“Expect the unexpected. A lot of magic happens here.” — Erica Hart, New Year Retreat, Florida, 2017
Let Go & Flow!
A soulful intuitive-art experience to reconnect with your creative spirit.
A 2½-Day Intentional Creativity Workshop
November 6-8, 2026, Downtown Asheville, NC
Authentic Movement, Writing, and Intuition Painting®
Combining guided meditation, authentic movement, spontaneous writing, and art from intuition, this multi-model process taps into your joyful, flowing self and brings in a sense of renewal and re-inspiration. This one-of-a-kind workshop is for those of us who appreciate stepping out of our routine, indulging in feel-good activities, and recharging our spiritual and creative connection.
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How Alchemy Happens
We will start with creative awakening coaching and authentic movement to reconnect with our contemplative selves and begin spontaneously writing.
Based on what arises, we shift into Body Prismatic™ to go deeper into the parts of us that want to be expressed, nurtured, and celebrated.
Choosing poses and using our bodies as tracing templates, we outline our forms onto life-size paper. We tap into our intuition and express ourselves freely with shapes colors, words, doodles and oodles of paint. Working in the midst of music, paints, pens, pastels, and found objects, we will find ourselves lost in the zone, having a blast.
It is a joy to watch everyone's expressions soften and begin to radiate with a resounding "Here I am!" kind of energy. Our resulting colorful muses get to come home with us, and will continue giving us creative wisdom and inspiration long after the workshop is done.
These happiness boosting sessions serve up:
*** All the paint colors imaginable
*** Authentic Movement sessions
*** Large body-length sheets of paper
*** A free space with no judgment or critiques
*** Creativity coaching and facilitation
No experience or training is needed. We keep our workshops small and personal, so if you'd like to save your place, please register on the right.
For Everyone
** No experience required. No critiques. Just the invitation to listen, move, and create from the inside out.
Reserve your place and reconnect with the limitless source of creativity within you.
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More About Intuition Painting
In this transformative event we harness the power of Intuition Painting®, a unique creative process that helps you explore and release old energy and thought patterns that have been holding you back. As you reconnect with your natural state of fearlessness, hope, and lightness, you’ll rediscover the vibrant, energized self that has always been within you.
Days are filled with laughter, heartfelt connections, and a playful spirit, all in a warm and supportive environment designed to help you on your journey.
Learn more about Intuition Painting®
Paint it Forward:
For every person who joins a Life is an Art retreat, we offer a free online Intuition Painting® course from our pool of scholarship applicants. Learn More.
Program Itinerary
1st Evening:
Arrival & Welcome
Opening Circle
Creativity Coaching
Dinner (optional group reservations)
2nd Day:
Teas & nibbles
Meditation & Journaling
Intuitive Art Initiation
Lunch Break (restaurants nearby)
Intuitive Art-making
Meditation & Personal Inquiry
Dinner (optional group reservations)
3rd Day:
Teas & nibbles
Check in
Movement & Intuitive Art-making
Lunch Break (restaurants nearby)
Processing & Group embodiment
Circle & Check in
Retreat Closing
Small group experience—12th year running! These events tend to sell out.
Workshop Tuition Fee: $795
NOTE: Prices increase 10% on September 1, 2026. The deposit to reserve is $350.
You will be led by Montine Blank, a Master Intuition Painting® facilitator.
Workshop includes:
+ 2 1/2 Days of Intentional Creativity.
+ Intuitive art coaching.
+ Introspection inquiry and flow writing.
+ Guided meditations.
+ Complimentary water, herbal infused teas, edibles, and snacks.
+ All art supplies.
Payment Policy:
Once your deposit is paid, the remainder is billed separately.
Full payment due 60 days prior to retreat start.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel, you’ll receive full credit towards future Life is an Art event(s) as long as you cancel at least two months before the retreat start date.
If you cancel within two months of the retreat, your deposit is non-refundable, but any additional fees you’ve paid will be credited toward a future events.
About the Location:
Located in downtown Asheville, our private space is on the top floor of the grand old Masonic Temple, offering a unique space and lovely views.
Accommodations
Lodging is not included in this event. Participants may book at any of the wonderful surrounding hotels or airbnbs in the area.
Meals
Beverages, Snacks, Nibbles, and teas are provided both weekend days. Group can choose convene for dinner together in Asheville on Friday and/or Saturday night.
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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