Nourish Your Soul.
You may have a creative expression or idea that you’ve been putting off, somehow never finding the time to address. Maybe you’re on a quest to explore deeper meaning within your art. Perhaps you seek the perspective of like minds or desire to refine your thoughts about your work.
At a retreat, you give yourself the breathing space to address your creative desires. You’re in a new environment where you can stop everything you’re currently doing and explore new ideas, beliefs, experiences and connections. You explore fresh ideas and open creative channels from your renewed vision.

The main focus and intent of a retreat is to nourish your soul. You’re given the luxury of time to focus on your art. You will not be distracted by work or old habits because the experience is planned to keep you engaged on YOU and your art.
Research reveals that retreats are healthier for you than a classic vacation. According to a study  published by Translational Psychiatry (Nature), a typical vacation only brings about short-term improvements in well-being, whereas a week or two focused on a creative retreat can actually improve metabolism on a long-term basis.

Renewal.
One of the sole purposes of a retreat is to help you gain the renewed version of yourself that you seek. The best art retreats combine time immersing your self in creativity as a group and working on your own with guidance from your in house professional artist instructor as well as time to get to know your surroundings and time to relax with self- reflection.
Heart and Soul Art Retreats are located in beautiful, serene environments that offer the best space and time for you to step out of your normal routine and relax. Taking you out if your daily routine and allowing you to focus solely on having fun getting creative.

They aim at touching base with your deepest self and gently tugging out the parts of you that have been pushed back or ignored during the day to day of your life.

In comparison to a regular vacation, retreats are intentional in regard to where they’re offered. Located in calm and quiet locations, they naturally encourage a reflective state while simultaneously offering activities and explorations to tickle your creative soul.

Natural Unwinding.
Retreats often reside in natural surroundings. Nature offers a healing environment that isn’t matched by a regular vacation. Research shows that being close to nature lowers the level of cortisol, the major stress hormone, in your body.
The aesthetic surroundings, clean air, and the sheer volume of plants welcoming you during a retreat release your unwinding. You’ll feel renewal and rebirth as you return to your regular life.

Meet Like-Minded Women.
Art retreats attract artists from beginners to advanced with similar interests and concerns. They offer you the opportunity to create lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories. As you surround yourself with other like minded women who are all there for the same reason, to relax in a non judgmental environment, wanting to get away and play with creativity. You inevitably gain a new support system who can help you reach your goals and encourage you along your life and artist journey.

You realize that you’re not alone. Through this experience you gain a deeper sense of belonging and acceptance.

Investing In Yourself.
On a deep level, attending an art retreat is an act of telling yourself you are worth it, you deserve the time away.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your art journey or you’re an established professional, you are stating to the world that you’re an artist and you are investing time, energy and resources into “you” it boils down to one thing: believing in yourself!