Retreats

The Art Therapy Way retreats are immersive experiences designed to help you step away from the noise of daily life and return to yourself through art, mindfulness, and meaningful connection.
Each retreat is rooted in the belief that creativity is not about skill — it’s about presence, expression, and healing.

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What to Expect

Each gathering weaves together:

• Guided art therapy workshops to explore emotion, identity, and transformation through image and form

• Mindfulness and reflection practices to quiet the mind and awaken creative intuition

• Intentional conversation and community, fostering a space where story and symbol meet

• Nature-inspired rituals that help ground and reconnect you to meaning

You’ll leave feeling restored, inspired, and more connected to your inner rhythm.

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Upcoming Retreats

Glisten: The Art of Becoming Whole

January 2026 – Milwaukie, WI
A three-part kintsugi and creative renewal retreat exploring the themes of breaking, mending, and reimagining beauty through imperfection.
Participants will create their own symbolic ceramics, engage in guided discussion, and leave with a renewed sense of peace and purpose.

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Losing My Religion: Honoring the Sacred Journey through times of Deconstruction

When: December 4-5, 2026

Where: Kalamazoo, MI

Theme: Art-Making as a Path Through Faith Deconstruction

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When belief begins to shift, the ground beneath us often moves too.
This retreat offers a gentle, creative space for those in the process of deconstructing, redefining, or re-imagining their faith — to ask questions openly, explore symbols of meaning, and reconnect with a personal sense of the sacred.

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Through guided art-making, reflective writing, and group dialogue, we’ll use creativity as a way to:

• Externalize the layers of belief, loss, and rediscovery

• Explore how each person experiences or defines God, Spirit, or Mystery

• Honor grief, anger, curiosity, and awe as valid parts of the spiritual path

• Create visual “maps” of the journey — from breaking to becoming whole again

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You don’t need to identify with any religion or tradition to attend. This retreat welcomes diverse perspectives and spiritual languages, offering a brave, non-judgmental environment for authentic expression.

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By the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with tangible artwork, renewed insight, and a deeper trust in your own evolving spirituality.

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Private & Custom Retreats

I also offer small-group or team-based creative wellness retreats for organizations, studios, or therapeutic communities.
These can be tailored around themes such as:

• Creativity & Mindfulness

• Healing Through Symbolism

• Storytelling Through Art

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The Art Therapy Way retreats are open to all — artists, therapists, and seekers alike. No art experience is required.

Each experience is a gentle invitation to slow down, create, and come home to yourself.