Mindful Creative Muse/The Mindful Art Facilitator's Retreat

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July 10th - 13th, 2025

The Mindful Art Facilitator's Retreat

From Idea to Impact: Confidently Design, Facilitate & Share Your Signature Offering

*WATCH THE VIDEO* TO SEE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RETREAT, THEN READ MORE BELOW...

A Transformational Retreat for Mindful Educators, Coaches, Therapists & Healers

You have a passion for mindful art and creativity—whether you’re already guiding others or dreaming of sharing your work in a meaningful way. Now, you’re ready to develop a signature offering that feels aligned, authentic, and uniquely yours.

The Best Part? You'll do this all in a space that feels easy, fun, and deeply supportive.

What You'll Experience

If you’ve been dreaming of leading mindful art experiences but feel unsure about where to start or how to grow, this intimate retreat (only 5 participants!) will give you the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to move forward with ease.

Create Your Signature Offering
Design something impactful, sustainable, and truly aligned with you.

Facilitate with Confidence
Learn simple, effective ways to respond to student emotions in a supportive way.

Attract the Right Participants
Develop a simple marketing plan to reach students who truly resonate with your work.

Refine Your Unique Voice
Get personalized coaching and feedback to strengthen your facilitation skills.


Join us for this transformational retreat and step fully into your role as a confident, aligned, and inspired mindful art facilitator.

Long-Lasting, Heartfelt Connections

🌿 This is an intimate experience, and many past participants have formed lasting friendships and collaborations—supporting each other in their journeys long after the retreat ends.

Retreat in a Thriving Arts & Cultural Scene:

Why You’ll Love This Special Retreat Space:

Charming cafés, art galleries, artisan shops, and award-winning restaurants within walking distance.

Stay in a Cozy, Inspiring Home Near the Historical Art Downtown: Old Colorado City, CO

Picture yourself creating, connecting, and feeling completely supported in a charming, private retreat home nestled in the heart of historic Old Colorado City—a vibrant, artsy district with small-town charm. This space is designed to inspire your creativity, foster deep connections, and provide the perfect environment for you to focus on your work as a facilitator.

Accommodations

Each participant enjoys a private room with a queen-sized bed, and one option includes a king-sized bed. All pricing is the same, and rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis—a great perk for signing up early!

Optional: Private Kitchen for your Use

Enjoy the flexibility to dine in or explore local cuisine! This retreat is about ease and enjoyment—whether you cook, dine out, or have meals delivered, you’ll have plenty of delicious options to choose from!

Private Kitchen for Your Use – The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare meals at your convenience.

Dine Out & Explore – Just four blocks away, Colorado Avenue offers a variety of award-winning restaurants foodies can enjoy.

Complimentary Meal Delivery (Select Meals) – Enjoy the convenience of a free meal delivery service for some of your meals.

What's Included

4 Days + 3 Nights Intimate Retreat

Nestled in Old Colorado City, this intimate retreat is designed to nourish your creative spirit, refine your facilitation skills, and help you craft your Signature Mindful Art Offering. Enjoy expert-led workshops, creative inspiration, and optional local excursions—all in a vibrant, arts-filled setting surrounded by breathtaking nature.

Expert-Led Workshops & Facilitation Training

  • Engaging mindful art and facilitation workshops led by Cynthia Hauk.

  • Hands-on experiential exercises to refine your facilitation approach.

  • Mindful marketing insights for sharing your offerings authentically.

  • A guided process to design your Signature Mindful Art Offering—so you leave with a clear plan to bring your vision to life.

Private & Comfortable Accommodations

  • 3-night stay in a thoughtfully designed retreat home.

  • Private rooms with queen or king bed options.

  • Access to outdoor seating and cozy lounge spaces for reflection.

Flexible Meal Options

  • Fully equipped kitchen for meal prep if you prefer to cook.

  • Award-winning restaurants nearby for a variety of dining experiences.

  • Meal delivery available for added convenience.

Community & Connection

  • A supportive small group of fellow mindful art facilitators and creative entrepreneurs.

  • Opportunities for networking, collaboration, and lasting connections.

  • Access to a private online group before and after the retreat to continue learning and sharing.

Need to Arrive Late? No Problem!

Can’t make it for the full retreat? If you need to arrive on Friday instead of Thursday, we’ll provide a pre-retreat workbook so you can get started ahead of time and jump right in when you arrive! You’ll still receive the full experience, personalized support, and everything you need to walk away with a clear plan for your mindful art offering.

