Embark on a transformative weekend amidst the beauty of nature and explore the process of creating wild clay ceramic vessels as a means of connecting with yourself. This retreat is designed to provide you with an opportunity to disconnect from the daily chaos and rediscover your inner creativity.
This retreat is crafted with the intention of providing you with an opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and rekindle your primal bond with nature and your soul.
Over the course of 2 full days and 2 half days, you will delve into an ancient ceramic process that involves recognizing, gathering, cleansing, hand-building, and pit-firing wild clay vessels. As you explore a variety of techniques and approaches to working with wild clay, you'll also delve into the realms of introspective life-coaching informed activities, mindfulness exercises, creativity flow, and connection with community, uncovering how the act of creating with wild clay relates to your personal growth and self-discovery.
Through this experience, you'll discover a sense of renewal and reconnection with yourself, leaving the retreat feeling rejuvenated, grounded, and nourished, with an invaluable ceramic vessel that serves as a tangible talisman of the growth and learnings you've found on your journey. This rare chance to nurture your spirit and unleash your creativity in a beautiful natural setting should not be missed.
***Price listed is only for programming, instruction, food, & drink. Lodging must be booked directly with the retreat property.
Please note:
Limited to 10 attendees per date, minimum 7
This is an instructional, process, and self-discovery retreat
No ceramics experience is needed
Schedule
Friday
9:00a: Introductions & opening ritual
10:00a: Meditation & personal growth exercise — exploring the concept of Abundance
11:00a: Find & gather clay
12:00p: Lunch
1:00p: Purifying clay demonstration
1:30: Personal growth exercise — connecting with your core values
3:00p: Reconstituting cleansed clay demonstration
3:45p: Meditation & personal growth exercise — attuning to your highest self
4:30p: Hand-building techniques demo
6:00p: Dinner
7:00p: Restorative Yoga
Saturday
9:00a: Breakfast
10:00a: Meditation & personal growth exercise — planning a path forward
11:00a: Finishing techniques demo (burnishing, glazing, texturizing)
12:45p: Lunch
1:45p: Plant walk & smoke bundle workshop
2:45: Continue finishing of pots or free-time to take part in afternoon activities including kayaks, SUPs, swimming in the lake, exploring the grounds
6:00p: Dinner
Sunday
8:00a: Energizing yoga
9:30a: Breakfast
10:30a: Begin pit firing
*The pit firing will be all day Sunday through Monday morning. Participants are welcome to help with stoking the fire, but also are free to explore the grounds, lake, or have fun with other nourishing activities available that afternoon.
Monday
8:00a: Breakfast
9:00a: Dig vessels from the fire
9:30a: Closing ceremony / reflections
10:00a: Check-out
What’s included
Guidance by Jessica VanNess
Ceramic process led by Kelly of Kayenta Fire
2 yoga sessions
Plant walk and smoke bundle workshop with Leighla
Whole ayurvedic meals prepared fresh by Stefanie Herrara of The Conscious Chef(3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners). Please note any dietary restrictions when you register.
Accommodations at Living Waters on Lake Travis. You have the option to choose your preferred eco-cabin, safari tent, or camping option
Access to a floating dock and kayaks to explore the lake
Guided meditations
Personal growth activities
Final vessels will be pit fired during the retreat
PAYMENT PLAN:
We are happy to work with you in creating a payment plan to make the journey more supportive for you. Please inquire to discuss payment plan options.
PAYMENT INFO:
90 days from the start of the program -- 50% of your total payment in
14 days from the start of the program -- final balance due
If you pay through a US bank transfer on WeTravel there is no charge.
To use CC it is 2.9% for Visa, MC, and Discover or 3.9% for AMEX.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Deposit non-refundable, due upon registration
Prior to 90 days out—funds returned minus the deposit
90-45 days -- 50% of retreat total will be refunded minus deposit
Within 45 days — payments are non-refundable (this is where your travel insurance with trip protection will come in!)
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Highly recommended. No one plans on having to cancel an epic journey but life happens and insurance can help recoup cost for the retreat and your flight.
Don’t always play it safe, but in this case... DO!
We Travel offers wonderful travel insurance but please do look around as well.