Rite of Passage
EXPRESSIVE THERAPY RETREAT
Sunday, Oct. 22nd 2023
Calling all women who are going through a major life transition that has ROCKED you to the CORE leaving you feeling lost, alone and unrecognizable. Be it a breakup, a career change, empty nesting, a milestone birthday, a life transition, new habits, new parenthood, or retirement - this IS a Rite of Passage.
If this is you – I'd love to invite you to join me for a very special retreat in beautiful Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Within our sacred circle of like-minded sisters, you’ll find support, serenity,
acceptance, and love while exploring your next chapter in life.
Rite of Passage will help you celebrate, commemorate, release, unite or reconcile using therapeutic arts, drama, somatic exercises and meditation. You will have an opportunity to create or move through a significant life change, choice, passage or transition.
Create Your Vision...
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Imagine...
You've just made it to Saint Pete Beach, Florida. You can't help but notice the sweet and sultry tropical air kissing your skin. Your shoulders drop, tension melts, and you take a deep,
cleansing breath.
You're now assured that you made a very wise choice for yourself... ​
... You hear seagulls call and the melody of crashing waves on the beach nearby.
Looking up at the sky, beautiful blue hues inspire you to bring color back into your life. The black and grey of your world slowly begins to change.
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A sense of ease comes over you because you know you are right where you need to be! Taking care of YOU!
Relax...
Find yourself hugging Mother Earth on Saint Pete's sandy white beaches.
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This Retreat is for you if...
Your world was recently rocked by a divorce, a major career change, you uprooted your life to a new city, had a baby, became an empty nester or
experienced a similar life changing event.
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You are ready to tap into your unique creative gifts!
You seek clarity or direction in life.
You are ready to honor the grief you feel with this life transition, leading with love & compassion.
You desire freedom and the space to connect with others in meaningful conversations.
You're ready to bust out of the humdrum and reconnect with your wild, authentic nature.
You are exploring personal identity and self-discovery.
If you answered YES to half of these or more, then this Expressive Arts Therapy Retreat was intentionally designed with YOU in mind!
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That is exactly why you are going to LOVE gifting yourself this one day transformative, expressive and creative retreat that will bring you back to center.
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Enjoy a FULL day of therapeutic arts, drama therapy, mindfulness meditation, nutritional food, sandy toes with a possible dip in the water at beautiful St. Pete Beach. Bring on the playfulness!
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Spark your creative energy!
Throughout this retreat, you will begin to put the pieces of your beautiful self back together using somatic, expressive and theatrical techniques for healing guided by master level trained expressive arts therapist. Get to in touch with YOU again! Together, we will work towards...
Honoring the grief and loss you have experienced with your recent transition.
Reclaiming your voice! Let it be heard!
Discovering your new sense of purpose.
Validating & expressing your feelings.
Embracing the new path you are walking, learning skills to practice acceptance.
Creating a self-care plan for you to use upon returning home!
Participants will also enjoy 1 hour of individual coaching, scheduled after the retreat.
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Retreat participant May 2023.
“Truly a fantastic experience. Overall felt like I learned new things about myself.”
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Enjoy lunch on us out at the courtyard! Feel nourished and complete with a green lush salad selection, fresh veggies and your choice of delicious condiments to enhance your tastebuds!
- Catering provided by local restaurants.
Meet your hosts...
We are happy to walk alongside you durning your healing journey! We hope to provide you with the ultimate expressive therapy experience during our retreat using drama, art and sound meditation! You won't be disappointed.
The Venue...
Welcome to the Suntan Art Center!
Located at the historic Don Vista Building and lying in the shadow of the Don Cesar Resort at Saint Pete Beach, the Suntan Art Center has been a historical landmark and thriving art educational center since the 1960's.
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With its beautiful tropical setting, guests will enjoy the outdoor courtyard, colorful gallery interior and bright sunny rooms.
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Retreat Schedule Sneak Peak...
10 AM - Retreat opening, welcome gathering with light refreshments
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10:30 AM - Morning crystal bowl meditation and intention setting
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11AM - Therapeutic art making, process and discussion
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12:30 PM - Relaxing & nutritious lunch in a tropical paradise courtyard
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1:30 PM - Intro to Drama therapy exercises
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2:30 - 15min. break
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3 PM - Drama enactment and somatic release
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3:30PM - Small group reflection exercises
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5PM - Mindfulness beach walk and splash in the water!
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6PM - Optional sunset dinner with sisterhood at the Don Cesar's Society Table
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**schedule is subject to change without notice.
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Make it a Weekend Getaway!
You've traveled all this way, why not make it a weekend getaway?
Choose to add all or some of these amazing tropical excursions to your trip.
You deserve some ME time!
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* Note: Any additional excursions must be purchased directly from the excursion vendor in advance. This expense is not included in the retreat fee, nor is provided by Create Flow Heal Retreats.
Hotels & Accommodations
The Don Cesar
Conveniently located directly next door the the retreat center, the Don Cesar hotel is top choice for those looking to experience a luxury getaway.
This resort hotel offers spacious, resident inspired suites. Enjoy cocktails at Beacon Pool Bar & Look out, after splurging on a relaxing massage at Spa Oceana.
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* Prices starting at $357.
Book in advance to reserve your spot.
Hotel reservation is not included in retreat costs.
Hotels & Accommodations
Bay Palms Waterfront Resort
This boutique resort is located .03 miles from the retreat center and offers sea side accommodations, with just 15 rooms available. It's small, quaint charm welcomes reflection, privacy and peace of mind.
If you are looking for ocean views and immediate access to the marina, and a quiet place to relax steps away from the beach, this is your spot!
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* Prices start at $208. Book in advance to reserve your spot.
Hotel reservation is not included in retreat costs.
