Your Creativity Is Calling—Will You Answer?
Somewhere deep inside you is a quiet voice, a longing, a whisper. It’s the part of you that wants to create just for the joy of it, to slow down, to let the natural world inspire you, to gather petals and leaves and press them onto the page—watching as something magical emerges. It’s the part of you that’s tired of being responsible, productive, and always “on.”
The Wild Whispers Retreat, happening April 24-27, 2025, at Big Raven Farm, is more than just an art journaling retreat—it’s an invitation to breathe, play, and be fully present in a space where your creativity is welcomed with open arms.
This is your weekend to reconnect with yourself, to feel truly seen and taken care of, to rediscover the simple, soul-filling joy of making art just because it feels good.
Imagine This…
You arrive at Big Raven Farm, tucked away in 15 acres of wooded land in the Driftless Midwest, where the air is rich with the scent of pine and wildflowers, and the whisper of wind through the trees reminds you that you belong here.
From the moment you step through the door, you are welcomed—not just as a guest, but as a friend, as a fellow artist, as someone who belongs here.
✨ Your cozy room is waiting for you, inviting you to settle in and let the weight of the outside world slip away.
✨ A delicious home-cooked meal, crafted with love and fresh ingredients, nourishes you from the inside out. With every bite, you feel cared for—like someone finally understands how much you give and how much you need to receive in return.
✨ You step outside, feeling the earth beneath your feet, the sun warming your skin, the breeze carrying the gentle scent of wildflowers. You take a deep breath and realize—this is what peace feels like.
✨ In the studio, you gather delicate petals, textured leaves, and stones smooth from the river’s flow. Instead of traditional brushes or pens, you explore nature’s artistry—pressing, tracing, layering, and composing.
✨ You sink into the meditative rhythm of creating—watching the way color spreads across the page, how a single leaf’s veins create intricate patterns, how words and imagery blend together to tell a story only you can tell.
✨ As the weekend unfolds, you realize how much you’ve been craving this—time to just be. Time to reflect, to connect, to let inspiration flow from the world around you into the pages of your journal.
More Than an Art Retreat—A Sanctuary for Your Soul
This is a self-care retreat wrapped in creativity, a visual journaling retreat where your heart leads the way, and an arts and crafts weekend that is as much about healing as it is about making.
Each day, you’ll be guided through unique projects that celebrate nature’s beauty and creativity:
🍃 Petal Prints – Capture the delicate beauty of flowers, pressing them into your journal to create stunning, organic imprints.
🍂 Leaf Drawings – Use nature’s own patterns as a guide, tracing, rubbing, and enhancing the textures of leaves with simple but expressive techniques.
🌾 Rice Typography Maps – Explore a playful approach to lettering, arranging grains of rice to form words and phrases that feel as fluid and natural as the land itself.
💦 Watercolor Stones – Let color and water flow freely, mirroring the effortless movement of a river, smoothing its stones over time.
You’ll dive deeper into your creativity through explorations in collage, drawing, and watercolor, letting nature’s gifts infuse your journal with depth and soul.
Movement, Stillness, and Nature’s Embrace
Your body and mind deserve care as much as your creativity does. That’s why each day there are optional yoga sessions, allowing you to stretch, breathe, and awaken gently to the day ahead. Whether you flow through sun salutations or simply sit in stillness, you'll feel the deep connection between movement, creativity, and nature’s rhythm.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll have time to wander the 15 acres of woods that surround Big Raven Farm, listening to the birdsong, feeling the soft crunch of leaves beneath your feet, and soaking in the peace that comes from simply being present in a place that nurtures your spirit.
Perfect for Moms, Friend Groups, and Creative Souls
Looking for a unique experience for moms and adult kids? This retreat is a wonderful way to reconnect through creativity—whether you attend solo, bring a friend, or make it a special mother-daughter getaway.
If you’ve been craving a visual journaling retreat that goes beyond technique and dives into the heart of creativity, this is it. Whether you're seeking a weekend of relaxation, artistic exploration, or simply a break from the noise of everyday life, Wild Whispers will leave you inspired, rejuvenated, and deeply connected to yourself and nature.
This Will Be One of Your Favorite Weekends of the Year
We aren’t just saying that—this retreat will fill your cup in ways you didn’t even realize you needed.
Between the inspiring setting, the deeply nourishing meals, the creative freedom, and the friendships that form over shared art projects and late-night conversations, you will leave feeling lighter, more connected, and more in tune with your creative spirit than you have in years.
You’ll take home not only a journal full of vibrant, nature-infused pages but also a heart full of memories, a deep sense of renewal, and the inspiration to keep creating long after the retreat ends.
Don’t wait. Life will always give you reasons to put yourself last. Give yourself permission to say YES to this.
Reserve Your Spot Now—Because You Deserve This
📅 April 24-27, 2025
📍 Big Raven Farm, Spring Grove, MN
🎟 Claim Your Spot Today
Come listen to the wild whispers of your soul—and let them lead you to a weekend of creativity, connection, and pure joy. 🎨✨🌿