"Before I went to SistaTreats, fatigue and isolation
robbed me daily of a sense of purpose. Feather Dancing helped me to restore
my dreams. On the strength of the experiences that I had with
women who were midwives, child advocates, and everyday folk, I am still
holding on to myself, my faith, and good love around me over a year
later." Ifetayo,
California Retreat 2000
"I had a wonderful time at the Sistatreats Retreat. Thank you
so much for the tender-loving
care and gentle tenderness in every detail from the workshops to the
food preparation and everything in between. I truly feel uplifted and
rejuvenated from this extraordinary experience."
Teresa, California Retreat 2001
"I've danced in the land of I Am. I've looked into the eyes of
a stranger and seen the
reflection of my pain. I've wept silently as someone told my story in
the guise of it being her own. I've rejoiced shamelessly as I received
trophy stones for guidance and strength. I've wept openly as my ancestors
whispered the secrets of the ages into my ear while the rhythms of crashing
waves kept pace with my beating heart. I've shared in the transformation
of another human being. I've sung background for Diana Ross and played
keyboards with Stevie Wonder. I've walked. I've talked. I've related
and debated. I've reflected and been infected by laughter, pure and
joyous. I've been loved and loved others. I've loved myself. I've prayed."
Raynette Adams of Philadelphia, Delaware Retreat 2001