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25.01.2022 114 days.... that’s how long it’s been since I have been near the ocean. This morning I was there by 8am. As the sun tried desperately to peak through the blanket of clouds, it’s the sound of the water, the smell of the air, the feeling of being at one with nature. It was freeing, cleansing.... felt like home. Even in the misty rain. Do something for yourself. Recharge those batteries. Fill your cup. Whatever term you use, just do something that makes your heart sing. ... #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
25.01.2022 Today is R U OK?Day, a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day it's needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so you can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK
24.01.2022 And what times they are!! If you’re struggling during restrictions and isolation, please take a moment to be kind to yourself, reach out and remember, your most difficult day can only ever be 24 hours long. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
23.01.2022 Ah, the relaxed revolution. Ever noticed how much easier it is to make decisions, good decisions, when you are relaxed? Breathe, take a minute, relax, then decide. #relaxedrevolution #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
22.01.2022 Now with restrictions easing, go and book that massage you’ve been thinking about through isolation. It will be one of the best you’ve had! . . #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy... #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne See more
22.01.2022 I finally had my first massage since isolation broke. It was so good!! The only consequence was a very relaxed woman! #relaxedrevolution #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
21.01.2022 I’ve been a bit quiet of late. There is a lot going on, not just in Melbourne, or the world, but within my four walls, and within my own mind. It’s been the strangest year for me, with a roller coaster of emotions, so many highs and quite a few lows. An overseas trip, a marriage breakdown, a tv appearance with a windfall attached, exhaustion from work, deep gratitude to have that much work, dear new friendships, the discovery of my long lost half-sister, a deep longing to hug... my family and friends again... I just keep breathing, clear my head by listening to music, do my nails, cuddle my kids, write, create, and daydream about getting to the ocean again... anything to allow the emotions to flow through and be on their way. Be gentle with yourself, this too shall pass. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
21.01.2022 I feel like every day at the moment needs new eyes. New changes to our world, globally, locally, within our own home. New concerns and obstacles but also new things to be grateful for and new heights to aspire to. There is so much going on in my everyday - family changes, lifestyle changes, running 3 businesses, studying, teenage boys, self discovery.... I choose a new way to see my life and I choose positivity moving forward. It’s this positive mindset that will help bring ...my retreats to you, and help me become the person I was always meant to be. New Eyes | New Mindset | New Life #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
21.01.2022 So happy to be able to hug my loved ones again. This is what I missed most of all during our lockdowns. Physical touch is an important part of being human. The connection we feel, whether it’s a hand on our shoulder or a loving embrace, is important for our overall health and well-being. You get an instant boost of oxytocin and if held for extended periods, your serotonin levels increase, making you happy. ... Not only that, the physical pressure of a hug activates the solar plexus chakra which is responsible for your confidence and self-esteem. Activating this chakra can help you rebalance your personal power. Go hug someone today
21.01.2022 This photo shows the pure happiness of a little girl doing what she loves to do. This is me, aged around 4 years old. I don’t remember a time when I didn’t draw. I always had a pencil in my hand. Either drawing or, as I got older, writing poetry. We need to remember to nurture our inner child. Show them you love them by doing what would make them, and therefore you, happy. What did you love to do as a child that you have let go of?... #innerchild #itstimetolettheinnerchildout #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
19.01.2022 A great share from Penny at InsideOut Spiritual Healing
19.01.2022 Do you have a tribe? I always thought this to be such a cliché until I found mine. The women in this photo helped me see what I was missing in my life - the closeness of women. Real closeness. This doesn’t belittle the relationships I already had with women in my life. In fact, it strengthened them. When I arrived on this beautiful island earlier in the year, the Fijian women greeted me with the words ‘welcome home’. Little did I know, I would indeed feel completely at home,... safe and loved, among a large group of strangers. This is what this retreat did. It welcomed me, held me in a way I had never been held. I was understood, I was supported and I was listened to. In one particular breakthrough moment, I was floating in the South Pacific at sunset, after a session with the lovely Lisa of @wellthy.living rubbing my back as the tears flowed. There was so much release in those tears, the tears that joined with the salty ocean water and ebbed away, along with a lot of my historical hurt. I get a little teary thinking of that now, but in a good way. Knowing I have grown so much since that retreat. One thing I heard many times during my time at the @ultimate_girls_week_away retreat in Fiji, was that retreats change lives. Amen sisters! It certainly changed mine. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
