7. Move Over Girls' Trips...Creative Retreats Are Here

<p>What if the most restorative thing you can do while traveling isn't simply relaxing, but making something — surrounded by people, in creative community, seeing the world (and yourself) a little differently than when you arrived?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this Creative Check-In episode of The Creative Collective Podcast, Emily and Allie recap their recent trip to Folegandros, Greece — a Creative Club retreat Emily co-hosts, and the first one Allie has attended. Morning swims, linoleum stamp carving, watercolor doodles made with actual ocean water, and a group printmaking poster that everyone got to take a piece of home — this episode is part travelogue, part reflection on why retreats like this are having a real moment right now.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In this episode, they discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>What it's like to experience a creative retreat for the first time as a guest instead of a host</li><li>Why the loosest, least scheduled parts of the day ended up being the most restorative</li><li>The group printmaking project that felt reminiscent of a high school yearbook (mermaid cats included)</li><li>Why creative retreats are becoming the new version of the girls' trip — and why phone-free, analog experiences are popping up all over the place</li><li>What it means to let yourself be positively creatively influenced by the people around you</li><li>A challenge for anyone who can't book a flight to Greece this week, but still wants a piece of what this trip gave them</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Links:</strong></p><ul><li>Jennifer Chiles - <a href="https://www.jenniferchilesart.com/creative-retreats" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Creative Club retreat</a> co-host</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spinafolegandros/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SPINA</a> - Our dream getaway spot in Folegandros, Greece</li><li><a href="https://www.findbalancewithmonica.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Monica McNeeley</a> - Allie's travel buddy and fellow therapist</li><li>Paige Bradford - watercolor meditation and <a href="https://www.hoorayartstudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Hooray Art Studio</a> owner</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3SfJf7M" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sakura Koi travel watercolor set</a> - our favorite for art on the go! </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ed04sD" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Speedball linoleum starter kit</a> for printmaking</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/creativecollectivepod/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a> or visit our <a href="http://creativecollectivepod.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠website⁠</a> to learn more. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can apply <a href="https://airtable.com/appZCTFrBpqzosMqg/pagSGHHKSpDpenxHo/form" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠here.⁠</a></p><p><br /></p><p>You can find Allie on<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/creativelyclinical/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a> or her <a href="https://creativelyclinical.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠website⁠</a>, and you can find Emily on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/awaytherapy/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a> or her <a href="https://www.nyarttherapy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠website⁠</a> to learn more about all they do and stay connected</p><p><br /></p><p>You can find Austin on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/airforeffect/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a> for all of your podcasting and musical needs</p><p><br /></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, follow along and share it with someone who could use a little more creativity in their life.</p><p><br />