Whispering Pines was just as amazing on this visit as it was the first time. I was warmly welcomed by Eileen, a most wonderful host whose wisdom seems woven right into the forest itself. “The Lakeview Site” was surrounded by a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, and the air was alive with birdsong as feathered visitors flitted in and out of view. Shadow, Eileen’s gentle and friendly dog, stopped by for his daily visit, much to our joy. As Charlotte and I wandered about, we stumbled upon new, almost enchanted nooks that invited us to pause and simply breathe it all in. Down by the lake’s edge, frogs of several kinds were leaping and chirping in the warm light. The spirit of this land, combined with the gracious energy of Eileen, creates a setting where the soul feels rested, the mind clear, and the heart quietly renewed. We will visit again!