Creative Wellness Retreat

The You Aren't Alone Project is proud to offer a half-day Creative Wellness Retreat designed for people of all backgrounds to engage in creative expression exercises and discussions as a tool for mental health, self-care, support and solace in a safe and collaborative environment.

Spend the afternoon with us exploring how creativity and mental health intersect to support your overall well-being. We'll have guest artist discussions featuring art therapist, Shiloh Langlois and artist and advocate, Mike Weary, a mindful flow yoga practice, and a creative mental health workshop for tangible tools you can take with you and use in your daily life.

You do not have to be a practicing artist to attend. We just ask that you come with a creative mindset and an openness to the healing power of art and connection.

Location: OLOL Advocacy Center | 2041 Silverside Dr., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

$25 General Admission (includes lunch, snacks, and coffee)

Please bring your own yoga mat. You are welcome to bring your own art supplies as well.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Info: Shiloh earned a Dual Master's in both Art Therapy and Counseling. When Shiloh isn't seeing clients, they advocate for mental health within the community by hosting workshops, teaching, and continuing their own self-growth and education. Prioritizing an anti-oppressive and intersectional approach, Shiloh is a member of the Baton Rouge PRIDE Board, a member of the Louisiana Group Psychotherapy Society (LGPS) Membership Committee, and a member of the You Aren't Alone Project (YAAP) Board. Shiloh quotes, "The best therapists I know are the ones who continue their own therapy/healing, well into their years of practice. It is my commitment to myself and to my clients to do the same."

Info: Mike Weary is a lifelong, self-taught artist from New Orleans, LA. He is the current Artist in Residence and Artist Liaison for the Arts Council of Baton Rouge. Mike is an active community organizer, leading various projects throughout the greater Baton Rouge area. He is the executive producer of “The Corner”, an artist collective that gathers once a month. He is also the project lead for “Arts for Everybody”, a city wide project measuring the arts and positive health outcomes. Since 2023, Mike has served on the board of directors for the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts (LPA). His signature is that he paints his works completely upside down from start to finish. Mike is on the forefront of incorporating oil paintings with rusted iron and patina in a style dubbed Dorian Gothic. His work can be found in galleries, exhibitions, businesses, and homes nationwide, predominantly across the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

OLOL Advocacy Center, 2041 Silverside Dr, Baton Rouge, United States