The Playground

This mini-retreat in East Austin offers one, two, or three days of creative play and magic-making in a bright, spacious workshop stocked with art supplies and good vibes!

You can attend one, two, or three days of the retreat!

Guided by Cecily Sailer of Typewriter Tarot, a project that offers support, inspiration, and guidance for Creative Spirits...

The Playground is a space to shut out the noise and chaos of life and tune in to your magic and creativity.

Rather than focusing on the refinement of an artistic skill, we're diving into creative flow to discover things about ourselves, receive more clarity about the direction we're moving and how we want to go forward, and deepening our connection to spirit and intuition.

On Friday, you'll enjoy a sound bath / journey with yoga therapist Sam Pullen, followed by sand-tray play (using mini sandboxes and a selection of hundreds of figurines and miniatures) to capture, express, and decipher the messages you receive through the power of sound and meditation.

On Saturday, we're diving into spiritual activism with Becky Bullard of Democrasexy. We'll use a special Tarot deck to connect with an activist ancestor, draw lessons from their work, and craft prayer candles in their honor to inspire us as we navigate an uncertain future. In the afternoon, you'll be guided through a creative planning / strategy session to help you map out your path around the projects that are most meaningful and exciting to you during this season of life. (We'll use a holistic approach that attends to your capacity, intrinsic motivation, and sustanability!)

On Sunday, we'll be making self-portraits in the spirit of archetypes and Tarot cards, using artistic expression to ignite, support, and energize our personal growth and evolution. In the afternoon, we'll be working a "practical magic" spell to activate our archetypes and infuse them with power for the weeks and months ahead.

Each day also includes Tarot pulls and a short, guided meditation so you can center yourself, receive helpful messages, and find validation and new perspectives that come through divination and inner tending.

Again, you can join for one, two, or all three days!

This mini-retreat will support you in:

• self-reflection & self-discovery through creative flow & practice
• deeper connection with your intuitive knowing
• a clearer sense of where the Universe is guiding you & how you want to go forward
• more clarity & strength around your values & how you want to show up for collective change
• new ideas for practicing magic (in practical but creative ways) to re-enchant your life
• connections with fellow Creative Spirits who share your interest in art & magic

The Playground is for:

• Creative people who are feeling a little worn down by working on intense creative projects — you'd like some time with your creativity that's more open-ended, fun, and exploratory.
• Creative people who can hardly find the time to create — you want some uninterrupted space and time to get into creative flow, play around, see what happens, and reconnect with creative energy so you can bring it back into your everyday life with more consistency.
• Folks who work with Tarot or are Tarot-curious and feel open to exploring how the cards can speak to you and support you in navigating life.
• Folks who see the value in eclectic spirituality and are searching for nourishing community and unique practices that blend self-reflection, intuitive connection, and creative soul-searching.
• Folks who are moving through a transition period of life and seeking more clarity about what's shifting, what might await them on the other side, and how they can honor themselves through the journey.

For more details, and a breakdown of each day, head over here.

For questions or scholarship requests, email [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Workshop, 300 Allen Street, Austin, United States