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The Creative Feminine

Cultivating daily rituals for a more joyful,
resilient and empowered life.

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Woman's Spring Retreat

Beard And Lady Inn

Chester, Arkansas

April 24th-27th, 2025

Invitation Only

Sister, your presence is desired..

Cultivating the Creative Feminine retreat at the historic Beard and Lady Inn, Chester Arkansas, is an exploration of what it means to be feminine in modern times, the power the feminine holds historically and currently, and how we can and should tap into our natural state of creation to lead more fulfilling and joyful lives, regardless of our other 

vocations/occupations.

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This three day retreat will focus on overcoming fears, mastering simple ways to cultivate creative living, and will celebrate the feminine sisterhood we all deserve in order to empower ourselves to live more powerfully. Our weekend together will feature delicious, organic, and homemade meals; and a lot of wonderful, creative activities that foster healthy minds, bodies and spirits.

 

Our aim is to create a fun, relaxing, inspiring and supportive environment in which we can explore and grow our creative feminine selves as an act of “good trouble” and rebellion in a world that would have us stifle our creative instinct and therefore our creative power.

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Join us.

Gather. Relax. Share. Learn. Explore. Create. Inspire.

We have assembled a wonderful group of humans excited to share their talents, passions, and the challenges and benefits of choosing to live creatively.

Feed the body as well as the soul...

We believe great food is essential to healthy living and there is no better way to foster community then to "break bread" together.  Our vision for the meals at our Creative Feminine retreat is organic, homemade,  and diverse! The menu will be rich with options and semi-customizable for the most finicky eaters, as well as offer a flair of the southern culinary charm local to this part of the world.

Pick your sanctuary...

Quiet your mind and awaken your soul at the historic Beard and Lady Inn. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains in the tiny town of Chester, Arkansas, the Beard and Lady is the perfect antidote for the status quo. There are no screens but the wifi is strong and the experience is once in a lifetime.

What you can expect from Chester and your weekend retreat.

Chester, Arkansas, nestled in the heart of Crawford County, is a gem within the Ozark Mountains, offering a landscape of rolling hills, dense forests, the cool waters of Clear Creek and echoes of its railroad past, the crown jewel being the historic inn, The Beard And Lady.  

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Originally built in 1887, the Beard And Lady (formerly the Chester House/Chester Inn) has survived floods, fires, tornados and neglect and has recently found new life in the loving embrace of Lacey and Lance Hendrix, who purchased and renovated this storied inn. With an eye for history and comfort, guests can stay in one of 11 themed rooms, gorgeously decorated in time period décor. The Beard And Lady also boasts a large inviting dining hall, complete with pot belly stove and a working Apothecary/Gift Shop.

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Home to picturesque Clear Creek, several historic buildings, including two old schoolhouses, and a quaint cemetery dating back to the Civil War area, for a micro-town Chester has an awful lot to explore.  With a population of only 122, Chester has survived for over 150 years because of the love and care of the people who call it home.

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Sample Schedule of Events.

Thursday, April 24th, 2025


3pm-5:30pm - Arrival at Inn
5:30-6:00pm - Welcome/Introduction
6:00-7:00pm - Dinner with local music
7:30-8:30pm - Jamie's Keynote

8:30-9:30pm - Free time
10:00pm - Quiet time/Bedtime

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Friday, April 25th, 2025


6:30-7:30 - Wake up
7:30-8:30 - Morning Meditation/Zentangles

8:30-9:30 - Breakfast
9:30-10:00 - Burning fears
10:30-11:00 - MaryJane's presentation - Apothecary Stage
11:00-12:30 - Lunch/Free form Creative time 
12:30-3:30 - Foraging and medicine making with Eden

4:00-5:30 - Free creative time/relax
5:30-6:30 - Dinner with music
7:00-8:00 - MaryJane Ayurvedic Curry Mix Break Out Session
9:00-10:00. Free time
10:00 Quiet time/Bed time

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Saturday, April 26th, 2025


6:30-7:30 - Wake up
7:30-8:30 - Morning Meditation/Neurographic Art

8:30-9:30 - Breakfast
9:30-11:30 - Lacey's Presentation - Apothecary

12:00-1:00 - Lunch
1:30-3:30 - Custom lipstick making with Lacey - Apothecary
3:30-6:30 - Free creative time/tin types photos in dining hall.
7:00-8:00 - Dinner with local music
8:30-9:00 - Game night in the dining hall

10:00 - Quiet time/Bed time

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Sunday, April 27th, 2025


8:30-9:30 - Wake up
9:30-10:30 - Morning Meditation/Zentangles
10:30-11:30 - Mimosa Brunch
11:30-12:30 - Jamie's Closing Presentation 
12:30-3:00 - Free time/Departure

Got questions? 

We've got answers.  Don't hesitate to reach out! We'd love to talk with you...

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411 E Front Street, Chester Arkansas. 72934

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