Retreats by the Water
A Quiet Creative Sanctuary for Women
Retreat Experiences
Choose the retreat that calls to you
Paint From Your Soul™
Two–Day Portrait Retreat
Meet your inner feminine archetypes through intuitive portrait painting.
This retreat invites you to soften, listen inward, and discover strength, emotion, and truth through color and expression.
It’s not about painting a face.
It’s about meeting your own.
Held outdoors by the pond. Two-day retreat.
Paint Your Peace
Two–Day Landscape Retreat
Let nature guide your creativity as you paint intuitive landscapes inspired by the element that calls to you most.
Earth, Water, Air, Fire, or Spirit becomes your compass as you create from calm, clarity, and breath.
It’s not about recreating a scene. It’s about finding peace through intuitive landscape expression.
Held outdoors by the pond. Two-day retreat.
Force of Nature
Two–Day Retreat for Mothers of Neurodivergent Children
A nurturing retreat for mothers who give so much. Rest, paint, and exhale in a circle of women who understand this journey deeply. Create archetypal portraits and nature-inspired pieces as you reconnect with yourself, your strength, and your softness.
You don’t have to explain anything here.
You get to simply be.
Held outdoors by the pond. Two-day retreat.
A Rhythm You Can Trust
Our retreats follow a simple, steady monthly cadence so you can plan ahead with ease. The offering rotates, the weekends stay the same.
First Weekend of Every Month
Paint From Your Soul™
or
Paint Your Peace™
(We alternate monthly: portraits one month, landscapes the next)
Third Weekend of Every Month
Force of Nature Retreat™
(for moms of neurodivergent children, rotating portrait & landscape focus)
Note:
You’re welcome to join when your heart says yes. The rhythm stays steady, just like nature intended.
Upcoming Winter Virtual Retreat Dates
December
Paint From Your Soul™ — first weekend
Force of Nature™ (Portrait) — third weekend
January
Paint Your Peace™ — first weekend
Force of Nature™ (Landscape) — third weekend
February
Paint From Your Soul™ — first weekend
Force of Nature™ (Portrait) — third weekend
March
Paint Your Peace™ — first weekend
Force of Nature™ (Landscape) — third weekend
Tuition & Registration
Our retreats are held in small, intimate groups to protect the energy, the quiet, and your experience. All supplies are included.
Tuition: $595
Early-bird: $495 (when booked 3+ weeks in advance)
Eventbrite processing fees apply at checkout.
One community seat is available each month for a woman who would benefit deeply and needs financial support.
Booking happens through Eventbrite.
In-person retreats will return in April
❧ Winter Virtual Retreats ❧
(December through March)
During the colder season, we offer a cozy online version of our retreats.
Same grounding, same gentle creative process, held in a warm and intimate virtual circle.
Tuition: $295 per retreat
A nourishing at-home experience
You’ll receive a simple supply list ahead of time so you can gather materials that feel good to you.
Nothing fancy - just what you need to arrive ready to paint, breathe, and be held.
Perfect if travel feels heavy, or if you simply long for this experience from the comfort of home.
What You’ll Experience
Grounding Arrival
We begin by slowing down. Breathing. Letting the world fall away so your nervous system can settle.
Nature Connection
Walk, sit, listen, or stretch by the water. Let the land meet you exactly where you are.
Soulful Painting Time
Intuitive creation guided by gentle prompts.
No technique required. No right way. No wrong way.
Just color, texture, curiosity, and presence.
Reflection + Quiet Moments
Time to pause. To feel. To integrate. To simply be.
Supportive Community
Women who come to exhale, not perform.
Real conversation, real stillness, real connection.
What’s Included
Each retreat offers everything you need to relax, express, and create freely—no art experience required.
Gentle guidance through each stage of the intuitive painting process
Creative techniques for blending color, texture, and movement
Encouragement when you feel stuck, helping you reconnect and flow again
Painting demonstrations inspired by nature’s forms, faces, and emotions
Time and space to create at your own pace, with reflection woven in
Every retreat includes expert instruction, heartfelt support, and the tools to paint from a place of peace rather than pressure.
Who This Is For
This is for you if you’re craving:
Peace more than productivity
A place to soften and breathe
Creativity without comparison
Time away from noise and responsibility
Space to hear your own voice again
Rest, beauty, and quiet companionship
You don’t need painting experience.
You don’t need to feel “creative.”
You just need a desire to come home to yourself.
What to Expect
A peaceful, unhurried retreat
Two spacious days of painting, presence, nature, and ease. We move gently, with time for quiet reflection, creative exploration, and rest.
No art experience needed
This is intuitive painting, not a technical class. You'll be guided, supported, and encouraged to create from feeling, not perfection.
Held outdoors by the pond
Weather permitting, we paint in nature with open sky and trees around us. In the event of rain, storms, or uncomfortable conditions, the retreat will be rescheduled to the following weekend.
A small, intimate group
Circles are kept intentionally small so everyone feels supported, seen, and comfortable.
Come as you are
Messy bun, jeans, cozy sweater, quiet mood, buzzing brain, tired heart… all welcome.
What’s Provided
All painting supplies and materials
Comfortable painting setup
Gentle guidance and reflection prompts
Nature connection time
Peaceful environment and emotional safety
Warm, supportive community
Food & Drinks
To honor diverse nutritional needs and preferences, we do not provide food or beverages.
Please bring whatever nourishes you — snacks, lunch, water, tea, etc.
Feel free to pack a thermos, a favorite mug, or something comforting.
This is your space to care for yourself in the way that feels best to you.
What to Bring
Water, tea, or your favorite beverage
Snacks and/or lunch
Layers for changing weather
Comfortable clothing you can paint in
Sunscreen or hat if sensitive to sun
Journal if you enjoy writing reflections
Any comfort item (blanket, shawl, seat cushion, etc.)
Staying Nearby
This retreat does not include overnight accommodations, but many guests choose to turn it into a peaceful getaway.
If you’d like local lodging recommendations (including nearby Airbnbs), I’m happy to share trusted options in the area.
Just ask — happy to help you make your retreat weekend restful and nourishing.
Weather Notes
This retreat takes place fully outdoors so you can truly be held by nature.
In the event of rain, storms, or uncomfortable conditions, the retreat will be rescheduled to the following weekend.
You’ll be notified in advance, and your registration automatically transfers. If the rescheduled date doesn't work for you, you'll have the option to transfer to a future retreat.
Do I need to be an artist?
Not at all.
This experience is:
about presence, not technique
emotional expression, not perfection
creative curiosity, not performance
If you can hold a brush, you can paint here.
If you think you "aren’t creative," even better - this space will surprise you.