Visionary Goddess Retreat
Join us for a Full Moon weekend in celebrating the sacred divine feminine and art as a spiritual practice- with visionary art workshops, sacred sweat lodge and meditation/healing activities at the beautiful Hostel in the Forest. This is the 4th annual Visionary Goddess Retreat, and we can’t wait to create with you all. For creative women and feminine spirits. No art experience necessary.
Your stay includes Lodging of three nights and three days in a tree house or cabin/bunkhouse on 133 acres of lush Forest. Two delicious vegetarian meals per day prepared by a holistic chef. (Brunch and Dinner) Access to all art classes/workshops.
Basic art supplies Canvas, easel, work space, limited paint and drawing supplies. (Please bring your personal paint/art supplies) Participation in sweat lodge and cacao ceremony. Access to Hostel space and amenities: lodging and cabin space (linens included) access to the geodesic dome library, art studio space, outdoor showers, glasshouse, private lake access, hiking trails and walking labyrinth.
Workshops and events Beginning Acrylics and painting techniques with Veronika Rose. By the Goddess: Capturing female power in paint,” 2 day workshop w/featured artist LeVar Carter. Discovering spirits in wood- painting workshop with Veronika Rose. Yoga Gong/sound healing with flower essence experience w/ Drea Silvestri Cacao ceremony with ecstatic dance with Zulaika Alvarez. Visionary discussion with Julie Wilder. Sacred Sweat Lodge and tobacco prayer. Easter flower banos and blessing with John Moore.
PRICE: $360 per person
TO REGISTER Call the Hostel in the Forest at (912) 264-9738 and pay a $100 deposit to reserve your spot. After confirming with the Hostel, please email Veronikaroseart@gmail.com and let us know you’ve signed up. The remaining $260 is paid when arriving to the forest. Cancellation and refundable up to 10 days (April 8th) prior to the event.
This is a pack it in, pack it out, leave no trace environment. Please take any trash you bring out with you.
Traveling with a friend or small group? The Hostel has rooms that fit up to 4 people. Let the hostel know who will be with you.
Food allergies? Let the hostel know as well.
First time sweat lodge? Check out the link here- http://foresthostel.com/sweat-lodge
What to bring: *For painting- Please bring your personal art supplies; Acrylic paints in Primary colors and black and white, portable Easel, (2) 16”x2canvas or wooden panels, set of brushes, rag, water cup and sketch pad with pencils or colored pencils. Please bring printed reference photos as we will not be able to access a printer or have internet during the classes. This is a cellphone and Wi-Fi free area.
Snacks. There is a kitchen space to use between meals-please label and store in the community fridge if you get hungry in between meals.
Organic bug spray and flash light.
Long sleeved items that are light to cover up in case of mosquitoes.
Linens and towels will be provided, you can bring additional blankets.
Items to add to the creativity altar, like crystals, feathers, offerings, tobacco etc, tapestries etc.
light cotton dress, skirt and shirt/towel for the sweat lodge.
Portable water bottle.
Cash to spend at the Hostel, there is a teacher/art gallery vending space with products for sale, massage treatments or to pay for Hostel Coffee and merchandise. (Limited credit card purchases for individual artists) Cell phone use is not permitted in the common areas as to respect those who are in meditation and prayer. Please only use them in your lodging areas. More info coming soon! Stay tuned for schedule and instructor info.