Embodied Creativity

Retreat

September 18-20, 2020

Inn at the Rustic Gate

Big Rapids, Michigan

The journey to healing, transformation and becoming a creative vessel begins in the body.

Join Creativity Coach and Writer, Michele Lussky, at a beautiful inn nestled in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Michele will lead you in the inner guidance work of embodied creativity: forest bathing, breathwork meditation, qigong, journey writing, somatic awareness, gentle yoga, and labyrinth walks. We will laugh, rest, reflect--and become powerful creators in every sense of the word.

There will be plenty of "down-time" to show yourself compassion and let your creative juices flow in the peaceful setting of the historic inn. Feel free to wander the 146 acres of woodland trails, rolling meadows, and wetlands. Take time to write, create, or read in the library. Visit the peaceful "meditation loft" to pray, dream, meditate, or practice yoga. Sit by the fire and chat with other gentle souls. This is your time to heal, restore, transform and connect.

The Details

Michele Lussky will hold intimate and safe space for up to nine people to experience creative growth, self-compassion, and connect to their muse.

Held at the historic Inn at the Rustic Gate, in Big Rapids, Michigan (located one hour north of Grand Rapids), our gracious innkeepers, Marcia and Sharon Stroko, and Patricia Barrett will ensure that you have all of our needs met. They are strictly following all COVID-19 safety protocol (as will we). The inn is an environmentally responsible facility with large, well-appointed rooms; scenic vistas; groomed walking trails; labyrinth; WiFi; library; meditation/yoga loft; and more. The wholesome and delicious food created by Chef Sharon is organic and locally sourced as much as possible. You will feel pampered and supported during your entire stay.

$450 per person - Includes shared bedroom and bathroom, accommodations, meals/beverages and program. Due to COVID-19, you may only stay with a family member/partner that shares your address.

$500 per person - Includes private room and bathroom, accommodations, meals/beverages and program.

$75 - Non-refundable deposit reserves your space. Balance is due August 18, 2020.

Friday 5:00pm - Sunday noon. (Early check in at 3:30pm on Friday available.)

Other:

Shamama events are inclusive to all sexes, genders, gender identities/expressions, and sexual orientations. We welcome all people of any age, physical ability, color, background, beliefs, or country of origin.
Special food requests due to dietary restrictions/allergies will be honored. Please let us know on your registration form.
If you do not have a roommate, we will try to find one for you. Please let us know on your registration form.
Our Reservation Policy.
Questions? Email Michele.
Learn more about Michele.

"I attended a retreat in June 2019. My experiences at the retreat were life-altering! I was set upon a path of personal and spiritual growth that has led me to be so much more peaceful and able to identify my fears that hold me back from physical and emotional growth. I am able to make decisions more easily, which has been an issue for me for years." Lynda Nietering, Grand Haven, MI

"I went to a Creativity Retreat at the Inn of the Rustic Gate led by Shamama. It changed my life, particularly in my ability to stay connected with my soul's energy. Michele is gifted in providing activities to open up our heart space. Highly recommend."Katherine Parker, Big Rapids, MI

"Michele and the work that she does has been a pivotal point of positive change in my life. Her ability to hold space for healing and personal transformation along with the breathwork that she teaches has been invaluable in my personal growth and healing. Our personal suffering on this earth is here teach us aspects of ourselves that we never knew existed, but we have to be open to receiving that message. Thank you Michele for showing me how to be an open vessel for transformation and creativity!!" Lisa Schneider, Rockford, MI

"I highly recommend Shamama!! I went on the fall retreat not knowing what I was getting myself into, I just knew I needed this. Wow!! Absolutely amazing! I met a wonderful group of gals and we just clicked. Michele and Amy kept us busy exploring our needs and teaching us the tools we needed to get there. I came home at peace with past issues and empowered to take on the future. Thank you for everything!" Sheila Lingle, Big Rapids, MI

"Every single moment was so magical." Trish Clark, Montague, MI

"Michele has a gift for creating a truly magical environment for a self healing experience while all the while being real. A grateful participant." Tammy Newman, Kalamazoo, MI

"Everything was lovely. Michele offers a special gift with what she holds and gives to others to facilitate their person growth journey. I have been blessed immensely thanks to the love and light she holds and gives to others."- Anonymous (from post-retreat survey)

"I loved the retreat. Thinking of suggestions for improvements will be very difficult for me, because I enjoyed it so much…I enjoyed every single person, and every single minute, so thank you again. I would sign up for next year this week if you were ready for registration."-Anonymous (from post-retreat survey)

"Every aspect held significant insight, healing, purging, and far exceeded my dreams!!" Anonymous (from post-retreat survey)

"Michele was extremely attentive to the need of all participants. She was flexible, warm, caring, and compassionate. She has such a beautiful heart and soul and is definitely living her passion and calling. Thank you Michele." Anonymous (from post-retreat survey)

"I appreciated the sacred honor and space given for each person's own process and that the focus was on our own journey and work, that offering remarks, comments, insights on each other's work or process was not part of the program. I have experienced that in other events or classes and generally find it unhelpful and unhealthy. If participants were interested in feedback from others, there was plenty of time for those chosen conversations. I frankly have plenty to attend to in my own unfolding!" Anonymous (from post-retreat survey)

"With gratitude for the safe container you created (at the retreat). I'm already in recruit mode for next year!" Anonymous (from post-retreat survey)