A 4-Week Virtual Retreat to Rediscover Rest Through Art

Step away from the noise of the New Year and embrace rest as a vital part of your creative practice.

Rooted in themes of stillness, renewal, and self-preservation, this retreat offers a guided journey through the quiet rhythms of winter. Together, we’ll reflect on four transformative works of art, uncovering lessons that inspire rest and help you build a personal creative refuge.

What You’ll Experience:

• Engage with specific works of art and writing to explore rest as an active, intentional practice.
• Participate in guided exercises designed to spark creativity and deepen reflection.
• Hear stories and insights that reframe rest as a source of inspiration and clarity.
• Connect with others through communal reflection and shared exploration.
• Cultivate fresh perspectives on integrating rest into your creative practice and daily life.

Winter is a time for slowing down, for listening, and for turning inward. Join us on this journey to rediscover the art of rest.

<aside> 🎟️ Spots are limited*—reserve yours today.*

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<aside> 💡 Any questions? Get in touch: [email protected]

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<aside> 📍 Where: Virtual on Zoom 5–7 PM EST

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<aside> ⏰ When: Sundays 19 January 2025 26 January 2025 2 February 2025 9 February 2025

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<aside> 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Group Size: 15

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<aside> 💳 Investment: $150–300

Sliding Scale— Tier 1 use code: GREEN Tier 2 use code: PURPLE

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Audre Lorde

John Cage

Jun’ichirō Tanizaki

Agnes Martin

Each week focuses on a theme inspired by an iconic work:

• Week 1: Rest as Resistance

  Reflect on Audre Lorde’s A Litany for Survival to explore rest as a form of self-preservation and empowerment.

  What would it look like to prioritize rest in your life right now, despite the pressures you’re facing? How might this choice shift how you show up for yourself and your community?

• Week 2: Rest as Silence

  Discover the power of silence through John Cage’s 4’33, embracing quiet as an expansive space for creativity.

  When was the last time you truly sat with silence? What might emerge if you paused to listen to the quiet moments of your daily life?

• Week 3: Rest as Subtlety

  Inspired by Jun’ichirō Tanizaki’s In Praise of Shadows, we’ll explore the beauty of nuance, imperfection, and slowing down.

  What parts of your life or creative process are asking for slower, more subtle attention? How can embracing imperfection help you feel more at ease right now?

• Week 4: Rest as Simplicity

  Using one of Agnes Martin’s minimalist works, we’ll focus on finding clarity by stripping away the unnecessary.

  What in your life feels overly complicated or heavy? How might removing one layer bring you closer to balance and clarity today?

What’s Included:

• Four live, 2-hour Zoom sessions (Sundays, 5–7 PM EST).
• Stories and insights from art history to inspire thoughtful reflection.
• Guided exercises designed to spark creativity and invite rest.
• Space for quiet exploration and personal connection.
• Opportunities to connect with others through small breakout groups and optional full-group sharing.
• A complimentary 1:1 coaching session to help you deepen and personalize your experience.

What You’ll Need:

• Access to Zoom and a computer
• A quiet, distraction-free space