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Workshop Space
I created the workshop space as a blank canvas...free from the many treasures, textures, and objects of the main house...a graceful and welcoming room for movement and meditation, deep inner work and inspiration, rituals and celebrations. The softly carpeted floor, the soft peach colored walls, the excellent direct and indirect lighting, and a few sacred objects set the tone and create a safe and sacred space for your group.

A cup of herb tea can be enjoyed as you sit in circle on our back-jack chairs looking out the antique windows into the gardens. The soft song of our goddess fountain sings outside the front door...the melodic song of the many birds and dancing movement of humming birds and woodpeckers can be enjoyed in the gardens and through the windows.

In the workshop space you are surrounded by the beauty of nature and held by the Great Mother. Many deep and transformative experiences have been birthed within these walls.

"The nurturing spirit of Hearts and Hands supports deep and productive healing. As a member of a group of consultants coming together to support each other in our work, I find the center to contain both places to retreat to for personal solitude, and heartfilled places to come together to cook, eat and enjoy each other's company." - Kathleen Quinlan, organizational consultant

"We were looking for a place that would nurture our bodies and spirits...and we needed a studio space that was light, clean and large enough for seven quilters and all their things. We found Hearts and Hands to exceed our expectations...nurturing in every way, restful and serene, surrounded by creative energy, thoughtful amenities, an impeccably appointed studio and perfect work space." - The Art Quilt Group, Gualala, California, returning for their 5th year 2001

"Hearts and Hands is a real gem of a retreat center where a group is held and nourished by a strong feminine presence. The workshop space is wonderful. The grounds and house have a meticulous attention to detail. Images of the Goddess abound...the gardens are exquisite...and the house is filled with handsome handmade quilts and charming antiques. The hot tub rounds out the experience with relaxation under the star-filled coastal nights." - Maureen McCabe, Shamanic Teacher and Healer

"Teaching acupressure at Hearts and Hands is a sheer delight. Linda and Penelope take meticulous care of every detail and my students are comfortable and cared for in every way. And the beautiful gardens are a wonderful place to experience the seasons and help my students connect more fully with the Earth. Hearts and Hands is truly a healing environment and my students and I always look forward to returning for our continuing classes." - Barbara Birchard, Acupressure Teacher and Practitioner.

"sacred space...felt safe and at home...magical oasis."

"I've been waiting to be in touch with my lineage of elders...especially women...and was so able to do that here..."

"thank you...thank you...thank you...we danced and drummed...we meditated...we bathed and loved and became one...and a bald eagle came to show us the way..." (Shamanic Gathering)

- quotes from our guest book

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Photo Credits for this Page in order (Top to bottom, left to right):
John Birchard, Linda Reuther, John Birchard, Jean Demeter, John Birchard