News Summary

• After her husband's death in the 9/11 attacks, she felt adrift.
• She wanted to create a space abroad that inspired people to gather, reflect, dream, and start fresh.
• Visiting historic properties while enjoying the French countryside was a perfect form of solo travel for her.
• After viewing more than 15 properties over two separate trips, she knew having these updated essentials in place in an older building was a rare gift.
• The retreat center idea became more solidly embedded in her mind, and within a year, she was back, visiting more potential properties.