Our creativity is sacred, life-giving energy, but throughout our lives many forces work to sever the connection to our original spark. Artists and designers who once had full confidence and belief in our creative expression find ourselves burdened by self doubt and unable to tap into our inspiration.

Sweet Retreat is an opportunity to reignite the spark within us. Gathering in community, we will unearth latent inspiration through guided meditation sessions, energy work and creative exercises.

3pm

Opening Ceremony

Participants share something they created with the group. This can be anything, from a poem to a business idea, an art piece or a design, anything you created that brings you joy. We’ll hold the energy of these creative offerings in our hearts throughout the day.

4pm

Reiki Soundbath

Slip into a deep meditative state, lulled by vibrational instruments to reconnect with your creativity. With your head in the clouds, you’ll have the option to receive energy healing from Lauren Hackett, your retreat facilitator and a certified Reiki Master.

5pm

Snack Break

5:30pm

Visualization and Manifestation Exercise

During a guided manifestation exercise, we’ll dive deep into our subconscious calling in our creative spirit and offering it to our future selves.

6:30pm

Community Art Making

Express your creative spirit and intuition through a lightly facilitated community art making experience. You’ll tap into your inner child, let go of your inner critic and make art in the supportive company of creative community.

7:30pm

Dinner, Dancing and Celebration

Enjoy a delicious seasonal meal as we usher in the sunset and celebrate the creativity we cultivated throughout the day. Release any stuck emotions and revel in joy with after dinner dancing and fun.

Held in my home garden in North Portland, surrounded by doug fir, eucalyptus and fruit trees.