What We Stand For
Community: developing community amongst strangers is vital for a sense of belonging in this world. Community is vital for support, empathy, validation, belonging, shared wisdom, mentorship, role models, advocacy, social change, collaboration, and empowerment. It creates a nurturing environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others.
Re-Wilding: represents a transformative journey of reconnecting with their innate instincts, intuition, desires, and passions. It involves breaking free from societal expectations, cultural conditioning, and the limitations that may have hindered their self-expression and personal growth.
Nurture and Safety: women may have experiences, emotions, or perspectives that are often dismissed or invalidated in male-dominated spaces. women face unique challenges and experiences that can be better understood and empathized with by other women. A community of women provides a safe and supportive space where individuals can share their stories, concerns, and successes, knowing they will be met with understanding, compassion, and support.
Inclusivity: ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and identities feel welcome and represented. It creates a space where women can come together, learn from one another, and celebrate their unique perspectives and experiences. Inclusivity fosters empathy and understanding among women by exposing them to different viewpoints and life journeys. It provides an opportunity to break down stereotypes, challenge biases, and build bridges of connection and solidarity.
Accessibility: ensuring that retreat experiences are available and inclusive for women of all abilities, enabling them to fully participate and benefit from the retreats. We create equal opportunities by offering semi and fully-funded scholarships, alongside payment plans for each and every attendee.
Who We Are
We are artists.
We are creators. We are business owners. We are believers in the resilience of the human spirit. We are human. We are terrified at times and fearless in others. We are driven, lost and confused. We are navigators. We are goal seekers.
We are storytellers.
We believe in the power of community and it’s ability to transform your life and your business; just as it has for ours. We believe in demonstrating extreme vulnerability in order to progress and grow. We believe in making mistakes and also knowing they do not define us. We believe in sharing knowledge and giving others a platform, in recognizing our privilege and the power of standing with others. We do not stand for spiritual bypassing or guru-level speak, we are learners of life alongside you. We believe you can live a life of authenticity, passion and empowerment. We will navigate these challenges together, by bringing others together to learn, absorb, and implement.
Sam: Founder + Host
She/Her
Sam is a figurative painter currently living and working between Charleston and New York. She received her BFA in Fine Arts and Art Education in 2013 and was a teacher for nearly five years before leaving to pursue a painting career full time. Education will always be a passion of hers and she enjoys placing time and energy into sharing the creative process, techniques, and knowledge with others.
As a professional painter and entrepreneur, Sam’s work focuses on her own journey with femininity, emotion, and a sense of overall empowerment of the female narrative. Her work has been collected worldwide and has been shown on Saatchi Art, Marie Claire Magazine, World Interiors Magazine, and more.
When Sam isn’t painting, creating or traveling, she enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and her pup, Luna. Yoga and mindfulness has transformed her ability to cope with anxiety and brings great joy to her life. Connecting with others through all forms is something she finds to be vital for a wholesome life experience.
Lindsey: Founder + Host
She/They
