Discovering more about the creative ME

Program Details

As part of our year-long theme of "Being Wholly Present," we invite you to discover more about the creative you as you connect with art and Earth.

Spend time creating art from your experiences and savoring the wonder of spring flowers, meadows, and woodlands at Rolling Ridge along the shore of Lake Cochichewick. When you draw closer to nature through art you also draw closer to yourself. You uncover an innate connectedness that is part of being human and being creative.

Maya Angelou said, “We need to remember that we are all created creative and can invent new scenarios as frequently as they are needed.” Engaging our various ways of knowing with our hearts, mind, body, and spirit, and incorporating elements of forest bathing and expressive arts, you'll work with simple materials and methods to reflect upon and create from what you are noticing in nature and yourself.

No previous art experience is necessary for this a one-day retreat from 9:30-3:30.

Registration costs:$92 includes the program on the beautiful grounds of Rolling Ridge (9:30-3:00),all supplies and tools for the workshop, pastries and lunch.

About the Leaders

Nadine Mazzola

Nadine Mazzola (she/her) is an artist, educator, certified forest therapy guide, and author of the multi-award-winning book, "Forest Bathing with Your Dog". She has shared her signature, holistic, heart-centered style of teaching with hundreds of students, from those with no art experience to professional artists. She is known for creating a supportive environment within each class for learning, exploring, creating, playing, and nurturing joy. Nadine's favorite color is yellow. A cancer survivor herself, Nadine often works with groups affected by cancer. A senior trainer for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy since 2016, and the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden since 2017, Nadine brings a depth of life experience bridging Nature, expressive arts, and somatics.