Celebrating International Women's Day March 2005
Fifteen women gathered at the new meeting place in the Yorkshire Dales for a day of companionship, music, self-discovery, reflection and good food
   

Setting the scene: the new extension on Tewit Cote
Here are the large picture windows made from self-cleaning glass - NO cleaning!
One of the views across to the hills from the panoramic windows
another view down the Airedale valley
Early morning sunrise. The light changes from moment to moment
The morning light reflected in the hi-tech glass of the windows & moon above
Tuesday March 8th and our group of women begin to gather in Gina's kitchen
Many strangers became friends in minutes - women are good at that
It was hard to break up the animated conversation & move to our meeting s...
Jayne is a neighbour of a mile or so away - but she's not over the hill!
Julie is another neighbour and it is her farmland that's part of the great v...
Jackie from Ilkley connecting with Kath from Carleton
Not only is Carole from over the border in Lancashire - she is American too
Gloria, another American friend now living in Manchester
Jayne and Nicky taking the tour of the new guest suite
Intent listening as Gwyneth shared her emotional freedom technique exercise
A chance to sit back and just let the music flow through us - very peaceful
All eyes on Carole as she sings but the view behind is also breathtaking
Carole's beautiful voice filled our hearts, her music was very powerful
Carole sharing the inspiration behind the songs she wrote
Lynne absorbing the nourishing vibe in the room
Jackie relaxing as she enjoys Carole's songs
Zarina came from Shipley because she is very interested in health and well-being
Margaret from the Brahma Kumaris Bradford brought some beautiful biscuits for us
There was much to reflect on and laugh about
Thank you for the lovely meditation Maureen & Brahma Kumaris insights
Jackie, Gloria and Alyson are all smiles as they prepare to go - so soon!
Cllr Lynne Joyce, Carole & new friend Zarina sign the Guest Book
Here's Gina with Carole and the beautiful flowers Carole brought
Friends Gloria and Carole
Alsyon is another great smiler - she is always full of joy
Another one of Gloria - must be that smile that is SO eye-catching
The white rose of Yorkshire. This one has been in Pimag living water for 5 weeks
Candles make the house feel beautiful and sacred
The church-like window in the first floor where Morel has his office
Our garden buddha help to make the whole area more tranquil
The sitting room in the barn with the lovely DVD of Bliss playing
We are always watched over by angels
The only man in the women's day photo album but he wants to show his office ...
Taken this Feb, here is Gina with Dadi Janki at Mt Abu, India in her cottage
Only last week we had a big fall of snow, gone by lunchtime but good for a photo
Poppy likes to look at the wildlife from the lazy comfort of the conservatory
This conservtaory is going to be a real hotpsot in the summer - in many ways!