18.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM Sharon Westin Founder Sharon has been drawing, writing or painting for as long as she can remember. At school, she would spend her lunch breaks in the art room; in year 10, she was asked to participate in art classes with the year 12 students; and at 15, she confidently began an adult evening photography course. Every part of her life has involved art in some way, and continues to do so.... She has over 20 years’ experience as a graphic designer, with almost half of that operating her own business, and now also runs childrens’ and adults’ art classes from her home studio. It was these art classes and her life-changing experience in Fiji that led her to create Artfulness Retreats. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
18.01.2022 Have you ever had a problem you couldn’t solve, walked away and did something creative, and then all of a sudden you could solve the original problem? It’s amazing how our brain can convert creativity into innovation. #creativitybreedsinnovation #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
18.01.2022 BUSINESSES WE LOVE Check out this one-of-a-kind Stirling silver and turquoise ring made by @seaco.designs I it!!... The lovely Leah has made some gorgeous treats for any women who book one of our retreats. Don’t worry, the menfolk will get something too. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttheranpy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
18.01.2022 I spent the morning photographing a dear friend and her gorgeous family down by Elwood beach. She’s due to give birth to her second bub in a week. I know our next generation will be better equipped to handle issues of the mind, being more mindful and gentle with themselves. This pic was taken in the South Pacific, not Elwood, where it was crisp and overcast, perfect for photography. . . .... #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
17.01.2022 What a challenge we find ourselves in at the moment, globally and locally. In Melbourne, we are in our second lockdown, with a rumour of restrictions getting tightened. This doesn’t worry me. Why? I find worry to be energy wasted. Specifically when it’s about thing that you cannot change. So what do I do to help get through these challenges? Stay calm and relaxed. This #relaxedrevolution I find myself in has changed the way I think, the way I act and the way I react to chal...lenges. I have had more challenges than some and I have seen a massive shift in how I overcome these now, since I decided that relaxed should be my go to state of mind. I am calm, I am relaxed, I am happy #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
16.01.2022 Happy Friday lovelies! May you find your paradise this weekend, whether it be out with friends, walking in the fresh air or sitting in peace by yourself. Take some time to find yours. . . #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy... #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne See more
16.01.2022 There may not be much to laugh about in Victoria and New South Wales right now, but laughing has a great impact on our physical and mental health. Read this article for more info.
16.01.2022 It’s getting very exciting over here at HQ! Our website is under construction and we cannot wait to share it with you. Soon, you will finally see this dream come to fruition!
15.01.2022 A little exercise to help ease any anxieties you may have at the moment... ********* Breathe in and out deeply while you do the following:... Rub your hands together, feel the warmth. Hold your hands in front of you, like you are holding an imaginary ball. Imagine a bright white light in your hands. Think of all the things you are anxious about and one by one, put them in the ball. When you are done, release the ball into the world. Shake your hands to release the energy you brought in. Wash your hands to wash away the negative energy. ******
15.01.2022 Need some ideas to get through lockdown? Here’s a great list for each day
15.01.2022 Lockdown is the perfect time to slow down, for reflection, and for looking inward. Go easy on yourself and those around you. We got this!! #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
14.01.2022 It’s been such a difficult, unique, ever-changing and in some respects, wonderful, year. Emotionally, it’s been a wild ride. Not just through the pandemic, but personally for me as well. I know my emotions are up and down, and that’s ok. I have moments of spontaneous sadness, and that’s ok. I let these different emotions in, knowing they won’t stay. They aren’t here for ever. They are part of me but are not me. I let them visit, sometimes they stay too long, but then I ask ...them to leave. I let them flow through me, not become me. If you need to talk, reach out, I’m here. X
14.01.2022 InsideOut Spiritual Healing shared this and I could help but want to share too. Firstly, isn't the artwork just beautiful!!! And the message... change is a magnificent part of our journey.
