A day to flow with the season, release what no longer serves, and reconnect with your most authentic creative self.
A longing for freedom.
For beauty.
For expression.
For the joy of being fully present.
For the quiet wisdom that emerges when we slow down and listen.
Awakening the Muse: Summer Urban Retreat is a nourishing day designed to reconnect you with your creative spirit through nature, movement, reflection, and community.
Held alongside the flowing waters of the White River, this experience invites you to embrace the vibrant energy of summer while creating space for renewal, inspiration, and meaningful connection.
Through forest bathing, river release, meditative art-making, and shared ritual, you’ll be guided into a deeper relationship with your inner muse—the creative, intuitive part of yourself that longs to be expressed.
Together we will honor what is ready to be released, celebrate what is flourishing, and create space for new possibilities to emerge.
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared picnic lunch, time in nature, creative exploration, and moments of stillness designed to nourish both body and soul.
This intimate gathering offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and immerse yourself in the beauty, abundance, and synchronicity of the summer season.
Sunday, August 30 // 10 am - 4 pm
Investment: $205
Limited to 10 participants to create a deeply personal and supportive experience.
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Opening Sacred Space
We begin the day by gathering in circle, setting intentions, and creating a sacred container for creativity and renewal.Guided Meditation: Meeting Your Muse
Journey inward through a guided visualization to encounter the unique expression of your muse and receive her wisdom.Exploring the Meaning of the Muse
Discover the deeper symbolism of the muse and her connection to spring, creativity, and feminine inspiration.Meditative Mark-Marking:
A mindful creative practice that invites you to quiet the mind and express yourself through intuitive lines, shapes and colors.Forest Bathing:
Connect to the invitations of mother earth by listening with all five senses using yoga, Ayurveda, and Forest Bathing. During this experience, we will integrate gentle Yoga stretches, breathwork and explore the relationship between the chakras and the element of the natural world. At the end of the Forest Bathing, there will be a tea ceremony to help you continue your awareness and appreciation for the beauty of the present moment.
Activities:Meditation about the senses and chakras
Silent walk using all our senses adding imagination as our 6th sense
Yoga Stretches
Reading of the Poem “The Moment of Your Birth”, by Rebecca Campbell
Group nature Mandala
Tea Ceremony
Aquamarine Gift
Each participant will receive an aquamarine crystal which carries the energy of flowing water, clarity and expression. -
A thoughtfully curated vegetarian and gluten-free picnic lunch will be shared together, offering an opportunity to slow down, connect, and savor the abundance of the season.
Summer Menu Includes:
Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps
A refreshing blend of chickpeas, fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and lemon, served in tender butter lettuce cups.
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
A vibrant summer salad featuring quinoa, parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, and a bright lemon vinaigrette.
Charcuterie-Style Summer Grazing Board
An abundant assortment of artisan cheeses, seasonal fruits, gluten-free crackers, marinated olives, roasted nuts, fresh vegetables, and house-made dips.
Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
A sweet and sunny summer treat with bright citrus flavor and a delicate shortbread crust.
Lavender Lemonade
A refreshing botanical beverage infused with calming lavender and fresh lemon.
Dietary accommodations are welcome with advance notice.
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This Gathering Is Perfect For Women Who:
• Long for a meaningful pause from the busyness of everyday life
• Feel called to reconnect with their creativity and authentic self-expression
• Are ready to release what no longer serves them and make space for what is ready to emerge
• Desire a deeper connection with nature, beauty, and the wisdom of the season
• Feel inspired by rivers, trees, art, and contemplative experiences
• Are seeking clarity, inspiration, and renewed creative energy
• Enjoy meaningful connection within a small, supportive community of women
• Wish to honor themselves with a day of reflection, release, creativity, and soulful renewal
No artistic experience is necessary—only curiosity, openness, and a willingness to trust the creative wisdom already within you.
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Jennifer Foley, Owner of Balanced Soul
Jennifer Foley has worked in the health and wellness field for more than 35 years meeting the needs of adolescents, preteens and adults in the Indianapolis area. Her love of knowledge relating to healing led her to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Health Communication and a Master’s Degree in Health Promotion-Disease Prevention (MS) and has advanced training as a Holistic Practitioner, a Certified Wellness Program Coordinator (CWPC), a Mayo Clinic Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS), INELDA trained End of Life Doula( EOLD), Usui Reiki Master and an ordained, non-denominational minister.
Erin G, Owner of Black Swan Holistic Head Spa
Erin is an artist, licensed cosmetologist, massage therapist, Reiki I & II practitioner, and sound therapy practitioner—and the founder of Black Swan Holistic Head Spa. Her diverse background comes together in the art of Japanese Head Spa, where beauty, creativity, and healing intertwine. She specializes in treatments that promote deep relaxation, clean beauty, and holistic well-being. Through her wellness and creative workshops, Erin brings people together to explore practices that foster healing, self-expression, and community connection. Black Swan Holistic Head Spa offers a serene space for clients to unwind, recharge, and feel genuinely cared for. Each experience is personalized, with hand-selected ingredients chosen to support individual hair and scalp needs. Erin’s mission is to help clients feel nurtured and cared for, offering a peaceful escape from daily stress—so they leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and beautifully renewed.
Summer reminds us that new life is always possible.
Come spend a day reconnecting with your creativity, immersing yourself in nature, and honoring the wisdom that emerges when we slow down and listen.
Spaces are limited and this gathering will fill quickly. Reserve your space early.