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Why?

Now is the time to boost your creativity and decompress in nature with
world renowned artist, Chris Dyer!


Are you an aspiring artist or professional looking to activate your art career in new ways? 

Are you interested in strengthening your spiritual and artistic practices, while studying with established creatives?


Join us for a 4 night 3 day all-inclusive Art and Meditation Retreat at the Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick, GA.  Together we will explore a variety of painting techniques, art business fundamentals, breath work, and meditation practices with artists
Chris Dyer, Ania Amador, Veronika Rose, and Ryan Bean. 

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Choose your own path of activation
through a variety of activities including:

- Daily Yoga practices 
- Meditation and journaling exercises
- Painting on canvas  (No art experience necessary)
- Hiking and nature excursions
- Cold immersion/Wim Hof breath work techniques
- Nightly Art Jams/open studio 
- Delicious and nourishing meals prepared by private chefs


​What will you gain from this experience?

- Deep sense of inner peace and resetting of the nervous system.
- New community of friends and tools to integrate into your life
- Artwork and crafts made by you.
- Professional photos to capture the experience
- Retreat workbook
-Follow up meetings and group support
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Connection

Connect with like minded individuals and deepen the relationship to oneself.
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Nature

Spend time in the beautiful, Hostel in the Forest. 
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Reflection

Take a journey of self-reflection and intention setting for your life. 

WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?

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  • ​- Anyone inspired by artist Chris Dyer and interested in learning more about his background and techniques. 
  • - Artists of all levels of experience.
  • - Creators and non-artists looking to remove creative blockages.
  • - Aspiring creatives that want to learn to monetize their craft.
  • - Spiritual seekers looking for new skills to integrate into their daily lives​.​
  • - People looking for a mind/body/spirit detox.​​




​​What is included?

  • 4 nights accommodations at Hostel in the Forest
  • 2 Vegetarian/Vegan meals per day plus snacks. 
  • Daily Painting and creativity classes with Chris, Ania and Veronika
  • Daily yoga class with Ryan Bean.
  • Daily Guided Meditation/journaling.
  • Nature Excursions and swimming in the lake.
  • Cold Immersion exercises and breath-work with Ryan Bean.
  • Art supplies including canvas, palette, paint brushes and paints​. ​
  • Workbook for continuing your practices.
  • Follow up meetings and group support
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​Reservations do not include: 
  • Travel to/from Brunswick, Georgia, USA
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Additional Excursions
  • Gratuity for any additional services
  • Massage Services ​

WHERE & WHEN

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​Activate: Art and Meditation Retreat
​ is nestled in the  forest of Brunswick, Georgia. The Hostel sits on 140 acres of forest and wetlands, 2 miles from Hwy 95 in Brunswick, Georgia. It is located short distances from the famous “Golden Isles” of St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. There are also many pristine coastal barrier islands including the famous Cumberland National Seashore close by.

Hostel in the Forest  is ideally located near picturesque St. Simons Island, Howfyl Plantation, Jekyll Island State Park and a drive to Cumberland Island National Park.


Check In: 5pm Thursday Nov. 10, 2022
Check Out: 10am Monday  Nov. 14, 2022 
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On Location & Local Attractions 

There are many outdoor activities available on location, such as gardens, treehouses, meditation spaces, labyrinth, hiking, Swimming, and  viewing animals- like chickens!   

Some attractions include:

- Jekyll Island State Park is about 15 minutes away, which was the home of the Millionaire’s Club of New York a hundred years ago. 

- St. Simons Island is 20 minutes away. This is the  second settlement in Georgia, after Savannah, founded by General Oglethorpe in 1733. You can tour the ruins of the old fort
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- Howfyl Plantation is about 15 minutes away. It is a nineteenth century rice plantation, which is now a state park.
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Meet the Instructors

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​Chris Dyer

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 Chris Dyer is a Peruvian Canadian visual artist cruising the world spreading some good vibes for the people.
 He started out doing  skateboard art and  now has done over 100 different graphics for some of the biggest brands in that   industry.  He then moved into  creating spiritual canvas paintings and has exhibited at galleries all over the planet. Learn More!
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Ania Amador

Ania is a professional speed painter, muralist, and public speaker. Her mission is to inspire others to find their creative power through the deliberate creation practices she shares.​
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Veronika Rose

Veronika is a painter, mystic and USMC veteran artist. A Moon dancer and vision quester, She creates art as a spiritual practice and loves helping others tap into a creative flow. Veronika travels the  world, painting murals,  leading art and psychedelic integration painting classes and organizing unique experiences for veterans, artists and women... 
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Ryan Bean

Ryan Bean is a yoga instructor, breath work facilitator, cold immersion guide, and mindfulness trainer. He is dedicated to a path of spiritual seeking and helping others on their path...
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"It is not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves.”

- Edmund Hilary

Testimonials 

“Thank you for these simple, intimate practices for my every day life.” -Brandi

“I’m so eternally grateful you came into my life. I’ve struggled with feeling broken for over 12 years. This retreat, the reiki healing, has given me my life back. I’ve been able to release so much and find something in me I thought was lost. I literally cannot thank you enough." - Steffi

"Thank you for the expansive experience at the retreat and for sharing yourselves with me. I am inspired to re-exert my efforts towards deliberately creating and manifesting the biggest, brightest life for myself! A big motivation for me to attend was the desire to connect with like-minded creatives and see to believe that it is possible for me as well." -Anne​

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