A magical retreat to awaken creative free spirit
September 10-14, 2024
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Connect to your Sacred Core of Creativity
Life can feel like an endless hustle at times. Deadlines to meet, people to take care of, bills to pay. It’s easy to get sucked into the daily grind and let chaos take over.
Before you know it, the spark you once felt for your work has faded, replaced by frustration, burnout and a nagging sense that you’re just going through the motions.
You might feel rudderless, uninspired, or depressed. You seek change but you feel plagued with self-doubt and a lack of direction. You want to reinvent yourself and create something new. But you have no idea where to begin, nor do you have a clear vision for yourself
This is a sign that your inner muse is inaccessible, locked up in a prison cell made of routine, stress and self-doubt.
Unleashing our inner muse is crucial for creating change because it taps into our core creative potential. It enhances our ability to express ourselves and engage with the world in innovative ways. This exploration not only enriches our personal and professional lives but also deepens our understanding of ourselves and our connections with others.
By embracing our inner muse, we open up pathways to new ideas, emotional healing, and a profound sense of fulfillment. It allows us to break free from conventional thinking, fostering a resilient, adaptive, and vibrant approach to life's challenges and opportunities.
The inner muse is that most intimate and sacred part of you, the source of your creative power that often lies dormant, obscured by daily distractions or self-doubt. A muse that is blocked or asleep will lead to stress and disconnection from self.
To awaken our inner muse we must engage in the act of creation, exploring our inner selves and the world around us. And the best way to do that is through art.
Art is a universal language that bridges gaps and connects us deeply. It's the act of making art itself that summons the inner muse and opens up the flow of creativity and new ideas.
When we engage in a creative process, we become co-creators of our own reality.
Discover a sanctuary amid the chaos
The Unleash Your Inner Muse retreat will offer you the space, time and guidance to awaken your soul artist and invite your inner muse to play and flourish.
You’ll be guided through a sacred process that nourishes your authentic self and reconnects you to a new creative energy you haven’t felt in years.
You’ll also find yourself in a place of fearlessness and wonder, inviting your inner muse to show you who you really are.
And you’ll immerse in an intimate, judgement-free environment container that will help you peel back layers and rediscover your authentic voice.
This retreat is your invitation to dance with your muse again and reawaken that infectious joy and playful spirit that turns any blank canvas into a playground.
But most important, you‘ll reconnect with a profound joy and exhilarating freedom that will make you wonder how you ever lost touch with this divine spark within.
Your Guides
Peleg Top
Retreat leader & Wizard of Wonder
A veteran creative mentor and an accomplished artist and writer, Peleg Top brings over twenty years of experience in guiding and supporting people on their journeys of growth and transformation.
With access to a treasure chest of tools he’s learned and developed over the years, Peleg helps people awaken their creative free spirit and learn to walk the path of love.
Peleg is the creator of the “100 Days of Creative High Growth” process, which leads people through a pilgrimage of creative unfolding and self discovery. He’s been leading private and group retreats teaching people how to shift from scarcity and fear to living a life of abundance.
Ed Gandia
Supporting teacher & Conjurer of Creativity
Ed Gandia is an accomplished writer, podcaster and mentor to creative professionals. He is a graduate of the Creative High Growth process and has learned to practice and implement many of the tools you’ll be learning in this retreat.
With 30 years of experience in both corporate and freelance environments, Ed understands the uncertainty, burnout, and doubts mid-career creatives face. His journey of resilience and self-discovery revealed that true fulfillment comes from tapping into one's own creative wellspring. Ed will guide you through powerful questions, exercises, and insights to help you find clarity, joy, and unapologetic self-expression.
Listen and learn more…
Listen to Peleg and Ed discuss what the inner muse is all about and how we can start embracing it to open up pathways to new ideas, emotional healing and a profound sense of fulfillment—both in our professional and personal lives.
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
Join us in the Land of Enchantment
The logistics of our retreat have been carefully designed to support your transformative journey. Every detail, from the enchanting location to the nourishing meals, has been thoughtfully chosen to create a sacred space for your creative reawakening.
WHEN & WHERE
Immerse yourself in the mystical allure of Santa Fe, New Mexico—a true artist's paradise. This enchanted land, where creative spirits roam free, will be the backdrop for your transformative journey. From the soul-stirring architecture to the nourishing cuisine, the welcoming community to the awe-inspiring landscapes, Santa Fe provides an unparalleled setting for creative rebirth.
THE SPACE
Our sacred circle will convene at the Santa Fe Artist Getaway, an inspirational art studio nestled in the heart of nature. This serene space, infused with the vibrant energy of creation, will be our sanctuary for this work together.
THE SCHEDULE
Our journey begins with a grounding dinner together on Tuesday, September 10th. Over the next four days, we'll embark on a soul-stirring odyssey of creative reawakening, concluding our official program midday on Saturday, September 14th.
LODGING & MEALS
To allow you the freedom to choose accommodations that best suit your needs and budget, lodging is not included in the retreat fee. However, we will nourish your body and soul with daily lunches and healthy snacks. You will provide your own breakfast and dinner.
TRANSPORTATION
The nearest airport to our retreat location is the Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF). You can also fly into the larger Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), which is about an hour's drive from Santa Fe. Once you arrive, you can rent a car, take a shuttle, or use a ride-sharing service to reach your lodging and our retreat space. We'll provide more detailed directions and recommendations upon registration.
INVESTMENT
The investment for this creative journey is $2,100. But, if you apply by July 24 you can take advantage of our early bird offer and pay $1,800.
Pay in full or secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $500 with the balance due by July 20.
But the true investment extends far beyond the monetary. This is your sacred commitment to your creative self—to showing up fully, vulnerably, and courageously for your own healing and growth. It's a promise to honor your innate brilliance and to reclaim the joyful, boundless creativity that is your birthright.
Limited to 16 Participants
To foster the deep transformation and intimate connection that this journey demands, we are limiting the retreat to no more than 16 participants. This small, tight-knit circle will create a safe, supportive sanctuary where you can vulnerably share your struggles, openly celebrate your breakthroughs, and forge bonds with fellow creative voyagers.
As you can imagine, this transformative odyssey is not for everyone. To ensure this journey is the right fit for you and that our circle is a harmonious blend of creative spirits, we have a thoughtful application process. If you feel the call to rekindle your creative fire and reclaim your authentic muse, we invite you to begin your application by clicking the button below.
This is your moment to take a bold step toward creative liberation. If you feel called to make this profound investment in your creative soul, in reawakening the muse within, we encourage you to begin your application now. Your creative rebirth awaits.
Refund Policy
You can receive a refund for the event fee (minus a $500 non-refundable deposit) if you cancel by July 26, 2024.
Due to the limited spots available, the significant time and effort involved in planning this experience, and our financial commitment to the venue, we cannot offer any refunds after July 26, 2024.