As artists, we all have a deep seated need for room to grow and create. We need safe spaces to reveal and celebrate who we are. We need community—time together, where we can hold space for each other to support what we can become. I invite you to join me this fall…
Magic in the Making: A Weekend of Nurturing Your Creative Soul
September 30-October 2
@The Nest, Lambertville, New Jersey
This fall, an intimate group (six attendees) will gather on the lush, tranquil grounds of @TheNest, a space designed to nurture our creative longings. Together we will experience the magic of making—we’ll play with clay in the ceramic studio, we’ll practice sketching and drawing techniques in the pavilion, we’ll fill our wells and cultivate inspiration with our shared stories.
Join me and fellow artist, Alisha Hastings-Kimball, who is sharing the magic of her studio space with us. We will be your gentle guides as you devote this time to your creative practice.
This is our chance to unplug and be together in a shared space. It’s a time to embrace and celebrate the process—the artist’s way! Most of all, this is your time to be seen, to be heard, and to be supported in your journey as an artist.
Retreat Dates
Friday, September 30, 5 p.m. – Sunday, October 2, Noon
Location
Lambertville is a haven for artists and craftsmen on the banks of the Delaware River. @TheNest is a creative space just 10 minutes from historic downtown Lambertville, one hour from Manhattan, one hour from Philadelphia—easily accessible by train (NJ Transit Northeast Corridor train to Princeton Junction).
Nearest airports: Newark, Philadelphia, and Trenton Mercer airport (1o minutes away).
Lodging
You can choose among lovely boutique hotels: Lambertville Station Inn and Chimney Hill Estate Inn or national brands: Courtyard Ewing Princeton and Springhill Suites Ewing Princeton South. All are conveniently close by.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday
6 p.m. Introductions and Opening Ritual on Friday
7-9:30 p.m. Group Art Session in the Ceramic Studio
Saturday
9 a.m.-Noon Warm Up Exercises and Creativity Prompts
Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 -4:30 p.m. Free PLAY (make stuff, optional 30-minute massages, one-on-one mentoring—snacks will be available throughout the afternoon)
4:30 p.m. Reconvening with a picnic dinner
5:30 p.m. Glazing ceramics
7:30-10 p.m. Raku firing and storytelling by the bonfire
Sunday
9-11 a.m. Group Reflection and Roadmaps
11 a.m.- Noon Closing Luncheon
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES…
• 3 group art sessions and sharing circles
• one-on-one personal mentoring sessions for each participant
• all delicious meals and refreshments
• free play time to dream, relax, reflect, meditate
• Saturday night bonfire and storytelling (weather permitting)
• and a closing reflection on Sunday morning
If this feels like magic to you, register today
to reserve one of ONLY SIX spots for $775 ($200 deposit).
Let’s make magic together.