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Date/Time
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Awakening Your Inner Voice is a half-day immersive retreat designed to awaken your creative spirit and deepen your connection to your inner world. Set in the serene gardens of the California Center for Creative Renewal in Encinitas, this experience invites you into a gentle, nourishing space for reflection, expression, and renewal.
Guided by two master facilitators— award-winning author, writing coach, and Certified Laughter Yoga leader Cherie Kephart, and expressive arts therapist Ellen Speert, this unique offering weaves together intuitive writing, expressive arts, and embodied practices including laughter yoga and meditation.
Throughout the morning, you’ll explore the grounding and playful nature of art, the clarity that emerges through intuitive writing, and the power of breath, movement, and laughter to open the body and release tension. Each modality becomes a doorway inward—supporting insight, emotional expression, and creative flow.
Whether you feel creatively blocked, emotionally full, or simply curious, this retreat invites you to slow down, listen inward, and express what’s ready to emerge. No artistic or writing experience is necessary—only a willingness to explore.
This intimate gathering is offered by donation (suggested donation $25 to $50). Space is limited to 20 participants.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted up to 1 week prior to event. A $25.00 cancellation fee will apply, and will be deducted from your refund. No cancellations are accepted less than 1 week prior to event.
If you do not wish to register online, please send your registration payment to:
Ellen Speert | 1905 Crest Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024.
Please include your email address and phone number to receive your confirmation.
