Creative Expression
Creative expression is vital for human wellbeing and fulfillment. These retreats focus on some creative aspect, whether that’s attending an immersive sound bath, learning calligraphy, or engaging in other creative pursuits these retreats may be just the creative outlet you’ve been looking for.
Opening to Inspiration: Meditation & Writing for Aliveness & Connection
Brooke McNamara, MFA
Program Start Date & Time: July 18th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: July 20th | 12:30 pm You’re invited to adventure inward and outward to the naturally inspiring territories of this life. Join award-winning poet and transmitted Zen teacher Brooke McNamara for a weekend of nourishing stillness and authentic creative expression through […]
Family Camp: Compassion in Family Life
Kelly Lindsey, Rachel Steele, Tessa Ladendorf and Judith Simmer-Brown and Richard Brown
Registration for Program Staff families is open until Tuesday, June 17th. The participant waitlist is full. Nurture family connections while rejuvenating your spirit in the beautiful terrain of Drala Mountain Center. Family Camp is a creative and contemplative retreat the whole family can enjoy. Take time for yourself in the mornings to practice meditation, yoga, […]
A Family Nature Retreat: Carrying The Light
Laura Goodrich
Program Start Date & Time: August 15th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: August 17th | 1:00 pm Carrying the Light: A Family Nature Retreat before the School Year Begins As the summer wanes and the new school year begins, join us for a rejuvenating weekend immersed in nature designed to help families […]
Heart of the Brush
Kazuaki Tanahashi
Program Start Date & Time: September 13th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: September 16th | 12:30 pm Become a brush and, step by step, we will find ways to foster joy and serene excitement, both in our art and in everyday life. Experiment with artistic interpretation and spontaneous improvisation using a variety […]
Living Memoir: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
Victress Hitchcock
Program Start Date & Time: September 26th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: September 28th | 4:30 pm “When you get quiet inside, the right words come a little easier.” — Maya Angelou Have you ever wondered where your stories come from? Are you longing to find out? Come play with these questions […]
Mastering Light: A Photographic Journey
David Snyder
Program Start Date & Time: September 26th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: September 28th | 12:30 pm Photo Taken By David Snyder Let light become your language and photography your expression. Mastering Light: A Photographic Journey is an immersive workshop designed for passionate photographers […]
ONLINE: The Wild Why Workshop
Laura Munson
Program Start/End Date & Time: October 12th | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Step out of this worried world and into your wonder with New York Times best-selling author and founder of the top-ranked Haven Writing Retreats, Laura Munson. In The Wild Why Workshop, Laura will lead the group through: How to use […]
Writing from Presence
Caverly Morgan
Program Start Date & Time: February 27th, 2026 | 7:00 pm Program End Date & Time: March 1st, 2026 | 12:30 pm Winter, with its serene stillness and enveloping darkness, invites us into a deep space of introspection and creativity. Join us for a weekend retreat where meditation meets the practice of writing, guided by […]
The Buddha, the Brain, and Bach: Exploring Practice in Mind, Music, and Life
Barbara Bogatin, Clifford Saron and Nikki Mirghafori
Program Start Date & Time: May 22nd | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: May 26th | 12:30 pm Through interactive inquiries and guided meditations, Nikki Mirghafori will lead a journey into mindfulness and compassion cultivation. Neuroscientist Clifford Saron will take us on a voyage of discovery into the mysteries of the brain and […]