14.01.2022 Wise, real, raw... the lovely Elizabeth Gilbert.
14.01.2022 Anyone else missing the feeling of touch? A hug, a handshake, a massage... it’s part of the human condition to need the touch of another. I am so looking forward to my next massage appointment... maybe not until 2021, but still!! #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy... #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation See more
14.01.2022 I can’t wait to be free again to play with my friends being around friends and family can be so good for your mental wellbeing. During times of isolation and lockdown, like we have in Melbourne at the moment, stay connected by using FaceTime, Zoom or similar. It’s so nice to see their faces while you chat #lockdown2020 #covid19 #mentalhealth #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
14.01.2022 I’ve the last 18 months I’ve made so many choices to change my life and am now taking chances to build a brilliant future. Who’s with me?
13.01.2022 Spend your time doing things that bring you peace
13.01.2022 GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Know someone who needs a break? Get them a gift voucher from us to help get them back to their creative self at one of our retreats. Head to our website store to purchase. #christmasgift #christmaspresent #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy... #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation See more
13.01.2022 Some of you may remember I was nominated for an award last year. Well, I am now a finalist! Very exciting. Due to covid we are having an online awards ceremony. I would have loved to have been able to connect with other local businesses at an in-person event; hopefully next year! I am truly honoured to have been nominated and wish everyone success on the night. ... Thanks to Monash Business Awards for doing their best to keep the event going. #monashbusinessawards #smallbusinessvictoria #businessaward #businessawards #monashbusiness #monashawards #finalist #entrepreneur #business #smallbusinessaustralia #smallbusinessowner
13.01.2022 Some helpful tips to give back to yourself
12.01.2022 It’s our differences that make this world exciting and interesting. Keep being your authentic self and your life becomes richer. . . . #whatisnormalanyway #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy... #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #authenticself See more
12.01.2022 There’s still time to purchase gift vouchers or pressies for the creative in your life. Head to our website for more details.
11.01.2022 Sweet dreams lovelies. May you glide through your dreams and wake fully refreshed. . . #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy... #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #dolphins #southpacific #fiji See more
11.01.2022 Don’t run yourself ragged during the silly season. Make sure you allow time to get back to your self so you are the best version of you. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttheranpy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
10.01.2022 This!! Preconceived ideas aren't helpful in the quest for happiness...
10.01.2022 I took my son out for a photo shoot this morning. I’m not sure who had more fun It was so nice seeing him enjoy something that I love.
09.01.2022 If Picasso wrote this today, surely it would say journal, not diary. Journaling may seem like a buzz word at the minute but have you ever sat down and journaled? I have only taken it up this year and it’s one of the many steps I am taking to look after myself. To help clear my mind and keep it healthy. I write letters to Love, thanks to a workshop I did with the inspiring @elizabeth_gilbert_writer; I draw; I write ideas for my businesses; I write gratitude lists... all kinds... of things. I’m not pedantic about how it looks, I just put down on paper what I need to get out and feel so much better for it once I’m done. I have also found since I started journaling that I am more conscious about what I write elsewhere, such as emails and posts like this one. I try to be more mindful about the words I choose and whether they clearly communicate my message. Do you journal? What other things do you write in your journal? #journaling #mindfulwriting #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
09.01.2022 Sometimes, you just gotta dance!! Happy Monday!
09.01.2022 Good night lovelies. Time to quiet the mind ready for a busy week ahead. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
09.01.2022 I feel like my retreats will be the way I share my soul with the world. Helping people has always been important to me and having a small moment of your time to share creativity and mindfulness is so special. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
08.01.2022 Wishing you the 2021 you deserve. I hope you allow yourself time to do what brings you joy, be the person you want to be, and give yourself permission to create. Create for fun, create for joy, create a life you want to live. Best wishes, Sharon #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttheranpy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
08.01.2022 When times are tough, self love is so important. This goes out to anyone struggling today, with a special mention to all the Melbournians in my life. Today is one day closer to our new normal.
