Atsushi is a wonderful teacher, and the facility is welcoming and comfortable

My experience with the Sashiko retreat was beyond my expectations. The accommodation was beautiful creative, modern, and clean. The instructor poured his heart in to teaching us. Extremely knowledgeable, passionate about teaching, patient and personable.

The Estelle Center exceeded all expectations! The hospitality, the food, the physical place were above and beyond! And, then I could go on and on about the retreat content itself! Atsushi Futatsuya was amazing. Will definitely go again in the future.

The class and instructor were awesome! Atsushi shared knowledge and experience as well as individual attention. Besides the learning experience, the classroom space was large with great lighting and chairs (no aches & pains after lots of sitting). The food included some meals and snacks, tea and coffee and cold drinks. All were wonderful and generous. I stayed in the Peter Max room upstairs and it was bight and cheerful. The shared bathroom situation was excellent with lots of privacy and I never had to wait. The facility, our hosts and town of LaVeta were all welcoming. I can’t wait to go back!!

This retreat more than exceeded expectations!. From the warm welcome by Jennifer and Sunshine to the delicious meals and inspiring instruction, every detail was carefully thought out. I so appreciate the focus on guest comfort and satisfaction, and enjoyed every minute in the Estelle Center class room and the comfy accommodations upstairs . Atsushi Futatsuya offered a highly engaging and inspiring 5 day Sashiko course — expertly designed content, nicely paced exercises, and well provisioned work stations.