Big Raven Farm

Heading to a Big Raven art and yoga retreat? Here’s your go-to packing list — from yoga gear and journal essentials to comfy clothes, toiletries, and creative tools — to help you arrive grounded, prepared, and inspired.

This week on the Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen chats with the radiant Dr. Sarah Seidelmann — a physician turned shamanic healer, author, and artist who believes creativity is medicine for the soul. Together they explore the joy of color, the healing power of art, and the freedom of making without perfection. From Sarah’s Pocket Vision Board project to lessons on impermanence and play, this heartwarming conversation is a reminder that creativity isn’t just what we do — it’s how we heal, connect, and come alive. 🌿✨

In this week’s episode of the Happy Time Craft Cast, I sit down with the absolutely delightful mixed-media artist McKenna Kornowski, and oh my goodness — my creative heart is STILL glowing. 💛 From thrift-store lace and dragonfly wings to her deep love of nature and joyful approach to layering textures, McKenna reminded me that creativity is all about curiosity, play, and noticing the little wonders around us. This conversation left me inspired to experiment more, explore more, and celebrate the beautiful messiness of making. 🌿✨

Give a gift that inspires creativity and calm. Big Raven Farm art retreats in Minnesota combine art, great food, and relaxation for the perfect 2026 getaway.

Somewhere between taking care of everyone else, kids, parents, partners, coworkers, even the dog, most women quietly disappear from their own to do lists. It’s not dramatic, just a slow fade. You start skipping the morning walk. You tell yourself you’ll get back to yoga “when things calm down.” Spoiler: they never really do. It’s not just a feeling either. According to the American Psychological Association, women consistently report higher levels of stress than men, and we’re far less likely to take time for ourselves to recover from it. In fact, research from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly...