• Jane Monk, CZT from Tasmania, Australia, describes her trip in this wonderful summary from her blog.
  
  And in an email exerpt wrote:
  
  "As you know, it is a long flight home from the States to Australia and this gave me some time to reflect on my time with you all.  I can now appreciate that you insist on conducting certified training sessions in Whitinsville and nowhere else.  Without your foresight in this, I would have missed the opportunity to see your home, your gallery, your work and feel the harmony and peacefulness that pervades your home.  Seeing all the design work, family photos and memorabilia along with the graceful simplicity but beautiful fullness of your lives has made me even more proud to have been a small part of the phenomenon that is Zentangle!  It is a wonderful way to teach by example and I'm sure everyone who attends CZT and visits your home will feel this.
  
  "Prior to becoming a CZT, I had taught a handful of people and these classes were great fun with everyone wanting more.  However, now that I have put the effort into attending training with you both, I know that there is far far more to teaching the basics.  Having the knowledge I now have, I would never wish for anyone to take a class with an uncertified teacher - the difference is very tangible and real.   I hope I can do justice to your beautiful method of teaching Zentangle and empower others with the creativity and esteem building that is part of Zentangle."
  
  
• Sarah Garrity, CZT, writes a great blog entry about her experiences.
  
  
• Karen Kathryn Keefe, PhD, CZT, emailed,
  
  "I am an Organization Development consultant focusing on management training and leadership development. I've attended countless programs and have many certifications for coaching and training.  I have never been treated so graciously or learned so much practical information in 2 ½ days in my 30 year career. Every little touch from the warm greetings to the fun give-aways, to the thoughtful training design was enhanced by the Whitinsville setting.  The Oakhurst manor and grounds were especially beautiful and a lovely space to hold such an artful retreat. Every person involved (and there were quite a few) in this event was committed to a positive productive engagement.  It is with much gratitude that I will always recall being invited to Rick and Maria's home to see the birthplace of Zentangle, the studio and the gallery - simply delightful. I am honored to be a CZT and look forward to doing my part to share this amazingly simple and profound art form.  I believe any one who ventures to Whitinsville to become part of the Zentangle community will leave not only with a certification but with a renewed spirit.   Thank you for the experience, the vision and for trusting us with the tangles."

There are many more quotes to share, but this is already a long newsletter. We think these few comments will help give you an idea of what this is all about.