About us
Are you craving deeper connections in life? Not only with other people, but within yourself, the environment around you, the physical world you live in, the infinite universe, or The Divine itself? Our hope is to create opportunities for you to experience the connections that will allow you to find more satisfaction and wholeness in your life.
Whether you feel it through your mind, your body, or inner being, deep connection eludes many of us, in part due to the noise of the distractions around us every day, like technology, social media, cultural expectations, schedules too busy to manage, and more, that can all dampen our ability to make the very connections we're craving for in our everyday lives.
Through mindful, meaningful, and spiritual conversations, we hope to create a better world for all of us, one small step at a time, and our Nurturing Spirit Retreats provide an opportunity for meditation, gentle yoga, deep relaxation, spiritual conversations, and learning.
We are inclusive and value each person and living being on the planet. For more information or to find a group near you, please contact Debra@CreatingConnection.ca
We look forward to meeting you!
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CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
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Upcoming events
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Release Your Inner Writer - Monday's at 4pm pacific, 5pm mountain, 6pm central
·OnlineOnlineRelease Your Inner Writer
Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another.
Hosted by Kathy Nutt
Kathy Nutt is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling.Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few.
CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca
E-TRANSFER: donations@creatingconnection.ca4 attendeesRelease Your Inner Writer - Monday's at 4pm pacific, 5pm mountain, 6pm central
·OnlineOnlineRelease Your Inner Writer
Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another.
Hosted by Kathy Nutt
Kathy Nutt is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling.Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few.
CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca
E-TRANSFER: donations@creatingconnection.ca3 attendees
Connecting to Spirit Through Creativity: A Nurturing Spirit Retreat
Camp Samish Retreat Center, 11633 Scott Road,, Bow, WA, USFor more information or to Register! https://2ly.link/2LzXV
Only $250 Canadian per person.
Includes all meals, snacks, session supplies and accommodations.Do you ever feel like a small boat at sea in a big storm?
With so much uncertainty in the world, many of us long for a place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect.
Connecting to Spirit Through Creativity is a retreat designed to help you find that calm.
There are so many ways to tap into your inner peace — through art, music, writing, and mindful presence.
Artist Kathy Nutt will lead The Magic of Sigils, a creative way to focus your conscious desires and guide your subconscious toward manifestation. She’ll also offer additional arts-based workshops to awaken your creative spirit.
Through music and voice, Alexis Beer will help us connect more deeply to our spirit and inner rhythm.
Ashley Whitham will open new pathways of meaning through blackout poetry, revealing insights hidden within the written word.
All of this unfolds within the peace and beauty of Samish Island Retreat Centre — a place where inspiration feels natural and connection comes easily.
Come experience a weekend that restores, inspires, and invites you to be held by something deeper.
Meet our Special Guest Facilitator Kathy Nutt
Kathy Nutt is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey glimpses into her mysterious, whimsical world.
Kathy believes a creative practice (of any discipline) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few.
A gallery of her prolific visual artworks can be found online at:
katherine-nutt.pixels.com
Some of the experiences facilitated at the retreat will be:
Drawing out your creativity
Various drawing exercises designed to spark creativity and tap into intuition.
The Magic of Sigils
Designing symbols as a way to direct intention and let the subconscious work it’s magic while creating something beautiful.
Writing practices for Creative Living
Following the format used in the Release Your Inner Writer weekly session, using prompts and a set dedicated time to work creatively.
Pass and Transform: Art as community
A time to play with mark making and fellow creators. Having fun and sharing reactive explorations to create images formed by the whole group.
Sound Sketching to Music
Combining disciplines using various music as prompts for drawing. Seeing where the music takes us using sound as a guide to tap into intuition.What to bring
*Bedding or sleeping bag and pillow – we will let you know which cabin configuration you have closer to the retreat.E-Cabins, have a Queen bed, or a Queen bed with Double bed and a twin bunk on top. All E-Cabins share a toilet room and a shower room with one other cabin and every E-Cabin has a sink and mirror in it.
Rustic Cabins have electricity, comfy beds, and use a shared bathhouse with multiple sinks, toilets and showers. Rustic Cabins are not connected to each other and provide more of a sound barrier.
*Toiletries and towels
*Travel mug and water bottle
*Rain Gear for outdoor activities – optional- check the weather before arriving, you may want an umbrella or hat
*Walking shoes or boots for the forest and beach
*Slippers for inside, so we don't track dirt into our spaces
Musical instruments (beginner or advanced) for the evening if you like.
Flashlight
For classes:
Comfortable clothing
A personal journal
An open heart and an open mindFriday
4pm Arrive
4:30 Tour of Samish Island Retreat Centre
5:30 Supper
6:15 Cleanup
7pm Introductions
Welcoming Meditation
Drawing out Your Creativity
Alexis Beer Musical Performance
8:30 Hot Chocolate, Snack, Board Games, Creative Arts, Music - bring your instruments, or early to bed.Saturday
8am Wake up Bell
8:30 Breakfast
9:15 Cleanup
10:00 The Magic of Sigils
11:15 Black out Poetry
12:30 Lunch
1:15 Cleanup
2pm Music and Voice to Connect your Spirit and Creativity
3:15 Writing Practices for Creative Living
4:00 Break
4:30 Pass and Transform: Art as a Community
5:30 Supper
6:15 Cleanup
7pm Sound Sketching to Music
8pm Hot Chocolate, Snack, Board Games, Creative Arts, Music - bring your instruments, or early to bedSunday
8am Wake up Bell
8:30 Breakfast
9:15 Cleanup
10:00 Takeaways & Insights
11am Cleanup and Pack-up CabinsFor more information or to Register https://2ly.link/2LzXV
Only $250 Canadian per person.
Includes all meals, snacks, session supplies and accommodations.For more information about Samish Island Retreat Center, go to[ www.campsamish.org](http://www.campsamish.org)
3 attendeesRelease Your Inner Writer - Monday's at 4pm pacific, 5pm mountain, 6pm central
·OnlineOnlineRelease Your Inner Writer
Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another.
Hosted by Kathy Nutt
Kathy Nutt is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling.Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few.
CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca
E-TRANSFER: donations@creatingconnection.ca2 attendees
Past events
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