BE YOUR OWN MUSE
THE ARTIST’S WAY
RETREAT
CREATIVE RETREAT DEDICATED TO THE PRACTICES OF
THE ARTIST’S WAY
CREATIVE WELLNESS
RETREAT
an immersive experience inspired by The Artist’s Way
SEPTEMBER 25 - 30th, 2023
HOSTED AT:
SELGARS MILL ESTATE
DEVON, ENGLAND
IT’S TIME TO DISCONNECT FROM THE ORDINARY
AND RECONNECT TO PURPOSE AND FULFILLMENT.
You’re invited to:
a CO-CREATIVE retreat experience, designed to bring you back your creative spirit. Inspired by the practices from The Artist’s Way, you will find yourself rediscovering your creative PURPOSE and dreams while taking a slow and intentional pause in the lush English countryside.
For the unfamiliar, The Artist’s Way is the fusion of both book and course, which takes you on a creative journey to find deeper connection with the creative process and your personal purpose. Using techniques such as morning pages and artist dates (which will be embodied during this retreat), you will release pressure points that may be restricting creative flow and put into practice specific (yet tangible) tools and exercises that open up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery.
The creative MIND needs time to rest, explore, learn, get curious, listen, be still, and do less. The creative SOUL needs time to experience, observe, and express the fullness of life. During this retreat, we celebrate your inner artist (fusion of mind and soul) by celebrating the foundational practices of The Artist’s Way. Immediately following this retreat, Mindy, will be facilitating the full 12-week course of The Artist’s Way. This retreat lays the foundation of what is to be discovered more in-depth in the following 12 weeks.
+ Wake up to the sun gently peeking through open, airy cottage windows, with the billowing fresh breeze and chirping birds awakening your senses (and inspiration).
+ Start your morning with your favorite tea or coffee in the charming gardens: lush greenery, and cascading, vibrant wisteria as your backdrop to write your morning pages.
+ Walk through the enchanting forest and explore the estate grounds, freeing yourself from external stimulation and finding internal peace and connection amongst woodland nature.
+ Spend your afternoons immersed in your own personal creative passions. Read a captivating novel, pick up a paintbrush and let the colors consume you, lay down a yoga mat and move your body curiously to music: write, journal, use your hands, move, wander, and express — let the minutes bleed into hours and get lost in your favorite way to create.
+ Find yourself in soulful, enriching conversations with your fellow creatives. Meaningful connection is the heartbeat of community, which we thrive off of.
Nurturing your creative spirit expands your sense of what is possible — giving permission to let your imagination run a little wild. The enchanting and charming essence of Selgars Mill will set the stage (quite perfectly), to rediscover your inner artist.
Go on, dream a little.
Permission granted
THIS IS FOR
WHO THIS RETREAT IS MADE FOR
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CREATE
Intentional space and time to disconnect from your normal routine and connect back to the essence of yourself. Get your metaphorical hands dirty (or your actual hands, create whatever you wish!)
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CONNECT
The human experience is meant to be shared. Connect with others just like you, walking alongside rediscovering creative purpose together.
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PRACTICE
Time and space to fully embody The Artist’s Way basic principles and tools: Morning Pages and The Artist Date. You will begin to build these foundational practices into your own life.
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PAUSE
5-day, 5-night stay at the charming Selgars Mills Estate. Moving leisurely and intentionally is encouraged and celebrated through every inhale and exhale. Time slows down here.
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EXPLORE
Get to intimately know the local Estate grounds by adventuring through the enchanting forests and gardens, keeping your mind curious and your heart open. Allow for new perspectives, ideas, and energy to emerge.
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EXPERIENCE
Daily immersive yoga and meditation practices intentionally curated to connect mind, body, and creative spirit as one.
we promise to give you:
— PERMISSION TO REST, RESTORE, AND REVIVE YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT.
— SPACE TO SPEND TIME DISCOVERING UNEARTHED DREAMS AND LETTING YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD.
— COURAGE TO EXPLORE NEW LAYERS TO YOUR WORK, YOUR DESIRES, AND YOURSELF.
— NOURISHMENT OF BEING SURROUNDED WITH OTHER CREATORS, WORKING ALONGSIDE YOUR ASPIRATIONS TOGETHER.
— FREEDOM TO DEFINE WORK AND PLAY AS YOU SEE FIT. (AS FAR AS WE’RE CONCERNED, IT’S ONE AND THE SAME)
SERIOUS ART IS BORN FROM SERIOUS PLAY
WHAT’S INCLUDED
THE DETAILS OF WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR RETREAT PACKAGE
TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATIONS
Roundtrip private transportation to and from Tiverton Train Station leaving you no stress traveling to Devon, England + 5 days and 5 nights at the charming Selgars Mill Estate. With enchanting views of lush greenery, gardens, and forest in the heart of the English countryside, you will be enticed to reconnect with your big dreams and creative energy while enjoying the charm and delight of the Estate grounds.
MOVEMENT & MEDITATION
Daily immersive and musically driven yogic-based movement sessions, followed by meditation and group gatherings led by Mindy Fetzer. Curated around the principles of The Artist’s Way, let the slow, soulful practice and sacred pause give time and attention for your creative inner knowing to be seen and heard. Sync your breath and body as one and invite in presence, curiosity, openness and inspiration.
THE ARTIST WAY PRACTICES
Integration of the basic principles and fundamental practices of The Artist’s Way: morning pages (morning journaling) and The Artist Date (uninterrupted personal creative time). You will have dedicated time and space to begin embodying The Artist’s Way practices — with the support, guidance, and accountability of the collective creative group, you will be moved into inspired action with your creative endeavors.
