Emotional Graffiti Back to Nature Wellness Retreat at Pinecrest Northwoods Lodge
Wednesday, September 18 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
~ Registration closes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 ~
An all-inclusive transformational painting and nature getaway for growth minded women, no art experience necessary.
Experience 5 days, 4 nights along the beautiful banks of Juncob Lake and the scenic Michigamme River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Pinecrest Northwoods Lodge in Republic, Michigan.
12199 Pinecrest Lane, Republic, Michigan 49879 ~ Some GPS maps read this address as Champion, Michigan
Immerse yourself in growth, relaxation, creativity and nature.
~ Limited to 15 participants to maintain an intimate group experience. ~
Retreat packages include 4 nights of lodging, 11 meals, and the full Emotional Graffiti workshop experience for one person (workshop materials and lodging tax included).
Emotional Graffiti is a transformative workshop experience.
You'll be led through an authentic self-inquiry journey using provocative intuitive painting techniques, guided visualizations, journal prompts, group sharing, and the magic of gathering in the moment with other growth-minded women. Turn inward to unfold into the next steps of your empowered life path. Leave rejuvenated by the fires of creativity, camaraderie, and a deep connection to your inner self.
Not an artist? Perfect!
This workshop is appropriate for the non-artist and the accomplished artist alike. Instruction and painting materials are used as tools to draw out and empower your personal inner landscape rather than to teach participants to compose a traditional piece of art. No painting experience necessary. All art materials for the workshop will be provided by your facilitator and are included with your retreat fee.
The four part workshop curriculum is developed and facilitated by Artist and Emotional Wellness Life Coach, Amy Turner.
Click here to learn about our workshop facilitator and retreat leader, Amy Turner.
Sink into your surroundings.
Enjoy free time throughout the program to enjoy the 100+ acres of the beautiful Pinecrest Northwoods Lodge grounds.
Explore the woods on an ambling hike, cozy up with a book, or tuck away for a well deserved nap. There is a sauna, kayaks, rowboats, and board games included for use throughout your stay. Gracious lodge owners are onsite to help point you in the right direction.
Click here to learn about our lodging hosts, Madi & Mike Serota, and Pinecrest Northwoods Lodge.
Be supported.
Enjoy a deep guided relaxation experience called Yoga Nidra during the Emotional Graffiti workshop, set to a Tibetan Singing Bowl sound bath.
There is an included option to participate in gentle yoga movement practices scheduled during free time, led by EYT-200 Yoga Instructor Sharon Bohjanen. Enjoy this option of slow moving, restorative poses to keep you balanced in mind, body, and spirit. This is a wonderful way to support yourself at camp after workshop hours.
Participants can bring a yoga mat from home or borrow one of ours if needed.
Click here to learn about our yoga instructor and retreat assitant, Sharon Bohjanen.
Nourish yourself.
Dine on fresh Mediterranean inspired cuisine that is prepared onsite just for us by our private chef, Alyssa Price. All meals from Wednesday evening dinner through Sunday morning breakfast are included in your retreat fee.
NOTE ~ Fresh snacks will be available throughout the retreat, though you are encouraged to pack personal snacks to bring with you if you'd like! There is not a grocery store or restaurant near Pinecrest Northwoods Lodge. The nearest grocery store is a 30 minute drive from the retreat.
Please let us know through your registration process if you have food allergies we should consider as we prepare your meals. We're happy to help.
Click here to learn about our private chef, Alyssa Price.
Retreat schedule:
Subject to adjustments. Retreat goers will be kept informed of any changes during workshop sessions as the retreat progresses.
Wednesday 9/18
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ~ Arrive, explore the grounds and lake (unguided)
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ~ Welcome Social
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ~ Lodging Check-in
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ~ Dinner
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ~ Opening Circle
Thursday 9/19
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. ~ Breakfast & Coffee
8:45 a.m. - Gather for first workshop session
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ~ Workshop Session I: Emotional Graffiti 101
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~ Workshop Session II: Release
1:00 p.m. ~ Lunch & Free Time
4:00 p.m. ~ (Optional) 45 min. Gentle Yoga with Sharon
5:30 p.m. ~ Dinner & Free Time
7:30 p.m. ~ Fireside Gathering
Friday 9/20
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ~ Breakfast & Coffee
9:15 a.m. ~ Gather for third workshop session
9:30 a.m. ~ Workshop Session III: Imagine & Aspire
12:30 p.m. ~ Lunch & Free Time
4:00 p.m. ~ (Optional) 45 min. Gentle Yoga with Sharon
5:30 p.m. ~ Dinner & Free Time
7:30 p.m. ~ Fireside Gathering
Saturday 9/21
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ~ Breakfast & Coffee
9:15 a.m. ~ Gather for fourth workshop session
9:30 a.m. ~ Workshop Session
IV: Walk in Beauty
4:00 p.m. ~ (Optional) 45 min. Gentle Yoga with Sharon
5:30 p.m. ~ Dinner & Free Time
7:30p.m. ~ Fireside Gathering
Sunday 9/22
7:30 a.m. ~ Coffee
8:00 a.m. ~ Daybreaker Dance Party
9:00 a.m. ~ Farewell Breakfast & Ceremony
11:00 a.m. ~ Lodging Check-out
Post Check-out Free Time to enjoy the trails and lake (unguided) available until 4:00 p.m.
The retreat team is available and happy to help you with any lodging, workshop, or food questions you may have throughout the registration process.
For Lodging questions and assistance please contact Pinecrest Northwoods Lodge:
(906) 250-3081
For Workshop or Meal Package questions and assistance please contact Retreat Director Amy Turner at Apiary Life Studio:
(541)306-9386