Bring Your Mindful Art Vision to Life

You’re ready to share your mindful art in a way that feels aligned, impactful, and sustainable. This retreat will give you the clarity, confidence, and structure to design, facilitate, and market your signature offering—no more second-guessing.

No more waiting for the "perfect time." You’re ready.

Transportation: Getting to the Retreat is Easy!

The retreat takes place in Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO; a short drive from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and easily accessible from Denver International Airport (DIA). Ride-shares, taxis, and DIA Shuttle options are available.

A private online group will be available to help coordinate rides between retreat guests!

Surrounded by breathtaking nature

Just a short drive from Garden of the Gods, offering the perfect opportunity to explore before, during, or after the retreat. 🌿✨

Sample Retreat Schedule

Day 1: Arrive & Align (Thursday)
(Optional Evening Activities for Early Arrivals)

🕑 4:00 PM – Check-in & settle into the space
🎨 5:00 PM – Welcome Circle & Visioning (Opening mindful art intentions practice)
🎶 7:00 PMOptional: Community dinner & live jazz/blues music in the park

🌿 Day 2: Design & Refine (Friday)
(Official Start for Those Arriving Friday)

☀️ 8:00 AM – Gentle Morning Musings
🖌️ 9:30 AM – Signature Offering Design Foundations – Structuring your workshop/retreat
🥗 12:00 PM – Lunch break & integration
🖌️ 2:00 PM – Signature Offering Design Refinements
🌿 5:00 PM – Self-care & integration time
🔥 7:00 PM – Optional Community dinner & Inspirational Old Colorado City Monthly Art Walk 

🌿 Day 3: Facilitate & Share (Saturday)
(Includes an Optional Local Art Market Visit!)

☀️ 8:00 AM – Gentle morning musings
🗣️ 9:30 AM – Holding Space & Facilitation Practice – Trauma-informed facilitation & responding to students
🌿 12:00 PM – Lunch break & integration
🖌️ 2:00 PM– Marketing with Authenticity – Crafting your message & simple mindful marketing plan
🌿 5:00 PM – Self-care & integration time
🔥 7:00 PM – Optional Community dinner

🌿 Day 4: Integration & Departure (Sunday)

☀️ 8:00 AM – Gentle morning musings
🌿 9:30 AM – Final Q&A, coaching, & next steps
💫12:00 PM – Reflections & closing circle
🥗 11:00 AM – Brunch & goodbyes
💫 2:00 PM – Departure

(Exact times may shift based on local event schedules and to allow for flow and spaciousness).


OPTIONAL: Private Coaching Spots Available (sign up at check-out)

Your Guide

Cynthia Hauk, MFA is the founder of Mindful Creative Muse. She has trained students and facilitators in 50+ countries and has created four internationally accredited mindful art certification programs.

Her signature mindful art offering grew her email list by 2,000+ students and earned multiple five figures last year alone—without relying on social media. She believes creating a signature offering is the simplest, most effective way to build a sustainable, aligned business.

With a trauma-informed, heart-centered approach, Cynthia helps educators, therapists, and creatives build confidence, foster self-compassion, and lead with ease.

Join her to design your signature offering, refine your facilitation skills, and bring your mindful art offering to life with confidence. ✨

Investment & Registration

This retreat is designed to be intimate & personalized, so you receive plenty of coaching and support around your Signature Offering.

✨ Payment Plan Option – $365 for five monthly payments (Total of $1825)
✨ Paid in Full Discount – $1749 (Save almost $80)

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This Intimate Retreat has only 5 Spots Available!

Highlighted Testimonials

Madeleine A. (Toronto, Canada)

"Cynthia’s knowledge of mindful art is incredible, but what I appreciate most is her kindness, patience, and ability to hold space. Her support gave me the confidence to facilitate group workshops and help others experience the healing benefits of mindful art. I also honed my creative practice and facilitation skills through kindness, accountability, and inspiration. My biggest ‘aha’ moment was realizing that sticking to S.M.A.R.T. goals is key to planning Signature Workshops. I tend to get overwhelmed by creative projects, but Cynthia’s ‘slow and steady, little by little’ approach was a game-changer."

