Breast Cancer Fund Lavender Retreat

Ladies Who Launch creator of Aromas for Living (www.aromasforliving.com), Vicky Rathje, hosted the first annual Breast Cancer Fund Lavender Retreat at her incredible lavender farm in Ventura, California.  The Breast Cancer Fund is dedicated to finding the causes of breast cancer and publishes an annual publication on the relationship between toxins in the environment and breast cancer.  100% of the proceeds were dedicated to the Breast Cancer Fund and we raised 5k on Saturday.  It felt amazing! 
The day was most enjoyable and so well organized.  There were about 60 of us present at the event.  The rolling hills of Ventura seemed like a tropical Tuscany. The food and beverage donations were phenomenal.  On behalf of ReSolution Spa (www.resolutionspa.com)I made lavender muffins for breakfast, Edible Arrangements donated the fruit and a fabulous organic lunch was catered by Mae Low and Michael X. 
We were divided into five groups- Lemon, Lavender, Chamomile, Sage, and Orange.  Throughout the day each group participated in the following five workshops: Essential Oil Mixing- Healing Energy Massage, Meditation, Tour of Lavender Fields (led by the charming husband), Crystal Bowls, Yoga, and Chanting.  The energy throughout the day was truly special.  It really felt like we were far, far away from the city.  I left feeling completely renewed and refreshed.  Last night I planted a lavender sprig that I cut from the lavender field tour- I can't wait to return for harvest next year!