CREATIVE GUIDANCE & EXPLORATION
Intentional time and space to work on a creative project, business idea, or curious self-expression. Experience the moments of co-created magic and serendipity that can arise when you are surrounded by inspiring, curious, and like-minded people. With Mindy as your guide, there will be support, on support, on support, to create in whichever way you choose.
RETREAT
FACILITATOR
SAY HELLO TO YOUR RETREAT HOST AND CREATIVE GUIDE, MINDY
HI —
I’M MINDY.
Mindy is the founder of Liberté, movement instructor, and wearer of many creative hats, including but not limited to: retreat host, and facilitator of The Artist’s Way. (the last two being the reasoning behind why you know me. Or are getting to know me).
As a coach and wellness facilitator, she consciously guides purpose-led brands and individuals to maintain inner and outer freedom, while working towards bigger projects, higher purpose, and richer life. Her sweet spot? Wielding the powers of mindfulness, movement, communication, connection, and creativity.
And what’s Liberté all about? Liberté is a movement of personal liberation and was created with the intention of living life with fulfillment and joy. Liberté connects the dots between building lasting connections while opening the door to external impact and internal freedom. Or vice versa. We’re a big stand for choose your own adventuring living.
Liberté is about being free, in whatever definition you want that to be.
RETREAT
VENUE
SAY HELLO TO YOUR CREATIVE HOME AWAY FROM HOME
SElgars MILL
estate
WELCOME TO…
Selgars Mill Estate: your enchanting and alluring countryside escape for both creative work and play. Enjoy a 5-day, 5-night stay on this converted 19th Century mill house and restored cottages, tucked away on 8 acres of secluded land in the Culm Valley in Mid Devon.
At Selgars Mill, you are free to explore every nook and cranny that this intimate estate has to offer. Small in size, but overflowing with big dreams and creative energy, you will be immersed in beautiful gardens, ivy-grown charming cottages, vibrantly lush woodlands, refreshing ponds and streams, and fresh forest air.
Enjoy allowing your curious mind to wander (and dare I say, daydream a bit), in the many beautiful (secluded and communal) spaces throughout the property. At Selgars Mill, you will be immersed in an enriching experience, placing creative openness and inspiration as the utmost intention for you and retreat collective.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO EXPLORE HERE.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONNECT HERE.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO DREAM HERE.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO CREATE HeRE.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW HERE.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE,
ALWAYS.
SELGARS MILL
ROOMS
SELECT YOUR PREFERRED ACCOMMODATION STYLE
ARTIST'S WAY RETREAT
Choose the room that is most suitable to your needs and creative preferences
registration,
FAQ + POLICIES
RETREAT POLICIES AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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Please book the occupancy of your choice and you will receive a confirmation email. Upon booking, we will gather your information regarding room preference, roommate preference (if applicable), and potential food allergies.
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In the spirit of co-creation, the kitchen is your co-creative playground. We are giving permission for connection and creativity to come first — guests who have an interest in serving for the group will be given free reign in the kitchen to prepare meals for the group. All fresh and local ingredients will be purchased beforehand with a private chef on hold, if need be.
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Our in-house chef will consider all food and dietary restrictions when crafting our specialized menu. Please let us know ahead of time of any and all food allergies and restrictions. We will send you a form to fill out, once your booking is confirmed.
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Please fly into Bristol International Airport (BRS) and take the train to Tiverton Parkway Train Station. This will be the meeting point for group transportation pickup. Alternatively, if you would prefer to fly into one of London’s international airports (recommend: Heathrow or Gatwick), transfer to Bristol Airport via bus and train are easily accessible. Selgars Mill Estate is a ~60-minute additional commute from the airport.
*note: all travel (with the exception of transport to and from the venue) are additional expenses not included in the retreat package.
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Once you’ve arrived at the Bristol airport, group transportation will be provided and will be prearranged. Your personal driver will drop you off and pick you up right in front of Selgars Mill Estate’s welcoming doors. Selgars Mill Estate is a ~60-minute additional commute from the airport.
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Check-in: Monday, September 25th, beginning at 11am. The first group gathering will be a group welcome dinner with plenty of leisure time to relax and settle into Selgars Mills. Please arrange your flights to the best of your ability.
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Check out: Saturday, September 30, 11am. The first (tentative) group transport to the Bristol airport will be at 11am. Please arrange your flights to the best of your ability.
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At this retreat, you have full freedom in your choice of participation with the group — Activities are never mandatory but rooted in choice. We’ve created programming that is foundational in structure, but as fluid as rippling forest streams. You are encouraged to spend your time however you choose and create whatever you choose.
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We would love for you to share this experience with a familiar face. If you would like to bring and share a room with a friend, we recommend booking the introductory offer: doing so by August 15 will reduce the retreat investment $200 for each of you.
Community connection and collaboration make our hearts beat fast. Hope it does the same for you and you bring along your nearest and dearest.
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We’re firm believers that rest and play are a part of the creative process. However, we understand that the retreat takes place during the traditional work week, and fully unplugging can be challenging. We recommend leaving the laptop closed, but ultimately, do what feels right for your mind, body, and creative spirit.
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We understand things don't always go according to plan.
Upon booking, 50% of your room cost will be considered as a deposit and nonrefundable. Should you choose to cancel, we would be able to refund you the remaining 50% up until September 4th. After that date, all sales will be considered final and we will not be able to process any refunds.
We advise you to purchase personal travel insurance which can cover you in case of unexpected circumstances.
DID WE MISS ANYTHING?
WHAT ELSE?
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT ARE LEFT UNANSWERED?
Contact us directly and we would love to have a chat with you.
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WE CAN’T WAIT TO CREATE WITH YOU
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BE YOUR OWN MUSE
AN ARTIST’S WAY RETREAT
A CREATIVE RETREAT DEDICATED TO THE PRACTICES OF THE ARTIST’S WAY