January 10, 2006

retreat

water_vertical2.jpg
water, Canon Digital Rebel

More water from the camera obscura at Ocean Beach.

I'm going away this weekend for a creative retreat with a group of women I have known for years via email. Some I have also met in person, and others I have only corresponded with. What we all have in common is that we are all creative business owners of some kind. We are writers, painters, designers, photographers, etc. and have used this circle of women for support, cheerleading and guidance.

We are kindred spirits and friends.

I am very excited to laugh, make art, eat, and dream with them.

Posted on January 10, 2006 05:01 PM
Comments

And on that note... I think you all should change your retreat location, and swing by Alaska instead. You know you wanna. :) Besides, it's on the way I'm sure.

Posted by: rachael at January 12, 2006 01:29 AM

Oh man, does that sound like a fun time. I would be so excited! I hope you and all your beautiful friends have a wonderful time. I don't doubt that you will. Take care. :)

Posted by: rachael at January 12, 2006 01:27 AM

as a wannabe creative person/writer etc..that doesn't have many friends with the same interests, your retreat does make me, like many others it seems, a bit envious. maybe sometime this year your group can put on a workshop/retreat. i am sure many of us would pay to come if it was reasonably priced. :-)

Posted by: Kristen at January 11, 2006 10:44 AM

Aahh, sounds wonderful.
That picture of the water is breathtaking.

Posted by: Krista at January 11, 2006 10:41 AM

how exciting!!! ohhhh can i join you?

Posted by: lucia at January 11, 2006 10:15 AM

How fabulous!! Have a GREAT time.

Posted by: Carrie at January 11, 2006 08:27 AM

In the words of Napoleon Dynamite:
"Luc- keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
Just imagining your creative group, sharing and exploring ideas is a treat in itself...what a wonderful experience! I cannot wait to read and or see the outcome here in your blog!
The image, of the Ocean speaks- as the tides roll in...all that is yet to come of your retreat!

Posted by: Corey at January 11, 2006 02:09 AM

I am so envious of your girls retreat!

Have a great time.

Posted by: Amanda Woodward at January 10, 2006 08:29 PM

Sounds wonderful! Have fun. :)

Posted by: Jill at January 10, 2006 06:49 PM

All my favorite super sheroes in one corner of the universe at the same time? Have a great time girls!!!

Posted by: lori at January 10, 2006 04:47 PM

Such creative power all in one room! Have a safe and wonderful time...You must share after you come home.....

Posted by: Christine at January 10, 2006 12:32 PM

maureen we can all organise a retreat. They are wonderful things take a train or a bus to a hostel somewhere in the county, carry a journal a change of clothes, a book of poetry when you return great clarity will come...

Posted by: m at January 10, 2006 11:51 AM

love the ocean photo--especially the way is out of focus at the bottom--great depth.

Posted by: brian at January 10, 2006 11:46 AM

I'm totally, utterly and blatantly JEALOUS! Have a fantastic time. Please take a moment with Jen G to have a long distance moment with me! Lots of love from me to you.

Posted by: Dawn at January 10, 2006 11:46 AM

Oh I just love the multitude of colors and the way the surface of the ocean sort of looks like a frosted cake in that picture! So lovely!

Have fun this weekend. My writers' group has been trying to coordinate a retreat for a year--no luck with schedules. So glad that you all made it happen. I wish you much creative inspiration.

Posted by: Pamela at January 10, 2006 11:12 AM

Andrea,

To be in a room so full of love, laughter and support. What more could one ask for. It sounds perfectly dreamy. Have a wonderful weekend.

Jenn

Posted by: jenn at January 10, 2006 10:26 AM

So many nice people, all in one place!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. How amazing.

Posted by: Anja at January 10, 2006 10:11 AM

wow that's amazing! have fun! i can't wait to hear the stories:)

Posted by: matirose at January 10, 2006 09:57 AM

WOW, what a great group of women, I've been to all of their sites on numerous occasions. Have a great time and have a drink for us. And don't forget the pictures..:*)

Posted by: wn at January 10, 2006 09:50 AM

I have almost all of those girls on my reads list. What an amazing experience it must be... post pictures!!

Posted by: beeb at January 10, 2006 09:36 AM

i'm jealous! i read a lot of these other ladies' work and worked with penelope on a holiday project a couple years ago. she's one cool cat. tell her hello from jo!

enjoy, andrea!

Posted by: jolene at January 10, 2006 09:19 AM

wow. as i sit here at the job i hate, i am not ashamed to admit that i am INCREDIBLY envious. But you earned it. what i really need to ask is... what's stopping me?

Posted by: maureen at January 10, 2006 09:16 AM

I have been enjoying your blog for a while now and felt compelled to thank you for the wondrous images you post, and also thank you to the marvelous links you provide to other incredibly inspiring folks and sites. I always come away charmed.

Blessings,
Ris

Posted by: Ris at January 10, 2006 09:12 AM

ooooh...all of your lovely womyn together in one place will be divinely dynamic and delicious! enjoy, enjoy...(take pics!). xoxoxoD

Posted by: bohemiangirl at January 10, 2006 09:08 AM