Hello friends. I mentioned last Thursday I was headed to a Pastor's Wife Conference from Thursday-Saturday! It was called REFRESH! It was wonderful and much needed for my heart, mind and soul.
On Thursday, we had dinner, a spa and relax night. They had little stations set up for to enjoy. From a Hot Tea Bar, make your own essential oil roller station, foot massager stations, free 10-minute massages, coloring area to unwind and relax and be creative, a hot paraffin hand wax station, and chocolate, blankets, couches, and fuzzy socks to curl up with a friend and connect. It was wonderful. We also had teaching and encouragement as leaders and Pastor's wives. It really was REFRESHING!
It was held at lodge and resort center in a neighboring town from me. So, I did not stay the night although many did because some traveled all over the state to attend. I chose to drive back and forth each night. I will stay at the resort next time!
It was on a little lake, and it was so beautiful!
We received these welcome baggies full of goodies!!! AND YES....CHOCOLATE!
The view as I was driving to the lodge and entered the premises. I loved this sunset!!!!! I stopped and captured it.
They had this cozy porch with rockers that we could relax on before dinner was served. It was such a nice spot to watch the sun completely set.
After dinner I was heading to the spa night in the resort building and captured the moon! It was so pretty!!!
They had three different recipes of essential oil rollers you could make. You could make two out of three. I chose Recharge and Relax scents. It was fun making them and they smelled wonderful. I really liked the Recharge recipe the best.
Cozy socks and blankets were given to us to enjoy!!!! It was so wonderful!
Color station!!!! I of course grabbed the nature color book! It had pages of mountains, creeks, streams, and lakes!!!
This was the hand paraffin wax station. You dip your hands in this wax and let it sit and peel it off and your hands are so soft and then you got a hand massage.
Oh yeahhhh, they gave us little eye masks and face masks to enjoy! Here I am with a pastor's wife friend of mine, and we are using the feet massagers, and I had my eye mask on!! LOL!
An overall view of the hand station!!! This really was a treat! I want one of these wax things for my home!!!
THE NEXT DAY.... we had an encouraging teaching and then had box lunches they had for us ready afterwards. We got to go out on the grounds and enjoy lunch at picnic tables. The view was lovely and the weather was absolutely AMAZING!
I enjoyed lunch with another friend of mine!! She is a miracle. Last month, she was sitting at a red light and a car hit her going 90 miles an hour and smashed her car. She is lucky to be alive. We had a wonderful time catching up. We don't get to see each other often because she lives two hours away. I love my friend. I am so thankful she is okay and was able to walk away from such a terrifying wreck safely. She was bruised and beaten up a little.
Sweet little treats!!! We had table breakouts. We got to sign up for topics that interest us to help us in our ministry work and each table had a facilitator to guide us in these areas. Each table had treats!!! You got to choose three tables to choose from out of 10. I chose one of Intentional Leadership as a Pastor's Wife, Growing More in Empathy, and Mental Health Hacks.
At the end we celebrated and had a fun moment throwing streamers!! It was so fun!!! This is another pastor's wife and friend of mine! She is such a wonderful example of a woman who loves the Lord! I admire her a lot.
The streamers were in this little thing that you peeled paper off and then tossed it and all those beautiful colors came out! It was so neat!!!
I did come home REFRESHED and ENCOURAGED!!!! I normally do not attend these conferences. I have had different reasons in the past. It has been about 6 years since I went to one. I am so glad that I chose to BRAVE it and get out of my COMORT ZONE and attend.
Now, my social battery is a little maxed out. LOL!! I am looking forward to some Home Alone Time! :) But I truly enjoyed it!! There really can be a balance of social connectivity and ALONE time. We need both! :)
Have a super Monday!
With Love,
Chrissy T
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23 comments:
Chrissy, I'm so glad you went to this. It looks fabulous! I'm so glad you got to relax and spend time with other Pastors wives. It's well deserved.
Dear Chrissy, I am 69 and have never had a spa experience. It sounds wonderful. We all need to take time to relax, rejuvenate and appreciate all that God has done for us.
Your photos are beautiful and you look radiant, dear friend.
I am so happy 😊 that you went to this event.
Your welcome bag looks amazing. Chocolate is always good.
As I scrolled down looking at your lovely photos, I could almost feel the experience.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Mari, It was so needed. I am so glad I made myself go!!!!!
Linda,
Thank you!!! I needed it mentally and for my soul. This time of year is so incredibly hard for me with my depression and anxiety but with the Lord's help and a little nudge from my husband I am glad I went!!!!
Oh Chrissy, this was just wonderful! I think I misunderstood earlier and thought it was for both Pastor and Wife, but this is even better in some ways! Women together, sharing and enouraging one another in their faith, and being pampered and loved...what a wonderful experience for you all! I am so glad you decided to go! It looks like it was well organized and filled with all kinds of blessings for you ladies who do so much to support your husbands in their work in the ministry, as well as your own areas of ministry to other ladies and/or children /youth in your churches. I am SO happy for you to have had this lovely little weekend of rest and relaxation and restoration! What a blessing!!
It was such a wonderful time!!!!! I truly needed it. I am very thankful. Yes, they had it all organized beautifully and loved on us so much!
Wow! They really thoughtfully thought of everything to make you feel special. What a treat! Have a great evening Chrissy!
It sounds like you had such a lovely, relaxing weekend!
Oh wow! That really is a miracle your friend is still alive. What a scare.
What an amazing retreat! I have no doubt it helped recharge the batteries...as well as help with all you wonderful folks do. God bless all of your ministries and the importance of how you help and reach others. You all deserved the pampering. 🙏🏻💗
They really did! It was lovely!!!!!! Thank you Tara!!!! You too
Yes, it is a miracle!!!
Thank you, Carrie! It was a real blessing. It helped me also remember I am not alone. :)
You are SO right Chrissie - we really do need a mix of both social & alone time. I feel like this too.
It looks like so much thoughtfulness went into all the activities & table set ups for the Retreat - how special, its so nice to pamper ourselves a little at times. xx
It look like a wonderful, restorative weekend. Glad you were able to attend this event!
Yes! We truly need that balance. We are created for both. :) They put a lot of thought and effort to make us feel refreshed.
Hello Friend! Yes, it really was!! Me too!
I love this for you, Chrissy! I love everything about it - all the stations and the love and the refresh! And what a blessing to have your dear friend there and in such good health after such a horrendous car accident. A miracle indeed! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving me your oh so sweet comment. Blessings to you and all you do.
Thank you, Carrie!!! I appreciate your visit and comment!!!! :) She is a miracle!!!
I was thrilled to read of what a special getaway you had this past weekend! Such a special treat for all of you who serve others, and to be able to relax, and feel pampered - so many wonderful stations, and I enjoyed reading about all of them! The pictures you took of the sunset and moon are so beautiful! God's gifts all around! Blessings to you dear friend!
Wow, this sounds absolutely amazing! I love how thoughtfully everything was set up — from the tea bar to the massage stations, it sounds like the perfect way to unwind and connect. The mix of relaxation, creativity, and encouragement makes it feel so refreshing. I can totally see why it was such a special night!
I'm glad you got away and enjoyed yourself. It looks like it was an amazing weekend. The pampering and relaxing stations are brilliant. Kudos to whoever planned the event. I'm sure you came home filled with great information and ideas.
I did. :) Very excited to share them with our Ladies Leader.
That sounds wonderful! Fun and relaxing.
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