Nurturing the Creative Self, A PROVENCE RETREAT, 13-17 June, 2023

Welcome to Nurturing the Creative Self: A Movement, Writing and Meditation Retreat in Provence

13-17 June, 2023

Join us for a transformative 5-day retreat in Lourmarin to work with your creative self and deepen your spiritual practice. Creativity doesn’t have to be complicated, and your spiritual practice should be fun.

  • Are you feeling burnt out and in need of a mental and creative refresh? 

  • Do you long for a creative community?

  • Are you looking for some time to spend in the company of others working on your art and creative and spiritual practices?

  • Are you longing to work on a project but haven’t found the time and space to think about what that could be, and need some time and space to put all your thoughts?

If you find yourself nodding your head silently at your desk in answer to any of these questions, come with us this summer to unwind, recharge and reignite your creative inspiration. You don’t need to be an artist or a creative to come (but that’s cool too!), you just need to have a desire to connect into your creativity in community.

We’ll spend our time together in the stunning natural surroundings of Provence and you’ll have the chance to slow down and explore your creative and spiritual side through meditation, movement and writing workshops. This retreat is designed to help you tap into your inner creativity through community, movement and spiritual connection. Much of the time, all you need to help your inspiration come back online is some time spent in contemplation with like-minded people who get it. We’ll seek to help you click back into it through daily meditation and movement sessions, creative workshops, and excursions to explore the breathtaking French countryside.

The Location

Our retreat will take place in the heart of the Luberon, one of France's most beautiful regions. We will stay in a charming villa surrounded by lush gardens and rolling hills, offering breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. This idyllic location will allow you to fully unwind and connect with nature while providing the perfect setting for your creative and spiritual practices. Nestled into the base of the Luberon, you’ll have backdoor access to some of the region’s best walks and only 5 minutes to the village of Lourmarin.

Practice

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Practice 〰️

The Practices

We will be practicing daily meditation together as an essential part of this retreat. You will learn techniques to tap into your creativity, focus your attention, and connect with your inner self. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this retreat will help you deepen your practice and experience its benefit on your sense of freedom and creative inspiration.

Together we will explore different forms of movement, such as yoga, dance, and guided hikes, to connect with your body, awaken your senses and connect with your inner creative fire. These practices will help you release tension you may be holding, increase inner and outer strength, and enhance your overall well-being. You will also have an opportunity to experiment with your own unique movements, expressing your creativity and self-expression.

Creative expression is at the heart of this retreat. You will have time and space to explore your inner world and express your unique creativity through art, writing, and other forms of self-expression. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, you will find inspiration and guidance to tap into your creative potential and develop your skills. You will also learn how to use your creativity as a tool for personal growth, self-discovery and trauma healing.

LA Bouffe

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LA Bouffe 〰️

The Food

Provence offers an array of incredible local food to try. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the retreat and will be prepared by a local chef using local ingredients. Our incredible chef Elisha will be cooking a seasonal menu for us using everything Provence has to offer. It will be a flexitarian menu with vegetarian options available on request. If you have any dietary preferences or requirements, please let us know before 3o May. Each morning there will be coffee, tea and a simple breakfast available. We will also have an excursion to the home of chefs and former London-based restaurant owners for a culinary workshop.

If you are ready to experience a transformative journey of self-discovery and creative expression, join us for Nurturing the Creative Self this summer. You will leave feeling recharged, inspired, and empowered.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded people, immerse yourself in a beautiful setting, and explore your inner world. Book now to reserve your spot!

YOUR FACILITATORS

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YOUR FACILITATORS 〰️

Nora Logan

Nora Logan is a writer, meditation teacher, podcaster and health coach. She is passionate about the incredible power that the combination of movement, breath and food has to heal. She has spent years obsessed with the most replenishing and gentle ways to nourish herself and heal from her own medical conditions. A lifelong yoga practitioner, Nora had to stop everything in 2015 due to a serious illness and subsequent liver transplant. It was a deeply humbling lesson in trauma, grief and healing and has led her to becoming a healer herself. She has since created a breathwork, movement and food as medicine practice as a way to support others.

In her breathwork and meditation practice, Nora works to empower people to heal themselves, be more present in their bodies and release stuck and stagnant energy. Nora also works with people as a health coach to explore their bio-individuality (meaning that each person has their own unique way of eating that suits them best) to empower them to make the right choices for themselves.

Ava Riby Williams

Ava is a Creative Facilitator, movement Teacher and artist. Her work focuses on using creativity to connect, and guiding groups into deeper contemplation about issues concerning their liberation and wellbeing- on personal and collective levels. As a guide, Ava is clear that the point of her work is to encourage students to become their own inner teachers: she does this with with young people and adults. 

Ava is passionate about creating safe and inclusive spaces for self-exploration, expression and acceptance. She's driven by the importance of making healing practices accessible to isolated and marginalised communities, as a tool to unwind trauma. Ava honours the unwinding of oppressive structures and cycles as a part of awakening. Creating channelled music and joining voices in song is also part of her spiritual practise.

With over 10 years of Yoga, creative practise, facilitation and performance experience, her teaching is often woven with song, poetry and play as a way to deepen our capacity to Love and experience life.  

 

FAQ

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FAQ 〰️

    • Everything mentioned in the details above

    • Your trip facilitator, Nora, who is passionate about giving you a memorable and transformative experience and who is working with locals to make sure we are getting the most out of the surroundings

    • Experienced co-facilitators who share the same values

    • A small group size. We will have 12 people on our retreat, which makes for an intimate and valuable experience that helps foster community.

    • A room in a beautiful villa, either single occupancy or sharing (double occupancy) depending on which pricing option you sign up for.

    • All classes, workshops and some surprise tours / visits along the way.

    • All meals and snacks

    • 4 nights / 3 full days / 2 partial days

    • Retreat fees are $2500 for single rooms and $1850 for shared rooms.

    • We offer payment plans, please email nora@noraelogan.com to inquire about your options.

    • Airfare and train fare /taxi to/from Provence

    • Any meals, transportation, or activities you do during free time 

    • Any personal souvenirs and other shopping purchases

    • Travel insurance and trip medical coverage

  • Please let us know if you have any physical and mental health conditions, or if you think you might have some physical or mental health issues that have not been diagnosed. Email Nora at nora@noraelogan.com and we can talk about your concerns.

  • You will need to bring your own yoga mat and any props (such as a blanket or blocks) for yoga practice. We will send a packing list once you have signed up!

  • Meditation is deep work and therefore we will not be serving any alcohol during the days of the retreat. We also recommend that you don’t drink/take any mind altering substances in the days / week leading up to our sessions.

    • Because of all the up-front costs and labour incurred from planning a retreat, we cannot refund you if you change your mind, become scared to travel, or if something else comes up. Trip cancellation insurance, as well as medical and evacuation coverage is recommended for everyone.

    • In the event of Covid-19 travel-related restrictions or travel bans imposed by the relevant authorities that make it impossible to travel or to do the majority of the planned activities, we will postpone the retreat to a later date, doing our best to choose new dates that work for everyone.