Harmony Hill is an organization founded upon the values of service, nurturance, community and sustainability. These core values are the foundation of our organizational culture - the heart and soul of Harmony Hill.
Many feel Harmony Hill is a wonderful community, and a very special place to visit and work.
We asked our Cancer Program participants, “What would you like to say about your retreat experience to those who have made it possible…what has this meant to you?"
“I was so pleasantly surprised to see the results of the kindness and generosity of people I will never meet and the positive aspects of the treatment and healing process, revealed through the discussions.”
“It’s not an exaggeration to say the retreat has reborn my thirst for life.”
“I got to take 3 days to just heal – I didn’t have to worry about my life & cancer. I got to breathe, make space for myself, cry, smile and laugh.”
“I’m profoundly grateful for the compassion & vision that has made Harmony Hill possible.”
“Connection, validation, friendship, excellent & healthy food, rest, rejuvenation, elation, relief.”
“I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your generosity.”
“We are extremely grateful, knowing we could not have done something like this r ight now on our own dime.”
“It has been such a huge blessing to be welcomed by such a caring, compassionate crew into a community of sharing, learning & encouragement.”
“It helped me experience other people’s stories and helped me not feel so alone in the process.”
“It has allowed me to find some peace with a very hard situation.”
“The healing I experienced at HH will not only carry me through the rough times ahead; but, the messages will be forever attached to my soul.”
“It gave me time & insights to figure out how to move ahead with peace on this journey.”
“You have created a very meaningful, healing experience. You have all my gratitude.”
“It has offered us a respite & a well of hope & love & tools to continue the journey.”
“Thank you for the kindness, compassion and love, for caring. I have been enriched and expanded by this experience.”
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are providing a resource that is so needed by people who have survived cancer. Words cannot begin to express how grateful I am.”
“After all the stress of going through surgery & chemo clinics & expense, this is a gift of immeasurable value for living on with disease & survivorship.”
“I am so grateful for my Harmony Hill experience. One piece of the feeling of being tended to and love is having it be a gift. Thank you!”
“It has been an incredibly rich life-enhancing experience. It has inspired realistic hope in the face of life-threatening terror. It has been a testament to the power of the human spirit & the power of community. It will resonate through the rest of my life.”
“Harmony Hill is a place to heal, learn, express and share your experience with cancer. Thank you.”
“Thank you for making coping with cancer easier for all of us.”
“This retreat has helped me connect deeper with my husband & best friend in life, as well as I will take away valuable lessons from some other couples whose love was so evident for each other. I love a good love story.”
“Everything, new found hope & inspiration and profound appreciation for the experience.”
“I was transformed. Thanks to all the organizations and people for making it possible.”
“Thank you so much for your generosity & compassion! I am so appreciative of the beautiful environment, fabulous food, and excellent workshops. I really enjoyed our small groups. I transition with peace, hope, love and a continued journey to healing & wellness.”
“An amazing experience to give survivors the opportunity to learn & share their experiences with others who are walking the same path as you.”
“The 3-day retreat at harmony Hill is an outstanding resource for those of us with cancer and our care giving family member. There are so many unexpected things that come with a cancer diagnosis. How wonderful it is amidst all of the unpleasant surprises to be blessed with 3-days of personal retreat at no charge. Thank you.
“I have no words strong enough to express my gratitude. The world is such a better place thanks to you.”
“We immensely appreciate your generosity as it has helped us move deeper into our gratitude for our lives as they are given to us.”
“It has been unreal to be so pampered, with all the little things too (tea everywhere) with nothing expected in return. So nice to talk with people that understand. I see people getting guidance they need, confusion being reduced.”
“Thank you! It means so much to us at this difficult time in our lives and since this time is a financial hardship for so many cancer victims, the fact that it is free makes it so much better and more possible.”
“Thank you for your care in preparing a meticulous and gracious space and time for rest, reflection and harmony.”
“I am so totally grateful for their kindness & generosity. We came away with exactly what we needed to sustain us thru the journey ahead.”
“It has been a lifeline. Thank you. I now have renewed hope. Good antidote.”
“Thank you for a great gift of love.”