| ‘It has been the most enlightening
experience of my life to date. I have never felt so bonded
and comfortable with a group of people I hardly knew in such
a short period of time….. The powerful techniques and
places we visited helped me release a lot of baggage so quickly.
Thank you. I feel so at peace’
Anne-Louise Drane – on her Hawaiian
retreat experience
‘I saw everyone change with such ease
and grace. Genevieve’s inspirational and loving guidance
created such a powerful experience. The trip was planned with
such care and love and no detail was missed’.
Robert Ward – on his Hawaiian retreat
experience
 ‘Everything
was excellent, accommodation, transfers, bus drivers, workshop
processes, integration, sightseeing, venues…. Thank
you so much. It was bodaciously succulently excellent’
Jane Scanlon – on her Hawaiian retreat
experience
‘Words can’t express it. Gratitude
and fulfilment of a dream. I dared to dream my greatest dream
and it came true. What else is there to say!’
Cathy Bell on her Hawaiian retreat experience
‘This retreat enabled me to relate closely,
openly and lovingly to myself and others. A strong bond forms
between members of the group – we become a loving, caring
family. This bonds last well beyond the duration of the retreat.
Kathy Verrier on her Hawaiian retreat experience
‘A profound and nurturing journey. When
fear takes hold, many beautiful souls help you to face your
fear and do it anyway. It’s done with so much love.
I found a whole new ohana (family). ….. the organization
was excellent.’
Dawn Paccagnella on her Hawaiian retreat
experience
‘Such a varied group of people coming
together as virtual strangers, who end up being closer than
blood family ties. The integrity and unconditional love of
Genevieve and Leo took everyone on the retreat to new heights
of spiritual awareness, even the very young in the group’.
Mai Bridger on her Hawaiian retreat experience
‘Your (Genevieve) and Leo’s talents
and abilities backed up the entire workshop and trip. You
clearly conduct the workshop from before we even depart Australia.
It was good to know we could ask you both anything anytime
and you were both immediately present and focussed. Your work
is more transformational than any other form of therapeutic
work I have encountered, I don’t know of any other work
so effective’.
Ry Glass on her Hawaiian retreat experience
This was an opportunity to be in a safe place,
a truly safe and loving place, where it was possible to start
experiencing life and other people whilst being truly and
totally present, the way I have always wanted to experience
life and people’.
Sussan Munt on her Hawaiian retreat experience
‘I received the most unbelievable feeling
of belonging, acceptance and patience as well as safety. There
was no judgement on what I did, or didn’t do. Said,
or didn’t say. My process was validated as being as
important as everyone else’s. Thank you Genevieve and
Leo – I will never be the same again’.
Sussan Munt on her Bali retreat experience
‘I am always in awe at the depth of Genevieve’s
work… the way in which you handle each and every situation
so spot on. You have a beautiful way with you and each situation
is handled so amazingly. Love you Genevieve’
Lynn White Dunn on her Hawaiian retreat experience
‘Hawaii presented the opportunity to take
another enormous step forward in my personal growth. The combination
of 10 intensive days of workshops and activities; a beautiful
exotic location; being removed from the constraints and obligations
of home life…. and with Genevieve’s ability to
truly work from the heart using extremely effective practices
and with her incredible ability to lift the lid on self imposed
limitations on our personal growth I couldn’t help but
come away lighter, brighter, more powerful, more balanced
and more present!’
Peter Nash on his Hawaiian retreat experience
 ‘Genevieve
Baster-Sallen created the most magical pure and sacred environment
full of unconditional love and safety which enabled my heart
to truly open to love…. I feel overjoyed with my growth…
it was such a sacred and safe environment in which to grow’.
Barbara Hams on her Hawaiian retreat experience
‘Genevieve and Leo are two truly amazing
sparkling stars who have assisted me through this magical
workshop to change my life’.
Hellene Kukulj on her Balinese retreat experience
The absolute best, and only way to grow. With
unconditional love, fun, laughter and ease. This is my 3rd
overseas retreat with Genevieve and Leo. I have never met
such amazing leaders. They are just mint’.
Jan Mason on her Balinese retreat experience
‘What was achieved in a few days was a
milestone that no other type of holiday in the other ‘real’
world could ever achieve. I have learnt to be happy, carefree
and not to stress out’.
Rose Dohnt on her Balinese retreat experience
‘Genevieve would have to be the most loving
giving person I have met in all my life. She puts so much
effort, time and most of all her love and integrity into all
of the work that she does. The whole workshop has been incredible.
Thanks for everything’
Lynn White Dunn on her Balinese retreat experience
‘The most magical and self empowering
journey I have ever encountered. A journey I’ll hold
in my heart for the rest of my life’.
Hellene Kukulj on her Hawaiian retreat experience
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Genevieve
Baster-Sallen has been leading innovative retreats for over
15 years to such diverse places as Hawaii, Bali, Far Northern
Queensland, Ayers Rock and the far north and deep south of
Western Australia. 
Genevieve’s
kinship with Hawaii is evident by getting married on Maui and
taking many groups there on retreat since 1993. She is once
again teaming up with actor and inspirational retreat facilitator
‘Richard Hatch’ (the US actor from the initial 1980’s
‘Battlestar Galatica’ series, and guest star in
the current series, and other shows such as ‘All My Children’,
and ‘The Streets of San Francisco’ to name a few)
to offer an incredible journey of personal growth, encompassing
personal development, meditation, food exploration and vital
health. 
All
set amongst the majestic backdrop of the paradise island of
Maui. Be prepared for jungle hikes, waterfalls, dolphins and
FUN. The logistical details are now being gathered and brochures
will be available in January of 2007. Please call us for details
or send a blank email noting ‘HAWAII 2007’ in
the title line with your query and you will be added to our
‘Hawaiian Retreat’ data base.