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SUMMARY:Zen day of Art Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time: \n\n\nSaturday\, October 11 · 9am – 6pm MST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: 6435 East Thomas Road Scottsdale\, AZ 85251\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 9:20 AM \nWelcome & Grounding Meditation with Tanika \nGentle group arrival and a short guided meditation to open the sacral chakra (creative center)\, set intentions\, and arrive fully.\n\n\n\n\n9:20 AM – 9:40 AM \nMorning Pages (Inspired by The Artist’s Way) \n20 minutes of free writing to clear mental clutter and access intuition and creativity.\n\n\n\n\n9:40 AM – 10:55 AM \nSacral Chakra Yoga Flow with Jennifer Miles \nA mindful\, hip-opening flow designed to awaken the water element\, release creative blocks\, and bring fluidity into body and spirit.\n\n\n\n\n10:55 AM – 11:45 AM \nSound Bath Healing with Jennifer Miles \nImmersive sound journey using bowls\, chimes\, and tones that align with the sacral chakra\, helping you drop into a deeper creative state.\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:45 PM \nLunch Break \nA delicious\, wholesome box lunch will be provided by Panera Bread. Outdoor seating (weather permitting)\, relaxing music\, and optional journaling prompts for digestion & reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 PM – 2:00 PM \nZen Tangles with Charlotte Strawn \nA 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 3:15 PM \n“Releasing the Creative” Watercolor Workshop with Mary Strawn \nLearn 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 art techniques and watercolor exploration focused on letting go\, expression\, and embodied creativity.\n\n\n\n\n3:15 PM – 3:30 PM \nBreak + Tea Lounge with Jules \nLight snacks\, herbal teas\, and time to breathe\, journal\, or explore the Hive.\n\n\n\n\n3:30 PM – 4:45 PM \nChoose-Your-Flow Creative Session \nPick 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. Neurographic art with Jules– Use paints\, markers\, pastels\, and mixed media with no rules\, just pure flow.\n\n\n\n\n4:45 PM – 5:30 PM \nCreative Circle & Reflection with Mary\, Jules\, & Elvis \nShare your art\, voice insights\, or simply hold space. Includes a brief closing visualization to seal in the creativity and connection.\n\n\n\n\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nOptional Integration Time \nRelax\, Drink tea\, wander\, revisit your work\, or connect with fellow creatives.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets:\n– $175 per person\n– $300 for two (bring a friend and save!)\nLunch orders must be placed 1 week prior to the event. \n  \nWhy It Matters: \nAll proceeds directly benefit The Walter Hive\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing therapeutic \narts programming to underserved communities. By joining us\, you’re supporting the \nhealing power of art—and helping make it accessible to all. \n  \nCreativity is for Everyone. \nNo experience needed. Just an open heart and a curious mind. \nLet’s create\, move\, laugh\, and connect—together. \nReserve your spot today. Space is limited to 40 participants. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.thewalterhive.org/events/zen-day-of-art-retreat/
LOCATION:The Walter Hive\, 6435 E Thomas Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85251\, United States
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