Dear Reader, My name is Ashley. Front Porch Retreats  is my laboratory for exploring how we can speak more honestly, create greater meaning in our lives, and experience the connectedness and growth that is the foundation for a life well lived. Whether we’re connecting virtually or in person, exploring a divisive topic or co-creating a solution, my mission is the same: to create a low-stakes environment for high-stakes connection. Here are some of my beliefs: Rest is an act of