Thank YOU Ann for offering us a supportive, encouraging, creative environment in which to express ourselves, expand our sense of who we are/who we can be, expand our community, while also communing with Spirit. I find each group meeting different, enlivening and fulfilling at a deep level.
Your gentle, loving presence sets the tone. Thank you for the Self Love reminders.
Love, Bonnie S. ,LMFT
“Ann Gonzales is one of the most intriguing women I have ever known. Prompted by her passion for the Art for Healing program, Ann brings hope to people as creatively as possible, no matter what their life path or challenges have been. She brought that hope plus her wisdom, passion, knowledge, and genuine empathy to Green Oak Ranch Recovery Program helping my clients, women in a 9 month, faith-based recovery facility, move forward in their lives.
She encouraged them, listened to them, and because she was a constant in their lives, was able to verbally praise changes each resident made during the prior month. The projects she brought were geared toward where the women were in their recoveries, both as a therapeutic community and individually. She very courageously and effectively spoke to each one, helping them embrace the mood and story captured in every piece of art created. Her labor of love changed lives at Green Oak Ranch. The work she did with my clients has had a lasting impact. I fully and enthusiastically endorse her work.”
- Jenifer Wines
Green Oak Ranch Recovery Program
Former Women’s Program Director
“When the description of Ann Gonzales’ classes, “Exploring Spirituality through Art” says no art experience necessary, it’s completely true. Everything about these sessions is fun, inspiring, encouraging, and keeps me coming back for more. That’s saying a lot since visual art has never been a comfortable place for me to participate. Ann presents ideas and techniques to help easily, simply, and safely move beyond words or concerns to reach a deeper, fuller life. I am amazed by how much I look forward to these classes now. Thanks so much, Ann.
- Paulette Ensign, Business Owner and Consultant