creative retreats

for artists, writers, & crafters

to recover and reconnect

with their personal practice

group

retreat

experiences

The first ever in-person group retreat is in planning phases currently for mid 2027 in the california central sierra nevada.

Want to be the first to know and go? Join the waitlist.

“Mel's Persistent Bloom retreat reminded me why I make the art that I make!

Mel created well thought-out activities that pushed me to dive deeper into questions and thoughts I was having. I was able to document what I did during the day and I now have a visual reminder of my retreat that I can always look back on and that can inform my art practice going forward!”

- Tauby M. (they/them) 2024 Retreat Client

"Mel is a fantastic guide to help handle the ups and downs of creativity. The retreat plan Mel came up with for me was well thought out and had good hiking suggestions and activities, and they made adjustments based on my stamina.

As someone getting into tarot and astrology, I appreciate that they incorporated these concepts into the prompts as well. I started to do other creative things around the same time as my hiking retreat, and I believe the emotional safety I received from them really helped me release the heaviness I felt around my identity as an artist. Thank you, Mel!"