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" The Road Less Travelled" began with an idea to create a positive space for women to be their essential selves for a weekend or more. This opportunity allows women to chat with other women, share ideas and camaraderie in a fun and positive way. I find women are now looking for deeper connections. With our lives being so busy in this era, time out to renew, refresh and extend ones boundaries, are an integral part of our personal growth. To become the best we can be in our lifetimes and reach our potentials, nourishes our souls and positively influences others, to be the best that they can be, and in turn give service to others to make this world a better place.

I have always believed even as a child about making a difference in positive ways to make our world a better one. I love to share my journey in the hope that it will inspire others to go beyond their comfort zones and become who they intrinsically are.

Being born of Maori and Scottish ancestry, Anah as a very small child, had a deep love for the natural beauty of the area and a close sense of being, tied intrinsically to the land. An intuitive nature encompassed her sense of self. Although all this came naturally as a child, it wasn't until many years later that Anah realized how much of an impact this would have on her life. Queenstown during the late 1950's and 1960's was still an isolated community. The children relished the space, mountains and lake. A play arena that ultimately was theirs to run free in. A deep sense of belonging occurred, a close community bound by the lake and mountains.

At the age of 15yrs, life changed abruptly. Decisions at a political level meant the family home would be lost to the government of the day. It would be replaced by a new school. This unilateral decision brought intense heartache to the family. Feeling disenfranchised the family left their beloved Queenstown. An acute sense of loss and injustice pervaded the soul of a 15yr old girl. As Anah matured, a keen sense of right and wrong underpinned her principles and her work ethic. In retrospect it appeared rather ironic, as in 2004 Anah became intimately involved in the South Canterbury School review/closure process, implemented by the Labour government of that time.

At 24, Anah became a well respected Unit Manager for an acute medical/surgical ward in a busy central Melbourne hospital in Australia. A position not often held, at that time, by someone so young.

As her years in health continued, Anah again would find herself in positions of management/education at a young age. New experiences were always abound.

Embracing new challenges, Anah intuitively understood that this journey was an integral part of her personal growth, highs and lows combined.

Being of a nature that was often spontaneous, Anah experienced different lands and cultures on a level that embraced the moments.

From the Dala's Lama's home in the Himalaya's, to the desert mesa's of the Hopi Indians in Northern Arizona. From the Masai in Kenya to the hustle and bustle of colonial Hong Kong. From the Wampanoag tribe of Martha's Vineyard in Cape Cod to Calcutta,India, poverty and wealth juxtaposed.

A deep appreciation of others was reinforced.

In 1998 for the first time in her life Anah experienced an acute life threatening illness. Pain was intense. She lay under the CAT scan concentrating on each breath, slowly and deliberately. Each breath nearer to the next breath. Each breath nearer to life. The days that followed were spiritual in nature. Although Anah's life was often intertwined with spiritual experiences , this was intense.

Anah's philosophy remains, each path is part of our journey, strength and growth a natural part of the process. Embrace and magical doors will open.