Christa H. (North Carolina, USA)

"Coaching with Cynthia is invaluable. Her insight and support helped me balance my creative practice with teaching and running a sustainable business. With her guidance—especially in refining my Signature Mindful Art Offering, sales page, and promo planI nearly filled my retreat. Thanks to Cynthia’s coaching, I quit teaching studio classes a year ahead of schedule to focus on the work I truly love in a sustainable way. I’m so grateful for her support in helping me grow my business with clarity and confidence!"

Retreat Confirmation and Travel Insurance

We anticipate this retreat will sell out quickly, but if for any reason it doesn’t meet the minimum number of participants, you’ll receive a full refund—no risk, no hassle. To safeguard your investment, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance in case of unexpected changes. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at info@mindfulcreativemuse.com.

Are You Ready to Receive the Support You Deserve as a Mindful Art Facilitator?

This retreat is more than just an opportunity to learn—it’s a chance to step fully into your creative purpose, surrounded by support and community.

You already have everything you need within you—this retreat will help you bring it to life with clarity, confidence, and ease.

🔹 Only 5 Spots Available – secure your space today! 🔹

FAQ's

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

What's the easiest way to get to the Retreat?

Flying into Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is the quickest and easiest option, with Uber, Lyft, and taxis readily available. If arriving at Denver International Airport (DIA), you can take an Uber, Lyft, taxi, or the DIA Shuttle for a smooth ride to Colorado Springs.

Want to share a ride? We’ll help connect interested participants for ride-sharing, making travel more affordable—and a great way to meet fellow retreat-goers!

📍 Directions & Travel Details: After registering, you’ll receive step-by-step directions and transportation recommendations to make your journey seamless.

What's the Cancellation or Refund Policy?

If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full credit toward a future Mindful Creative Muse Retreat if you cancel at least 30 days before the retreat. If you cancel within a month of the retreat, you’ll receive a 50% credit. 

Do I need prior facilitation experience?

This retreat is specifically designed for those who have completed a facilitator training or have facilitation experience by the start of the retreat.

If you’re new to facilitation, you’re warmly invited to enroll in our Mindful Art & Meditation Teacher Training ahead of time here: https://learn.mindfulcreativemuse.com/mindful-art-and-meditation-teacher-training

Or consider joining our more open Mindful Art & Nature Retreat, which is perfect for creatives of all levels here: https://learn.mindfulcreativemuse.com/mindful-art-and-nature-retreat

We’d love to support you wherever you are on your journey!

Have questions? Please email Cynthia at info@mindfulcreativemuse.com and we're happy to help!

Will I leave with a fully developed offering?

You’ll leave with a structured plan and framework for your mindful art-based offering, along with the confidence to facilitate it with ease. Whether you’re refining an idea or starting fresh, this retreat provides the guidance, support, and space to bring your vision to life.

✨ Want to make the most of your experience? Our pre-retreat workbook is a great way to jump-start your ideas so you can dive in with clarity and get the most out of your time at the retreat!

I’m nervous about leading & responding to students. Will this help?

Absolutely! We’ll walk you through specific frameworks and give you hands-on practice so you can confidently handle student questions, challenges, and group dynamics.

Will this retreat guarantee that I make a certain amount of money from my offering?

While this retreat will provide you with the tools, structure, coaching, and confidence to create and market your mindful art offering, your results will depend on your unique skills, effort, and implementation. We do not guarantee specific income outcomes, as success varies based on individual circumstances.

Our goal is to support and empower you in building a sustainable, aligned offering—whether it’s a workshop, course, retreat, or client work. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at info@mindfulcreativemuse.com.

Is the retreat space accessible if I have mobility concerns?

We welcome participants of all abilities and strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable retreat experience. However, please note:

  • The retreat home is not wheelchair accessible and requires navigating stairs.

  • Exploring Old Colorado City’s downtown area and participating in optional excursions involves some walking and mobility.

If you have mobility concerns, we encourage you to consider whether this retreat is the right fit. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities, and we’re happy to answer any questions. Feel free to reach out at info@mindfulcreativemuse.com for more details.

How can I connect with other participants before & after the retreat?

You’ll be invited to our private online community space where you can introduce yourself before the retreat and continue connecting, sharing ideas, and collaborating afterward.

Is there Wi-Fi at the retreat?

Yes! WiFi is available throughout the retreat home. We encourage you to bring your laptop so you can work on your project, refine your materials, and apply what you’re learning in real-time. This is your time to gain clarity and make meaningful progress on your mindful art offering!

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