After 18 months at 555, I am finally ready to open the space to the public for a Drawing Meditations retreat. Won’t you take this as a great excuse to visit?

These times definitely call for some quiet and self-care. With everything going on in the world and in your life specifically, give yourself a day in the countryside with time for reflection and relaxation. You’ll go home a feeling enriched and ready for whatever comes next.

I am limiting participation to 8 people to make sure we all have comfortable spaces to relax and won’t have an overwhelming number of people to interact with.

There will be two Drawing Meditations sessions – one with pens that aims to soothe the mind through repetition, the other with colors that allow your inner voice to tell its story. There will be a nature walk to my favorite hilltop temple (weather permitting), and lunch at the local cafe.

Don’t worry that it’s too expensive; the five hour retreat is only 5,000 yen including workshops, snacks, and transfers from the train station. There is free parking if you are driving.

You can register online. More details and a schedule are on the Drawing Meditations website.