"I can say that my life and my leadership has changed and been changed by this experience."

"The greatest strength is the effort of ongoing community to welcome and integrate the new class into the community of CNL. The warmth and caring are apparent from the first contact at the farm."

"The week is a journey, the next year will continue that journey and life is a journey. I think you need a week to get the journey started."

"Education/position is not dwelled on – members are valued for who they are and what they contribute."

"Learning is encouraged as to what each individual seeks for themselves."

"The week gives enough time for community to really be formed. Team building and group process are experienced through activities as well as discussion and social time. Ongoing community keeps the link and the spirit alive. I have been to AONE meetings for 10 years and I always have fun and connect with people, but I never felt that connection last like I am now."

"Without a doubt, it is the sense of community, achieved through use of the circle, guides and ongoing community joining JTM at times. The opening session absolutely set the stage; another strength is the action learning process and integrating them with the dimensions."

"How do I count the ways?… Circles, Malidoma & ritual, conflict, conflict, heart council, Jo/Compassion, nature/setting, the whole program was exceptional."

"Just the fact that with every activity – relationships fostered, seeing people connect; learning together sharing together, laughing and crying together, and feeling comfortable at all times!"

"Re-examination of why I do what I do, and perhaps more importantly the presentations of self care and diversity experiences."

"Flexibility. Changing the schedule as the need arises. Openness to pursue the hard things. Conflict that arose during class was a wonderful, if not tense and painful example of real life issues that otherwise may be left to fester. The death of the hoop dancer was devastating to the whole community. It was handled with compassion and caring for the group as well as individuals."