The Berkshires Retreat 2009

“There were so many things I learned that I didn’t expect to learn.  They wound up being revelations.” “We think what you are doing is so important.” “We really appreciated how you adapted to individual circumstances and needs.” The fall colors were stunning.  The...

The Surprise Effect of the First 30 Days

You might think that the first day of a sabbatical would be the happiest of one’s life. No work, no worries, and a whole bunch of free time. What could be better? But don’t be surprised if you don’t feel well in the early days of your break. Though some people sail...

Mini-Sabbaticals

We heard from many people, “I just can’t take a sabbatical right now, but I wish I could or I really need to.” The reasons might include financial concerns, their job, their family, illness, or some other near term priority or obligation. So we talked to a number of...