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Exploring Through Art: Creativity, Connection & Well-Being
Step away from the everyday and join us for a nourishing weekend of yoga, wellness, creativity, and connection at the beautiful Trout Lake Abbey. Surrounded by the peaceful beauty of nature, we’ll make space to slow down, turn inward, and explore what’s taking shape in our lives and what matters most.
This year, we’ll explore through art.
Through envisioning practices, creative art-making, yoga, reflection, and restorative sound baths, we’ll explore new ways of listening to ourselves, expressing what words alone sometimes cannot, and reconnecting with our innate creativity.
Attendees will be guided through creative expression with art, inviting us to experiment, imagine, and discover what emerges when we give ourselves permission to explore without judgment or expectation.
No artistic experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore, create, and see what unfolds.
Throughout the weekend, we’ll weave together movement, mindfulness, creative expression, and time in nature. We’ll make space for both quiet reflection and shared experiences, balancing solitude and community, meaningful conversation and spaciousness. Through art and yoga, we’ll have opportunities to see familiar things in new ways, nurture a sense of possibility, and reconnect with the wisdom and creativity that live within us.
Enjoy nourishing meals, the beauty and serenity of the Abbey grounds, and the simple pleasure of stepping away from everyday routines.
Whether you’re drawn to yoga, curious about exploring your creative side, or simply longing for a restorative weekend away, this retreat is an invitation to pause, imagine, play, and discover.
Sincerely,
Laurie Vancott, MSPT
You are welcome here!
Gorge Yoga Wellness Retreats are intentionally designed to be an inclusive, welcoming space for:
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All gender identities
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Anyone seeking deeper connection with themselves and their life path
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Whether you are in the midst of a life shift, feeling called to pause and reflect, or simply craving soulful community, you are welcome here!
Come be in community and honor the light within each and every one of you!
"The yoga retreat is magical. The setting is as beautiful and peaceful as the mind can imagine. This quiet space combined with the different experiences of the retreat allow you time to reflect, to hear your inner voices that are often covered up by the noise of life.
I left so much lighter, with insights and tools to help me live my authentic life. and to be able to live more closely to the person I want to be. This experience is a true gift. Laurie is a true gift to our community. A thousand thank yous!"
~ Deborah T
