Are you juggling your work and family, unable to find time for the things you enjoy?

Have you lost touch with your own creativity?

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When was the last time you stopped running the rat race
and really took time to reconnect to your inner self?
Last month, last year, 5 years ago?

Dear Creative Soul;

We’ve all been there . . . stressed to the point of breaking, frustrated with the lack of time in our lives, feeling like we will never be enough, have enough.

It seems like you’re constantly working and there is never enough time for you . . . your Creative Soul.  She used to come out and play, you maybe even built a space for her that is now stacked with papers and bills that never seem to end.

The first child came and with the best of intentions, you started a scrapbook.  Year 1 is one is completely covered . . . when did you ever find the time, you can’t imagine as the years started to fly by — occasionally a glimmer of hope – a quiet afternoon by yourself to catch up.

Perhaps you have made time for your Creative Soul, but you are feeling a bit uninspired and looking for new ideas to spark the playfulness of your spirit.

It is time for you to get out of the routines of your life and to traverse your imagination for inspiration in the moment.

Join us for an All-Inclusive Creative Retreat to Awaken Your Artistic Spirit

  • Relax, unwind and nurture your own Creative Soul
  • Explore a beautiful setting that will inspire your Creative Soul
  • Reconnect to your own creativity and share it with other Creative Souls
  • Form new friendships with other like-minded Creative Souls
  • Learn new techniques that will nourish your Creative Souls
  • Return to your life renewed, replenished and re-energized
  • Remember you are always and forever a Creative Soul

Karen Myers from KatScrap Studio in Altadena & Heather Morrow of Creative Souls invite you to join them on this amazing weekend retreat.  Before KatScrap Studio closed their doors last Fall, Karen & Heather had hatched this plan . . . to create a weekend get-a-way where they could share their skills, projects and inspiration with others.

Finding the right location was key . . .

Relax & Explore

Pali Mountain Retreat is a 74-acre sanctuary surrounded by national forests, lakes & wildlife.  Conveniently located in the San Bernardino mountains in Running Springs, CA (near Lake Arrowhead).  It is easily accessible from anywhere in Southern California.

Pali Mountain Retreat

  • Camp-style cabin sleeping accommodations
  • The cabins have radiant floor heating, if the evenings get chilly.
  • Guests will share one bathroom per 4 bunks
  • Bring a sleeping bag, pillow & towel
    OR you can pay $20 (on-site) for a bedding set that includes a pillow, sheet, blanket and towel.
  • Having earned the Family Choice Award for “Best Conference Center Cuisine”, Pali Mountain’s dining is, simply put, delicious.  Let us know of any special dietary needs at time of registration.
  • Assorted soft drinks, tea, coffee, hot water and water will be available all day
Reconnect to Your Own Creative Soul

  • Creative Workshops sure to inspire you
  • A Host guided nature hike through the picturesque surroundings
  • A fun-filled campfire (complete with s’mores!)
  • Many other treats & surprises throughout the weekend

A creative scrappy workstation including:

  • A Grandmark Accucut with 20+ dies
  • A Cricut machines with 20+ cartridges (bring your own to use & share if you like!)
  • A Silhouette SD (cuts computerized images)
  • CuttleBug
  • BigShot machine
  • Revolution
  • Assorted tools for your use

And best of all . . . A 6 foot table for every Creative Soul!  Spread out your supplies and get crafty!  You’ll be able to leave your supplies out ALL weekend!

It was my sincere pleasure to have attended the Creative Souls Retreat in September.   I really needed a break from work to find my long lost creative soul and give her a place to explore and play!   At first I was worried about being a newbie to all of the materials and processes but that quickly melted away in the company of great, creative, sharing women.  I learned so much and loved the workshops!   I wish that weekend had been longer, so I’ve been looking forward to the next retreat since my drive home!   Can’t wait to be in Running Springs again with both old and new creative souls. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!  ~Bettina Rohan

Form new friendships

The Creative Souls Retreat will be kicked off with a cocktail reception on Friday, June 1, 2012.   During this time, you will have the opportunity to trade supplies with other Creative Souls, so you will want to bring crafty items that you are no longer using.  Dinner will be served on Friday night.

Although the times have not been set, yet, there will be 2 classes on Saturday (morning & afternoon), along with numerous demo-nars.  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served.

On Saturday night, there will be an Artist’s Trading Card (ATC) Swap along.  The theme and count of cards needed for the trade will be sent to those registered for the event.

On Sunday, there will be 1 class in the morning.  Brunch is served and the event ends in the early afternoon.

Learn new techniques

The details of the workshops being offered and demonars being presented is still being worked out; however, you WILL NOT be disappointed.

