Creative Retreats

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The Creative Retreat Hosts

Jennifer & Emily are a creative duo who met while both living in Copenhagen. After leading art groups together in the city, a dream was born of their shared passions of creating spaces to nurture creativity and their love of travel. It has been a dream come true to host retreats together, witnessing the power of getting away, relaxing, recentering and spending time connecting with others and your creativity.

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Emily Sharp

Emily is a licensed art therapist with a Masters in Art Therapy and a BFA in Studio Art and Creative Writing. As the author of The Guided Art Therapy Deck, she is passionate about helping people feel better through developing their own unique creative practices. She’s an avid traveler who loves leading creative art & mindfulness workshops around the world.

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Jennifer Chiles

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education with expertise in painting, drawing and ceramics. Not only is she passionate about the process of creating art herself, but also in teaching and connecting others with art. Having spent half her life living outside the US, she is thrilled to be creating opportunities for others to explore the world.

Kind Words

I couldn’t have asked for a more varied art/wellness retreat: painting &creating with a variety of mediums, creative writing and reflections, yoga and meditation wellness, and a chance to enjoy the outdoors. The retreat was one of the best I have attended, and I cannot wait to join another.

– Kim
Thank you Jen and Emily for an exceptional retreat! You are both exceptionally talented and your warm approach created an environment where creativity flourished and friendships were forged. From the exceptional location, cuisine, and engaging activities, every aspect was thoughtfully curated- just a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure- can’t wait to do it again!

–Stephanie
I loved everything about this retreat. I had so much diving into a new medium, and left feeling inspired to keep playing around with art at home. It was a refreshing weekend being creative, meeting new people, eating amazing food, and enjoying a beautiful space. I can't wait for the next one!

–Casey
It was a wonderfully curated retreat, combining a gorgeous location, easy comradery with other women, and creative outlets in various media for even a beginner like me to enjoy. Every detail was perfectly executed from start to finish, from the abundance of supplies and little touches that enhanced each creative experience, to an itinerary that balanced structure and free time for me to explore.

- Nicole
A friend invited me and I had absolutely no idea what to expect. The retreat exceeded anything I could have possibly imagined. I tapped in to a very dormant creative side and got to reset in a gorgeous place with beautiful people who will likely become lifelong friends.

- Courtney
If you are considering it... just do it! This retreat was just what my soul needed for a reset. Jen & Emily did a great job incorporating art that speaks to everyone. You will make friends from all over the world and experience an absolutely beautiful retreat... wherever it is! It was a trip of a lifetime!

- Lindsey
Self care is often advertised as a massage or a manicure, but I would argue that a retreat with Jen & Emily is the ultimate self care experience. You get to show up and be pampered with time to reconnect with your creativity and your authentic self. I left the retreat with a renewed sense of self and inspired to continue creating.

- Adrian