Retreat Gallery | restoringthejoy

I was the featured speaker and song leader at Trinity Lutheran in Temecula, California, where over 100 women were gathered.	My display table on the left… one of many.	I was asked to give the devotion before the luncheon was served to over 200 women. Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club in California
My display table was a hit with two completely handmade quilts crafted by my mother-in-law, her mother, and her aunt.
Afternoon whole group session on the veranda
	Dessert Time!
Added bonus… Free kittens!	"I want one!"	Singing Praise and Joy hymns around the piano.
The food was exceptional, including the desert!	Welcoming, serene venue for the retreat. Vina de Lestonnac	Personal reflection
Opening Group Session	In the courtyard opening session	Opening session
A Time for Singing!	Chapel available for personal reflection time at Vina de Lestonnac	Elegant areas for small groups to gather during lunch break
One of two whole group sessions	Reflection opportunity with friends	The Christian gift shop was a big hit!
Opening session overlooking the ocean	What a beautiful backdrop of the Pacific Ocean behind me as I spoke of the Lord's power and His strength!	Opening session
Strengthening each other during reflection time	Pulling something fun out of my bag!	Yummy lunch served by Pt. Loma University food service
Always good to sing to the Lord!	Time to revive those afternoon attention spans!	It was a wonderful day with friends, old and new!