Igniting Vibrancy After Loss and Heartbreak
THE VILLA & Tuscan Gardens, Mineola, Texas
Sept. 17 thru 21, 2020
Igniting Vibrancy After Loss and Heartbreak
THE VILLA & Tuscan Gardens, Mineola, Texas
Sept. 17 thru 21, 2020
THE VILLA in Mineola, Texas.
Come, step into the fullness of heart dreams of
Life, Love, Joy, and Creativity
NO MATTER WHAT!!!
As you walk the meandering pathways and trails, the vast, lush acres caress you into another place and time! The scents and beauty of spectacular, colorful gardens cause you to take in long, deep breaths.
As a warm breeze whispers across your face, you can’t resist baring your feet, and you are soothed as you feel the cool grass nestling between your toes.
You must be dreaming because this has got to be in Italy!
How is it possible we’re in East Texas?
The breath-taking gardens and pristine landscape make you question their reality, yet your own eyes are feasting on an array of vibrant colors and splendid architecture.
A sweet peace blankets you from the top of your head to the tip of your toes, and awe paints a smile across your face, every sense so alive you tingle with delight.
You know this is a gift of otherworldly beauty and joy!
WELCOME… Joy, Wild Dreams, Hope and Restoration has called You to an OTHER-WORLDLY Italian Villa in East Texas!
The pain and sadness you thought had robbed you of everything seems to take a step back to create space for the possibilities of hope and emotional wellness.
You exhale as your heart opens to imagine a vibrant life energy painting a picture of joy in a New Life you had come to believe impossible! You feel tiredness and shame melt away as you see a new path that carries your pain gently allowing wild dreams with every breath.
Loneliness begins to release its tight grip on your heart as it opens like the roses before you, mesmerizing you, your soul ready to bloom. You feel validation with a sisterhood that “gets it.”
As you all gather over a lovely gourmet meal, You feel to your core the sacredness of this space in time.
You feel a freedom to live a dreamy, vibrant life that is bursting forth and will never be the same. And age has nothing to do with it.
You breathe in what life is offering! The sun warm on your face feels like a kiss of tender compassion for every feeling, emotion and struggle you’ve felt.
Every cell of your body and emotion confirms your presence on the grounds that surround you, yet the reality seems as unbelievable as you thought living a vibrant life amidst the pain and heartbreak to be.
Oh, The Possibilities!!
By The End of Our Journey…
You have delivered a knock-out punch to the emotional trauma that has stopped you in your tracks!
You carry a permission slip from now on, with no expiration date, to live wildly and unapologetically in vibrant, embracing hope and brightness of a future you never could have dreamed possible!
You hold the power over all the paralyzing beliefs, shame, and guilt!
You have the soul energy and tools to create a masterpiece that lights up the world everywhere you go!
Your fire of purpose is ignited. You feel the hope and freedom to proclaim proudly your soul’s desires!
Your soul is ignited in ways you didn’t know were possible – right alongside everything you can’t change!
Your soul roars with the power of healing and confidence for the future.
Your heart is bursting with the truth of possibilities. Can you feel it?
It would be so easy to believe this gorgeous, picturesque scene was in Italy. But this one-of-a-kind Villa, built in the 1930s by Italian artisans is not only all-encompassing, but it is also infused with wonderland beauty and is rich in history, located in easy to get to, centrally located, Mineola, Texas, just East of Dallas.
The Villa sits on 55 acres of beautiful hills, peaceful lakes, and scenic trails, providing an awe-inspiring experience.
This amazing treasure-find location is abundantly rich with nature and the organic life of water, trees, gardens, plants, and animals that run free.
It’s no accident that healing and melding of past and future will happen here when you understand that Italy is called Old World because it is one of the most ancient countries in the world, yet it is today one of the most alive but true-to-itself places to visit. It holds dear its history and architecture, yet has healed and grown and flourishes in both an old and new world.
This perfect location promises to gift you with the same!
Can you think of anything more healing than nature and all its sights, sounds and smells amidst an overwhelming, graceful beauty kissing you with well-being?
You are walking The Villa’s grand open spaces boasting of bodies of water and fountains that promise to flow with healing power through both your body and soul. In truth, water is the most powerful healing and life-giving force on earth. It’s why everyone loves to be anywhere besides, on or in it, and pay premium prices to do so.
You’ve never tasted water so pure, invigorating and healing! You will have the chance to experience the ancient, healing, natural mineral waters that abundantly flow on the property from the fountains to the pool, to the showers!
You will need to remind yourself that this is not a fantasy!
You walk into the loveliest gazebo seemingly one with the beauty surrounding it, offering relaxation, sitting for quiet visits, meditation or journaling, and even enjoying refreshing snacks. It also serves as a sanctuary to butterflies symbolizing the wings you are gaining.
The hospitality matches the magic. You feel well cared for and provided for by the incredible hospitality, generosity, kindness, community, and culture! It dawns on you that you are worthy of it all!
No kind of loss or heartbreak can change that!
