22nd
A review from -24th March 2013
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And so a unique group of women came together in a magical place ruled by the tides. The island is know only by a few. And as always became beloved by everyone who gifted themselves the time and space to rest awhile on its shores...
It was that time of year when you had the call to be in nature, but wrapped up warm
Yet we braved the elements to adventure, dance and stretch into new creative pathways.
Throughout the 3 days we took the time needed to look more closely at our creative dreams & goals...
Slowly and respectfully seeking our true creative north
Together we drew to new depths in our imaginations and personal stories
We learnt how to hand make our own creative treasure map book
And how to Re-chart our personal biographies
The creative frolics of our minds were given flight to..
Then we flew away with our own resident songstress and her Hummingbird.
We let our bodies be grounded through movement & play
Opened ourselves up through deeply connection Conversations,
Looked at our challenges from different viewpoints...
And felt our way into bread making.
Through Bag of Creative Surprises we re-ignited inner creative visions, making skills & talents
And found our creative gold at the end of our rainbows.
Then set a clear and steady course to successfully unleash our creative potential
Whilst keeping our eyes firmly on new horizons...
What creative retreaters gained most from their retreat “A really trusting, supporting atmosphere which brought about pure creativity, love, warmth. This helped me along the creative process no end in a beautiful and intuitive way. The food was also amazing.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create “An opening onto my creativity. So it does what is says on the tin. A strengthening of my core values and qualities.” Delia Remy, actress “Being held, meeting some magical, exciting, gifted, loving, intelligent, creative people.” Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist “The play. Keep playing. My book was my great joy!” Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems “Creativity, community, love. Feeling super excited again. Excitement for creating new music. More self confidence.” “Remembering to get the balance – home, fun, create, connect with others.” Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced
What creative retreaters would tell their friends about the retreat “Go – expect nothing. Come away with everything.” Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist “It will open doors in your imagination, heart and mind you didn’t know were there. I would do it again – anytime. I will recommend it warmly. ” Delia Remy, actress “Such a profoundly beautiful experience. You have to go! Anna is the most welcoming, inspiring and yielding facilitator and the place rocks!” Suke Driver, Cafe Create “It’s a retreat that’s needed. I would say go – it’s a great experience” Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced
“Be open and go!” Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems “Amazing! You absolutely have to do it! You will come back changed and full of ideas.”
What creative retreaters said about Anna B. Sexton – Open To Create... “What an extra-ordinary human being. The attention to details was what made the retreat such a success.” Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems “Very well organised but flexible. Great facilitator, welcoming, caring & bringing everything together.” Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced “Amazing! Anna I love your work. Your encouragement for more trust in ones self and one’s creativity. I loved the bag with surprised as I got lots of ideas. Thanks for the coaching session – I gained lots to take back to London. Thank you so much – you are great!” “An incredibly inspiring woman – she created just the right environment and has the gift for making people feel part of a family.” Delia Remy, actress “Fun with intelligence behind it!” Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist “Laid back, playful, insightful a happy leader, an incredible facilitator . Thought of everything in fine detail and at the same time totally in the flow. Warm, cheerful, fun.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create
What creative retreaters said about Penny Stanford – Book making “Loved it – she started me on a journey & I love my book. I love books and it’s the first book I have created.” Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist “Amazingly clear in demonstrating what we were about to create. Warm, cheerful, fun. I feel the book is a treasure I will always keep.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create
“Really lovely, passionate and generous.” Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced “Missed the actual book making but what a delight meeting in full!” Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems “Very kind and inspiring with her bookmaking. The book was a great tool to have over the days. Thanks you!” “Another inspiring lady – very clear and creative. She gave us a skill for life.” Delia Remy, actress
What creative retreaters said about Sarah Bellorini – personal biographies “Vulnerable and strong, warm and directive. The biography work has changed my outlook on my life.” Delia Remy, actress “Sarah was beautifully intense. I could feel her pain and also her path to where she wants to go. Her workshop was the hardest for me as it is difficult to look back.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create
“Incredibly generous in what she shared. Very well devised and well supported.” Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems “Lovely, a great insight into seeing visually our biographies.” Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced “Great insights from the biography work. Very emotional workshop. I found it very revealing especially the symbol creation and taking it into the night.” “Interesting – myself I have already looked and resolved my past. Glad to have come & realised that it is gone and done. Now I move forward.” Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist
What creative retreaters said about Sue Ingram – Bread making “Very generous, a great teacher, kind and patient.” Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced “She was super. You could see she loved it herself - inspiring.”
“Lovely and encouraging, soft-spoken and positive.” Delia Remy, actress “I didn’t participate but the results were magnificent.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create “I had fun. I loved baking & I hope others did too.” Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist
What creative retreaters said about other interventions
“The creative surprises session – surprisingly creative.” Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems “Loved the yoga with Sallyanne and Delia’s session.” Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced “Great yoga, wonderful conversations, inspiration all round.” Delia Remy, actress
How can you become a creative retreater? Open To Create... intends to host 3 Ignite Your Creativity retreats each year in March, July and November. Each will have only 10 places available. To secure your place do the following; Call us now on 07941 655 856 Email us on anna@opentocreate.com Tweet us up @opentocreate Join the conversation on our Facebook page Follow our website www.opentocreate.com Read our publications
Until the next time Thank you to; Hannah, Penny Bo, Marty & Derek Alice Gita & UEL CEWE Ansal, Sarah. B
“The commitment we make is to our journey together.” K. Bradford Brown
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