Art of the Heart’s 4th Annual
Spring Equinox Retreat
* Save the date! March 19-21, 2027
* Save the date! March 19-21, 2027
A weekend of creativity, rest, nature, and connection
Each spring, we gather for an intentional weekend away from the pace and responsibilities of everyday life.
The Spring Equinox Retreat offers space to pause at the threshold of a new season, reconnect with yourself, explore your creativity, and spend meaningful time in community.
For our 4th annual retreat, we are heading to a peaceful 40-acre farm in southern Indiana. Our home for the weekend includes two spacious, renovated barn-style buildings, cozy shared gathering spaces, walking areas, two ponds, and a community of miniature donkeys, goats, and lambs.
Yes, there will be donkeys!!
March 19-21 l Heltonville, IN
This retreat is for women and non-binary folks, 18+ who are seeking a gentle, creative, and nourishing space to reconnect with themselves and the season.
A Different Kind of Weekend Away
This weekend is an invitation to step outside your usual routine and enter a slower, more intentional rhythm.
Throughout the retreat, there will be opportunities for:
Guided creative exploration
Seasonal reflection
Restorative wellness practices
Time outside and around the farm
Personal reflection and journaling
Shared meals
Meaningful community connection
Spacious time to rest, wander, create, or visit the animals and the land
Everything offered is invitational. You do not need to participate in every activity, have previous art experience, or arrive with a particular goal.
The retreat is intentionally designed to hold both connection and solitude, structure and spaciousness.
Our Home for the Weekend
This year’s retreat will be held at Donkeytown, an active 40-acre farm in Heltonville, Indiana.
Our group will have access to two separate barn-style buildings with more than 6,000 square feet of space. Together, the buildings include seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, multiple living areas, full kitchens, and a large communal dining and gathering space known as the Donkey Diner.
Outside, the property offers plenty of room to walk, rest, and take in the landscape. Guests can explore the farm, spend time near the two ponds, sit outside with a cup of coffee, and interact with the farm’s miniature donkeys.
The farm is also home to free-range goats and lambs who may greet us throughout the weekend.
The setting gives us room to gather as a whole group while also offering plenty of smaller spaces to rest, talk, read, journal, or create.
Accomodations
The property includes seven bedrooms spread across two buildings. Both private and shared accommodations are available and listed below.
Private rooms may be reserved by one person or shared by two people registering together. Shared accommodations offer a more affordable way to attend while still providing access to the full retreat experience.
This accommodation will provide you a private room with a king bed. Book as a single guest for $850 or with 2 guests for $1,100
This accommodation will be in a shared space with other retreat participants. You can choose from a single bed, queen, double, lower bunk or upper bunk.
This accommodation will provide you a king bed within a shared room. Book as a single guest for $600 or with 2 guests for $800
What’s Included in Your Retreat Experience
Your retreat registration includes:
2-Night Stay at Donkeytown
Your registration includes lodging from Friday evening through Sunday morning in one of the property’s private or shared sleeping spaces.
Nourishing, Seasonal Meals + Snacks
Fresh, thoughtfully prepared meals and snacks from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast.
Guided Creative Workshops + Art Supplies
All art materials are provided, just bring your curiosity and willingness to explore. The focus is on exploration and process rather than artistic skill or creating a particular finished product.
Opening + Closing Ceremonies
We will begin and end the weekend with intentional group gatherings to help us arrive, connect, reflect, and transition home.
Time in Nature and Around the Farm
The schedule will include spacious time to walk the property, visit the animals, sit near the ponds, rest outside, or simply enjoy a change of scenery.
Restorative Wellness Experience
A gentle wellness offering will support participants in reconnecting with their bodies, slowing down, and settling into the weekend.
Additional details will be announced as the retreat schedule is finalized.
Community and Connection
You will spend the weekend alongside a small group of people who value creativity, intentional living, personal reflection, and meaningful connection.
