WRITING AND ART JOURNALING WOMEN'S RETREAT
SEPTEMBER 17-18/19, 2021
Guided instruction begins Friday evening and concludes on Saturday, September 18. Students have the option to remain on property for an additional night and spend Sunday at their leisure. Sleep in (or not), take advantage of the open studio time and a beautiful natural setting to relax, create, read, explore, or simply hang out by the pool and enjoy the company of other women.
Kathleen House will guide students through various methods of artistic methods to encourage visual expression in journaling. No artistic experience is necessary. With Kathleen’s help, students can design an extravagant art journal filled with various techniques including print making, sketching, and collage - or create a minimalist repository ready for your writing adventures.
Journal writing is proven to promote and enhance creativity as well as improve writing and communication skills. Cindy Gordon will lead students in writing exercises designed to create confidence and jump start or reinvigorate a writing practice.
Journaling has no rules. Whether you want to capture dreams and ideas, create a record of your life, play with poetry, or simply make daily to-do lists and doodle, journaling provides a safe space for you to experiment, explore, and dream. A habitual journaling practice (daily, weekly, event specific, etc. Remember, NO RULES!) can provide a grounding moment, a respite from your daily life, and doesn’t require anything more than what you choose to give to it.
Fees (lodging, food, all supplies, & instruction). Due at time of registration.
2-day retreat (September 17-18) $325 per student
3-day retreat (September 17-19) $445 per student
Cancellation Policy:
50% refund if cancellation received by 11:59 p.m., September 11, 2021
No refund for cancellation between September 12 -17. No exceptions.
A minimum of 4 students is required. Deposits will be fully refunded if the class does not make.
LODGING DETAILS
Little House (2 bathrooms, kitchen)
1 King, 2 Full,1 Twin
Studio (1 bathroom, kitchenette)
1 Full, 2 Twin bunks
Big House (1 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen)
1 Daybed (first floor), 1 ¾ bed (bigger than a twin, smaller than a double, second floor)
PROGRAM DETAILS
DAY 1: Friday September 17th| Arrive as early as 4:00 p.m. to settle into your personal space, take a dip in the pool, wander, relax. Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. (Beverages provided, BYOB if you’d like to enjoy any adult beverages).
The evening workshop will begin with fun writing exercises designed to inspire and motivate. Whether you have been writing forever or have always wanted to write but didn’t know where to start, these activities will provide you with the confidence to put words to paper, to trust that your ideas, feelings, dreams matter.
During the last workshop of the evening we will begin experimenting with the visual components of your journal. (NO prior art experience necessary! We promise!)
DAY 2: Saturday, September 18| Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the workshop will begin at 9 a.m. The day will be divided into segments of guided instruction as well as blocks of time for you to work alone or with others on your art journal. Lunch will be provided. The retreat will conclude at 4:00 p.m.
DAY 3 (optional, extra fee): Sunday September 19| (optional, extra fee): Guests wishing to stay for the optional 3rd day can enjoy one of our local dining spots for an evening out or bring your own meal and spend Saturday evening by the pool, working on your journal, or simply spending time with friends – old and new. Spend time Sunday working on your journals, or simply relaxing and enjoying the pool. The studio will remain open from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. A light breakfast will be provided. Retreat will close at 3:00 p.m.