“Of the Seed of the Pomegranate”

Film by. Michael Smith

The Ripple Effect

a 6-week creative exploration & show n’ tell group

In this hybrid online space, we dive into aspects of breath connection, free form movement, intuitive writing, storytelling, nature immersion and playful exploration.

The idea is to be in a space that ranges from established artists to curious creators who are looking to explore multi-media expression. Our group gives people the space to make mistakes, explore like children, and authentically share a piece of themselves through art.

Here, you can feel what it is like to create, in your own little world, while simultaneously honoring community and connection.

Memory in Motion

Memory in Motion was a co-ed experience that provided guests with a creative playground to dance inside of. Taking place in Taos, New Mexico, guests were held in the process of multidisciplinary exploration with the intention to create from a place of surrender.

In the span of four days, we led workshops that fostered a playful, creative perception of time. An ecosystem of artists emerged and natural human intelligence was evoked.

Every meal was carried out with intention, storytelling, and excerpts from inspiring texts. The experience ended with an intimate show n’ tell, expressing all of the ways creativity can be engaged. This trip was designed to hold people within perceived failures, breakdowns, celebrations, and joys. It was a reminder to approach life from a beginner’s mind.

To witness, and to be witnessed.

a four day immersive experience

  • "Memory in Motion is a raw, radical, human experience. Through discovering others you discover yourself."

    Experience Guest

  • "Memory in Motion has reframed my brain in many ways. I didn't know you could have a beautiful breakfast in the back seat of a mini van, on the way to the natural hot springs. I didnt know how freeing it could feel to surrender myself to creative play: painting, journaling, meditation... It was life changing."

    Sophia Courtemarche

  • "Our hosts, our retreatants powered every ounce of passion and purpose into this experience. Thank you."

    Experience Guest

  • "To hear the primal screams...to shed the weight of all those who came before... mmmmm."

    Lilit Avakian

  • "We are pain. We are joy. We are everything."

    Experience Guest

  • "We are capable to realize our wildest dreams. Life is ours to navigate."

    Experience Guest

  • "This is just the beginning. The first of many experiences to come."

    Experience Guest

  • "I accesed connection and creation . That, I never thought was possible."

    Experience Guest

  • "To witness & be witnessed... that is why we exist."

    Experience Guest

Guest Facilitator at Return2Human Experiences

Costa Rica.2022 | Colombia. 2023

Emergence & Return2Flight were all women’s experiences inspired by the Human Gene Keys. Melissa Barto, owner of Return2Human, brings on teachers from all over the world to help execute unique experiences.

In 2022, I supported Emergence by facilitating a breathwork ceremony for the women of the retreat. In Colombia, my role was to guide women through movement and deep breathwork, immersed in the sounds of the Colombian jungle.

Photos || Eliza Chabon