find yourself. (in thailand, with tara and em)

emily and i are very excited to announce find yourself. our brainchild and baby that we have been dreaming and scheming about for a very long time. we want to reach out to people with similar feelings and emotions as us…and give them a week that they will never ever forget.

i will let the rest speak for itself…

thailand.jpg

edited: friday afternoon.
we have been getting a lot of emails of interest and questions. since emily is in italy, we will gather all of your emails and information and get back to everyone to answer questions and collect deposits once she is home.

no spots have been given away just yet! if interested, please email either of us. emails in the link. we are SO excited.

AND for anyone who cant see comments, im sorry. i dont know why, my best guess is that you are using internet explorer to view my blog and you dont have the most updated version. (7.0) if you USED to be able to read comments, and now you cant-please email me via the link in the top bar.

65 Comments

  1. cathy said . . .

    oh my gosh, how dreamy! I can just smell the insense! :)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:22 am | Permalink
  2. kristen said . . .

    wow.

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:25 am | Permalink
  3. Lauren said . . .

    mmm yes, please!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:27 am | Permalink
  4. AMS said . . .

    Holy Moly. So what I need right now.

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:32 am | Permalink
  5. Oh, how I wish :)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:50 am | Permalink
  6. Patricia said . . .

    Oh that would be heaven alas…

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:52 am | Permalink
  7. shelley e said . . .

    WOW! sounds wonderful- wish I could swing it…

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:55 am | Permalink
  8. Angela Walthall said . . .

    WOW!!!! This sounds wonderful. This would be an awesome experience

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:58 am | Permalink
  9. denise said . . .

    sounds unbelievable. oh how i wish i could escape to thailand with this little group.

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:58 am | Permalink
  10. Kim said . . .

    I don’t know what this is…but I want it!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 10:19 am | Permalink
  11. Kristin C. said . . .

    I am loving you and hating you all in the same momant! Because: what an amazing idea, I want to go, damn it I would love to be there…sounds like the most awesome trip for a 8 women!!! GAHHHH!

    AND BECAUSE: I can’t go! SONUVA! My heart aches!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 11:07 am | Permalink
  12. Malinda said . . .

    I would LOVE to go to this–it sounds just awesome. What a great idea!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 11:09 am | Permalink
  13. Leslie said . . .

    some lucky duck ladies.. if you ask me. fun times.

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 11:17 am | Permalink
  14. suetreiber said . . .

    Thailand? Couldn’t it be a wee bit closer to Detroit?

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 11:41 am | Permalink
  15. anita said . . .

    wow… sounds amazing. love the ideas you come up with.

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 11:56 am | Permalink
  16. Anna said . . .

    Oh. My. God. I could kill for that. Seriously. Lucky lucky lucky people who get to go. *Sigh*

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 12:33 pm | Permalink
  17. leah g said . . .

    I wish I could. . . But something about paying for a wedding . . .

    Sounds lovely. Maybe if there is one in the future. (Sounds like it would have made a spectacular honeymoon!)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 12:34 pm | Permalink
  18. Sharon said . . .

    Wow… how unbelievably cool.

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 12:38 pm | Permalink
  19. Julie said . . .

    Oh… I wish…

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 12:45 pm | Permalink
  20. Michelle Adams said . . .

    Way, way too cool!!!!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 12:54 pm | Permalink
  21. Sarah said . . .

    This sounds so amazing!! I am so lucky to already be going on a girls’ trip this year, the weekend before that actually, so I won’t be able to go, but I think you’ve got a wonderful idea here!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 12:57 pm | Permalink
  22. Kris Noorman said . . .

    Oh, please say you will be doing this more than just this one time. I have a wedding scheduled for that weekend, otherwise I would LOVE to join you girls. This sounds so amazing, Tara!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 1:08 pm | Permalink
  23. Kim said . . .

    that sounds sooooooo nice! I wish I wasn’t so afraid to fly. :-)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 1:24 pm | Permalink
  24. Teresa said . . .

    Wow- sounds SO incredible. Ah, to dream! :)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 1:58 pm | Permalink
  25. kathy wolfe said . . .

    you dont know how bad i need this.. if only…

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 2:06 pm | Permalink
  26. Miz Booshay said . . .

