
Zen Mountain Creativity Journaling
Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.
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Meditation-led sessions move into mindful writing and freeform journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom; participants can opt to share their writing aloud in a small, contemplative group.

Meditation-led sessions move into mindful writing and freeform journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom; participants can opt to share their writing aloud in a small, contemplative group.
Meditation-led sessions move into mindful writing and freeform journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom; participants can opt to share their writing aloud in a small, contemplative group.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.
Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.

Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.
Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.

Playful mixed media journaling session using collage, acrylic washes, stamps, and guided prompts to spark gratitude and creative self care; participants make exploratory pages in a relaxed small studio workshop environment.

Playful mixed media journaling session using collage, acrylic washes, stamps, and guided prompts to spark gratitude and creative self care; participants make exploratory pages in a relaxed small studio workshop environment.
Playful mixed media journaling session using collage, acrylic washes, stamps, and guided prompts to spark gratitude and creative self care; participants make exploratory pages in a relaxed small studio workshop environment.

Gentle guided yoga followed by reflective journaling prompts to integrate breath, movement, and personal reflection in a cozy studio setting at The Well, suitable for beginners and walk-in participants.

Gentle guided yoga followed by reflective journaling prompts to integrate breath, movement, and personal reflection in a cozy studio setting at The Well, suitable for beginners and walk-in participants.
Gentle guided yoga followed by reflective journaling prompts to integrate breath, movement, and personal reflection in a cozy studio setting at The Well, suitable for beginners and walk-in participants.

Restorative guided meditation tailored to psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers, blending diverse healing arts modalities to replenish practitioners, cultivate peer support, and deepen self-care in a quiet retreat setting.

Restorative guided meditation tailored to psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers, blending diverse healing arts modalities to replenish practitioners, cultivate peer support, and deepen self-care in a quiet retreat setting.
Restorative guided meditation tailored to psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers, blending diverse healing arts modalities to replenish practitioners, cultivate peer support, and deepen self-care in a quiet retreat setting.

Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.

Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.
Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.

Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.

Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.
Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Quiet, guided meditation and restorative practices created for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a calm mountain lodge setting.

Quiet, guided meditation and restorative practices created for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a calm mountain lodge setting.
Quiet, guided meditation and restorative practices created for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a calm mountain lodge setting.

Breath centered gentle yoga, guided breathwork, and a short nature meditation at a scenic mountaintop vortex; small group micro retreat focused on grounding, mindful movement, and sunrise views for all levels.

Breath centered gentle yoga, guided breathwork, and a short nature meditation at a scenic mountaintop vortex; small group micro retreat focused on grounding, mindful movement, and sunrise views for all levels.
Breath centered gentle yoga, guided breathwork, and a short nature meditation at a scenic mountaintop vortex; small group micro retreat focused on grounding, mindful movement, and sunrise views for all levels.

Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.

Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.
Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.

Steady drum-driven shamanic journeys through the lower, middle, and upper worlds to meet spirit guides in a communal Core Shamanism circle; bring a blanket, eye pillow, journal, and portable drum for altar offerings.

Steady drum-driven shamanic journeys through the lower, middle, and upper worlds to meet spirit guides in a communal Core Shamanism circle; bring a blanket, eye pillow, journal, and portable drum for altar offerings.
Steady drum-driven shamanic journeys through the lower, middle, and upper worlds to meet spirit guides in a communal Core Shamanism circle; bring a blanket, eye pillow, journal, and portable drum for altar offerings.

Quiet guided mindfulness with gentle horses nearby, using equine assisted grounding and breathwork to deepen presence and reduce stress; sessions unfold in a peaceful farm setting welcoming all experience levels.

Quiet guided mindfulness with gentle horses nearby, using equine assisted grounding and breathwork to deepen presence and reduce stress; sessions unfold in a peaceful farm setting welcoming all experience levels.
Quiet guided mindfulness with gentle horses nearby, using equine assisted grounding and breathwork to deepen presence and reduce stress; sessions unfold in a peaceful farm setting welcoming all experience levels.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.

Immersive somatic session activating the sacral chakra through breathwork, journaling, guided dance, sound healing, and meditation to deepen creativity, emotional connection, and embodied self-expression.

Immersive somatic session activating the sacral chakra through breathwork, journaling, guided dance, sound healing, and meditation to deepen creativity, emotional connection, and embodied self-expression.
Immersive somatic session activating the sacral chakra through breathwork, journaling, guided dance, sound healing, and meditation to deepen creativity, emotional connection, and embodied self-expression.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.
Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.

Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.
Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.