Below we’ve shared kind reviews from women who have attended past programs—women who, like you, who were looking to connect, spark their creativity, or try something new. If after reading through these testimonials, you still have questions, check out our FAQ.
Kind reviews
Kathy is a dream-whisperer in the best sense of the word. She gently encourages with a confidence that only comes from experience and a deep love for the craft.
Lori Ann Wood, Bentonville, AK
Kathy’s workshops are a refreshing dose of creativity combined with thought-provoking activities. Your time will be well-spent and leave you feeling enriched and inspired with lots of fun along the way!
Jackie Craig, Executive Director, The Green Chair Project, Raleigh, NC
Thanks so much for the watercolor class yesterday. It was just fabulous. The perfect jumpstart for my year. So much lovely creative energy. I look forward to taking another class with you.
Patrice G, Charlotte, NC
here’s what they are saying…
This short overnight retreat is the perfect way to find the writer in you. More importantly to embrace that writer and believe in what you have to say to the world. Kathy leads you gently through a process of discovery and honesty, taking you down a path to see a future for your story, your book, your writing. I highly recommend the experience, this won't be my last event with Women, Faith, Story.
Martha Whitecotton, Charlotte, NC
We reignited our imaginations and recharged our lives in unexpected ways, with unexpected friends at an unexpected time. There were laughter, tears, dancing, singing, sharing and quiet times to think and absorb. The food was delicious, the communications from leadership before, during and after the retreat were perfect, and the experience rich and rewarding. I always felt I was in an extremely safe place, yet uninhibited, and often more courageous than I thought possible.
Cindy Moran, Houston, TX
What continues to personally resonate and challenge me from Kathy’s retreat is seeking to pay attention daily to what brings me joy, taking time to be still and override my inner critic so that I can trust the whisper and being intentional about playing more. Thanks, Kathy for your wisdom and prompts that stuck with me well past our time together.
Molly Painter, Raleigh, NC
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Kathy Izard is a gifted leader and communicator, and she coaxes those same qualities out of her seminar participants. With creativity and humor, she provides opportunities for everyone to fully participate, and to learn new things about themselves and each other in the process. Our group left feeling excited about our potential, individually and together. We also felt as though we’d made a wonderful new friend.
Liza Roberts, Raleigh, NC
I was intrigued by the Art in Nature retreat so I signed up. The morning came to drive to the retreat and I thought, “What am I doing??? I know no one and I am NOT an artist!” I was tempted to drive back home, but I made myself go and it turned out to be the best 24 hours of the entire year! It ignited something in me that is still burning bright!
Ruth Ellen Gill, Charlotte, NC
The 2022 Creative You Retreat was the perfect way for me to kick off the year. Working with Kathy and Caroline in such a visual and creative environment allowed me to bring focus to the most important aspects in each of the areas of my life; family, faith, work, and myself. Building in checkpoints along the way has helped me re-focus on what was important when I really was given the opportunity to sit, be quiet and listen.
Rae Marie Czuhai, Raleigh, NC
