Fire Arts Vermont

What If You Nurtured The Part Of Yourself That Wants To Push Your Creative Edges?This retreat is open to anyone who is interested in exploring their creativity and cultivating a deeper connection with their creative life force.Join us in beautiful Brattleboro, VT this fall when the leaves are beautiful and the weather is crisp for an experience that will leave you feeling inspired and revitalized!You’ll have a long weekend away from your daily life to devote to your creativity, exploring your creative edges through the mediums of glass, clay, paint, movement, sound and food. During the retreat you’ll have lots of time in the studio creating, as well as time to relax, connect with others,and have fun!Immerse yourself in a group of inspiring, positive, adventurous women and experience a sense of connectedness and community as you explore different mediums. You will not be focusing on the technique, but will experience each of these mediums in a way that will help you tune in, let go, and see what happens when you aren’t attached to the outcome. (you just might surprise yourself!) We’ve found that approaching your creativity this way opens you up to a whole new world of possibility, a deeper sense of trust in your intuitive knowing, a more embodied presence, and a sharpening of your senses, awareness, and focus that ripples out into your career as well as your entire life.You’ll leave with your paintings, glass, and clay creations that were made from following your unique creative life force, and a renewed sense of vitality and inspiration. (If you are traveling far, we can also ship them to you).what you’llexperience: Deepen your intuition and self trust Ignite your creative flow accessing a deeper level of your creativity Find a more authentic expression Sharpen your focus, awareness, and senses Become more present and embodied Find more of what you love and connect with the beauty of your natural expression Go beyond your mind and into your true essence Connect with a community of inspiring women on a similar path Walk away feeling revitalized with fresh inspiration No artistic experience necessary!What Would Be Possible For You If You Were Able To Go Beyond Your Mind Chatter, Access Something Deeper And Express It Freely?When was the last time you gave yourself the gift of your undivided attention and the space to explore your creative side?Daily Flow: THURSDAY NIGHT4pm ArrivalCheck in and WelcomingDelicious Nourishing food6:45-8:45 - Creativity warm up: Painting workshop (2 hours)Relaxation and connection timeSleepFRIDAY 8:30-9:30am BreakfastIntegration CircleMorning Somatic Flow with Clay (2 hours)Group Circle + Body Tuning ExerciseMidday: Lunch Afternoon Somatic Flow with Glass (3-4 hours)Relaxation and time to get ready for dinner6:30pm Group Somatic Food Experience + DinnerLuxurious Soundbath, Time to relax and connectSleepSATURDAY8:30-9:30am BreakfastIntegration CircleSomatic Glass Experience (3-4 hours)Group Circle + Body Tuning ExerciseMidday: LunchSomatic Clay Experience (2-3 hours)Relaxation time and time to prepare for dinner6:30pm Chef lead Group Somatic Food Experience + DinnerEvening Sound Experience (2-3 hours)Relaxation and sleep SUNDAYRelaxing, cozy fall morning8:30-10am BreakfastGroup Integration Circle - writing exercise, group created improv experience for integration and closureFinal Photos + testimonialsDeparture (approx. 1:00pm), lunch for the road providedDepart with your glass and paint creations (clay will be shipped or available for pickup later, if you are flying we can ship everything for you)*Please note this is an outline that is subject to small changes due to unexpected opportunities and the group’s desiresAbout the Artists:Randi Solin and Natalie Blake have been mastering their craft for over 25 years.Recognized worldwide for their unique creative styles, these women have successfully collaborated to develop Fire Arts Vermont, an award winning destination space in Brattleboro connecting the community with the arts. About the Food:During your stay with us, you'll be eating the finest locally sourced, organic food.We're collaborating with a local private chef to bring you the most delicious food each day.We'll also be going to the local farmers market to create a farm to table meal together.About your chef:Jessica Jean Weston is chef owner of Superfresh! Organic Café in Brattleboro, VT, author of Healing Tonics, Juices, and Smoothies: 100+ Elixirs to Nurture Body and Soul, a certified holistic health coach, and doTERRA Wellness Advocate. Weston was named one of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s 30 Under 30 Health and Wellness Leaders of 2017. With a BA in Medical Anthropology from Ithaca College and as a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), Jessica has spent her career exploring the broad subject of food as medicine with Mayan healers in Belize, on organic farms, and with herbalists, shamanic practitioners, and more.Jessica’s personal journey to health navigating a series of food intolerances, as well as what made her feel most vibrant, led her to a non-GMO plant-based diet free of soy, gluten, dairy, eggs and meat. Recognizing that everyone has their own path to explore with different physical, emotional and environmental needs, her goal is to simply share her experiences and knowledge through creating delicious, approachable cuisine, with understanding that no one being is alike (even the same on a different day with different circumstances).