One by one we did arrive
To make ourselves feel more ALIVE
A vegan diet-no fish, dairy or meat
What, oh what, would Rory serve us to eat?

Eileen's food was FAB-every dish, delish
But eating lunch at dinner made for quite a switch.
Each presentation was a visual delight
Prepared with love and care in every bite..

Fresh air, sunshine, climb a hill
Was the daily prescription of Dr Phil
While our favorite medicine for feeling blah
Was another great treatment at the spa.

Manage stress, and Dr. Potter's EFT
Became our forms of therapy.
Lead by example, always said VIC
So he used himself to show the trick.

As we bonded, staff, guests and Chance
The days flew by like a crazy dance.
We all grew closer day by day
Jane and Liza friends did stay.

James and Maritama's newly wed bliss
Went far beyond a hug and a kiss
Jokes all day and breakfast in bed
James sure knows how to get ahead!

For Dana, Mary and Shirley's medical ills
We wish good health and to banish all pills
An end to all the aches and pains
Should be each one's personal gains.

Barb's angelic smile and face
Gives us hope for the human race
And who could resist sweet Joan's smile and wit?
While Katherine's décor is a calming hit.

Mary-Anne shed a tear or two,
But her love of self just grew and grew
The business acumen and determination of Jack
Means only for pleasure will he come back!

Mitch learned to tap into his heart
Believe in himself, and know he's smart.
With a winning smile and personality,
A great success in life we know he'll be.

Thomas makes the garden grow
With seeds of love, results will show.
Making miracles happen is common history
And since being here, why, is no mystery.

Some will remain and some depart,
But each of us within our heart
Will cherish each and every day
And hopefully good friends we'll stay!

Let's all go home with inspiration
After expending lots of perspiration
We each came with our personal goal
And now we depart, a bit more whole.

I came to write about ALIVE
And I found a place to grow and thrive.
ALIVE with heart and soul and vision,
We honour you in this noble mission.


By Randi Winter/Travel Editor GLV and FIRSTLINE Magazines
Travel Specialist in Inspired Pursuits
Renshaw Travel & Cruise Concepts