When life gets busy, creativity doesn’t disappear — it just goes quiet.
'Find Your Fire' is a small-group, all-inclusive weekend retreat designed to help you soften the noise, steady your nervous system, and reignite the creative embers that never went out.
Grounded in Chinese Five-Element Theory and held in the Year of the Fire Horse, this retreat leans into the qualities of Fire — joy, expression, connection and creative courage — while also gently restoring balance across all five elements.
This weekend is especially for you if:
You’ve been craving a proper creative reset (without having to “perform”)
You want to feel calmer, clearer and more energised
You love the idea of nature-led making, but you’re not sure where to start
You’ve ever been told you “can’t draw” or you’re “not arty”
If you have memories of art classes feeling constrained rather than inspiring, we know how you feel. Both Ruth and Paula were told they weren't arty when they were younger — but they were wrong. Creativity isn’t a gift for a chosen few. It’s something you return to when you’re given the right space, support and permission.
Frustrated with the stuffiness of mainstream art, we want to give people the opportunity to colour outside the lines and have fun with their creative potential. We want to inspire people to celebrate and explore unconstrained creativity and self-expression without judgement or expectation.
Over the weekend you’ll be guided through a nourishing blend of creative and wellbeing practices, including:
The 5-Element Cycle: A structured yet fluid day moving through Water (flow), Wood (growth), Fire (expression), Earth (grounding), and Metal (clarity).
Tactile Exploration: Mindful Chinese brush painting, energetic mark-making, and transformative clay work.
Holistic Integration: Opening and closing ceremonies featuring qigong movements, conscious breathing, and visualization.
Nourishment: High-quality, fresh catering designed to support your energy throughout the day.
A Judgment-Free Space: A neurodivergent-friendly and accessible studio environment where the goal is "messy honesty" rather than gallery masterpieces.
You won’t be rushed. You won’t be judged. And you don’t need any experience — just curiosity.
Old Rectory House is hidden near the north Somerset coast — rustic woodland charm with boutique comfort. You’ll have access to a heated pool, sauna and cold-water plunge (please note: no spa treatments are available).
Accommodation is available as either a shepherd hut or a cottage room, with single occupancy and shared options.
Places are limited so we can create the best possible experience — with real guidance, real space, and a retreat atmosphere that feels warm, supportive and personal.
Nature-inspired creative flow sessions using mark-making, painting and clay (process-led, no pressure)
Mindful woodland inspiration walks to awaken the senses and gently gather ideas
Meditation, Qi Gong, Acupressure and Sound Healing to support calm, focus and flow
Ancient elemental energy practices demystifying authentic healing
A curated toolkit of rituals and creative practices to turn your breakthrough into a lifestyle
Spacious downtime for sea air, stillness, and deep rest
Evening reflection for collective celebration and integration of new perspectives
All creative materials provided
Delicious, nutritious vegetarian meals
An open, welcoming and inclusive community
Private reflection spaces
Outdoor pool
Wood-fired hot tubs with the Shepherd Hut accommodations
£945 single person in a double room
£795 per person sharing a room
**Get in touch for group booking discount.**
Click through to see ticket options (single/shared, hut/room), what’s included, and booking details.
If you’d like to spread the cost, payment plans are available — email elementalartflow@gmail.com and we’ll arrange a plan that works for you.