Weekend Reflections ~ Sumas, Washington
James, over at Newton Area Photo
hosts a fun meme called Weekend Reflections.
Grab a camera and play along.
And even if you don’t join the fun,
be sure to check out James’ dazzling photos.
Remember that women’s retreat I went to awhile back? I took some photos that I haven’t yet shared with you. I thought these might make up for my absence on the net these last few days. Prepare to ooooh and aaaah. I took these shots and they even dazzle me! The retreat center campus was gorgeous!
Beautiful! I would love to sit in that chair.
Betty — I did enjoy sitting on the bench!
Wow, those are gorgeous. What a lovely, peaceful place.
Barbara — it was incredibly beautiful. We had sunrise service in the gazebo you see in the second photo. Those benches are installed in a large circle and there is an alter in the middle. The service was hymns and a short prayer. Several other women and I played handbells and it was lovely.
Wow. What a beautiful place for a retreat. Well, for anything.
Nessa — it is a non-profit Christian retreat center. The food and the staff were fantastic.
Wow. Those are incredible.
Linda — easy to take gorgeous shots of a gorgeous place.
These are stunning. The second one is my fav. Love that bench.
Thom, the scenery was stunning, so the photos have to be. That bench was pretty popular and I am surprised I found it empty — it must have been because the lunch bells had just chimed.
Those are some real Gems!
The last one’s my Favorite.
Nicole — they dazzled me and I took them.
ooh… aahhh… what a stunningly beautiful place!
the photos ain’t bad either
Polona — yeah, it is hard to take a bad pic of someplace that gorgeous. They had 40 acres of manicured grounds.
Beautiful! Awesome setting for a Women’s Retreat!
Beth — it was an awesome place. The building and the food were just as outstanding as the gardens.
Quilly you’ve out done your self! these are gorgeous! and reflections on top of that! I also want to thank you for what you said about my mom Quilly it was very sweet!
Amanda — I deliberately took the photos for the reflections. I just never expected them to come out so stunning.
My mom died when I was 3 and I have no memories of her cherish. You really are blessed to have had your mother as both mother and friend. I know you miss her greatly.
What a beautiful place! I love the shape of the trees and the way they blend together and the flowers give it such a nice touch. The reflection is amazing!
James — the retreat is gorgeous and everything is picture perfect. I don’t think I could have taken a bad shot if I tried!
Wow! Those are gorgeous!
Teresa — indeed. Breathtakingly so!
Wow ! what a beautiful place ! I want to retreat !!
Gattina — they have this retreat every year and I will surely return if I can.
Wo-ho, beautiful place! Amazing shots. I want to sit on this bench, too. Lucky you.
Rosidah — I felt blessed to be there.
Definitely Ahhhhhworthy! THAT’s the kind of “retreat” I wanna go on!!! I don’t think it’s in our price range…
Melli — the retreat price you can handle no prob, the travel price might be a bit high, though ….
OOooooh. Beautiful!
Karen – -see, I told you that’s how you’d react!
Beautiful captures, what a lovely campus too.
Robin — it was such a lovely campus poor shots just weren’t possible.
Its a beautiful place for a retreat. The garden is well manicured and the flowers are so much in bloom. Nice reflection shots!
Ebie — the garden cover 40 acres. The retreat grounds were gorgeous.
These are truly gorgeous!
Very picturesque. These photos could be turned into postcards! So lush and green and very well manicured.
How on earth did you manage to leave such a place? It’s fantastic, and your photos are beautiful. Wow!