FARM TO EASEL
SUMMER RETREAT
Rest your heart
You are allowed to rest
You are meant to live a peaceful life
Gift yourself the peace you deserve
Farm to Easel Retreat:
Where Creativity
Takes Root
MEET THE ARTISTS
Amanda & Christie met years ago at a creative workshop. We’ve created together ever since and we invite you to join us at our first summer retreat!
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Amanda Hawthorne is a Live Event Artist based out of Long Island, New York and working worldwide. Her art studio, a sacred space where she teaches workshops, collaborates, and paints her heart out, is located in Massapequa, NY.
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Christie Jones is an artist whose work merges coastal beauty with climate advocacy. Using mixed media, handmade acrylic, and watercolor made from earth and mineral pigments, she explores environmental themes. She exhibits artwork from Brooklyn to Montauk, teaches educational workshops, and is based in Patchogue-Medford, NY.
Join us for a transformative 6-hour creative retreat designed to nourish your soul and awaken your artistry. Set among the trees and near the water at Amanda’s private art studio, this immersive experience blends meditation, hands-on artistic exploration, and organic nourishment in a serene, inspiring setting.
Retreat Highlights:
✨ Opening Meditation – Ground yourself in presence and creativity
💐 Floral Arranging – Craft your own nature-inspired arrangement
🌿 Cyanotype Art – Harness the power of sunlight to create stunning botanical prints
🎨 Paint Making – Learn to create pigments from natural materials from Christie
🖌️ Watercolor Class – Guided painting session by Amanda to bring your creativity to life
🥗 Organic/local farm Lunch – A fresh, nourishing meal to fuel your creativity
🍹 Mocktails & Snacks – Enjoy artisanal, refreshing beverages
🔥 Closing Meditation & dessert & Fire Pit Send-Off – Reflect, release, and carry peace with you
Every guest will receive a Take-Home Farm to Easel Kit ($300 value) filled with tools and essentials to continue your creative and mindful journey.
Investment in Yourself:
💛 Early Bird Pricing (First 2 weeks): $395, early bird pricing ends Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
💛 Regular Pricing: $450
Our retreat space is on 1/2 acre of serene property outdoor-focused, featuring a screened-in gazebo area, handicapped accessibility, and a comfortable bathroom for guests.
✨ Rest your heart. Gift yourself the peace you deserve. ✨
📍 Location: Amanda’s Art Studio in Massapequa, NY - (address will be sent the week of the event).
🗓 Date & Time: Sunday, June 29th, 2025 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM, rain date Sunday, July 20, 2025
Limited spots available—holding space for 8 people. Secure your place today and step into a day of creativity, connection, and calm.
P.S. You don’t need to be an artist or creative to attend!