Somatic Art Mini-Retreat: Painting with Presence at the Farm

Somatic Art Mini-Retreat: Painting with Presence at the Farm

Join us for a restorative day of creativity, connection, and presence on a peaceful horse farm. This gathering is more than an art class — it’s a mini-retreat where we’ll slow down, listen inward, and create together in community.

You don’t need painting experience to attend. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore.

• Gentle somatic practices (body scan, land walk) to connect with yourself and the environment
• A supportive circle of sharing and intention-setting
• A spacious, silent open painting session with optional prompts and soft background music
• Time to play with color and texture, connect with your inner artist, and create at your own pace
• A warm, closing circle to reflect on what you’ll carry forward

🌀 Opening Circle & Body Scan Drawing – drop in, walk the land, and doodle what you feel
🌿 Intention-Setting & Creative Orientation – explore how you want to approach your painting
🎨 Painting Session 1 – settle in and create
☕ Break – stretch, rest, snack, wander
🎨 Painting Session 2 – return to your canvas with new energy
✨ Closing Circle – share reflections and complete the day together

(Total time: about 4 hours )

• Acrylic paint + watercolor + brushes
• Mini table easels
• Some canvases & watercolor paper available for use
• A shared supply table to inspire your creativity

• Your own easel, larger canvas, or drop cloth if you’d like more space to explore
• Apron or paint shirt
• Water/snacks for yourself

• Bathroom available
• Fresh spring water
• Goats & horses on property but in their pens
• You'll need to sign a waiver when you come onto the property. You can do this ahead of time at: https://form.jotform.com/242924891100049

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm, 21 Noahs Valley, Leicester, United States