“I received way more out of this retreat than what I expected. I cleared a LONG held belief and way I did my life for much of my adult life. I feel free, light, dreamy and ready to begin anew.” - Survey Response, Asheville Retreat, 2023
Free Yourself: Asheville
Intuition Painting® & Yoga Retreat
3-Night/4 Day All-Inclusive Retreat
Bend of Ivy Lodge, Near Asheville, NC
If you want to get creative in your search for meaningful travel, self-awareness, & discovery, join our all-inclusive retreat in Asheville, NC, surrounded by Blue Ridge mountains, next to the bubbling Ivy River.
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Explore your hidden inner world and awaken your true potential through an intuitive-creative process in a safe, judgement-free space. Learn to paint freely and spontaneously, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before.
Intuition Painting® reaches stuck energy and emotional blocks in places where words simply cannot. Experience deep release without having to relive old wounds. Reignite hope, passion, and connection for yourself and all that you love.
Discover how to use intuitive expression in order to:
+ Release anxiety & stress
+ Practice meditative mindfulness
+ Move through swirling emotions
+ Transform your shadow self
+ Let go and become unstuck
+ Return to peace & calm
+ Reconnect with your aliveness
Giving Back:
For every person who joins a Life is an Art retreat, we offer a scholarship for a free online Intuition Painting® course from our pool of applicants. Learn More.
What is Intuition Painting®?
Focus on the process without worrying about the outcome.
Intuition Painting® moves you past the fear of doing it wrong, beyond any "art scars" from childhood, and into a free-flowing state of authentic expression. Using mindfulness, meditation, and creativity coaching, you’ll learn to paint from your innermost self.
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“Words like ‘awesome’ and ‘incredible’ just don’t cut it. My heart, my soul — my entire me — was moved beyond all that I could imagine. Truly the most heartfelt emotions stirred inside me.”
— Maryanne, Joshua Tree 2018
No previous training or skills are needed.
We keep our retreats small, so as soon as you know you'd like to join us, please register soon.
About the Location:
Located 20 minutes north of Asheville, our retreat location is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With over 63-acres of private land, it offers the space for a unique and unforgettable experiences.
The sleeping lodge is a former tobacco barn that has been beautifully converted and is the heart of the property Along with its expansive gardens, tranquil river, and breathtaking mountain views, this is the perfect place to get away.
Accommodations
Lodging is single or double occupancy. Private rooms have limited availability and are first come, first serve.
Meals
Daily, freshly-prepared healthy and delicious meals made by a local chef onsite.
Bodywork
Reiki and massage sessions will be available for hire on a first-come, first serve basis with the very talented Kelie Micho.
Program Itinerary
1st Day:
Arrival & Welcome
Orientation
Opening Circle
Studio Introduction
Dinner
2nd Day:
Yoga (optional)
Breakfast
Check in
Meditation
Intuition Painting®
Lunch Break
Nature Mandala (optional)
Intuition Painting®
Circle & Check in
Authentic Movement
Dinner
3rd Day Morning:
River Walk (optional)
Breakfast
Check in
Meditation
Intuition Painting®
Lunch Break
Wisdom Embodiments
Breakdown & Clean Up
Celebration
4th Day
Breakfast
Circle
Retreat Closing
Departure
Join us for an All-Inclusive Retreat at a gorgeous 63 acre, magical mountain resort on the Ivy River just outside of Asheville, NC.
You will be led by Montine Blank, a Master Intuition Painting® facilitator.
Retreat includes:
Intuition Painting® & activities on all days
Breakfasts, lunches, dinners
Snacks and beverages
Labyrinth walks
Riverside meditations
Nature Mandalas
Daily mindful movement and/or yoga classes (optional)
All art supplies
Free parking
Retreat Cost = Tuition + Room
Tuition Fee: $755
Rooms & Meal Options:
See room photos.
+ $595 Single
+ $475 Double
+ $275 Commuter
The deposit to reserve is $350. Prices increase by 15% April 1, 2025.
Payment Policy:
Once your deposit is paid, the remainder is billed separately.
Full payment due 60 days prior to retreat start.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposits are refundable
180+ days before start date.All payments are non-refundable within 60 days of the event, but may be used as a credit for up to 12 months.
“Montine is a graceful, knowledgeable, gifted facilitator and her courses are incredibly inspiring. She helped me process my mental and emotional blocks gracefully and with ease.
I would highly recommend this workshop as creative therapy, to anyone seeking any level of transformative work, or break-through clarification and healing.
If something is holding you back and needs to be released..this is a fun, warm, beautifully challenging and supportive environment for getting going on that work. Cannot recommend it enough!”
