What guests are saying…

“Meeting you was such a gift. Marla Ruhana has a way of bringing the best women together and creating lasting friendships.”

“A rare chance meeting with an amazing experience with Marla Ruhana lead me to some of the most heart felt friends!” - M.H.

TESTIMONIALS FROM SOULo Escape

“On June 23, I had the pleasure of experiencing a SOULo Escape with Marla. I enjoyed every minute of it. Marla designed a wonderful day, just for me. Besides cooking a delicious lunch, she asked me insightful questions so I could get a new focus on a personal issue. Leaving the escape, I felt recharged and renewed! I was so inspired, I am finally going to write my book. The SOULo Escape was a great investment for me. Book one now, you won't be disappointed.” - Julianne P.

TESTIMONIALS FROM GREAT LAKES

“Had such an amazing weekend with Marla Ruhana and the wonderful ladies participating in her BeachGlass Escapes retreat! It was such a great opportunity to facilitate a photo excursion and jewelry project as well as be a part of the wellness group. Marla’s generous spirit and hospitality made all feel welcomed and loved. Her insight and empathy made us all feel seen, heard and valued. And her therapeutic skills and instincts brought us together as a cohesive group while honoring our uniqueness. For anyone wanting or needing a get away from the daily grind or just a chance to recharge- I can’t recommend Marla’s retreats enough. Thank you to all who participated!” - Sheila Springsteen, A.T.


“Thank you Marla!!! I had a amazing time as always. All of the activities were great!!! I really enjoyed the rock painting and Dr. Steepe was awesome too.” - Wendy S.


“Marla’s retreats are the absolute best! Definitely will be trying to fit one of these fall retreats into my schedule 🥰 ❤️
I 1000% recommended to anyone!” - Emily A.


“I LOVED every MORSEL of today!!! Wouldn’t have changed ANYTHING!! I want you to understand the GIFT you have just Given me at the most perfect time ❤️ I truly feel like my soul is floating 🥰😇🥰🌸🌸💕🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you Marla!!” - Amy D.


“The thoughtful words from you and others are having a noticeable and positive impact on me now, WOW!”


“My weekend with Marla was a period of turning back to the elements and obstructing trappings of one's life. As we concluded, some members felt a sense of personal healing, some felt a sense of emotional nourishment, and others felt validation and peacefulness. I can't quite describe in words what I walked away with....unconditional love, energy and self-assurance”


“Affordable, fun, amazing meals, house impeccably clean, superb women of all ages! Loved seeing younger women establish connections with older women! I just think a woman owes it to herself to escape her daily routine!”


“Thank you for creating escapes for us widowed and divorced gals as it’s difficult to travel alone! I’ve made new friendships and will be back as you’ve helped alleviate my broken heart, loneliness, and my reluctance to actually plan a trip.”


“I had the BEST retreat this Year! Thank You! The girls this year really were great! Seeing past attendees from years ago made me feel like family coming together. Such comfort. These are really good for all of us!”

“Thank you for a beautiful weekend! You are so skilled and created such a beautiful setting for us to rejuvenate our mind, body, and soul. What a gift!”


“It was a wonderful weekend! You assembled such a cool group of women (of course you would), so much depth there.”


“Thank You Fairy Godmother for that wonderful weekend. I feel so rejuvenated, your attention to detail made it so special”


“The healthy meals, paleo light desserts you made, and Brent Steepe's class, the beach house, mattresses, and sheets all superb!”

TESTIMONIALS FROM SIESTA KEY

“That was such an AWESOME TRIP. HUGS TO YOU ALL!!! SPECIAL GROUP!!!!”

“Wasn’t that dinner UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! MMMMMMMM”

“It was an awesome and amazing trip!!!!”

“Food was Ab Fab!!!”

“You gals were the sweetest and I am thankful for meeting you all!!!”

TESTIMONIALS FROM CHARLESTON

“Your retreat was amazing and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Accommodations were quaint and perfect for our needs! Meals were well planned out-Perfect choices! Very cost effective!!!!!! Free time was adequate and enough, length was ideal, I would not change anything! Thanks”

”Charleston is my new favorite place! Impeccable planning, restaurants and loved our accommodations! Made so many new friends! Felt like a pajama party! I wouldn’t change a thing, well, LOVE to stay on escape longer than 3 Nights!”

”I appreciate the new friendships I made. All genuine and special ladies! Not to mention so flipping funny too. I am looking forward to a reunion at some point and plan on staying in touch with each and every one of you. Marla - you are amazing! Thank you over and over!”

“Ok, so first of all, I really need to inform all of you that I’m black. Not sure if you noticed. 😁Second, I had such an amazing time and wonderful experience with all of you. It’s even more special because it’s the end of black history month, and I was able to actually see a real piece of black history AND was able to share it with you. With South Carolina’s negative history, I never EVER felt uneasy or even thought any of you would look at me differently (some of us went to the Boone plantation and saw some really foul sh** from the past). I had so much freaking fun with you ladies. I’m so glad I changed my mind and decided to Beach Glass with you! So now as I, as Marla would say, re-enter my reality, my re-entry will now include all of you. My sisters. ❤️”

TESTIMONIALS FROM VIRTUAL ESCAPE

WISDOM IN THE MIDST OF TURMOIL ON APRIL 30, 2020

“I’m so grateful for this wonderful experience!! I was so grateful to be apart of this wonderful virtual retreat this morning!! Marla Ruhana has so many wonderful retreats that everyone should try at least once.” - Kathy R., Michigan

“This was an excellent experience. Feeling so much gratitude today!” - Sydney R., Michigan

“Thank you Marla for this amazing experience! It was just what I needed at this time. Bhante Sujatha was an amazing, interesting man! I enjoyed this very much and look forward to more in the future️.” - Kristen B., Florida

“Thank you so much Bhante was wonderful as are all of the humans on the session this morning. It was a beautiful way to start the day and I look forward to more. :)” - Courtney A. California

”Thank you so much! It was a pleasure meeting all of you lovely ladies. Marla, this was amazing!” - Milva, Michigan

”Always an accelerating boost to my psyche and self-esteem - let’s not forget who needs to be mentally nourished first, right? I know that’s what’s always hardest for me! Thanks, Bhante good to see you Mike, and as always- I love you beyond measure Marla  you rock my world!”
- Pati D. Michigan

”Thank you, Marla! Very worthwhile! Venerable Bhante Sujatha imparted wisdom, relevant and practical advice, and hope - all with an infectious smile and clever wit. His words were riveting! I learned what loving-kindness meditation is genuinely about (I had previously mistakenly decided that it was not a good fit for me). Venerable Bhante Sujatha is a gift. He teaches with his heart, humility, and humor - such a delightfully effective style.” - Cheryl R., Michigan

”Thank you Marla. My day was so peaceful afterward. So nice to connect with others and get inspired to practice loving-kindness.” - Christine H., Michigan

”A powerful and impactful morning. Thank you for the invitation Marla Ruhana!”
Lisa B., Michigan

”Positive vibes for sure!” - Michele C., Colorado