Oct 11–16, 2026Register
At The Omega Institute
The Art of Aliveness
Rhinecliff, NY, USA
Free your inner artist and connect to more aliveness in all areas of your life through a soulful blend of art, movement, writing, creative play, and breathwork.
A 5-day retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, where a soulful blend of intuitive art, movement, free-form writing, visualization, and community help you reconnect to creative courage, self-acceptance, and a deep sense of aliveness.
I believe creative expression, intuitive wisdom, and personal freedom are intricately connected and offer a soulful way back to our human aliveness.
If you're seeking to reignite your creative spark and nurture the parts of yourself that make you feel the most alive, this retreat offers a safe and encouraging space to connect to a deep well of creative practices, a loving community, and the remembrance that you were born to create.
Retreat Details
Oct 11–16, 2026
5 Days / 6 Nights, at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck
Available in English Only.
Please bring the following:
- A basic set of acrylic paints, including yellow, red, blue, black, titanium white, and a metallic like gold or bronze, plus a few other colors you feel drawn to work with. Ensure each tube of paint contains a minimum of 2 ounces (60 mL). Recommended brands are Golden, Holbein, Nova, and Winsor & Newton, but any brands will work.
- A variety of paintbrushes. Your brushes can be inexpensive. Just make sure you have a variety of shapes and sizes. Minimum of six.
- A pair of scissors
- Ephemera to incorporate into your art as mixed-media paper. Examples include old letters, pages from books, wrapping paper, postcards, calendar pages, maps, sheet music, etc. Make sure your papers are not glossy. Five pages minimum, but more are welcome.
- An unlined journal for writing and drawing
- Any other art materials you wish to work with
- Paint clothes or an apron
- An open heart and mind
Note: Flora will provide large sheets of watercolor paper, oil pastels, pens, pencils, specialty paints and brushes, tape, spray bottles, acrylic gel medium, and paint palettes.
Upcoming Date(s)
October 11–16, 2026
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A Quick Look at
the Schedule
I recommend that you read The Art of Aliveness in preparation for this retreat.
- 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Commuter check-in (if not checked-in the previous evening) - 9:00 a.m.–Noon
Workshop - 2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Workshop
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TESTIMONIALS
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Inspiring Words.
“The retreat went far beyond my expectations. I’ve returned feeling full, renewed, and deeply inspired. Flora is a teacher who holds space with grace and wisdom, creating an environment where women can reconnect with their essence and come alive again.”
“This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is rare to find a teacher who can connect with others in such a powerful and inspiring way. I learned as much by observing the demos as I did through exploration on my own.”
“I was deeply moved during my stay, and it was the best retreat experience I’ve ever had. From my initial passage through your gate to our farewell circle, every inch was jam-packed with love, abundance, comfort, inspiration, beauty, creativity, and nourishment, and I received much more than I ever could have imagined. Your facilitation was masterful.”
“I consider Flora a soul sister, a fellow truth-teller, and deeply inspired seeker. She has a true gift for teaching, helping others to discover and unleash their unique creative voice. She also has an exceptional talent for gathering beautiful kindred spirits together, igniting connection and belonging.”
“Not only has Flora taught me how to put color on a canvas, she’s also taught me so many lessons about life: how to let go of what I *think* I need, how to take big, scary risks, and how to stay present and be open to what life might bring me. Her enchanting process is a gift to any creative who yearns for more, and it will leave you feeling both grounded in your present and fired-up for what’s to come.”
“Flora is a wise and gifted teacher and mentor. Her generous offerings nourish the heart, mind, body and spirit with grace and genuineness. I feel so fortunate to be connected to her and the amazing community she invites us to participate in. Thank goodness for the creative, heartfelt beauty of Flora Bowley.”
“After years away from making art, Flora has helped me rediscover the young girl in myself who always found joy and pleasure in drawing, building, and creating. She is a gentle and generous guide on the path of connecting deeply with oneself and discovering the tools to express this connection visually. What a treasure it is to have Flora Bowley as your teacher.”
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