Thank you for putting this together! I want to do this every year! Val, you’re amazing! All the ladies who helped you put this on were fantastic! I appreciate all that you and the others did. It was a really special weekend! 💙

Amazing food! Awesome chance to reset and practice self care! I always meet such wonderful women and leave feeling renewed and empowered.

The three days to just allow for rest and fellowship was amazing and much needed. I appreciated the ability to be able to connect with people who have similar challenges from all over the midwest and talk work and life as much or as little as needed.

This retreat was something that I found on a whim when I needed something for my mental health, and I met people that truly have changed my outlook on EMS and mental health. It was a space that I could just be me and there was no expectations and I felt cared for and for that reason I will always go back.

Val sets the stage for every lady to feel pampered and walk away with exactly what was needed from the retreat. Whether it is alone time, learning about yourself, creating new friendships or rekindling old. Val gives you the space to accomplish it all. This retreat is a non-negotiable in my schedule.

This is something that I would have never attended on my own but I had an amazing time. I met so many amazing people and individuals once I felt comfortable enough to share, as an event like this is way out of my comfort zone. This is an event that once you experience it, you’ll hope it’s every weekend and can’t wait to go back.

I personally was having a hard time with work and issues with work and it was just the perfect time for me to step away from being a paramedic and giving all the time to focus and reset myself so that I could go back to work with a better mind and attitude, feeling supported by a bunch of ladies who never failed to make you laugh was exactly what was needed, a big mention to Valerie and all her girls, they were amazing and friendly and took such good care of us all weekend.

It was my first time attending the retreat and it was simply an amazing experience. I tried new things and was VERY happy I did so and will do them again, if they are offered. It was so relaxing and fun at the same time. I didn't feel pressured to do anything and was welcomed by everyone. I remember thinking on the long ride to Wisconsin, "oh man, this better be amazing because this is a really long drive!" But it WAS amazing and I was so happy I went. Will definitely be returning next year! Thanks to Val and her besties who made it happen! 🙂