Rockywold Deephaven Camp
Holderness, New Hampshire
I returned home exactly a week ago
from attending Squam Art Workshops
and I am still processing the journey that unfolded
there for me!
How do I put into words just how I feel
about what I experienced at My Squam . . .
knowing that I can't possibly express
exactly what I want to share and give it the justice it so deserves!
I don't think I truly can ... BECAUSE IT WAS MAGICAL!
I am still processing all that I experienced at Squam last week,
and I don't want this feeling to end.
I want to remember all that I did, all that I learned,
all that I experienced and remember the wonderful people I met.
I have attended two Squam by the Sea journeys
and Squam in the City last fall,
but nothing compares to the "original" Squam
at Squam Lake in New Hampshire.
It was by far the most beautiful retreat experience for me!
I decided to share my favorite photos
from my Squam experience last week ...
I am touched beyond measure that I was able to attend,
to teach a Zentangle® class
and share this drawing process with 40 attendees! (WOW!)
I was happy to be a small part of an amazing group of people,
close to 200 attendees!
To be close to Elizabeth,
(founder and creator of Squam Art Workshops)
who will always have my heart,
and Forrest Elliott, Mindy Tsonas and Nina Gilbert
(her outstanding team)
what an amazing job they did!
Enough said ... here are my pics
Hope you will enjoy and get a feel for my five days!
Opening night adornment
Yarn bombing everywhere
Walking the many paths
Yarns by Shalimar yarns for a tapestry
Isn't the packaging adorable!
Another art fair treat I brought home
Me and Mindy united (photo taken by Elizabeth Duvivier)
How I adore this beautiful soul!
Elizabeth reading my favorite poet Mary Oliver
in our magical writing class
Ice beauty during the Art Fair
The beautiful heart showed up everywhere
Story time with author Clara Parkes
I purchased her sock knitting book!
My art fair treat from Maya Made
New sock knitting bag
Always have to take at least one selfie!
Connecting with Susan
My Love Notes Project partner
My altered book class with Colleen Attara
Knitting in my pj's by the fire
The perfect venue for my Zentangle® class Friday morning
Best class helpers ever!!!!
Creating a class Mosaic of finished work
The BEST class helpers ever
How blessed was I!!!
Awesome and attentive class
Sweet Nina concentrating
My Instagram that day
Cabin Artwork created by
Elizabeth and Forrest
(Wished I could have brought home!)
Morning peeking through ... ready to start each day
Creating a nature mandala before class
Writing class venue
"Writing your own Myth" class with Elizabeth
Facing the blank page ...
Dream Catcher created by
the beautiful Mindy Tsonas
for all
Adding my dream to the dream catcher
Attending a natural remedy workshop
Always inspiring words to be found
My writing sisters ... we shared a lot together
My Keens walked many a step
Anxious to get into the Art Fair on our last night
Yes I am Yogiknitgirl and I LOVE Ravelry
So fun to meet the gang in person!
Saying goodbye to Squam Lake the last day
Being greeted on Wednesday arrival
The dock at our cottage
The view from our room
The beautiful woven Heart there to greet
Best Roomy ever!
Inspiration during Altered Book Class with Colleen Attara
My view while writing on a Saturday morning
So much inspiration here
Gathering for a group photo
(photo taken by the amazing Forrest Elliott)
Daily inspiration adorning my cabin bedroom
See what I mean??????
If you ever get the chance to attend a Squam
please give yourself that gift!
They are magical, soul refreshing,
loving and safe.
So much goes into the making of such an experience
and I am filled to overflowing.
I will step lightly for awhile,
take care of my soul
and be ever so grateful
for what I took home with me!
Thank you Elizabeth, Forrest,
Mindy and Nina!
xoxoxo
Along the pathway at Squam
