After the Barcelona retreat, I continue to feel like I have been away from home for a looonnggg time. I feel so inspired, so filled up with gratitude for who I am and what I contribute to the world. It was wonderful to connect with each of you, my sense of adventure and creativity is the highest it has been in a while. I just feel so in love with life again. Marusha, I will definitely be doing another retreat with you in the future. It was incredible. You are so special. It was all so meant to be. 💫

Most of all I enjoyed the fact that we had so many activities interwoven into the program, truly providing the backdrop for great inspiration! That, and the fact that I got to interact with so many interesting women. I am looking forward to joining another retreat in the future!

This writing retreat at Patmos exceeded all my expectations by a thousandfold. Marusha provided us with the opportunity to savor a carefree, beautiful, and creative life that I personally yearn for amidst everyday routines. She paid meticulous attention to every detail, curating unforgettable experiences for us. The writing workshops were absolute gold. With the other participants (and we did not know each other before!), we shared intimate thoughts and bared our souls through Marusha's exercises and writing practices. We laughed, we cried, we felt gratitude, and we reconnected with our passions and deepest desires. It became a transformative journey to discovering our true selves. As a result, I am eagerly waiting to be a part of the next Girls Who Write retreat. Count me in!

The retreat with Marusha was an experience of a lifetime. There is just something about her that makes you want to let go and be your true self. Without the stains of everyday life, it is especially easy. Surrounded by all the beauty, it flows and Marusha is there to guide you and put it into words. Not only have I rediscovered my creative side, I reconnected with my inner adventurer. I laughed, I cried, I ate delicious food, and marvelled at the beauty around me and inside.
The best adventure I have ever had. Wherever Masha has her next retreat - I am definitely there.

I had an amazing, unforgettable experience in journaling retreat with Marusha. I am full of emotions and positivity and I feel like many things have shifted for the better in my mind. Marusha is absolutely a must for someone who wants to start writing or develop their writing. She is a sparkling star in the universe and I am glad to find her. Feeling grateful!

This was my first journaling escape and I didn't know what to expect. Marusha guided us and created a safe environment to express our thoughts through writing and offered the opportunity to share with others if we wanted to. The other people were so open to the experience and it was really therapeutic. After the retreat, I felt so much lighter and slept well. Even a week later, I am feeling much more peaceful and relaxed. This retreat has a lasting effect. I can't wait to attend another!

And as they say - when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Marusha became mine. My journaling guide. My mind was wandering a lot and anxiously, looking for one path vs another (corporate vs self-employed; present mother VS business woman; caring daughter vs devoted wife, etc etc). I trusted Masha and let myself believe that writing it down might help. I gave myself time and right to explore this creativity and "therapeutic" writing. Many of my questions got answers, new connections were born, anxious inner voice turned out into a balanced (though sometimes still hesitant:) inner guide. I feel fear, but I do it anyway, writing scenario of the movie of my life, accepting all the pieces of the puzzle (and not one vs another). Thank you Marusha for finding the Words, for books suggestions, and for becoming That Very Guide that Student was looking for.