08.01.2022 My choice to start this business definitely reflects my hope for the future.
08.01.2022 I just finished my second meditation for the day and am feeling so relaxed. Looking forward to a restful sleep. Nigh nigh . . .... #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
07.01.2022 This is the retreat I went to in Fiji this Feb that made me want to start my own. I am going again next year and cannot wait to meet new friends and hug old friends. Take a look, it’s sooooo worth it! https://www.ultimategirlsweekaway.com/
07.01.2022 A couple of days early, but here’s to a fabulous festive season full of love. #christmas2020 #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttheranpy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
07.01.2022 Just had a lovely meeting with two of the judges. It’s so nice to share my passion with others. Every time I speak about Artfulness, I find myself smiling. I know I’m on the right path. #monashbusinessawards #recognisingexcellence #creatingopportunities #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttheranpy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
07.01.2022 Our Create and Innovate retreats are coming soon. Not only will they help with innovation, they will help bring calm to your team.
07.01.2022 Yesterday I discovered that my personal credit card was hacked. $500 out of my account. Normally, this would’ve made me angry. Sure I’m disappointed and now I have to deal with the inconvenience, but due to my calm state, I’m okay. The work I have done and myself over the last 18 months has created an internal calmness that allows me to move past these sorts of situations with ease.
06.01.2022 To all the writers, musicians, actors, producers... to all the artists, THANK YOU! Our 112 days of lockdown, plus our earlier lockdown, would have been unbearable without your creativity, passion and dedication. If you created anything during lockdown, please tag us. #covid_19 #lockdownmelbourne #lockdownmelbournetake2 #lockdownmelbourne2020 #isolation #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting ...#artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation See more
06.01.2022 I feel so at peace when I am painting. Mistakes aren’t a problem, they just lead you down a different path. It’s refreshing to have that freedom #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
06.01.2022 What an incredibly beautiful moment shared.
06.01.2022 This put a big smile on my face. What a precious moment shared
06.01.2022 Goodnight lovelies. May you dream of all the possibilities tonight and start making them your reality tomorrow. Sweet dreams #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
06.01.2022 This stopped me scrolling! When you write your own story, there is always trust in the outcome.
06.01.2022 A little fun for a Friday. If you're in Melbourne, do you plan on doing anything interesting during our second lockdown? During the first lockdown, I started learning Portuguese and started this business. Fairly sure they will keep me busy during this one, as well as my other two businesses Sharon Westin-Shaw Graphic Design and Art Classes Australia.
04.01.2022 This question is not just for ‘stuff’ in your life but you’re thoughts, feelings, people... One life... Your life... If it doesn’t serve your purpose, start making changes so it does support the life you are trying to create.
03.01.2022 Testing out Artfulness Retreats’ watercolour set. The colours are so vibrant To purchase, go to our website. Link in bio #watercolourset #watercolourpalette #portablewatercolourkit #takeyourcreativitywithyou
