My church had their Womens Retreat this past weekend, and I was so blessed to have been able to go. Jesus met us there and let me tell you, He did a work in our hearts!! If you've never been to one, I want to encourage you to go. It's such a wonderful time to be refreshed in the Lord, and to be away from the distractions at home.
I was so glad to have had three of my friends be my "roomies." I think that makes a HUGE difference at a retreat. I was prepared to whoever they had me in a room with, but was so thankful that I was in a room with my good friends.
On the way there, my friend had to pull over twice because I was getting car sick. Yes, I'm that sensitive to other peoples driving. We got there Friday afternoon, and we were able to relax in our room before dinner.
The weather was GORGEOUS, and surprisingly I hardly took ANY pictures! The beach was literally our backyard, but we didn't go there at all. During our six hour break on Saturday, we all dedicated an hour to ourselves with the Lord, and then we drove to Chili's for lunch, and headed over to the movies to see 2012. Great movie by the way! After the Saturday evening message, we went back to our room and played a competitive game of Pictionary!
After the Sunday morning session, we checked out of the room and headed home. I was so excited to see my family. I missed them so much! My husband did an awesome job with the kids, and they even made it to the first service at church!
I was so glad to have had three of my friends be my "roomies." I think that makes a HUGE difference at a retreat. I was prepared to whoever they had me in a room with, but was so thankful that I was in a room with my good friends.
On the way there, my friend had to pull over twice because I was getting car sick. Yes, I'm that sensitive to other peoples driving. We got there Friday afternoon, and we were able to relax in our room before dinner.
The weather was GORGEOUS, and surprisingly I hardly took ANY pictures! The beach was literally our backyard, but we didn't go there at all. During our six hour break on Saturday, we all dedicated an hour to ourselves with the Lord, and then we drove to Chili's for lunch, and headed over to the movies to see 2012. Great movie by the way! After the Saturday evening message, we went back to our room and played a competitive game of Pictionary!
After the Sunday morning session, we checked out of the room and headed home. I was so excited to see my family. I missed them so much! My husband did an awesome job with the kids, and they even made it to the first service at church!
Here's the view from our parking lot. There were many different buildings, but our room was behind that building on the left.
This was the dining area where all the meals were served.
This is what we had for dinner that first night. The salmon was so moist! It melted in your mouth.
Another view of Asilomar
Pam, Christina, and Mary. The two women on the right were my roomies.
This was the building we all met at to listen to the special speakers.
This deer was so close. It was literally next to the passenger side of the car. It didn't flinch at all when we were next to it. I was actually scared it was going to try to jump in the car!
I'm looking forward to the next retreat!!
38 comments:
what a beautiful location for a retreat!
Love Collette xxx
Yes, attending retreats refreshed us in our spiritual life. You have a nice place for that occasion.
It sounds like you had a great time. Even if you missed your family I think things like this are a great way to get "refresh". Need to try it once :)
That salmon DID look good.
Missed you while I was away :)
That sounded and looked divine (no pun intended!).
The salmon looked really delish... and I just had my dinner! :)
I'm glad you had a blessed time!
I can't wait until of next retreat comes around:)
I'm so glad you had a good time. It looks like a beautiful place to get closer to God. :)
What a beautiful place to spend some time with wonderful lady friends. Isn't that a blessing to be kid-free in a gorgeous place with spirit-filled women!?
The salmon looks delicious. I'm hungry already this morning!
Alicia, what a wonderful way to spend a weekend, with good friends and special time with God. You're very blessed to have such good friends and such a great church.
Have a great week,
Renee
what a wonderful thing for you to be able to do. I hope that you are able to go every year...how refreshing.
Sounds wonderfully spiritual. What an incredible opportunity for you!
That place looks gorgeous! I'm glad you had a wonderful time! I get car sick pretty easy too....I think that is why I drive a lot when we go places:)
Alicia, I'm so glad you had a nice, refreshing time at the retreat. It looks like a wonderful place and the food! Wow! :)
im glad you had a great time!
Glad you had a Blessed time, it sounds wonderful execpt for the car sick stuff. I to get car sick very easy. I have to be in the front seat and have air while going anywhere!
I am so glad you had a blessed time! That is wonderful! Did the kids survive without you? Kaish and Gary just barely made it without me :) Or so they say! I missed them too! I cried one time.
Aww, you totaly deserved that little getaway! Glad you had fun!
That sounds wonderful!! I am so glad you had such a wonderful time!! That salmon looks amazing!! (( I am drooling a little bit)) :P
Man- I am so sorry about the car sickness. That is no fun. But is sounds like GOD made up for that many times over!
What a beautiful place to enjoy the Lord's presence! Wish I was there. The salmon looks delish!
Welcome back. Sounds like it was a great retreat - good for the soul.
I'm so glad you had a wonderful time. SOunds like a great weekend.
It sounds like such a wonderful time!! Your photos are gorgeous as well! That salmon has my mouth watering.
Jac @ www.wuzzlemakesthree.com
I was saved at my first womens retreat this year!
Im glad you had a blast, god is great!
What a lovely place!
I am so happy for you! I know it must have been a wonderful and refreshing time.
So glad to hear you had a great time! Looks like it was a wonderful retreat.
p.s. I totally get car sick when other people drive, too.
That sounds like a GREAT time:-)
Sounds very nice.
Looks and sounds wonderful... what a great way to begin the holiday season with a time of growth and reflection.
Sounds like fun! I love women's retreats. They are always a wonderful time to reconnect with our Heavenly Father and ourselves...not to mention other women. Glad you had a great time my friend! You deserve it!
Looks like a peaceful place. I've never been to a retreat but I really want to go on one. I almost thought you were going to say you were pregnant when you mentioned car sickness;) Bravo to hubs for holding the fort down while you were gone!
How absolutely wonderful, Alicia!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the retreat. I can understand not taking a lot of pictures. Sometimes it is better to just be in the moment and not feel that you have to document it.
What a LOVELY place! It sound like a nice trip, carsickness, crazy deer, and all!
WOW! It sounds like you had an amazing time. Thats great! The last pic with the deer reminded me of that movie, "Are we there yet?" Where the father is attacked by a crazy deer LOL
I love going to Christian Women's Retreats, though I seldom get to go overnight because of health and sleeping issues, but I've joined our groups during the day when they've been close enough.
I have a problem (and have since I was little) with Motion Sickness, too, but it is SOOO MUCH better now that I've found Bonine (or Dramamine 2-- Meclazine is the drug that's in it) I only take 1/2 of one and it lasts all day. I get a good 10 hours of travel if needed, but then I get really sleepy after that, but at least now, I get to actually SEE things and the beautiful country we are driving through. Linda from Corgi Country
I feel ya....I get car sick too. What a beautiful setting. I'm so glad that everything went well! It sounds like a wonderful retreat!
What a gorgeous setting! You guys lived high class and look at that food...wow!
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