"I wanted to offer my team a fun retreat where we would gain insight into our individual Myers-Briggs personality preferences and learn something about the team. After our retreat, we all had the impression that we understand ourselves better and look at each other differently. The retreat was good for our overall dynamics and helped colleagues to work together better. I would definitely recommend the Workshop and Dr. Frank as a skilled facilitator.

The site was very comfortable and the food delicious. We relaxed and shared easily in the beautiful natural surroundings. All in all, we had a lot of fun and thought it was a great day."

~ Jill Reuter, Vice President, AnswerWare

"My initial expectations prior to coming to the staff retreat
were mixed because of all the past experiences of staff retreats in other jobs. I found the physical setting at Meeting Oasis to be restorative, unique and intriguing.

I found Dr. Frank able to create an intimate setting that allowed flexibility in the retreat agenda to meet the emerging needs of our group. The constructive work accomplished at the retreat has produced a cohesive team environment that continues to grow. I have been thrilled with the continuing results of our retreat at Meeting Oasis."

~ Virginia Theological Seminary

"Meeting Oasis is a good setting for the mind, body and the soul.  Close to DC, yet we felt like we were in the Shenandoah Mountains.  Our hostess set the perfect tone — just the right blend.  If you needed something she was right there — very attentive. The layout was great with different comfortable meeting areas indoors and outdoors.  The food was perfect, exceptional."

~ Youth for Understanding, 2 Day Strategic Planning Retreat

"Our business retreat benefited from the creative setting.  The food was well presented and Barbara was an attentive host."

"A peaceful country setting is conducive to relaxing and pondering/discussing business.  A great environment and excellent hostess.  Good food too!"

~ Corporation of Public Broadcasting, Television Programming Department

"This is the best kept secret!  Had I known it was here, I would have used it for my meetings."  

~ Deputy National Intelligence Officer, Central Intelligence Agency

"Everywhere you look, it's like 'eye candy'!"  

"It looked great on the web site, but it's even better when you see it!"    

"I wish I had known about the place for my last meeting."

"Such a gracious hostess."

"The space is so open and versatile."

~ Testimonials from the National Public Radio Task Force

"I recently conducted an offsite meeting at a terrific retreat location, Meeting Oasis in Great Falls, VA. The organization I worked with loved being out of the same old conference room environment.

Dr. Barbara Frank is the owner of the facility and allows groups to rent space. She is also an accomplished facilitator who runs workshops that integrate her experience as an environmental scientist and professor into leadership training, group dynamics, teams, etc. I had an opportunity to spend a few days with Barbara and found her to be creative and full of great leadership ideas.

Whether you engage Barbara or simply use Meeting Oasis, either way would be a win-win for group facilitation experiences."

~ Dr. Nancy Robert, President of Leovision

"I recently conducted an offsite meeting at a terrific retreat location, Meeting Oasis in Great Falls, VA. The organization I worked with loved being out of the same old conference room environment.

Dr. Barbara Frank is the owner of the facility and allows groups to rent space. She is also an accomplished facilitator who runs workshops that integrate her experience as an environmental scientist and professor into leadership training, group dynamics, teams, etc. I had an opportunity to spend a few days with Barbara and found her to be creative and full of great leadership ideas.

Whether you engage Barbara or simply use Meeting Oasis, either way would be a win-win for group facilitation experiences."

~ Dr. Nancy Robert, President of Leovision