03.01.2022 Anyone else feel this way? What’s your favourite crystal? Mine is rose quartz.
02.01.2022 Art comes in many forms, just as people do. All are special and all should be equal. Period. Take some time to educate yourself and see what you can do to facilitate change. . .... . #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
02.01.2022 As a Victorian, in what feels like the 400th day of our second lockdown, touch is absolutely one thing I miss. A hug, a handshake, a hand brushing your cheek... massage, oh how I need a massage!! I so look forward to awkwardly long hugs with my friends and family. This quote is ever more poignant today, the anniversary of my brother’s death. Cancer took him far too soon; he wasn’t done here. To feel his strong arms embrace me would cure all. So for those who can, safely and ...within all the guidelines we find ourselves following, hold your loved ones close. Tell them you love them at every opportunity. Hold their hand while you talk about your day... and if you can’t hold their hand for whatever reason, hold them in your heart, hold space for them when they need, just hold them. We humans flourish with the touch of another. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
02.01.2022 Artfulness Retreats has been nominated for a Monash Business Award in the micro business category. EEEEK! It proves that when you put your soul into something and put good energy out, it comes back to you in all manner of ways. Wish us luck!
02.01.2022 I am creating new products for our shop. Would you prefer affirmation cards or 52 weeks of creative ideas? Or both?I am creating new products for our shop. Would you prefer affirmation cards or 52 weeks of creative ideas? Or both?
02.01.2022 I’ll admit, this second lockdown is messing with my thoughts, my sleep, my anxiety... but meditation is helping me stay positive and happy. It’s a work in progress, my quiet mind, and I make a choice every time I meditate, to bring calm into my life. #quietyourmind #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
02.01.2022 Ah, the life of an artist. I love the ability to put your soul on a canvas, lay it bare for the world to see. Sometimes, the energy released helps to sooth the soul. I find the process so meditative #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
02.01.2022 I was lucky enough to go out on a charter during the week on the lookout for whales. Little did I know, I’d be lucky enough to see some very playful seals and dolphins. I took this pic, hanging off the front of the boat. and it doesn’t get much better than this! I feel my connection to the ocean growing by the day. I hope you find some time this weekend to connect with something that brings you pure joy. #wildlifecoastcruises #whalewatching #phillipisland #wildlifephotography #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
01.01.2022 PERFECT ARTY CHRISSY PRESENTS!! If you are interested, please PM me and I can organise the transaction for you. All prices include GST. Postage is $12.95. ... ***If you spend over $100, you get FREE postage.***
01.01.2022 It’s been a long time coming but our website is finally live!! I am so excited to bring this idea to you. The idea that you can take time for yourself. The idea that you can create and relax in a calm and safe space. The idea that you have permission to look after your mental and physical self. Come join us for a weekend of creation and meditation with a side of massage. Fully catered, our weekend retreats will leave you feeling relaxed and armed with some tools to keep cre...ativity an integral part of your life. Come join us! Link in bio. #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation
01.01.2022 Be in the now... it can be so difficult in our fast-paced lives, but a little practice each day can help regain your focus. . . .... #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
01.01.2022 As the sun sets on another week, just remember, the more you focus on the good, the more the good gets better. Sleep well lovelies #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
01.01.2022 Oh I miss this so much... the sound of the water gently lapping at the shore. So peaceful, so relaxing. Two things I cannot wait to do for myself after lockdown is to get a nice long massage and to go sit by the sea. Take my journal, some cheese and strawberries, my camera, and just sit and write and eat and photograph... just the thought of it makes me happy. Happy weekend. If you are allowed out, do something that brings your heart some joy. #oceansounds #bythesea #whe...recreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne #creativitybreedsinnovation See more
01.01.2022 An incredible video... I was so surprised by Jim's talent, apparently hidden for so many years. https://vimeo.com/226379658
01.01.2022 Happy Monday! Doesn’t this sound delicious, a massage every day I suffer with sore neck and shoulders due to posture issues, sitting at a computer for over 20 years so this would be heaven to me! Any tips on helping ease the pain? #wherecreativitymeetscalm #retreatyourself #arttherapy #artretreats #creativeretreats #girlsweekend #womensretreat #painting #artastherapy #meditationretreat #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #mindfulnessmeditation #acrylicpainting #shiatsumassage #selfcare #selflove #healing #wellnessretreat #retreatsaustralia #retreatsmelbourne
