My Lake House Retreat Center......

This chapter in my life has been about dreaming again.....like really dreaming, and going full speed after those dreams.....not letting anything or anybody stop me......and it has changed my life! Believing in dreaming again, and making those dreams come true, one by one.....and as I have begun meditating, which by the way was a goal on that vision board I talked about yesterday;-) A new dream has taken shape.....it happened early on, after I became a life coach, and completed the certification.....and as I have meditated on it the vision has become clearer and more detailed, and so today I wanted to share it, give it more life as I walk my way to it......:) My vision for it, is a place of respite for women in the throes of divorce, and being left by their spouse with their children......a place of respite to catch their breath. A place of healing, and a place to gather their next step or next steps, depending upon what part of the journey they are on.....a place of connection and fellowship, and coaching and growing, and learning...in the center is a beautiful lake house, where the kids and I live.....there are high ceilings, with a huge central living space in the center and below, and with two rooms on either side of the house with huge windows to see the lake, one is my bedroom, and one is my office, and then sliders and french doors across the back.....with a giant deck for sitting, and looking at the lake:).....and for community and hanging out.....and there is a little beach below that brings you right to the lake, and the dock.....my idea for the cabins for the clients are on either side......5 on each side.....small little cabins with just a comfy bed, and a dresser, and a few other little amenities.....and a little path in front on each side, with hanging string lights illuminating the way......there is a floating dining spot next to the dock with a big table, and a place for communing, and workshops, and yoga, or whatever comes.....on the other side of the property is a camp for the kids! Full of cabins and fun, and a place for them to heal and play and grow as their moms catch their breath......up above the lake house is a central building with a huge fireplace, and a kitchen, and bathrooms and showers........sort of like a central meeting place for dining but also relaxing.......there are boats and just nature and its beauty.....a few waterfalls hopefully for hiking!:) And the idea is to offer a retreat experience, and also offer a soft place to land for a little bit......and I am sure to some it seems like a lofty and unrealistic dream, and that is OK, because it is mine:) I believe deeply that the things that are put on our hearts are not by accident.....I was given this vision of this space to make it a reality, I believe that:)......My kids and I talk about it, and they want to be a part of the children's camp part....especially my daughter......she has all sorts of beautiful ideas to use her experience to help the kids:) And over time as I meditate...... more and more pieces come into play and into focus.....and it continues to get clearer and clearer, and the way is beginning to appear, and I am following:)......it is never too late to dream a little dream, or a big one:) Never give up on those dreams! Amen! Happy Tuesday:)