“Looking back as a 42-year-old with
up-and-coming teenagers of my own, I see my AR year as a point in my life where I was on the
brink of stepping forward into a life of my own making; a point where it would be critical that
I really get a handle on where I was going and why. AR was a unique place to soul-search and
to see and stretch my possibilities. I left there stronger in every way. And 23 years later, I
can honestly say that it was the most important gift I’ve ever been given. It helped me to
be a woman who sees life as an adventure, a challenge, and a treasure.”
— Donna W.
Evergreen, Colorado