Sleep has never been so sweet as you wake up to bright sunbathing the day. Awareness and life energy are electric and wildness is unleashed with every hour, silencing oppressive lies around loss, the past, grief, impossibilities, and age.
Queen size beds and luxurious bathrooms wait to comfort you. This illustrious Villa is eco-friendly and chemical-free.
Count me in!
The gourmet cuisine is exquisite, tantalizing all your senses – such as the succulent California Marinade; The yummy Butternut squash with Toasted Sesame; The tummy pleasing Cauliflower and garlic hummus; and the surprising Bammie Cakes.
The healthy choices nurture your body as much as your soul, prepared by our own private chef. And not to worry, there are yummy vegetarian options available.
And don’t forget the delectable desserts!
Most meals will be enjoyed on this magnificent patio with plenty of yummy, laughing, relaxing, bonding, and oh, yes wine.
Meals and intimate little gatherings can also take place in the pleasant, perfectness of the vast grounds, whether in the lovely gazebo, amidst the columns, or even waterside.
Afternoon stretching yoga connects the wellness of your body to the stretching of your mind and soul.
The physical and mental release of breathing and stretching brings a refreshing sense of freedom and wellness. You’re still wondering if it’s possible to move past what lies behind, yet you are connecting it to a glorious future.
You sip a refreshing drink as you laugh and enjoy bonding with new friends. The freshness flows through your soul like rain on a garden.
You feel a daring for your soul to live in these fresh, fluid, open spaces.
After a delectable evening meal, all gather to share from ignited souls as the sky slowly transforms its light into mesmerizing, vibrant colors and you realize this is a picture of what can happen in your soul.
Dreams are your lifeline to hope
It is a perfect, gorgeous morning as you are gently guided through healing meditations, emotional release and the truth about grief loss and resilience. Hope for your dreams is ignited.
You are caressed by abundant beauty as you walk the grounds finding a quiet place to journal about the shifts that are renewing your soul. The words flow, describing all you are seeing and feeling.
You enjoy observing the animals and wonder about the way they so easily exist on this earth. Their beauty and simplicity are magical as the donkey seem to be looking you in the eye, the beauty of the swans seem to be saying, come on in, float with me.
You then know that among many choices to spend free time, today, it will be a renewing swim in the magical, mineral waters of the pool, allowing the wholeness of life float over and around you.
The plethora of healing options certainly don’t end there.
Take your body, mind, and soul a step further!
Treasures are now weaved into your being, changing the structure of your cells and how they thrive in your body.
The afternoon brings with it bright colors and an array of soft brushes and creative tools. You now understand that the creative juices flowing are the healing, freedom, and expression of your soul.
With your own hands, your soul comes to life in a physical form.
Every artist dips his brush in his own soul and paints his own nature into his pictures. ~Henry Ward Beecher
With every stroke, there is no holding back. The healing art is kissing every tender place of your heart. It’s time to make a creative, energetic imprint, syncing your soul with your new life. It shows you what to let go of and what to hold on tight to.
Once again, a nourishing, delectable meal does not disappoint. With a sense of joy, united souls linger under the sweeping colors of the setting sun. Each soul is forever touched, eyes beholding each other’s creative expression of healing.
You will never be the same.
Swedish Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Facials
Herbal Baths
Reflexology
Connective Tissue Therapy
Herbs and Homeopathy
Charges are not included.
Never give up
When you least expect it
Life will shift for the better.
You will experience light on your face
and hope in your heart
Trust every moment is an opportunity for rebirth
~From her latest book “Heart-Dreamer” by Cheryl Baskin
- This level of joy and vibrancy is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
- You’ve longed to be around those who really understand and “get it!”
- You don’t want to miss the opportunity to experience 5 days surrounded and caressed in this majestic wonder, immense beauty, and healing nature!
- You want to feel vibrant NO MATTER WHAT!
- You will miss the support, gentle guidance, peace, healing and joy!
- You will never know how your life would have changed!
- You want, deserve and need time for you!
- You don’t want to miss the delectable, unique, gourmet meals prepared by our private chef!
- Your new friends will never allow you to feel alone again!
- The location and finances have been made oh, so simple!
You are living your life from the vibrant light of your soul. Hope and freedom reside in your heart, and your eyes sparkle with dreams!
You know your possibilities!
Your soul deserves, understands and demands self-care!
NO MATTER WHAT! You walk in peace along side whatever pain, loss, heartbreak or trauma you have endured –
Your heart knows joy once again!
Your dreams are yours and only yours! Nothing can paralyze them or take them away!
You smile as your bravery and confidence stand against any fear, hopelessness and life-sucking mind chatter!
Self-doubt and Shame are banished!
You have gained lasting relationships!
You feel sidelined and struggle with loneliness, grief and loss!
You feel paralyzed by heartbreak!
You’re at that place of what do I have to lose?
You long to heal, restore and live the life you dream of, NO MATTER WHAT!
You want to live in joy and peace You need the assurance all is not lost!
You want to live vibrantly in both an old and new reality!
You long to discover true perspective around feelings, beliefs, thinking patterns, guilt and shame and grief!
You’re desperate to release the tight grip of loneliness, and hopelessness!
