Wander in Wonder Sierra Retreat with Melinda

Unplug from technology and distraction and play with me and your journal  to feel a sense of peace and replenishment from nature. My workshops bridge science, nature, art, and heart and I’ll guide you through ways  of seeing and listening to nature with all your senses and with the lens  of curiosity, creativity, and joy. 

I’ll show you how to sketch loosely  with more ease and less stress, while quieting the inner critic so you  have more time to fully immerse yourself in the magnificent nature of  the Sierras. We’ll practice writing, drawing, seeing, sensing, wondering  and Be-ing in nature in an open-hearted and playful way. 

We’ll explore  capturing the sounds, sights, smells as well as your conversations with  nature so that your nature journal becomes a keepsake of your time  wandering in wonder in nature. I create a safe, nonjudgmental, and  encouraging space where even the most timid drawer will feel  comfortable. We share our experience and journals each day for  collaborative learning. If you’re new to journaling or want to build  confidence in drawing with more ease, join me for 5-days of practice!  All levels of experience are welcome.