Testimonials
Morocco Retreater 2017
“The week was extremely enjoyable and an amazing experience. We did a variety of activities that everyone enjoyed.”
Morocco Classic Big Reconnect Sleepover Retreat 2017
“An amazing experience. Refreshing to be amongst encouraging and supportive sisters. I will be back.”
Thank you so much to (repeat!) retreater Ann Lambert Stock for sharing her experience of our London 2017 Maximized Mini Retreat.
Morocco Classic Big Reconnect Sleepover Retreat 2016
“First great experience of being with English speaking sisters. I feel reconnected.”
by Nahida Esmail, Author, Poet, Mountain Climber and Repeat TBRS Retreatee
Allow your seat to take your weight and hold you
Allow yourself to relax
Allow the tension to be released from your body
Bring your focus to your breathing
Breathe in, breathe out By attending this retreat, I am writing
For surely, we could all leave a legacy At the reconnect, it is time to reflect
Time to give ourselves more respect Breathe in, breathe out At the riad, a choice of a tranquil, African and white room,
I was destined for the red room In it I found a small mouse, timid and frail,
“You are intruding and must leave!” I said, holding it by its tail Breathe in, breathe out Mnsemen, bahrir and eggs for brunch
Mechoui and tanjia for lunch Rashid, our guide, fluent in English, German and the Berber dialect
Explains about the ben Yousef madrassa, which has stunning architecture Breathe in, breathe out It’s all about making the right choice
Let the world hear your voice Breathe in, breathe out I love the hot, fulfilling harira
And still have to visit the palace Bahia “I need to buy zelij and more honey”
“Can we go to Hotel Ali to change money?”
Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe out I learnt to cook the tagine at Amal
And I chose not to get on the Jamal We stand together as one team
Ready to follow our dream We leave with new friendship and a strong sisterhood
Learning to say could instead of should Breathe in, breathe out My destiny is calling
I should stop stalling Breathe in, breathe out
Slowly become aware of your surroundings
And when you are ready open your eyes
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Morocco Classic Big Reconnect Sleepover Retreat 2016
“Didn’t realise connection with sisterhood was missing until I came.”
Morocco Classic Big Reconnect Sleepover Retreat 2016
“Not sure why I came. I needed something. I expected mad fundamentalists! Instead I found a non judgemental safe space.”
London Maximized Mini Retreat 2017
“Excellent overall. May Allah bless you for all your hard work and getting amazing sisters together.” London Maximized Mini Retreat 2017
Morocco Retreater 2017
“Thank you for organizing such an amazing event. I would have never been able to experience this had I come alone. I feel so relaxed and ready to face reality even if I’m not ready to leave.”