Hi, hello, how we doin?

Gosh, it's nearly impossible to "have the right words" these days. I certainly don't. But I do have a few questions swirling about my brain: 

How do I show up when the world is melting down?

What do I have to offer?

What fills MY cup? 

Interestingly, my answer for each question is basically the same: Double down on creativity, move my body, and get with people. 

These are the things that buoy my spirit and bolster my resilience, and likely because of that, they also happen to be... MY JAM.

When the world is melting, we make art, we circle up, we take care of each other, and if you're like me this afternoon, we buy extremely soft blankets from stores we're not actively boycotting :-) 

If you're yearning to circle up, get your hands in some paint, and fill YOUR cup, I'd love to support you!

FREE FLO MEET UP

If you're in my FREE FLO community (or you'd like to join), we're gathering in my Portland studio on March 25th for an afternoon of connection. These local FREE FLO gatherings are always super sweet, and they're free of charge. Your first week of FREE FLO is also free, so yep, you can join and come to the gathering. 

ART SPA

If you're looking for a deliciously luxurious five-day art and self-care immersion, I'm offering two more intimate ART SPA retreats in my Portland studio: July 9 - 13 and August 27 - 31. 

I'll be honest, these ART SPA retreats are fancy pants. There are only six people in each gathering, and there will be lots of pampering. Think gourmet food, lovely private accommodations, spa time, massages, candle-lit soundbaths, breathwork, sauna time, and LOTS of highly supported intuitive painting.

ART SPA was inspired by my desire to gather in small circles and to create exquisitely nourishing experiences (I am a Libra, after all), but ART SPA is also part of a bigger vision. By offering these high-touch immersive experiences, I'm able to keep my studio space available for donation-based community events. That said, if you are in or near Portland and you have such an offering, feel free to reach out. 

THE OMEGA INSTITUTE

This will be my fourth time leading a retreat at Omega, and it's always a highlight of my year. The groups that gather here are incredible, and Omega is just a wonderful place to be. I'm offering a five-day Art of Aliveness retreat October 19 - 24. 

INTERNATIONAL RETREATS

My retreats in Greece and Spain this May are both sold out, but stay tuned for a really special Costa Rica offering happening in November. I can't wait to share it with you sooooon. 

Like I said, I'm doubling down on art and community, and it feels SO RIGHT. It's a beautiful privilege to get to circle up with you in these ways. I'm really grateful. 

With love, painty hands, and soft blankets,

Flora