Anna, thank you so much for the soy-free version of the class you taught tonight. I especially love the lotion and can’t wait to try the richer version for comparison. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to now be able to make these soy-free, toxic-free. luscious products.

I just wanted to thank you again for an amazing retreat weekend, it is such a treat to be taken care of and nurtured for a couple of days, rather than always being the nurturer. I thank you, and my children and husband thank you! I think I am a much better and more balanced person after attending one of your retreats, you are amazing!

I don’t know where to begin. But first things, thank you for allowing me to tag along on this retreat. You are an amazing teacher…AMAZING. You have a gift that is truly extraordinary and it radiates beautifully in a room. The group of women with you are powerful women and I love, love being amongst such thoughtful and reflective group of people.

I was struck by how decadent simplicity could feel. Whether we were eating delicious and healing food, communing with the elements on a hike, relaxing with a foot spa, or being led through a guided meditation, Anna’s grounded and nurturing demeanor allowed us to just focus on the moment. Lovely, absolutely lovely!

I found the 2011 Le Donne Spring Retreat to be refreshing and rejuvenating [and] nothing short of inspirational. I enjoyed the enforced silence in the morning, the comraderie of the women [and] loved the animated talk in the evening. I found it to be a pivotal weekend.

Just spent two days at Anna’s retreat. She is amazing chef/teacher/mentor. Learned how to make sushi, had the most delicious food, including a vegetable dish that was simply pok choy (my new favorite green) with toasted sesame oil…YUM. Did some restorative yoga, guided imagery and all in a most peaceful beautiful setting. Met some extraordinary women and they were my first Massage clients I recommend going to Anna’s next retreat to EVERY woman. I feel sooooo grounded and energized, even after giving massage to five women on Saturday.

Thank you for being a warm, intentional, quiet “mama” to all of us.. you created a loving environment where our spirits, hearts and tummies were nourished….[and] for providing a wondrous sense of contentment in such a graceful manner.

I really enjoyed the learning experience last evening…you are a wonderful teacher!

5 out of 5 stars *****

From the moment I stepped out of the car…I had every muscle in my body relax with every step taken toward this cabin in the woods.

The nourishment that was provided filled not only the body, but also the soul! Breakfast lunch and dinner, was an intelligent, well thought out gastronomic delight to the palate! The weekend was rounded out with an opportunity to share all of this with beautiful, strong, and intelligent women. There were meaningful conversations, shared ideas, and plenty of time for creativity.
This participant is dreaming of the next opportunity to do it all again!

I attended another of Anna’s wonderfully enriching retreats last year and can’t say enough about the experience. You owe it to yourself, you who have never done this before. This weekend was…completely blissful and so rejuvenating. I find that it’s very important to take time for oneself to heal, consider, and reflect. I just can’t say enough about how much of a difference I feel after this weekend.

Kate and I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed the class last night. You have so much knowledge about food that you are so willing to share. Anna, you really have a gift for this.

The five words to describe the women’s creativity and wellness retreat: awakening, relaxing, nourishing, reaffirming, and fulfilling. The greatest gift of the retreat? It helped me remember why I love to do my art.

The Artists’ Retreat at the Tofte Lake Center…. transcended boundaries of age, uncommon backgrounds and interests, and allowed us simply to laugh, reflect, and bond.