    Just like Oprah and Gale….with cameras ;o)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 2:23 pm | Permalink
  27. vee said . . .

    wow this is awesome!!!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 2:27 pm | Permalink
  28. Christine said . . .

    so, literally Thailand?? Figuratively speaking? Or am I just being literal again? LOL Sounds wonderful.

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 3:05 pm | Permalink
  29. Tara Whitney said . . .

    literally thailand :)
    we hope that this can become a yearly event-but we want to do one before we make further commitments! :)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 3:08 pm | Permalink
  30. jenniferL said . . .

    what a great idea… sounds relaxing and thrilling!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 4:06 pm | Permalink
  31. stacymeyers said . . .

    WOW!!! What an amazing idea! I wish I could go! You girls are going to have a blast!!!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 4:24 pm | Permalink
  32. Jodi said . . .

    OMG!! That sounds like my idea of the perfect getaway…………someone needs to drop a wad of cash in my lap…*sigh*………..Seriously thinking about signing up for this, BUT, BUT my hubby is taking 4weeks off in Aug/Sept so I can work fulltime whilst he watches our three monkees (3 under the age of 4 - now you can see why I need a getaway) and he probably wouldn’t be able to get more time off - *sigh*, *sigh*, SOB!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 5:38 pm | Permalink
  33. rachel said . . .

    Exciting stuff…I wonder if I get special hooks up for being your sister to be ;-) LOL JK

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 5:47 pm | Permalink
  34. meg duerksen said . . .

    sounds fantastic!
    i wish it was in the US…Thailand seems a it far for me.
    you will have THE BEST time!!!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 5:56 pm | Permalink
  35. Cate said . . .

    When I was reading all the info I felt the strongest feeling that I have to go. But I can’t this year. So I’m printing this out and putting it on my bulletin board and next year I’m going for sure!!!! So pretty please do it again!!!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 6:07 pm | Permalink
  36. You girls are so amazing - great idea for a relaxing trip away.

    I have one question though …. you are coming all the way to Bangkok right ? Any chance of a visit to Australia - Em surely would like to pop in - what about you Tara also ?

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 6:26 pm | Permalink
  37. joanna said . . .

    crap. this sounds amazing, i have a fantasy of attending this with my mother, who’s a watercolor artist, we would both love it and i think we would totally sign on for this….if i weren’t due with baby #3 november 1. please please please do this again next year *anywhere* as long as it’s relaxing, creative, meditative, & intimate–i’m there!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 7:08 pm | Permalink
  38. MsB said . . .

    OMG, what a funny coincidence: I’m finalizing my itinerary to Thailand from Oct. 29 to Nov. 12. I’ll be learning from another photographer who is based in Bangkok, my home town. I’ll be arriving just as you’re departing. :(

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 7:37 pm | Permalink
  39. Angelique said . . .

    OH MY!!!!! This trip is a DREAM!!! I wish wish wish I could do it!!! This year is so tough. I hope the trip goes wonderfully and you do something like this again, i would truly love to attend!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 8:27 pm | Permalink
  40. Sarah said . . .

    Interested? You bet. Now to try and make it happen and get the planets at home aligning :)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 8:28 pm | Permalink
  41. Tara Whitney said . . .

    leanne-no australia this time-emilys little family is flying in the day it is over so they can have a family vacation. then theyll have to all fly back home.

    but how awesome would AUS be next year? and maybe even socal-an awesome retreat on the beach…

    my brain is on overdrive! :)

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 8:36 pm | Permalink
  42. Tara said . . .

    wierd, can’t see anyones comments but this looks like a great idea… how much would this trip run? I think it would be a wonderful experience!

    Posted Thursday | May 29th | 2008 at 9:34 pm | Permalink
  43. Fairuz said . . .

    Such a wonderful idea. Perhaps you could fly to Malaysia too? It’s about 2 hours by flight from Bangkok. I’m in Kuala Lumpur. Wish could meet you both.

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 2:59 am | Permalink
  44. anna said . . .

    OMGG this sounds amazing!

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 3:56 am | Permalink
  45. boho girl said . . .

    oh my goodness…
    i’m drooling over here.
    what a fabulous, heart-felt, creative soaked adventure.
    with the two most beautiful and kind hostesses ever.

