“Doug’s thoughtful consideration, tailored meditations, intuitive pacing, and persistent reminders to slow down were extremely helpful. He listened deeply and quickly and effectively drew connections that helped me to see things in new ways. He challenged me in compelling ways and supported me throughout. I thoroughly appreciated and was deeply grateful for the privilege to engage 1-1 for intensive and focused reflection over three days (especially when my resistance arose). I left with a set of achievable goals and some good material to explore in meditation and therapy. (The farm is beautiful and generally well appointed, and the grounds were a balm to this city dweller.)”

“Doug, thank you again for the retreat. You were a great advisor, teacher and listener. I came away in a much better “place” than where I began and think I have a path forward filled with joy and contentment.”

“I can’t recommend Doug’s services as a counselor and mentor enough. He has guided me through a number of major life crises, including the realization that I needed to stop drinking. When the stuff hit the fan, he guided me on a retreat which became the beginning of major changes for me. With his kind, clear, and direct manner, he helped me to both let go of destructive patterns, and find my way to mindfulness and a spacious place inside myself. My life is now very different. I will be forever grateful for our work together. ”

“I had gone to my college counseling service when I felt overwhelmed, asking for intensive counseling. Unfortunately, they sent me to the ER, and I was admitted to a psych unit. This only made me feel worse. I got more discouraged, and angry. My mother found Doug’s website, and we agreed to start a retreat when I was discharged. The farm we worked at was just the right place for me. There were chickens running around, and bee hives. Nature! We went for long walks and sat by a stream. I figured out some important things, and learned new coping skills, and mindfulness. I was able to observe my thoughts and feelings, and was ready to return to school to face my problems by the end of the week. So glad we found this type of help.”

“I had a personal crisis and explored many options for therapeutic intervention including local weekly counseling but decided on an intensive one on one retreat with Doug. It turned out to be a life changing decision and allowed me to quickly get to the root causes of my current problems in a manner that I did not expect. Without much knowledge regarding mindfulness or meditation, Doug’s insight and expertise introduced me to a concept that to this day helps improve my personal and professional life. Because of Doug, I was able to get through the crisis and am proud to say I’m happier and a better person in both my marriage and professional career.
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“My experience with Doug was nothing short of life changing. The time, care, and mindfulness that he put into my retreat was exceptional. He listened to everything I said about loving nature, and created a one-of-a-kind journey for me. I will never forget it or him. I couldn’t have been in better hands. He sent me home with many tools to help make it through the stressful times that may come. Thank you very much, Doug!”

“Recently widowed, I sought Doug out to help facilitate finding a different way to relate to experiences after my husband’s death. Doug’s coaching offered a profound and simple way for me to notice what unhelpful narratives and behaviors I had been keeping, to release them, and accept the loss in new ways.”

“This experience has changed my life! Thank you for helping me work through my old emotions and heal with a more open heart and mindful lifestyle.”