She She

Just got back from the SHE SHE event at the Vino de Lestonnac in Temecula Valley over the 4^th of July weekend. Exceeded all of my expectations. Never have I been around a group of more smart, funny, professional and accomplished women from all walks of life! I made many connections and much fun. The Saturday night pajama party contest was a hoot (as well as being an eye opener!) and the talent show was entertaining. The food was delicious and plentiful. The Duck Academy Awards on Sunday night was full of fun and laughter… every participant received an award that was indicative of her personality. Annie and Carmen really put a lot of thought into choosing just the right gift for the right person. We exchanged lovely beads with one another as a way to remember the weekend. I could go on and on but will end with the fantastic Drumming Circle that happ’d on Sunday morning. What a surprise and what a spiritual awakening!
I can’t say enough about the weekend and the tremendous effort that the two organizers, Annie and Carmen, put forth to make sure their «ducks» all have a great experience! Quack! Quack!

Awesome! Recently returned from Baja trip and had a total blast. Inclusive, fun, engaging, interesting, safe. The introduction games on the bus were a great idea to get everyone engaged right away. The daily schedule at the house was fantastic. There was plenty of time to sleep in or exercise in the morning before a group activity and lunch. Then having the afternoon free was very nice. I thought all the games/​events were spot on, in terms of getting everyone involved without feeling like they were ‘front and center’. Lesbian survivor island and amazing race were super fun.

I can’t say enough good things about how She She goes beyond the event.
How many times have you gone to a meet up and realize at the end of it, you have not made one real connection? She She breaks down those initial social barriers of shyness, uncertainty, and vulnerability with Fun, Laughter, and Complete Integration of the entire group.
I’ve attended 2 events and met a host of truly amazing, accomplished, witty, sincere, and fun women. I now know about 45 of these fine women, and if I saw any of them out in public, I’d have no reservation running up to them with a big old Sister Duck hug. I have also made several deep friendship connections that I’m certain will last years ahead.
She She knows how to help you break the ice, so you can actually get to know people on a deeper level than «Uh, Hi.» I highly recommend trying at least one event and see for yourself. If you do, say Hello to me at the Palm Springs Pride 2012 event, or on the She She 3 Day Mexican cruise in February 2013.

Hi There. Carmen is sensational! Any event she is a part of, you want to be a part of! I went to Baja and had a wild time! Then I went to Corona and had a sparitual weekend. I had never meditated or really thought very much about the place I was in life and why, just went along and took all the good things and bad things that came my way and dealt with them. But this weekend brought me almost 30 new friends, several of whom I will probably be friends with for life! And now Carmen is doing a cruise and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Did I mention I live 3000 miles away and am still an active Duck due to Wonder Woman Carmen?

It was Labor Day weekend, 2012. I remember driving to the retreat thinking, «What the hell do I think I’m doing? Going to a retreat with 40 single lesbians over 40? Am I crazy?»
Turns out that I’m smart, not crazy. Attending ⁴⁰⁄₄₀ was a fantastic experience. Welcomed with open arms, I never for a minute felt alone, isolated, or not a ‘part-​of’ the group. I met women who will be friends for a long, long time. I lounged, laughed, and lusted. Carmen and Annie (facilitators) kept things running, provided lots o’ snacks, and entertained us in countless ways. I loved it. Really. You should do this.

The first event I attended was the Glen Ivy Retreat over Labor Day Weekend 2012. I had been newly single for about 9 months and was really needing to build a circle of lesbian friends. I had begun attending various meet up groups, but was not meeting the right type of women or, when I was, just seeing them for an hour or two a week it was going to take forever to build new friendships.
Then I saw the Glen Ivy retreat cross posted on one of my meet up groups. I signed up. Forty single lesbians over forty? Perfect! Not just any women, but educated, business owning, professional, accomplished, smart, beautiful, sassy, funny women? Now that’s what I’m talking about! Spiritual work and really connecting? Even better! Having FUN with Carmen and Annie putting on the event? Woo hoo!!!
By Sunday it was like I had a group of friends I’d known for years. An amazing experience beyond anything I could have imagined!
She She events ROCK!!! I’m an official duck sister and attend as many She She events as I can.