"I thought
this miraculous, spiritual experience was in the land - and it is.
But I have walked many lands, in India, Africa, Europe, Canada and
the U.S. - and have not experienced it before.
And then I thought it must come from the structures and holy places like OPA and the Sanctuary - and it does. But I have been in many structures and holy places around the world and have not felt this before.
And then I thought it must come from the spirituality of the people there, those dedicated, that enliven the Creative Force - and it does. But I have been with many people, in many structures in many lands and have never experienced this kind of spirituality before.
Thank you for everything and mostly for who you are."
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Comments
from the Guest Book:
"Thank
you for following your vision and creating a truly healing place!"
Vanda
Rae - Covenant House Vancouver
"Simple pleasures. What a tremendous treat Xenia is. And to
think it took technology (www.retreatsonline.com) to help us discover
nature and spirituality in a land so close to the city and yet so
"far away."Doug,
Vancouver
"At Xenia the trappings of our life of separation fall away.
We are enabled to renew and remember our first relationship in this
life - the child-mother bond with this beautiful Earth. Thank you
for the many deaths and rebirths of the Labyrinth. Thank you for
the freedom of the birds, the flowers, the trees and Mr.Sandaman.
most of all thank you for the sound of No sound - in gratitude and
respect." Deborah
"My first and my last impression was "This is heaven!" Thank you for providing such a wonderful, relaxing atmosphere." Richard
"Thank you for a beautiful experience of communion and for the Love of the One Heart." Dwayne
"Thank you for sharing your georgeous sanctuary. It is a treasure."
June B.
"You all are truly blessed as well as this land." Wayne
"Thank you for the Labyrinth." Eva
"We shall never forget it!" Wanda
"Beautiful Place, I felt so at home, very very special." Deborah
"A very wonderful, sacred place, thank you." Kerry
"The natural beauty of Xenia, the powerful labyrinth by day and the coziness of the fireside by night. Long may the spirits of Xenia heal and bless all travellers!" Abegael & Rosemary
"I celebrate your creative spirit! You have really connected earth, body and spirit in this space. Thank you." Leslie
"My experience was truly healing and mystical." Sandi
"I feel so blessed to have spent this most wonderful weekend at your silent retreat here in paradise." Jane
"This is a very beautiful spot. Created with much love. This love resounds everywhere and has filled me. Thank you."
"Thank you from our hearts and souls for all the blessings this oasis provided for our Wedding Ceremony and the love that it nurtures in all."
Michael & Tatania
"Many thanks for the beauty of this Eden. Now I know what Adam felt like when God presented Eve to him. The safety and the sound feeling of love that I feel in this place. This is the Second Garden - I would like to call it."
Ed - Nassau, Bahamas
To remember trees: giant old speakers, peacemakers, the smell of bark, hands in earth, fresh chard. In the sanctuary, the presence of quiet. The beautiful candle. The Buddha on the hill: peace. Thank you Xenia, I will remember what I am looking for is looking for me." Michel
"Sacred ground, sacred space, every place tended, made rich with attention. Thank you for your work to know the purpose of existence and the courage to share in a beautiful and unique way. All my love." Voyager
"Thank you so much. I am filled with gratitutde for this beautiful sacred place/land/people. It is filled with blessings and miracles and love - as the Course in Miracles says everything that comes from love is a miracle - Xenia touches my soul deeply and has been a profound place of healing for me. (It reconnects me to source to mother earth and father sky to the universe and to my deeper self.)" Dorrine
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