You crave a sisterhood that gets it!
You need permission to acknowledge and live your dreams and desires!
You know you need rest!
You love, love, love beauty and nature!
You long for wholeness and wellness physically, mentally, emotionally!
You want to experience and nurture your body with healthy, healing mineral waters!
You love delectable, gourmet food!
You don’t believe you can carry your pain into a BIG NEW LIFE!
You don’t want to empower your desires and dreams!
You are attached to a no-hope, victim mentality!
You don’t believe you can be in charge of your happiness!
You don’t believe you can create a vibrant life!
You acknowledge excuses as reality!
You believe circumstances have ultimate power over you!
You aren’t willing to feel, laugh, cry, hug!
You are willing to stay paralyzed!
questions, and discover how she can best support you.
Access to a private Facebook group so the group can connect and begin to get to know each other even before the trip, and also receive info and updates about our upcoming adventure, and of course stay in touch afterward.
Pre-trip group call to meet, share intentions, and review tips on how to best prepare yourself for the trip.
A one-on-one coaching session during our stay.
A special gift from me to you!! xoxoxo
Post-trip group call to share how our lives have changed and ways to keep growing into your vibrant life.
Discounted coaching packages: 40% off any of my coaching packages or courses.
My Beautiful Friends,
I know loss!
I know heartbreak!
The journey can be long and hurts in ways that escape words.
However, my soul hurts when I think of how much vibrancy and magic is sacrificed because, well, it hurts too much. And there is no one to walk with you who get’s it and knows how to walk through, or guide you to the truth.
I think the hardest part is not feeling like you can be open and authentic about the pain and struggle. It was one of the most shocking things for me: the blank looks; the judgmental comments; the get-on-with-it attitudes. The truth is, it’s not about you, they really don’t get it. And that’s OK!
This is why with all my heart I offer this time of retreat. I want to journey with you on this path to ignite your vibrant, new life – NO MATTER WHAT! It really is possible!You deserve to discover a sisterhood that desires the same joy and wholeness you do.
You deserve to be nurtured, body, mind and soul, by tender guidance and the magical beauty of nearly every form of nature.
This Texas location offers you perfect weather to enjoy, heal, rest and discover the possibilities just waiting on you, offering all you’ve ever dreamed, right alongside the painful past.
It would be my greatest honor to spend these healing days with you and gain a new friend to connect with on a soul level. That is one of the most healing things that can happen to our soul and future.
Without a doubt, it takes courage to choose a journey of adventure you know will change things up.
What is courage?
Let me put it this way – It is the brave choice to act from the Strength and Power within the Heart. Courage is an asset you gain through overcoming life’s biggest challenges.
Please don’t pass up this opportunity to LIVE!
I am called to nourish your Sunflower Spirit to grow into its full potential and natural instinct to lean toward the light!.
♥ 5 days of magical beauty, bonding, joy, soul-nurturing and healing activities, peace, and oh yes, fun!!
♥ Gorgeous, pampering accommodations and hospitality at an amazing Italian Villa!
♥ All meals:
- 4 elegant, gourmet dinners with wine if desired!
- 3 delectable lunches!
- 4 soul-comforting breakfasts to begin our days!
♥ Full and private access to the breath-taking 55 acre grounds and mineral waters.
♥ 1 30-minute, private coaching session with Ruthie!
♥ Group sessions around Ruthie’s loving guidance!
♥ Group session with a long-experienced emotional healer!
♥ 1 afternoon professional stretching yoga session!
♥ 1 afternoon professional, healing-art experience!
♥ Access to the luxurious spa offering an array of services! (charges extra)
♥ Plenty of free time to wander, process, journal, and shop!
♥ Evening sisterhood gatherings!
- Your airfare or transportation to and from the airport.
- Spa services.
- Phone calls.
- Shopping purchases.
- Medical expenses.
- Travel insurance.
My passion to guide women to LET YOUR GLOW SHOW was ignited after being hit with heartbreaking loss, and finally seeing clearly that my inner light had been shadowed by living my life for everyone else, sacrificing my own well-being, curiosity, desires and joy. I became a Certified Life Coach in 2007
When life first became heavy with heartbreak, I instinctively returned to my love of writing and began to write my first novel, FIREFLIES, about two women who had to face the truths of false beliefs and found the courage to do the hard stuff to live the life they wanted. Because the publisher went out of business, the book is not presently available on Amazon but can be purchased at RuthieLewis.com.
After several traumatic punches, I eventually resumed writing my book, eventually finding a publisher. Only a few days from turning in final edits, my worst nightmare showed up with a knock at the door. Two officers informed me that my daughter had been killed in a car accident.
My world crashed, changed forever.
Struggling to even breathe and take the next step through the day, I was faced with a choice when I read, “To let your dreams die because someone you love dies is to let your soul die and turn one tragedy into two.” I was faced with a choice: crawl under the covers and die – whether physically or spiritually, or live – LIVE to the fullest in honor of my daughter.
I am proof that you can build a new life more vibrant than you can ever imagine and it’s why I continue to spread my passion.
