Laurel Creative Retreat
August 29, 2026 
9:00 am-3:30 pm EST

Leave the worries of the world behind and join a small group in my creekside studio for a restorative day of creativity, catered food, and time off the beaten path in rural Appalachia.

Project: make a unique hanging lamp.

Location:

Laurel Community Center
4100 NC 212 HWY 
Marshall, NC 28753

The community center is on a paved, state-maintained highway, easy to reach, with plenty of parking. I'll send detailed directions when you register.

Located less than an hour from several cities and towns with restaurants, lodging, and shopping. I'll send lodging options when you register.

• 50 minutes from downtown Asheville
• 30 minutes from Hot Springs and Marshall*
• 40 minutes from Greeneville, TN
• 50 minutes from Johnson City, TN

Sample Retreat Schedule

9:00 Arrival, welcome, and settle
9:30 Morning movement/nature walk
10:00 Create & Craft- Lamp, Part 1
12:00 Lunch & Nature Break/Rest
1:30 Create & Craft- Lamp, Part 2
3:00 Clean-Up and Close