Heart Play!

The pale quartz conglomerate rocks so ubiquitous in this area rose up behind a scraggly winter landscape and the frozen surface of Mohonk Lake. That muted and calming backdrop spread beyond the large picture window where we were within the warmth of The Parlor. Our team was dressed joyously in red, busy laying out a creative feast on a large table. Within that formal space, rife with elegant, detailed woodworking, impressive oil portraits, antique setees, and balcony overlooking the large carpeted room, we spread out prints of antique botanical drawings, as well as pens, paper of all kinds, scissors, glue sticks, and more tools for passionate play, creatively.

Guest UserFebruary 8, 2022Hudson Valley, Valentine's Cards, collage, HandmadeComment

Chrysalis For Teens

“…This program that was supposed to last 6 weeks has bloomed into an ongoing, weekly program without any foreseeable end in sight. Simply said: the girls don’t want Chrysalis to end. So we haven’t, continuing to offer the program for free (and by donation). For almost seven months, both virtually and in-person, we have met weekly to share with one another within a container devoid of competition or shame. And no topic is off limits. For two hours a week, mostly online- the girls not only show up voluntarily, they share in the most meaningful ways- laugh, cry, sing, play instruments, and courageously share creative expression in so many forms... They are (mostly) even on time…”

blogGuest UserMarch 3, 2021teens, covid, collageComment

Soul Speak

“What is my soul’s yearning?” It’s a powerful question that, believe it or not, can be found by simple means: scissors, a glue stick, some old magazine, and intentions.

That’s what 8 women found out yesterday when we gathered in Circle to explore SoulCollage® for three luscious hours of creative and heart opening exploration. Who knew that collage could help unleash our authentic inner voice, dreams & unconsciousness?! Well, think collage meets...spontaneous expression, authentic truth, and deep sharing. This process is that healing and connecting, while being SO fun!.