Marla K. Ruhana, Psychotherapist

Women's Renewal Retreats

Title: A Weekend of Slowing Down
Date: October 22-24, 2010
Location: 3541 Lakeshore Drive,Lexington, MI

To register, mail this form before 10/10/2010. The cost is $390. If you want to pay by credit card, please fill out this form as well.

PLEASE email Marla for more info.


Upcoming Retreats (2010): Couple's Retreat -- Date: TBA

Proud to Announce:
2011 Silent Retreat to be announced with Bhanthe Sujatha, Buddhist Monk who facilitates Meditation/Silent Retreats in SanDiego and at The Boulders in Arizona.

Date of Retreat to be determined.

Cost $450.00 All Inclusive

Testimonials from the most recent retreat:

"Marla, can you see a difference in me??? My eyes are very serene now as opposed to Feb photos."

"gimme more!"

"Wow! I feel so good! Words cannot express the way I feel, Thank YOU!"

"Marla is truly a blessing!"

"I did not realize i'd learn so much!"

"Amazing how 20 women can come together and become friends so quickly!"

"It was very fun and I loved my reading, cosmetics and gourmet meals!"

"I want to go back, now!"

"Best weekend of my life!"

"Pam's singing was phenomenal!"

"Chefs were outstanding"

"Lovely setting, accomodations"

"Retreat was utterly life changing!"

"It was as I immagined it would be, yet so much more!"

"Marla, your light always shines bright"

"oooh. Take me next year?"

"Great weekend girl! You are gifted! :D"

"Thanks for a great weekend. I feel renewed and ready to take on whatever is thrown at me this week!!!"

"... retreat in lexington. is a experience I recommend to all women. I just feel so strong and realize a lot of people feel the same way I do. It has started me on a whole new journey."

"It was amazing how there wasnt any age, income, or any other barriers between us. We were just women enjoying other wonderful women and no matter what our age, we all have lots to learn."

"Funny how a group of women from all walks of life came together this weekend and had an amazing time. I learned a lot more about myself than I thought I would. I hope to continue on a path that let's me be a stronger woman! I can't wait til the next retreat and I recommend it to ALL women! I feel like I can accomplish anything! thanks marla...you truly are inspiring."

"Wow! What a great weekend! I am truly blessed to have you in my life. I really needed this retreat. What an eye opener it was for me! I discovered things about myself that shocked me and I also learned where I am at and where I want to be! Marla, you are truly amazing for bringing all of us women together. i have adapted a whole new attitude and found the strength and confidence I had been lacking. You are an angel to do what you do and I cannot wait for future retreats and to see myself evolve and become more comfortable with who i am. Thank you so much Marla, you are an inspiration."
Angie Thomas-Marine City Michigan

"Marla,

How can I thank you for changing my life? How can I thank you for being you? How can I thank you for inner peace? I haven't felt this way in years! i feel empowered, refreshed, rejuvenated, and confident! So many things happened this weekend that I never expected. Here I thought my purpose was to attend your retreat in support of my dearest friend with the tragedy in her life, and I walked away with a weekend that surpassed my wildest dreams!

Marla, you are gifted, blessed with talent, your ability to be warm, subtle, yet persuasive, I love everything you stand for! Thank you for being you! Yes, You Changed My Life! Thank YOU! PS: Every detail, every moment of timing was perfect on this retreat!"
Sharon, Clarkston, MI

Take a look at pictures and testimonials from the last three retreats: A Weekend of Sweet Nothing, Women's Well-Being Retreat, The Over-Extended Woman and the Couple's Retreat: Rekindling Connections.


Marla is willing and able to bring a Retreat to YOU! If you are interested in One Day Mini Retreat on particular topic, or an entire weekend for your friends/employees/church group, or if you are out of state and unable to travel, Marla is happy to make arrangements in your hometown and bring retreat to you, she simply needs you to provide a group of 20 women or 12 couples. Call her for details at 586-447-2162 or email marla at marlak007@comcast.net!

Detroit Free Press Article About Retreats (our copy)