Testimonials

What Our Writers Are Saying

If I Could Go Back In Time, I Would Have Done It A Thousand Times Again!

August 19th, 2015|

I came to the writer´s retreat in Sedona in 2015 without knowing what to expect. I just knew that there [...]

Your Amazing Retreat Will Be The Benchmark For All Others!

August 12th, 2015|

Thank you so much Julie for such a wonderful experience. I gave myself permission to attend my first writers retreat. [...]

To Say It Delivered Everything Promised Would Be A Terrible Understatement

August 5th, 2015|

I attended Julie Colvin's Wellness and Writing Retreat in Sedona, AZ. To say it delivered everything promised would be a [...]

Everything Is Right Here

July 1st, 2015|

This Retreat surpassed my every expectation. Not only did every single item I signed up for get addressed with astute [...]

I’m Still Giddy With Delight!

June 20th, 2015|

I had to go back to work last night. Did I dread it? No. I was at peace. Why? Because [...]

It Was Extraordinary In Every Way

June 12th, 2015|

This was no ordinary experience. It was extraordinary in every way. I am grateful to Julie, Lisa, Gary, Windy the [...]

I Am A Better Version Of Myself And I Write Everyday, Thanks To This Wellness & Writing Retreat!

June 8th, 2015|

From the moment I arrived, I immediately knew that this was the perfect place to experience a Wellness and Writing [...]

Forever Be Remembered As Life Changing

June 8th, 2015|

I have attended many conferences over the years and all of them have provided a special gift. The most recent [...]

All My Gratitude To You My Teachers In The Retreat For Your Words Of Wisdom And Tools Of Empowerment

June 7th, 2015|

All my gratitude to you my teachers in the retreat for your words of wisdom and tools of empowerment. From [...]

This Was My Third Retreat With Julie, Lisa And Gary

June 4th, 2015|

They say three times a charm. Well, let me tell you, it's true. This was my third retreat with Julie, [...]

I Found Confidence In My Voice

June 1st, 2015|

I found confidence in my voice and courage to share it through my writing. ~ Melina Steinhart

Wellness & Writing’s 2nd Hay House Contest Winner of a $10,000 Publishing Contract!

February 6th, 2015|

Last June Hay House Publishing held a Writer's Workshop in Denver, CO where their best-selling author, Gregg Braden spoke about [...]

Gifts In Sedona!

November 20th, 2014|

Most of my young adult life was spent trying to acclimate. I moved 23 times by the time I was [...]

Don’t Just Think Seriously About Attending This Retreat – Attend!

November 16th, 2014|

“… The tours have been amazing - each providing things I can add to my repertoire of life experiences. I [...]

Returned Home Rejuvenated, Feeling My Greatness!

November 16th, 2014|

What a fantastic, life changing experience. I cannot say thank you enough to Julie Colvin and Lisa Fugard and all [...]

The Alchemy That Happened At This Retreat Still Brings Tearful Emotions

November 13th, 2014|

"The Wellness & Writing Retreat to Italy was truly magical. It surpassed ALL expectations that I had before going. I [...]

I Left Enlightened with a New Passion for Writing and a Refreshed Sense of My Own Wellness

October 30th, 2014|

Dear Julie and Lisa. After a week of wellness and writing I would like to thank you for both. The [...]

Hay House – Writing Workshop – Book Contest Winner!

October 29th, 2014|

"After learning from Lisa at one of Hay House's writing events, I knew that working with her would be a [...]

I Will Forever Hold Close To My Heart This Italian Adventure!

October 27th, 2014|

This was my first trip to Italy … Helen Keller once said “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” [...]

My Expectations Went From The Reserved To The Sublime

October 17th, 2014|

"Eat, swim and write became my mantra for this exotic Wellness & Writing Retreat to Nerano, Italy. My expectations went [...]

A Wrangler’s Craft

October 17th, 2014|

The skittish horses pranced awkwardly, approaching the corral, wide eyed and dry mouthed. Some had been here before and stood [...]

Now I Have My book In Hand And We Are Impacting People!

April 4th, 2014|

It was the fall of 2012 when I first contacted Lisa Fugard who led me to Julie Colvin. We worked [...]

