Promoting Passion Week 41: Share YOUR Story

brookeshaden — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:20:49 +0000

I am sitting in our retreat house in Hawaii right now. A beautiful woman named Sheila is sitting nearby – she is like my long lost sister. Another named Amani, who I’ve had the privelage of knowing this last year, is on a great journey and I shared the last few days with her. This morning Robin, another who is at our retreat, came and gave me a necklace to wear as a princess headband. And when I said goodbye to Joe today, he told me that we’ve had a life-changing experience together. Everyone has touched me in such amazing ways and I am fortunate to have spent time with all 11 of them this week. Each one so different, each one with a story that needs to be told.

We talked a lot these last few days about personal story, and how important it can be to put that story out there for others to benefit from. It is healing for the artist and for others. I asked some of them to share what their story is, and I commend them for bravely stepping forward to do something which puts the soul front and center.

Thank you to all of the people who are making my stay in Hana so incredible and life-changing. Today is the last morning of our retreat, and my parents are coming to spend time with me here until Friday. I am doing my best to put work aside and focus on being present, so after a few more hours of crunch time, I’m going to be cooking a lovely dinner for my family and eating it on the beach.

Aloha – blessings to all, as I so lovingly learned.

Image taken at the Red Sand beach here in Hana, modeled by Marsha Denlinger.

Artist Retreat in Hana, Hawaii!

brookeshaden — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:04:35 +0000

A dream comes true every time I am given the opportunity to travel and experience the inspiration of adventure…Join me for a long weekend away in Hana, Hawaii for an artist retreat absolutely filled with nourishing adventure, 3 days of education, and experiences that we will never forget.

http://brookeshaden.com/workshops/

From waterfalls to caves and underwater photography in the ocean, we will create adventures together that go beyond a workshop setting. For 4 nights we will live together, create, inspire, challenge, and share ourselves while a new family is born. Retreats are meant to feed the creative spark as well as the creative’s soul. I know that’s how I feel…renewed and passionate, and that is why I love hosting artist retreats so much.

The price is all-inclusive outside of transportation to the island of Maui, meaning that your living accommodations, food, transportation while at the retreat, and location/model fees are included. You show up, we take care of the rest. The “we” I reference are myself (I’ll be leading the event), along with two assistants and a resident model who is there for your inspirational whims.

You need nothing but your favorite camera, a laptop, and a tripod if it isn’t too difficult to fit in your luggage! Read the information packet on my website to get more details, pictures, and a thorough schedule…or to book a space!

October 2-6, 2014
$1,950 per person

My theme song for this retreat!

hana – Promoting Passion

Promoting Passion Week 41: Share YOUR Story

Artist Retreat in Hana, Hawaii!