In Their Own Words...

Doug Ziedonis	Gilles and Liliane are so committed to helping individuals transform the quality of their lives. I am so impressed with the way they communicate and help others - so dynamic, motivating, and thought-provoking. They are wonderful individuals who have helped me to feel more connected to life and more inspired and creative in my own work, relationships and life's journey. I am so grateful for knowing them. Thank you, Gilles and Liliane, for your warmth and wisdom.    Doug Ziedonis, MD, MPH  Professor and Director, Division of Addiction Psychiatry  Robert Wood Johnson Medical School  Piscataway, New Jersey
Ann McCarrol	The effects of growing up in the disease of alcoholism played an extremely significant role in shaping my life. For many years, I used a number of techniques to survive, including people pleasing and people fixing in order to feel some sense of control. ….I had been to many counselors, therapists and spiritual guides but was not getting the results I desired until I spent two weeks at Casa De Campo with the Desjardins…..This experience was truly life changing and the best investment I have ever made in myself. I will always be grateful for the love and guidance Liliane and Gilles Desjardins have given to me.
Darlene Clark Romero	I've been in recovery for almost 7 years when I heard about Accessing the Authentic Self at Casa de Campo. The lady who shared the information with me is my friend and I saw the change in her. I needed to be happy, joyous and free. I had never before wanted to take this leap of faith and today I am so grateful that I did.   Today I have more information and tools to choose the path toward my happiness. Participating in the Casa de Campo experience in January of 2004 was the best investment and it was my Christmas gift to myself. I thank Gilles and Liliane today for being in my life and teaching me a new way of living.
Elsie Siegel	The Accessing Your Authentic Self workshop (Casa de Campo) was one of the most unique and awakening experiences in my life. I was unsure how any 14 day workshop could change the misery and feeling of impending doom that had been occurring in my life for years…yet it did! Grateful is the word that comes to mind. My smallness was converted to wholeness and I live today with new tools and understanding for an easier softer way of life. I thank you both for a new awareness and a new joy of life.    Lots of hugs and much love, Elsie Siegel San Juan, Puerto Rico
David Williams	My experience at Casa de Campo was the very best thing I have ever done for my relationship life. Although many areas of my life were very well put together, in the area of relationships I had been a total failure. My significant other and I really worked on ourselves while there and came away with a much better understanding of ourselves and what we needed to do to make the relationship work. Since then, we have continued to work on our "stuff" using the tools and techniques that were taught us there, and our togetherness has flourished. I would strongly recommend the program for anyone truly interested in taking their life to a new level!
Allen and Betsy Burdette	Our Casa de Campo experience has put the "life" back into our lives and into our marriage. There had always been something holding us back, something invisible to us but something that kept us from being able to enjoy ourselves and each other to the fullest. Identifying those things that were blocking our communication, and getting rid of those things; then, choosing positive spiritual growth and love over the negative of the past, has brought us confidence and peace of mind. Being able to be intimate with ourselves and each other is a gift beyond our wildest expectations. Now we've got it, and it's really great stuff.   From here on out, it's all good. If there is a bump in the road, we know what to do to get over that bump and make it good. Someone asked us yesterday if anyone has noticed that we are different, happier, centered, open, and confident. And, we answered that it does not matter. We know! In a nutshell: IT IS SO COOL!   Love, Allen and Betsy Burdett