You Sent Us Home Better People And Better Writers

November 29th, 2013|

On a cool spring morning I left my comfortable Savannah on the Atlantic Ocean and headed for the unknown of [...]

An Atmosphere That Builds Trust And Confidence

November 14th, 2013|

ulie and Lisa's ingredients for their wellness and writing retreat: An inspiring natural setting, beautiful accommodations, a supportive environment, generosity [...]

Carpe Diem – What Are You Waiting For?!?!?!

November 11th, 2013|

Honky Tonk Merry Go Round I'm on a honky tonk merry-go-round Actin' like a foolish clown Still racin' those blues [...]

It Was A Moment So Big For Me, On So Many Levels

November 11th, 2013|

I have suffered from “lone-wolf” syndrome for many years now. As I came into my spiritual and creative self-awareness in [...]

Deep Bow of Gratitude

November 9th, 2013|

Final stages for Trailing Sky Six Feathers: One Man’s Journey with his Muse. The manuscript is edited – by the [...]

There Is A Truth About The Energy In Sedona

November 4th, 2013|

A week has passed since I returned from my second time around with the Wellness & Writers' Retreat led by [...]

It’s What The World Needs More Of

November 1st, 2013|

The trip to Sedona has been a highlight of the year and especially with the pleasure and honor of meeting [...]

That’s What I Needed!

October 27th, 2013|

Thank you everyone for listening to my fragmented prose. I brought straggling bits and piece - fragments I have no [...]

I Walked Away With So Much More Than I Ever Could Have Imagined…

October 27th, 2013|

Dear Julie and Lisa, I walked away with so much more than I ever could have imagined at the wellness [...]

This Was A Life Changing Retreat

June 4th, 2013|

This was a life changing retreat. My wife and I were in awe when we arrived into such an incredible [...]

The Retreat Was Exhilarating

May 20th, 2013|

The retreat was exhilarating. A group of ten writers arrived as strangers and left as family. The sheer talent of [...]

Love And Co-creative Transformation

May 14th, 2013|

Following the Sedona retreat, I needed a week’s reprieve to maintain the ride I had taken on that self-healing high [...]

All I Can Say Is Amazing!!

May 13th, 2013|

All I can say is Amazing!!! The people I met there were some of the most Amazing people I have [...]

The Experience Was All That I Needed To Become The Writer In Me

May 9th, 2013|

I often fear that which is different or not near my comfort zone. The idea of sharing a week with [...]

Love in Sedona, Arizona

May 7th, 2013|

Heading into the Red Rock of Sedona, Arizona, my anticipation had been swelling for months and now it was here, [...]

It’s a Writing Miracle!!!

April 10th, 2013|

Dear Julie & Lisa, Your input, insights, encouragement and prodding’s have been invaluable to me. I am amazed in looking [...]

Thanks in Great Part to Your Brilliance, Your Warmth, and Your Exquisite Guidance

April 10th, 2013|

Dear Dear Wonderful Julie and Lisa! A wee babe has just been delivered to the inbox for the Writers Workshop [...]

The Dynamic Duo

February 9th, 2013|

When I began the process of choosing an editor for my book proposal I emailed Lisa Fugard and she asked [...]

I Am A Writer

November 9th, 2012|

My whole life, I've always enjoyed words. Word games, journaling, even school writing assignments - they all energized me. I've [...]

This Retreat Brought Out Each Participant’s Uniquely Brilliant Skills!

November 8th, 2012|

The Writers' Workshop & Wellness Retreat was one of the most rewarding events I have ever attended. The beautiful beach [...]

The Top of My Favorites List

November 5th, 2012|

I made a spontaneous decision to attend the Wellness & Writing Retreat at Hilton Head Island, SC and couldn't be [...]

The Universe Opened Up And Sent Me A Gift

November 5th, 2012|

Writing songs, poetry, an article or book came natural to me. Writing has always been part of my soul and [...]

This Was Definitely Worth The Time!

November 4th, 2012|

Having never been on a retreat before I was unaware what to expect from the experience. From day one Lisa [...]

Excited For This New Journey!

September 22nd, 2012|

We are currently working with some fabulous clients and look forward to the completion of their projects with GREAT eagerness. [...]

Our Retreat Team is excited to work with you. May this be the beginning of endless opportunity as you tap into the power we all possess—the power to create.