A Creative Writing Retreat
Grow With Flow
Experience a soulful day, weaving the mindful practice of crafting your own journal with streams of creative writing and spiritual practices. As we wrap our creations in handcrafted marbled paper, we too are tenderly held by nature’s embrace — deepening our relation-ships with self, others, and the sea.
14 September 2025
10 am - 6 pm
90,- Eur
About The Retreat
Setting The Sails
The way we relate—to others, to nature, and to the world around us—reflects and reveals the stories we carry within. Each interaction is a mirror, each moment a message. Through poetry and mindful creativity, we can gently uncover the deeper currents of our inner world, and set sail on the journey of our very own ‘relation-ship.’
Telling Our Story
Step into the space of salt and silence and reconnect with your innate creative flow. We’ll begin the day with a guided meditation, then weave creative writing exercises as we bind our stories into our very own Book of Life. Among the treasures of the shore, we’ll gather threads of words, taking full advantage of the inspiring sounds of the sea.
Navigating Through Storms
With breath as our anchor and Love as our lighthouse, we’ll joyfully journey across the waves of internal growth—nurturing our relation-ships with self, others, and the natural world. Stress, hardships, and wild winds will transform into a gentle flow of creativity and calm. After closing the retreat with a nourishing snack, you're welcome to enjoy the sea’s embrace with a refreshing dip—purely optional, and not part of the official retreat.
Let the sea, the stories, and the stillness guide you home to Love.
About Us
SONJA is the founder of Atelier Owlfeather. She is a paper marbling artist and bookbinder based in Partry, Co. Mayo. She creates one-of-a-kind handmade books and stationery, covered with her own marbled papers that she sells at craft markets and online. In this workshop, Sonja will guide you step-by-step in making your very own hand-bound book, using a selection of her original marbled papers. Marbling and hand-binding books are crafts with a rich, centuries-old tradition, and Sonja is passionate about keeping these beautiful practices alive.
NICOLE is the author of “Limitless – Sharing The Wor(l)d Through Love’s Eyes”. She is a Holistic Teacher, Poet and Accredited Mindfulness for Kids Practitioner who facilitates creative and spiritual experiences for sensitive souls and conscious creators, guiding them toward self-discovery and emotional resilience.
With 13 years of experience as a public school teacher and expertise in working with children facing ADHD, autism, and school anxiety, she blends creative mindfulness, drama, poetry, and storytelling to help her clients move toward Embodied Soul Expression.
Having taken the road less travelled—moving countries from Germany to Ireland on her own—Nicole understands the power of embracing change and navigating major life transitions. With an unshakeable belief in the healing power of love, poetry, and wonder, she delivers inspiring and transformative talks, workshops, and retreats.
“Nicole took care of every detail. The aesthetics are simply excellent. My favourite part was the meditations, soup, cocoa, presents and that I could speak freely about everything I felt Nicole is an extremely authentic, generous and natural host. I feel that this is the way retreats should look like.”
(Retreat attendee)
“Sonja’s art is a true inspiration. The marble waves on her uniquely crafted papers are reflecting her gentle and calm nature. Her creations truly come from the heart and invite you to dream, stir up the stream and flow.”
(Customer & Friend)
Love-Eyes Retreats
Give Yourself The Gift Of Presence
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When was the last time you have taken the time to be with yourself?
Choosing to take care of ourselves is not selfish, it is a necessary step in order for us to be able to give. From my own experience I know that especially as caregivers and sensitive people we are so focused on giving that we forget to fill our own cups. A retreat does not only help us relax and retreat into our inner world, it has the ability to transform us. The Love we are giving ourselves in a retreat will effortlessly emanate from us and spill into other people's experience. Tending to our own growth is the best gift we can give the world.
Through poetry and creative writing we can channel our innermost wishes onto paper, explore hidden wells of ancient dreams and tend to our hearts. My retreats combine many practices like spiritual rituals, creative writing exercises, movement and arts.
In a cosy space with like-minded people, we can make meaningful connections and create an environment of Love, understanding and care. In my retreats I offer a holistic and non-judgemental space for optimal growth:
“Nicole’s warmth, openness and generosity of spirit were her most likeable aspects but so much more!" (Retreat attendee)
"The goodie bag was delightful...gorgeous little things ..made me feel just like a child."
(Retreat attendee)
"Nicole is an extremely authentic, generous and natural host."
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"Nicole, thank you for a magical evening, a far cry from the busy day I had!"(Retreat attendee).
"Nicole I really enjoyed your session. It was relaxed, thought provoking, inspiring and plenty fun! The snacks were generous and delicious and all round more than excellent value. The time flew, I left in refreshed great form. Many thanks."
(Retreat attendee)
Professional Background
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Accredited Creative Mindfulness for Kids practitioner
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13 years of teaching experience
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2.5 years additional training as a drama teacher
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Teacher’s Training at a secondary school
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Training for kids with special needs
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Master of Arts in Applied Music Science
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Bachelor of Arts in English and Music
Advanced Training
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teaching mindfulness
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trauma studies
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autism
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gender sensitivity
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communication training
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coping mechanisms for anger
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leadership training
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Yoga for kids with Pretzel Play
Creative Activities
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16 years of improvisational theater (part founder of improv troup)
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4 years teaching improvisational theater
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7 school theater plays, 2 musicals (director)
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6 plays with adults (director, actress, singer)
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theater group leader workshops (i.a. Hero’s Journey, Shakespearean language)
Spiritual Development
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mindfulness teacher
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Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping)
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manifesting training
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devoted student of Abraham Hicks studies
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Reiki Level 1
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ancestor healer