Let your artistic self thrive with an earth centered approach to creating with paints and materials from nature. Deep embodiment and contemplative practices bring a creative flow. Springtime in New Mexico is full of new life.
Work in spectacular settings, on shady courtyard porches, or in light filled rooms. The adobe style retreat house is right on the land where O’Keeffe painted. Take walks to soak in the dramatic vistas and beauty.

Contemporary art with natural materials -create visual poetry with earthy mineral paints and desert mixed media. Deepen the sources of your creative work. The retreat includes guided sessions, contemplative practices, and open time for relaxing, devoting time to your art, exploring the area, or hiking in the canyons. All levels of experience are welcome! Sign up early! Near Abiquiu, New Mexico- one hour NW of Santa Fe. Optional extra day- Jill’s tour of Santa Fe - a selection of galleries, museums, and unique experiences. Boulder, Colorado artist, Jill Powers, leads art retreats for groups in contemplative settings in nature. Her work in sculptural fiber is exhibited in galleries in Los Angeles and Santa Fe, as well as internationally. Jill is on the art faculty of Naropa University, and has a masters degree from Tyler School of Art.