Weekend Flow
The complete retreat schedule and theme will be announced closer to the event. The following offers a general sense of the weekend’s rhythm.
New this year: self guided extended hours. If you schedule allows you can arrive early on Friday or stay later Sunday to explore the land, make art, etc.
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12-6 PM | Check-In + Settle In, Free time to explore the Property
6:30 PM | Opening Circle + Welcome Ceremony
7:00 PM | Nourishing Dinner
8:00 PM | Art Exploration + Free Time -
Morning
Breakfast and optional reflective practiceLate Morning
Restorative wellness experienceAfternoon
Lunch, guided creative experience, personal reflection, and free time around the farmEvening
Dinner, seasonal gathering, creative time, and rest -
Morning
Breakfast, reflection, and closing gathering11:00 AM - end of guided retreat
new this year - you can linger on the property as long as your schedule allows. Self guided.
What past participants have said
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"The most meaningful part of the retreat for me was showing up for myself. There were so many reasons for me not to go, but I did it anyway."
2025 Retreat Participant
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“It exceeded my expectations. The group of women who were there were wonderful and kind. I left the event feeling really inspired!”
2024 Retreat Participant
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"I enjoyed that the weekend was planned and I didn't have to worry about anything."
2025 Retreat Participant
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“There was a lot of time for reflection and positive resources offered for outlets or ways of expressing emotions and feelings of stress, pain, hurt, anger. I loved meeting new friends with common interests”
2024 Participant
This Retreat Is For You If…
You’re a woman or non-binary soul (18+) ready to shake off winter and step into spring feeling lighter and more alive
You are craving time away from the noise and demands of everyday life.
You want a weekend that feels like a deep exhale, full of nature, creativity, laughter, and gentle movement
You’re craving art, color, texture, curiosity, and permission to make a glorious mess
You want to attend a retreat but feel nervous about coming alone.
You want to connect with people who also value intentional living, self-expression, and soul-nourishing conversations
If your body exhaled as you read this… that’s your sign
FAQ
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This retreat is designed for women and non-binary folks, 18 years and older, who are seeking rest, renewal, creative expression, and community connection.
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Not at all. Everything offered during this weekend is gentle, invitational, and beginner-friendly. Come exactly as you are.
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Absolutely. Many guests attend solo. This is a beautiful space to connect with yourself and meet new like-hearted people.
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This retreat is a creative + wellness experience, not group therapy. While facilitated by a licensed therapist, activities are not clinical in nature.
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Yes. The schedule intentionally includes spacious breaks, quiet time, and options to rest or socialize.
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We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise. Because retreat planning involves reserving accommodations, purchasing supplies, preparing meals, and confirming vendors well in advance, the following cancellation policy helps ensure the retreat remains sustainable.
Deposits & Payments
Your registration is confirmed once your deposit or first payment has been received.
Payment plans are available and must be completed according to the agreed-upon schedule.
Participant Cancellations
More than 60 days before the retreat
You may cancel your registration and receive a refund of all payments made, minus a $100 non-refundable administrative fee.
30–59 days before the retreat
Payments are non-refundable.
If your spot can be filled from the waitlist or by another participant, you may receive a refund of your payments minus the $100 administrative fee.
Less than 30 days before the retreat
No refunds will be issued.
You are welcome to transfer your registration to another eligible participant with prior approval from Art of the Heart at no additional charge.
If Art of the Heart Must Cancel
If the retreat is canceled by Art of the Heart due to insufficient registration, facilitator illness, unsafe weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive the option of:
A full refund of all payments made, or
Applying their payment toward a future Art of the Heart retreat.
Art of the Heart is not responsible for non-refundable travel expenses, lodging outside of the retreat, or other personal costs incurred.
Leaving Early
No refunds or partial credits will be provided for late arrivals, early departures, or unused portions of the retreat.
Questions
If you have questions about this policy before registering, please reach out to Allie at artoftheheartindy@gmail.com.