We’re so excited you’re interested in joining the Mind, Body, Art Retreat!

Save the date on your calendar for Oct. 23rd to 26th

How would you like to bask in the forest, relax through creativity, and focus on taking care of your body?

I certainly do! These are some of my favorite parts of life! Enjoying delicious food with wonderful people and painting in nature while listening to music.

I’m Matilda, a professional Artist passionate about contributing to the health of humanity and the natural environment of our home here on Earth.

Join my friends and I for a pivotal weekend centered around creativity and mental health!

Help us gauge price point through this free sign up!

Scroll to the bottom of this page for the full details of this retreat, including pictures.

Food and art supplies will be provided for our classes, but you may be required to pack snacks, lunches or bring a sketchbook. You will be notified if there’s anything specific you need to bring, for now, know that most of it will already be taken care of for you.

All we need is your contact info to get in touch when everything is set in stone.

A Sneak Peak of the Retreat Space

More info on the Retreat:

This multi-day “day-retreat” is only a few miles from Salem Mainstreet, and yet it’s tucked up in the holler of a mountain at a private residence. This is where Matilda grew up and was married.

Since this is a day retreat, you can arrive each day without having to sleep over. If you choose, there will be Free primitive camping available with access to a shared bathroom, shower, and kitchen. There will be 2 rooms available (with a shared bathroom and shared kitchen) for a few nights stay with a free healthy breakfast.

We will have full days of learning and relaxing on Sat. and Sun. Oct 25th & 26th, however we will also have some optional evening classes during the week on Thursday and Friday.

Make some friends in this tight knit gathering as space is limited to about 20 students and no more than 30.

In order to keep this retreat extra affordable, tipping your instructors is highly encouraged (bring some cash with you)

What can you expect to experience:

  • Painting Lessons

  • A Sound Bath!

  • Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free Cooking Classes (there will be no meat at this retreat)

  • Meditation

  • Yoga

  • Pilates Classes

  • Tai-Chi Movements based in Martial Arts

  • Professional Massages by a Licensed Massage Therapist! (additional $)

  • Nature Walks

  • Sketching Instruction

  • Live Music, Singer-Songwriter (small amount)

  • Music Jamming if you have your own instrument

  • Meet a mini-community and make friends

  • Manicures by a licensed manicurist (additional $)

  • Herbalism demo

  • Short Lectures on mental health (while participating in another activity like art)

  • Dancing of some kind (perhaps Flow Arts)

  • Papermaking

  • Bookbinding

  • Poetry Class, Reading and Sharing

  • Potentially guitar lessons

Tons more info COMING SOON

….including schedule and ticket prices.

Facilitated by Artist & Teacher Matilda Wentzel. Learn more about her in this Vinton Newspaper Article or “About” Page