic. Thank You so very much Lindsey, Caleb, and Claudia! |
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| A most delightful setting. |
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| Some sheep on the Farm. |
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| Homemade challah bread and quiche. All ingredients were local and/or from the farm! |
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| Delicious. |
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| Enjoying the afternoon |
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| Love this place. Dear friends. |
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| Claudia made our dessert! Sauteed spiced apples with cookies and creme fraiche! We were so lucky. |
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| In memory of dear Watson, a most loving and wonderful dog. |
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| We cooked dinner together every night! So fun to learn new things, have health-filled discussion, and enjoy. |
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| Dinner by candlelight |
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| On our last morning, Carolyn and I led practice together! It was sunny and playful. |
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| Awesome dancer's! |
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| Go Nell! |
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| Inversion play |
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| Goldenrod gave us uplifting energy and spirit. |
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| Our main crew So many thanks and so much love to this very special island that won my heart ever since my dear husband brought me to it almost 5 years ago. It's been a blessing to have had so many life transitions at this place and for its energy to be lifting me and guiding me forward with each year. Special, special love to Susanne & Jennie from Wade Cottages, Faraway Farm, Ambrosia Chocolate & Spices, the town of 'Sconset for hosting us, Carolyn for sharing in my joy of the experience, all of the beautiful participants, all of the local drop-in students for taking part, my generous and gracious in-laws the Falk's, and the entire island yoga community for good energy! |
