Laurel Creative Retreat
June 20, 2026 | 9:00-3:30 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.

 

Where

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.

 

Located less than an hour from several cities and towns with restaurants, lodging, and shopping.

  • 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