Creative Ways into Wellness
mindfulness Retreat
May 4-5, 2024, Hueston Woods Lodge
College Corner, OH
Your retreat experience includes:
Two SoulCollage® workshops and all materials
A guided Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) experience
Two relaxing crystal singing bowl sound baths
A gratitude art-journaling workshop
Guided meditation and facilitated soul-nourishing conversations
A welcome gift bag and journal
Lunch and dinner Saturday
Breakfast Sunday
Private room with 2 queen beds and lake-view balcony
Time for self-care activities of your choosing!!
What attendees are saying:
“I was totally blown away by our retreat… Katy created such a warm and caring environment that allowed us all to bond and grow together. I felt totally allowed and encouraged to be myself and to openly participate in every activity some of which I never would have seen myself doing before. I had many moments of clarity and Katy made mindfulness make sense for the first time… I feel like I gained much needed perspective and piece of my heart that was broken feels mended after this weekend. I feel at peace, and totally capable to handle whatever comes with a spirit of curiosity and mindfulness. I carry with me beautiful friendships that were forged over just two days, and so many tools to keep this going. You owe it to yourself to take the time and attend Katy’s next retreat!”
- Leslie Waye, MSN, RN
“It was everything I didn’t know I needed and more!… Can’t thank Katy enough for such a fabulous weekend and making me feel at ease from start to finish! Would highly recommend to anyone thinking about joining this!”
- Sophie Bowen Jones
“I had no idea how much I needed this. I could literally see the transformation in myself and others when it was time to head home. Katy was an incredible small group facilitator…guiding us through all kinds of activities with practical solutions for implementing approachable mindfulness practices into daily life… I left the retreat feeling relaxed, energized, and empowered with ways to quiet the noise and keep my cup filled as I pour into others — plus I made lots of new friends, and I don’t feel so alone in how I was feeling. Everyone in our group was so open, honest and vulnerable. Katy did a great job of making everyone feel comfortable, safe and supported as we shared, learned and grew through the weekend… I’d 100% recommend one of these retreats to others!”
- Amy Scalia
“Katy put her heart and soul into this retreat. Everything was carefully planned and thought out perfectly to meet the needs of the participants… I would give this retreat a 5 star review for sure! I worked on myself and have new tools in my toolbox that will provide meaningful positive changes.”
- Renee Woodie, MSN, RN
Schedule Overview
SATURDAY 5/4:
9:00-9:30 AM: Welcome and retreat orientation
9:30 - 12:00 PM: Morning SoulCollage® workshop
12:00 - 12:45 PM: Lunch together
12:45 - 1:30 PM: Free time
1:30 - 3:30 PM: Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing)
3:30 - 4:30 PM: Check in to rooms / free time
4:30 - 6:00 PM: Afternoon SoulCollage® workshop
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Dinner together
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Free time
7:30 - 8:30 PM: Candlelight sound bath
SUNDAY 5/5:
7:00 - 8:00 AM: Morning stretch and sound bath
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast together
9:00 - 10:30 AM: Gratitude art journaling workshop
10:30 - 11:00 AM: Pack up/ free time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing session
*schedule subject to change
Your Home for the Weekend:
Hueston Woods Lodge and Conference Center is a spacious and comfortable venue surrounded by 200 acres of forest, on beautiful Acton Lake, just five miles from Miami University.
The lodge has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, arcade, gift shop, restaurant, and cocktail lounge.
Rooms in our retreat room block have two queen beds, a private balcony, cable television, coffee maker, refrigerator, and air conditioning. All rooms are non-smoking.
MORE TESTIMONIALS:
"Katy is a kind, creative soul who makes you feel important and seen. As someone who doesn't consider creative workshops with strangers within my "comfort zone," I felt a little unsure about what to expect... However, Katy created a welcoming atmosphere from beginning to end. I felt safe enough to share some difficult inner struggles that to my surprise, others shared as well. Thanks to Katy's beautiful music and her personality of equal parts poise and approachability, I actually felt comfortable being vulnerable."
-Daisy Zimmer – Owner, Daisy Zimmer Photography, LLC
"Katy managed to create an atmosphere where everyone present felt comfortable to share their fears and their dreams; by the end, we were a team working together to motivate one another. Katy's counseling training is what helps to set this mindfulness experience apart from others. She understands how to gently guide participants through real and, at times, painful issues while simultaneously empowering them to reach for the happiness they deserve. It was much needed self-care!”
-Marla Carano — Communications Lecturer @ OSU
Meet Your Host:
Katy Oberle is a licensed psychotherapist turned Creative Mindfulness Coach and singer/songwriter. Katy is passionate about expanding the definition of mindfulness to include creative, nature-based, and embodied practices, which are especially helpful for sensitive, stressed nervous systems. She coaches clients to develop their own "brand" of mindfulness that honors their innate creativity, life circumstances, and values, and she utilizes the contemplative arts (mindful collaging, journaling, music, etc) in her work.
She is also co-founder of The Be Sanctuary, a new mindfulness-based wellness community in Upper Arlington, OH, as well as a Sr. Artist-in-Residence at Ohio Health Cancer Centers in Dublin and Delaware, providing music and sound baths to patients and their families.
Katy believes that when our wise creative spirits come out to play, healing and transformation can happen at all levels–individually, relationally, and collectively.
Investment:
$497*
*If you and a friend are sharing a room, register separately then email Katy at katy@katyoberlecreative.com and Katy will reimburse you $50 per person and move you into one shared double queen room!
Questions? Email Katy at katy@katyoberlecreative.com
Health & Safety:
We take the health of our community seriously. Vaccinated and non-vaccinated participants are both welcome to attend this retreat. We request that you minimize exposure to COVID before the retreat.
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend the retreat, your payment will be transferred to use for any future offering(s) from Katy Oberle Creative, (i.e. workshops, sound baths, 1:1 mindfulness coaching sessions) less 10%, within one year of the retreat date.