Dear Reader,

Earlier this month, I returned to New York City—my hometown—for what turned out to be one of the most inspiring 36 hours I've had in a long time.

I was invited by Emily, a brilliant business strategist and mentor for women, to lead a segment during her private mastermind retreat for female founders and entrepreneurs. These women were gathered to dream big, expand, and take bold steps toward what’s next. My offering? A 20-minute sanctuary of movement, breath, and sound titled: “Manifesting Your Heart’s Desire – The 20 Minute Miracle.”

We didn’t roll out mats or dim the lights—we sat at tables, in chairs, and moved through five simple yet potent movements designed to awaken clarity, courage, and the power of desire. With soft sound woven between each gesture, the room quieted. And something sacred took shape.

It reminded me of something we often forget as women: We are strong. We are wise. And we’ve always known what we need.

Those 36 hours were full of beauty and reflection. I found tiny cafés tucked into flower-lined streets, had a quiet facial at Mario Badescu (a tradition since I was 18), and later cheered for a dear friend and teacher, as she was honored with the Women in the Arts Healing Award. It was full-circle magic: yoga, healing, sound, sisterhood, and celebration.

One morning, I passed by the Fashion Institute of Technology on 27th Street—where I studied all those years ago. The building looked just the same. And in that moment, I realized that every part of the journey matters. Every version of ourselves—past and present—has something to teach.

This time in NYC confirmed something for me:

✨ We all need space to pause, be seen, and reconnect with what’s sacred.
✨ We need stillness to remember who we really are.

That’s what I’m cultivating inside Stillpoint Sanctuary, my online membership space—a gentle place for rest, ritual, and real conversations. And for those feeling the pull toward a deeper path, I currently have one spot open for a one-on-one virtual client. If you're navigating a transition and craving care that meets you exactly where you are, I’d love to work with you.

And something new is whispering on the horizon…

I’m dreaming of an in-person gathering—movement, conversations, shared meals, and cultural exploration. Nothing formal yet, but the seed has been planted.

For now, I invite you to join me where it all begins:

A pause.

A breath.

A return to what matters.

With love from NYC and beyond,
Sarah
​Founder, Restored by Donna Sarah​
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PO Box 41, Lakewood, NY 14750
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