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 6:32 am | Permalink
  46. brenda said . . .

    My first thought was: I can sell my body and then I would be able to go to this. But then reality kicked in … overweight and 40 - probably not a big market for this! Anyway, what an awesome and wonderful idea. I wish ….

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 7:38 am | Permalink
  47. Lauren said . . .

    OMG. How much and where do I sign up? I can’t think of anything cooler.

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 8:16 am | Permalink
  48. Lia B. said . . .

    This is so exciting.
    I wish I could go.

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 8:31 am | Permalink
  49. blair said . . .

    it wont let me read your comments :(

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 10:05 am | Permalink
  50. ryan said . . .

    Me and my sister are trying to figure out a way to make this trip!

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 1:09 pm | Permalink
  51. Madison said . . .

    Wow! Sounds so cool!

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 2:55 pm | Permalink
  52. Lia B. said . . .

    Hey Tara. I am using internet explorer 7.0 and I cant view the comments. I thought I use to be able to.

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 3:20 pm | Permalink
  53. Kimberly Reed said . . .

    okay, i think i’m in desperate need of computer help!! i just responded to a post on your blog (and now i’m not sure which one). i wanted to respond to ‘find yourself’. i sent you an email this morning but i am having trouble with my email. i asked if any of the 8 spots are still available for thailand. in a second email i asked a couple more questions. can you email me at the above email or dawnay@gmail.com and let me know if you received the emails i sent earlier today, and also…whether or not there are still spots available for thailand. thanks! kimberly

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 3:57 pm | Permalink
  54. kecia said . . .

    i want to come to the party!
    can’t see your comments Tara W. with the blue background.

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 4:17 pm | Permalink
  55. valerie said . . .

    i would SO love to go….maybe i’ll set up a bake sale to raise the cash!

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 4:47 pm | Permalink
  56. kris said . . .

    I can’t read your comments! :-( Link after I click “show posts comments” is:http://tarawhitney.com/justbeblogged/. I have IE 7.0…..

    Posted Friday | May 30th | 2008 at 9:55 pm | Permalink
  57. liz said . . .

    aswesome idea!
    very exciting…wishing you all the best!

    Posted Saturday | May 31st | 2008 at 7:58 am | Permalink
  58. Kari said . . .

    It sounds like a really delightful retreat. How will you choose the lucky eight women?

    Posted Saturday | May 31st | 2008 at 2:23 pm | Permalink
  59. Deena said . . .

    I hear the food in Thailand is amazing. That’s right during our school’s intersession!

    Posted Saturday | May 31st | 2008 at 5:43 pm | Permalink
  60. Kylie said . . .

    Fabulous girls - I would love to find myself with you…

    Posted Monday | June 2nd | 2008 at 5:06 am | Permalink
  61. Jamie said . . .

    Tara, do you still have openings? -Jamie

    Posted Monday | June 2nd | 2008 at 5:30 am | Permalink
  62. Sara said . . .

    What a great opportunity! Unfortunately it’s out of my price range. Would you consider doing something like this in the US?

    Posted Monday | June 2nd | 2008 at 6:43 pm | Permalink
  63. sharla said . . .

    wow! Thailand. So brave! That plane ride scares the pants off me. Can’t wait to hear all about it, better yet…see the pics.

    Posted Monday | June 2nd | 2008 at 9:15 pm | Permalink
  64. Angela said . . .

    Gawd, I started tearing when I saw this….I think because I’ve never needed it more in my life than NOW. What a dream, in every way. I love the combination of exploration, sensuality, creativity, nurturance and spirituality of this trip….something this overworked mama has not felt in much too long. It is much too far out of my financial grasp, but I am so grateful to see the idea of it. It inspires me to maybe recreate some kind of local version of your trip even if it’s in my own back yard with three other girlfriends! :-D

    Posted Monday | June 2nd | 2008 at 10:44 pm | Permalink
  65. Veronica said . . .

    oh i so wish i could go but am already going to China with Heidi! those will be 8 VERY lucky women, i am so Jealous! Please, please do it again, with a little more notice!!!

    Posted Monday | June 9th | 2008 at 10:42 am | Permalink

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