When we lived in small tribal communities artistic expression was a large part of life. With the advent of greater materialism, we’ve increasingly gotten more disconnected from our creativity. With the average person more depleted than vitalised by their jobs it has become easier to be a receptacle consuming other people’s creative work than engaging in our own.
Henry David Thoreau was due to inherit his fathers’ pencil factory where he could live a life of ease. Instead, he retreated from modernity to determine what he would most like to do and how he’d like to live.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson put it, "Thoreau declined to give up his large ambition of knowledge and action for any narrow craft or profession, aiming at a much more comprehensive calling, the art of living well.”
In living simply by Walden pond, he took up writing as a way to capture his thoughts and reflections. In doing so, he found his vocation as an author and a speaker.
Creative expression can reveal our vocations or it can be enjoyed as a core element of a rich life. It can also be a tool that helps us with self-understanding and bypasses the conscious mind which has become overly cherished and hyper stimulated. Our art retreat can assist with each of these aspects.
Creative Retreat
Suitable for:
People wanting to explore their relationship with creativity
Artists with their own creative practices looking for an idyllic space to do so
Art therapists or those who would like to experience sessions of art therapy
Those drawn to Jungian/Depth work
People committed to personal development & spiritual development
Kinaesthetic learners
Work inside or outside in the elements
Tranquility within and outside the retreat space
Chase waterfalls after dark on a local spectacular floodlit night walk
our retreat centre is within walking distance of healing Mini Ha Ha waterfall
Craft Retreat
Art Retreats Australia
Program Outline:
Morning Session
The program begins with an exploration of creativity and looks at your relationship with artistic and creative expression.
Lunch
Afternoon Session
After lunch you'll have the opportunity to engage in your choice of creative outlets including art therapy exercises, journalling, storytelling, life writing, drawing sacred geometry and other activities.
There is an optional waterfall walk for you to do at the end of the day. Exercise and time in nature allows you time to contemplate the days’ learnings.
Dinner (or the option for you to take in one of the local dining facilities)
There are a range of optional evening activities for you to enjoy, such as listening to or reading poetry, life stories, or enjoying a thought-provoking film or inspiring documentary.
Day 2
Breakfast
Morning Session
You'll delve into the mode of drawing, incorporating a range of drawing exercises and helps get one into the body and out of the rational mind.
Afternoon Session
After lunch you'll have the opportunity to engage in your choice of creative outlets including art therapy exercises, journalling, storytelling, life writing, drawing sacred geometry and other activities.
Included in your package is an optional stand up paddleboarding session, mountain bike ride or bush walk at the end of day 1 of your program (weather permitting).
Art And Wellness Retreat
Cost: $590 for a 2 day art weekend retreat *$50 discount on a weekday retreat
Inclusions: Accommodation, meals, workbooks, counselling and activities.
Optional session with a bibliotherapist. Learn more about our bibliotherapy service.
It gave me wings. It gave me belief. It made me think. It helped me to understand myself & how life has shaped me. I felt like I was given the pegs to guide me through this vast & complex topic. Thank you for being the perfect facilitator. - Ingrid
Artist Retreat Blue Mountains
I am feeling fabulous and very empowered with new knowledge and experiences, very impressed and can confidently say it was one of my most impactful experiences from all I have attended in the last several years. I cannot wait to return! ~ Laura V
Creative Retreat
The retreat was exactly what I needed. My facilitator was calming and knowledgeable. I felt completely heard and understood. The round dwelling house is filled with heart warming art, books, cards and yoga/meditation items. I decided to switch off from the outside world and found a wealth of various teachings on my consciousness journey. The fresh wholesome food provided was delicious. I was also given plenty of time to myself to soak everything in my own time. I will definitely be back for many of the other events or retreats available here. I highly recommend it.
~Sage MacDonald
Artist Retreat NSW
This was my first retreat and I didn’t know much what expect. It really was far beyond my expectations! I’ve learn so much. After the retreat I feel more energised and with a sense of direction in my life. I feel loveable and in peace. I felt so welcome and everything I learned was exactly what I needed. Some learnings we get in life are priceless...the space was so cute, so comfy, had amazing view, birds singing, so inspiring… - Denise C
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Our self-love retreat is ideal for singles working on relationship patterns and for those who could use some self care and greater appreciation for who they are & what they have to offer the world.
A holistic retreat involving creative expression, life guidance, relationship exploration & a range of activities such as astrology/numerology readings, tarot, breathwork, transpersonal counselling & more.
