APPRECIATIONS

The Verdant Soul's A Winter Repose Retreat took

place on a frigid Saturday in January at the Blanton

House in Danville, Indiana. Below are testimonials

from those who attended that soul enriching day.

I am still blissing out from attending Gina’s Winter Repose two weeks ago. She has a gift! Those moved by music would love the Sound Bath she and Chris integrated into the day. Those motivated by food would love the homemade soup and fabulous bread. I highly recommend investing in a day like this. 5 stars!

—Leslie

This retreat was well-arranged with a variety of experiences balanced with self-guided times. Gina, a gifted facilitator in her own rite, assembled a team that wove together an overall experience that nourished my soul, calmed my mind and brought healing to my heart. The spirit of the event was life-affirming. It is what I believe will bring more connection and movement toward wholeness in our fractured lives and world.

—Mary

Gina creates a safe, beautiful environment to just be present in and explore what's happening in your life. Her guided meditations brought clarity and healing to my soul.

-- Julie S.

Loving and life giving facilitator—just the right amount of activity.

Thank you for feeding my mind, body and spirit today. I appreciate you, I honor you, and I thank you! My heart smiles..

—Lisa

Gina and Chris created a sacred healing space through meditation and various music meditations. Thank you.

—Jan

Any time spent with Gina is time in a space filled with love and healing energy. A retreat led by her will leave you feeling revived, relaxed and rejuvenated.

—Kim K

Gina has an aura of positivity that radiates throughout the room. The retreat nourished my mind, body and soul—I look forward to the next one!

—Theresa

The retreat was an amazing experience. It felt like a warm hug for the soul.

Gina is a wonderful and calming spirit. Her guided meditations are amazing and peaceful. Her Winter repose experience was a great day and so enriching. I learned new tools for daily practice of meditation.

I really appreciated the opportunity to take time for myself to be quiet and journal while others were being social. I loved learning about qigong and sound bath.

Gina thought of everything…her heart was into it, and she planned the time well. I was most impacted by the unconditional love and acceptance I felt from her and the permission to be exactly where I am.

"Gina Cerimele is an experienced counselor, and a remarkably intuitive and relational person. She brings together excellent academic preparation with a spiritual depth and sensitivity that is immediately engaging and trustworthy. Among the kindest and most gracious people I know, she is a loving progressive Christian and brings insights from across the spectrum of spirituality and psychotherapy. I commend her to all as a counselor and guide."

- The Rev. Dr. Richard L. Hamm

Former Head of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada

"Gina is a rare person who makes you feel better just being around her! She emits positive energy and genuine kindness toward everyone, friend or not-yet-friend alike. Her approach to meditation and wellness is accessible to everyone--long time participant and first timer. I would recommend her expertise to anyone, and I'm lucky to call her friend."

- Beth

"Over and over, when I experience Gina's meditations and writing, I find myself moved, calmed, touched; and I am grateful."

- Bob

"Gina’s work is soulful and soul-filled. She creates a safe and grounding environment, where I have felt nurtured and yet challenged to grow. Gina is a talented writer and thinker who never fails to move me with her words and her guidance. I always feel a sense of trust with her, and yet, I am always invited into a deeper space when I experience her work. When I attend events led by Gina, I know that my soul will be fed, my spirit will be activated, and my mind will be expanded."

- Roger

"Gina's work is patient, respectful and joyful. She lights up a room when she enters, yet she allows everyone to feel a sense of belonging. I describe her work as patient, respectful and joyful."

- Robbie

"Gina's events are thoughtfully prepared, restorative, centering, and without a doubt, time well spent. Her meditations are calming and offer a new way to connect with the spirit."

- Kent