“Expect the unexpected. A lot of magic happens here.” — Erica Hart, New Year Retreat, Florida, 2017
New Year, New You!
Intuition Painting + Yoga
3 Night, 4-Day All-Inclusive Retreat
Bend of Ivy Lodge, Near Asheville, NC
Join us for an empowering, magical, all-inclusive Intuitive Art & Yoga Retreat to release the past and start your new year right.
Are you ready to begin the year with a fresh appreciation for your true self? Do you want to leave behind what you have been tolerating and carry forward only what brings you joy and peace?
Let’s step into a new chapter filled with hope and excitement—while having fun along the way. Through intentional creativity and gentle yoga, you'll rediscover joy and connect deeply with yourself and others who share your spirit. It's time to live as a more authentic, vibrant you!
Wake up in a natural mountain wonderland, with mist rising on cool mornings, sun rays pouring into the art studio for afternoons, and warm wood-burning stoves for our evening activities.
You'll have plenty of free time to enjoy a hike, walk, nap, mingle, read, book a private massage, or enjoy the people, property, and spaces at your leisure.
No previous art training or skills are needed.
This is an all-inclusive experience with a limited number of participants. Reserve your space soon to guarantee your spot!
Benefits:
A chance to get away and usher in a paradigm shift for 2025
Reclaim a life that brings you joy
Experience the surprising power of Intuition Painting® for transformation and healing
Unleash your inner muse and tap into an endless source of spontaneous creativity
Step boldly into your courageous, authentic self and feel welcomed
Allow Ayurvedic yoga to support your creative wellness journey
Learn how to discern your inner intuitive voice - so that you can hear its guidance in the studio and in your life
Enjoy an incredible property nestled in mountains full of nature and wildlife
Genuinely connect with others with ease and flow
Read amazing reviews.
Listen to incredible Client Stories.
More Details:
In this transformative retreat, we harness the power of Intuition Painting®, a unique creative process that helps you explore and release old energy and thought patterns that have been holding you back. As you reconnect with your natural state of fearlessness, hope, and lightness, you’ll rediscover the vibrant, energized self that has always been within you.
We’ll then shift your creative focus to ignite your passions and dreams, setting powerful intentions for your future.
Using oversized paper, paints, charcoals, and pastels, you’ll release what has been holding you down and bring to life the colors and energy of your deepest intentions, radiating your full power and potential into the New Year.
Intuition Painting® fosters free expression in a safe, judgment-free space—there are no critiques, no expectations, and no need for any prior art skills.
This transformative experience is enriched by nurturing and grounding activities like gentle yoga, peaceful river walks, and joyful evening gatherings. Every day is filled with laughter, heartfelt connections, and a playful spirit, all in a warm and supportive environment designed to help you on your journey.
Learn more about Intuition Painting®
Paint it Forward:
For every person who joins a Life is an Art retreat, we offer a free online Intuition Painting® course from our pool of scholarship applicants. Learn More.
“Words like ‘awesome’ and ‘incredible’ just don’t cut it. My heart, my soul — my entire me — was moved beyond all that I could imagine. Truly the most heartfelt emotions stirred inside me.”
— Maryanne, Joshua Tree 2018
Program Itinerary
1st Evening:
Arrival & Welcome
Orientation
Opening Circle
Station Setup
Dinner
2nd Day:
Yoga (optional)
Breakfast
Check in & Creativity Coaching
Meditation & Journaling
Release Painting
Lunch Break
Burn & Release
Labyrinth Walk
Free Time
Dinner
3rd Day Morning:
Yoga (optional)
Breakfast
Check in
Meditation & Personal Inquiry
New Year Dream Painting
Lunch Break
Authentic Movement
New Year Dream Painting (cont.)
Circle & Check in
Celebration Dinner
4th Day
Breakfast
Wisdom Embodiments
Retreat Closing
Breakdown & Clean Up
Departure
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This all inclusive retreat takes place at a gorgeous 63 acre property next to the Ivy River, surrounded by Blue Ridge mountains.
You will be led by Montine Blank, a Master Intuition Painting® facilitator.
Retreat includes:
4 days and 3 nights in the lovely Bend of Ivy Lodge.
Private or shared rooms. See accommodations
Hearty, healthy, and delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks
Complimentary water, herbal infused teas, edibles, and snacks
Daily activities, Intuition Painting®, hikes and adventures with a certified instructor
An orientation for intuitive creativity
Intuition Painting for growth, release, healing & expansion
Daily Ayurvedic yoga and mindful movement to support and nurture your process
Guided breathwork & meditations
Introspective inquiry and journaling
Fire ceremony, nature mandalas, river, trail, and labyrinth walks
Evening activities (Optional)
All art supplies
Free parking
Retreat Cost = Tuition + Room
Tuition Fee: $755
Rooms & Meal Options:
See accommodations.
+ $595 Single
+ $475 Double
+ $255 (Meals Only)
NOTE: Prices will increase by 10% 90 days before retreat start. The deposit to reserve is $350.
Payment Policy:
Once your deposit is paid, the remainder is billed separately.
Full payment due 60 days prior to retreat start.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposits may be refunded 180+ days before start date.
All payments are non-refundable within 60 days of the event, but may be used as a credit for up to 12 months.
About the Location:
Located 20 minutes north of Asheville, our retreat location is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With over 63-acres of private land, it offers the space for a unique and unforgettable experiences.
The sleeping lodge is a former tobacco barn that has been beautifully converted and is the heart of the property Along with its expansive gardens, tranquil river, and breathtaking mountain views, this is the perfect place to get away.
Accommodations
Lodging is single or double occupancy. Private rooms have limited availability and are first come, first serve.
Meals
Daily, freshly-prepared healthy and delicious meals made by a local chef onsite.
Bodywork
Energy and massage sessions will be available for hire on a first-come, first serve basis with the very talented Kelie Micho.