You Are Worthy

“Women need real moments of solitude and self reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” –Barbara De Angelis

Events like this are important. They are important from mental health and wellness standpoints. They help build our circles of like-minded people and help us connect with women of similar interests (and, we speak from experience when we say creative circles are the BEST circles). They help us take a step back from the busyness and the chaos of our daily lives. They give us opportunities to operate from a place of creativity and grace. They allow us to replenish, recharge, and re-prioritize—uninterrupted. Events like this are life changers, memory makers, and wellsprings of joy!

You are WORTHY and you are WORTH IT! Join us this year—space is limited.

This year, the retreat will be centered at our spectacular hilltop location with an almost panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean from June 6-9, 2024. This retreat will offer up a deep creative well from which you can drink, authentic moments of wisdom and wonder, mindful curiosity, and an undercurrent of peace and groundedness. The threads we weave this weekend will allow us to connect deeply with our surroundings, our kindreds, and most importantly—ourselves. This retreat is a balm for your mind, body, soul, and creative spirit!

What’s Included:

• Three days (and approximately 22 hours) of lovingly curated instruction from a variety of teachers, instructors, and practitioners from across the country. (*Thursday night with Jenn Pipe is optional and limited to 20 registrants) Our instructors have more than eight combined decades of experience in their fields. Friday and Saturday will be full days and we will conclude our weekend midday on Sunday. (a $1300 value)
• Continental breakfast will be provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Light refreshments will be provided during the day. (a $125+ value)
• ALL of your art materials are provided (Did you know that a large majority of art-based retreats require attendees to purchase their own art materials? We don’t). You might be asked to bring some meaningful/personal items with you to incorporate into your projects. An email will be sent to attendees roughly two weeks prior to the retreat so you have time to plan. (a $300+ value)
• A welcome gift bag full of assorted items. (value TBD)
• Access to 125 acres of private land with spectacular ocean views and plenty of space to “get lost.” (value: priceless)
• Recommendations to some of the best tourist spots and off-the-beaten path locations from lifelong locals.
• We’re working with local businesses to secure some weekend discounts for our guests. More info will be included in your welcome packets.
• There is a private Facebook group that has been created for attendees. It’s a great place to learn more about the event and the area, meet the other people in attendance, and ask questions. A link to the group is sent upon registration. The connections made in this group, both before and after the event, are priceless! 

What’s NOT Included:

• Lodging. You are responsible for securing your own lodging, but we will provide recommendations for local hotels upon request. There are also a number of AirBNB and VRBO rentals in the area.
  • Why don’t you provide lodging? For a number of reasons. First and foremost, Newport RI is a premier vacation and wedding destination, and hotel prices run anywhere from $350 (for budget friendly chains) to $600 (closer to water and event venue) per night on a weekend at this time of year. Adding lodging to the package would double, if not almost triple the base pricing. We have found, through many years of running events, that often times people prefer to secure their own lodging. Some want to be closer to the ocean, some want a budget experience, some want to stay out of town and bundle in trips to other parts of New England. Some want hotels with restaurants included. Some are staying longer or are traveling with spouses/families and require different accommodations. Some attendees don’t even want a hotel…they want a cushy AirBNB for their group. So, we are doing what we do best—planning a deluxe, memorable retreat weekend—and allowing people to slumber in the place that makes the most sense for them.
• Transportation. Whether you drive, fly, take public transit, or secure taxis or ride shares, you are responsible for getting yourself to and from the retreat each day. Get creative. Share the load with a friend. You’ll also definitely want to explore the local area while you’re here, so transportation is a must.
• You will have the opportunity to do lunch and dinner on your own each night so you can experience some of the local cuisine and give yourself space to unwind and process the day’s events. Dining on your own allows you to work within your budget as well as accommodate any food allergies/sensitivities/cravings/preferences.
• Guarantees about the weather. June is typically a spectacular month in New England, but we want all of our guests to come prepared. This is a rain or shine event.
• Refunds. Retreats are a significant investment of time and money on the part of the organizers. We invest in you long before you even arrive at the event! As such, there are NO REFUNDS for this event—no exceptions. Each attendee will need to secure travel insurance on their own—this will give you peace of mind (and reimburse you for money spent) in the event that you are unable to attend. A simple Google search will point you in the direction of a number of reputable travel insurance companies. Again, we will not be offering refunds for this event—you need to purchase travel insurance and go through them in the event of cancellations.
  • Last year, an attendee had to cancel last minute due to a family emergency. Thankfully, she had travel insurance and was able to recoup all of her expenses! She is currently registered for this year’s retreat and is so happy she will be able to join us!