- Jojo Blondal, Fall 2011 retreat participant

Imagine being curled up by a fireplace, mug of tea in hand, feeling at home surrounded by candles and poetry and an invitation to be present to this moment.

Imagine sitting beside someone who is quickly becoming a friend as you each share your creative dreams and brainstorm how to live them into reality.

Imagine the gift of time alone to spend in whatever way you choose without any expectation of what you need to do next.

Imagine the smell of baking cinnamon rolls and fresh coffee as your invitation to begin your day.

Imagine giving yourself permission to walk in the woods or along the water, to play with paper and glue and color, or to simply sit in the quiet remembering yourself.

Imagine finding your way to laughter and silliness and the decision that staying in pajamas all day is the perfect one for you.

Imagine having the space to simply listen to what you most need and then realizing that you are surrounded by women who will support you as you make it happen.

This is the Be Present Retreats.

This is a place where you can show up, and you will be given the gift of time to rest and recharge so you can find your way back to you. This is your invitation to come along on a journey to rekindle your creativity and create space for you. 

The Be Present Retreats are an invitation to pause in your life and gather in an intimate, creative community to explore, create, discover, and soak up the world around you. Each retreat includes creative workshops combined with stories and "be present" exercises to encourage awareness of this moment. At each retreat, you will also be invited to practice self-care to rest and nurture yourself as needed.

A commitment to comfortable, beautiful surroundings are a component of these retreats held in the Pacific Northwest (and the Midwest). The goal is for you to feel as though you are experiencing a true respite from the hecticness of your life as you take time for yourself while connecting with others through workshops, meals, and evening activities.

Learn more about your guides for these retreats: Liz Lamoreux (Retreat Host/Organizer) and Kelly Barton (Chief Grounding Officer)