Zen Day of Art

A One-of-a-Kind Retreat to Awaken Your Creative Flow Hosted by The Walter Hive

About this Event

Leave the noise of everyday life behind and step into a sanctuary devoted to unlocking your Creative Flow. In this day-long retreat, you’ll be guided through experiences that soothe your mind, replenish your spirit, and awaken the wellspring of inspiration within you. Let the world slow down, and allow your creativity to rise, unbound and unstoppable.

This isn’t your typical retreat—The Zen Day of Art is the first of its kind, blending

yoga, mindfulness and artistic exploration in a supportive, playful, and soulful environment.

Whether you’re an experienced artist feeling blocked or someone simply seeking a

refreshing, restorative day—this retreat is for you. No yoga, meditation, or art experience

needed.

What to Expect:

- Ground your body and mind with gentle yoga, guided meditation, and a deeply calming

sound bath specially curated for unlocking creative flow.

- Explore practices from The Artist’s Way to connect with your inner creator

- Learn to let go of control and perfectionism through watercolor with artist and guide

Mary Strawn

- Enjoy a nourishing Panera Bread lunch, included with your ticket

- Dive into afternoon breakout sessions and choose the medium calling to you:

Collage | Clay | Neurographic Art

- We’ll close the day with tea and reflections, carrying you home feeling refreshed,

inspired, and deeply connected to your creative flow.

Tickets:

- $175 per person

- $300 for two (bring a friend and save!)

Lunch orders must be placed 1 week prior to the event.

Why It Matters:

All proceeds directly benefit The Walter Hive, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing therapeutic

arts programming to underserved communities. By joining us, you're supporting the

healing power of art—and helping make it accessible to all.

Creativity is for Everyone.

No experience needed. Just an open heart and a curious mind.

Let’s create, move, laugh, and connect—together.

Reserve your spot today. Space is limited to 40 participants.

All proceeds from this event support The Walter Hive, a 501 (C) non profit, whos mission is to is to build resilience, promote healing, and foster creativity through the arts.

Agenda


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Welcome & Grounding Meditation with Tanika

Info: Gentle group arrival and a short guided meditation to open the sacral chakra (creative center), set intentions, and arrive fully.

🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:40 AM
Morning Pages (Inspired by The Artist’s Way)

Info: 20 minutes of free writing to clear mental clutter and access intuition and creativity.

🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:55 AM
Sacral Chakra Yoga Flow with Jennifer Miles

Info: A mindful, hip-opening flow designed to awaken the water element, release creative blocks, and bring fluidity into body and spirit.

🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM
Sound Bath Healing with Jennifer Miles

Info: Immersive sound journey using bowls, chimes, and tones that align with the sacral chakra, helping you drop into a deeper creative state.

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch Break

Info: A delicious, wholesome box lunch will be provided by Panera Bread. Outdoor seating (weather permitting), relaxing music, and optional journaling prompts for digestion & reflection

🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Zen Tangles with Charlotte Strawn

Info: A meditative drawing class using intricate, repetitive patterns to bring mindfulness and flow into your creative process. No art experience needed — this is about presence over perfection.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
"Releasing the Creative" Watercolor Workshop with Mary Strawn

Info: Learn how to soften the edges and let go of the control we often feel the need to have in our lives.  Connect to your emotions and intuition through the movement of line, water and color. Mary guides you through intentional neurographic art techniques and watercolor exploration focused on letting go, expression, and embodied creativity.

🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Break + Tea Lounge with Jules

Info: Light snacks, herbal teas, and time to breathe, journal, or explore the Hive.

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Choose-Your-Flow Creative Session

Info: Pick the art path that calls to you:


1. Intuitive Collage & Vision Boarding with Trish– Cut, layer, and intuitively arrange images and words that speak to your creative energy.


2. Clay Play with Kim Edwards – Hand-build tactile forms with air-dry clay. A grounding and earthy creative expression.


3. Mixed Media expression with Charlotte – Use paints, markers, pastels, and mixed media with no rules, just pure flow.

🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
Creative Circle & Reflection with Mary, Jules, & Elvis

Info: Share your art, voice insights, or simply hold space. Includes a brief closing visualization to seal in the creativity and connection.

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Optional Integration Time

Info: Relax, Drink tea, wander, revisit your work, or connect with fellow creatives.

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