The Creative Souls Faculty includes:

Heather Morrow
Heather Morrow
Heather formed Creative Souls four years ago after rediscovering her own creativity and being asked to share some of her mixed media techniques.  On most weekends, you can find her throwing pottery or creating some other work of art to share with the world.   To see more of Heather’s work, go towww.potterydaily.com or http://cr8ivesouls.blogspot.com.  In addition to being a certified Copic Instructor, she is part of the Sakura Craft Design Team.

Karen Myers
Creative expression has always been a part of Karen’s life.  As a kid, she loved any activity that involved paint, glue, drawing, glitter and had an impressive collection of every craft kit that was out there.  For the past 12 years, she has been involved with the retail industry; managing, buying and eventually owning her own scrapbooking store, where she did it all….including designing & teaching classes.  She enjoys sharing her excitement for new product and new techniques and is currently fulfilling one of her goals – being on a design team.  Her favorite style is vintage/grunge and likes her projects to have different textures and layers. Moving off the scrapbook page onto different kinds of mixed media projects is her latest love. Her new creative inspiration is nature since recently moving to the picturesque mountains of San Bernardino, CA.

Terri Sproul
Terri Sproul is the producer of a DVD called “MasquePen Magic” to see more of her video check out her YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/terrisproul.  She is a diverse and experienced designer and instructor for multiple companies in the paper craft world including “Glue Dots®”, “Stewart Superior”, “Sakura Hobby Craft” and “Viva Las Vegastamps!” to name a few.  Terri and her husband Marc have the pleasure of living in San Diego County On top Of Palomar Mountain. She has received a Bachelor of Scrapbooking Arts from Creating Keepsakes and Bachelor of Scrapbooking Education from EK Success. Terri’s passion is teaching fellow Scrapbooker’s and Stamper’s new techniques and to think ‘out of the box’ and ‘off the Page.’  Visit her website and blog to see all the exciting stuff she does at http://www.terrisproul.com – link to blog is also there.

Demonars

  • Copics
  • Zentangle
  • Cricut
  • Silhouette
  • Jewelry

“Heather creates a wonderfully creative atmosphere with great instruction and everything you need to complete the projects.  The themes are relevant to holidays, world events, or personal experiences.  The workshops are well thought out and well presented.  You can’t help but have fun and be creative under Heather’s tutelage.  A must for all creative and wanna-be creative souls.” — Liane Larocque

What to Bring!

This is YOUR weekend to be creative, so bring as many of your scrapbooking/craft supplies as you’d like!  You’ll have one 6 foot table of your very own to spread out and get your craft on!  For the workshops, we recommend the basic supplies:  scissors, wet & dry adhesive, trimmer, chalks, etc.

Creative Souls Retreat Logo

Remember that your Creative Souls Retreat registration includes: 2 nights lodging at Pali Mountain Retreat in Running Springs, CA; all meals, snacks and beverages;  3 Creative Souls workshops; tons of demonars, fun surprises and activities throughout your weekend.

YES!  I want to attend the Creative Souls Retreat, June 1 – 3, 2012 in the San Bernardino Mountains for $357.

This is, of course, TOO GOOD to not share it with a friend.  So, you register yourself and your friend, for a $57.00 savings.

YES!  I want to bring a friend with me to the Creative Souls Retreat, June 1 – 3, 2012 in the San Bernardino Mountains for $657.

We can also accept checks, please call (626) 344-9306 to make arrangements.

The Deadline to register for the Creative Souls Retreat is May 15, no exceptions.

Questions?  Please email info@creativesoulsretreat.com or call Heather at (626) 344-9306.

“There’s something comforting and empowering to “Be” with other women and to create.  Heather comes well prepared and makes it easy for us to relax and play AND we go home with a piece of Art!  I appreciate Heather’s kind, wise and gentle manner and look forward to being inspired by her and the many skills she so willingly shares.” — Joanne Jakeman

Why Not? Money Back Guarantee

It takes courage to step into your creative brilliance.  We would really like to share this experience with you – no matter what your “crafting” level.  In order to honor this process, we are offering a money back guarantee.  We will refund you the cost of the retreat, minus the lodging fee – if you are not completely satisfied with the Creative Souls experience.

So, what are you waiting for?  We really don’t want you to miss out on this experience.

Come discover your Creative Soul and awaken your artistic spirit!

Sincerely yours,

Heather Morrow & Karen Myers

P.S. Your Creative Souls Retreat registration includes: 2 nights lodging at Pali Mountain Retreat in Running Springs, CA, June 1-3, 2012; all meals, snacks and beverages;  3 Creative souls workshops; tons of demonars, fun surprises and activities throughout your weekend.

P.P.S. And best of all . . . A 6 foot table for every Creative Soul!  Spread out your supplies and get crafty!  You’ll be able to leave your supplies out ALL weekend!