Participants Experiences

TESTIMONIALS DOLPHIN RETREAT 2010

I want to thank each and everyone of you for that memorable time we shared.  I hope that your return back home was  gentle. I’ll do my best to live as I learned with all of you. Josee -  Quebec

Ps: since the trip i’ve chosen to be a “free breather” and stop smoking (something i’ve been doing since i was 12)

Being born and raised in Austria I grew up with the perception that six weeks paid vacation was the norm. When I moved to the US and had my first real job, I had a rude awakening when I was told that one-week was all I could take. Needless to say I didn’t last long in the corporate world, not because I was lazy, but the concept of work hard and don’t recharge just didn’t make sense to me.

So, in order to fully recharge, stay inspired and reconnect with ones true essence, Clay and I took what seemed at first a relaxing week off to swim with wild Dolphins in the Bahamas. Little did we know that it would end up being the trip of a lifetime where we were both challenged to step up to the plate, open our hearts and trust in what this journey of life has to offer.

The trip was led by our friend and colleague Lou Corleto and consisted of daily workshops, breath work and mediation. We initially had the choice to opt out of that part, but curiosity and the desire to grow took over and we signed on. Each day was an adventure and watching ourselves and the other members of our “pod” break through our self built barriers to move closer to our full potential was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever witnessed. The icing on the cake was that each day we had the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins and sure enough they showed up and allowed us into their magical world.

Petra- Austria

I would like to express my gratitude for the most amazing experience!  Swimming with the dolphins was incredible – the way that these beautiful creatures share and engage you in their world is amazing! The excitement I felt while swimming with the dolphins is a feeling I will keep with me forever.  What I am most thankful for is the love and support you (Lou & Lydie) gave me throughout the trip which facilitated my growth and ability to re-connect with my true self.  My inner light shines even brighter now and I am completely filled with love, harmony, and happiness.

Thank you!

Love, Holly —New York, NY

As many of you know, recently Petra and I went on vacation where we were provided the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins.  It was a great experience although much more would unfold than merely swimming with dolphins.  Our trip involved a lot of personal work and growth.  We participated in various exercises intent on diving deeper into ourselves.  Often times when we slow down from our busy lives, take a breath, and look within ourselves we may find things that are difficult to swallow.

In my own personal journey I have found many occasions where I did not speak my truth.  I felt that I couldn’t because I lived in fear of being judged of what people would think of me if I spoke up.  What would they think?  What would they say?  Would they not accept or love me?  It is this fear that shut down my heart.  Those who know me now may not believe that I ever lived with a closed heart.  But I did.  We all do to some extent.  We close our hearts every time we say no to something we wish we would have said yes to.  When we close our heart we cannot live full out.  With a closed heart, we cannot love enough, we cannot smile enough, and we can not see everything around us to be grateful for.  There is no way that we can live to our fullest potential if our heart is closed.  We lose our individual gift and expression to the world because we are too afraid to share it!  When we do not express life it is because we do not claim it.  There is apathy on some level that if we look within we will discover.  For many including myself it is the realization that often we do not claim our life.  Breathing is only symbolic of how we are choosing to live our life.

On our “vacation” I went to a depth that I personally have never been to before.  It was a place where many emotions reside from deep anger, to fears, and frustrations.  There were many processes that helped facilitate my inward journey to this new place.  I discovered that once through what seemed like the endless barrier of negativity on the other side there was a deep sense of love, compassion, and awareness for myself and others.

The first step to healing our body is healing our life!  It really is a journey of trust.  Trusting that we can live more fully, trusting that we are going to speak up for ourselves, act upon our desires, and live full out with our hearts open!  Who doesn’t need more love in the world?  Who is the next person that will be uplifted by your presence?  Who will you give permission to claim their life because you have claimed yours?

Clay- USA

I want to thank you for changing my life, for gave me opportunity to participate with this amazing transformation. I do not feel the same person anymore. I feel i got more awareness of myself, and problems that I have to deal with. I know that this is only beginning. I am ready to take this challenge.

thank you,

Lukasz M–Poland

I wish to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone. The entire experience is one that will live on in me forever. I love you all and miss everyone of you.

Troy USA

I felt my negative emotion that are anger, fear,…..have gone away from my mind,as I dived beautiful crystal clear ocean, took the brilliant sessions, and swam with joyful Wild-Dolphins.

The sense that left in my heart were Love & Gratitude.My heart has opened and my soul has Re-Claimed my In-Dependence.

I could Be Myself safe in this week.

Love,

Shigeru Mori-Tokyo Japan

TESTIMONIALS DOLPHIN RETREAT 2009

In my 15 years I have been working on improving my life, I have never had a transformational exp erience like the one that I experienced in the Sacred Space created by Lou and Lydie. Challenging yet the Loving environment allows you to explore and tap into your core emotions in a safe environment. The results are astonishing. A must attend retreat if you truly desire change in your life.

~ Ciaran E. Cullen, NY , NY

Nothing written could do justice… Just to be experienced! Natural beauty, grace, introspection, reflection, love, support, space to grow & connection – Dolphins are just the bonus.

~Arno Burnier, Colorado    USA                                                                                                                                                        International Teacher and Speaker on Health & Wellness

Lou and Lydie have created an amazing and beautiful program alongside the WildQuest team. I feel honor to experience not only the beauty and grace of the ocean and dolphins but also the wisdom and power of the transformational processes and exercises Lou and Lydie facilitated this week. Together, they hold a space for my best self to step forward, and I am extremely grateful for this unforgettable week.

~ Jen Lumb, Seattle, WA

I am grateful to be here and spending time with such beautiful people. I came here for me. This is the first time for me taking time for myself for many years.

Since I came here, I become to honor myself and express my emotions much more.  Now I’m getting ready to go back to play bigger and express more than ever.  Dolphins are beautiful in the crystal clear ocean! And I definitely come back with someone special.

Thank you very much Lou, Lydie and WildQuest staff.

Love you all.

~ Sachio Okage, Tokyo, Japan

I am so grateful to have participated in Lou & Lydie’s program with Dolphin quest. It absolutely exceeded my concept of a healing retreat. The community of participants, the facilitators, the wildquest staff and the dolphins merge into a dance of beauty, connection, transformation that I am so grateful to have said “Yes” to. If you are reading this, consider it an invitation to play & grow in a way that is beyond the beyond.

~ Brian T. Lumb, staff member NSA

I was able to reflect on my top 10 transformational moments in my life. My top 3 already had a place when Lou was at the ‘wheel’. Now I can add another with Lou and Lydie at the sail. The Human-dolphin connection experience and the wisdom and peace that came with it is one that I will take with me through eternity.

~ Wade Port, Idaho