By Joleen

  Most of us are moving through life too quickly to notice we’ve lost touch with ourselves. We fill our calendars. We take care of others. We push through—but we rarely pause. If your heart has been quietly whispering that it’s time to come home to yourself, Yoga’s Path to Inner Peace at Big Raven Farm is your invitation to listen. This is more than a yoga retreat. It’s a reset, a remembering, and a return—to your breath, your body, your values, and your peace. Rooted in Ancient Wisdom, Designed for Real Life The soul of this retreat is inspired...

  As spring awakens the world around us, we’re feeling especially grateful for the small moments of beauty, creativity, and connection here at Big Raven Farm. In the latest issue of The Good News, we’re sharing a glimpse into life on the farm, fun new craft projects, inspiring retreat updates, and heartfelt reflections from Joleen. Whether you’re looking for a creative spark, a moment to breathe, or a reason to plan your next getaway, you’ll find it all here.  

There’s something magical about resin art.It glimmers, it swirls, it captures color like glass, and it freezes time in glossy, touchable beauty. Whether it’s a glitter-drenched tumbler, a sleek writing pen, or a dreamy tray sealed in shine, resin has a way of catching your eye and making you wonder… Could I do that? If you’ve ever paused your scroll to marvel at a resin pour video, if you’ve been quietly admiring shimmering creations on Etsy, if the idea of making something functional and fabulous calls to you… We’re here to tell you something important. Yes. You absolutely can do...

If you’ve ever lost track of time while collaging a page, scribbled your way to clarity in the margins, or spilled your whole heart into a sketchbook, then you know: art journaling isn’t just a hobby. It’s a lifeline. A space where creativity, emotion, memory, and meaning all blend together.  Even the most devoted art journalers can benefit from shaking things up now and then. Life gets busy, and routines set in, but our creativity loves to be surprised, delighted, and set free to play in new ways. That’s when a retreat can change everything. Why Go on an Art...

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows, where the natural world unfurls its beauty in every leaf, petal, and shadow. Imagine your hands, dusted with indigo and earth, pressing nature’s artistry onto paper and cloth, capturing moments of light, memory, and wonder. Welcome to The Wonders of Nature: Cyanotypes and Eco-Printing, a three-day art retreat at Big Raven Farm—a sanctuary for creatives, seekers, and nature lovers alike. This September 11–14, 2025, immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind retreat designed for those who long to connect more deeply with the world around them through hands-on artistry. Led by artist and guide...