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Silo Wellness
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Artist Residency Programs
The Writers in Residence program at Hedgebrook is located on Whidbey Island and has two application cycles in 2022. This program is located on 48-acres of forest and meadow with a view of Mount Rainier. This residency is open to women-identified writers 18 and older. Up to six writers can be in residence at a time, each housed in a handcrafted cottage.
The Baer Art Center is part of a beautiful seaside horse farm in Northwestern Iceland, where it hosts short residency sessions, thematic workshops, and art classes for visual artists, architects, and designers. The application process for two-week residencies is now open.
Interview With Heidi Chew Osborne, Executive Director of Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center, Fremont, Ohio
Heidi Chew Osborne grew up in Warren, Pennsylvania. She obtained an undergraduate in journalism from the University of Dayton with a certificate in retreat ministry. She also has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry/Theology from Gannon University and a certification in Church Management from Villanova University. Heidi worked as a high school theology teacher for 10 years in Madison, Wisconsin; Chardon, Ohio; and Sandusky, Ohio. She also worked as an administrative assistant for four years at St. Joseph Church, Marblehead, Ohio. Heidi also worked as an enrollment coordinator at Immaculate Conception School, Port Clinton, Ohio for four years. Since August 2019, she has worked as the Executive Director at Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center. Heidi is married, has four children (ages 6-12), one dog, and two cats.
Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center
Website
Books, Music, and More for Everyday Self Care
The books below are available in our Bookshop book store. As an affiliate, if you purchase a book in our book store, we may receive a small commission.
Stephen Levine wrote A Year to Live in the late 1990s. After living mindfully for a year as if it was all that he had remaining, he teaches his readers how living with urgency can teach us to reflect on our worldview and priorities.
It's Always Freezer Season: How to Freeze Like a Chef with 100 Make-Ahead Recipes by Ashley Christensen and Kaitlyn Goalen can help us to save time with meal planning.
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The World Food Championships (WFC) is partnering with The Experience Resorts for a culinary and barbecue-themed vacation in the Caribbean. The “Aporkalypse Island” experience, scheduled for 2023.
A Wounded Warrior raves about his monthly pedicure appointments.
Retreats, Events, Festivals, and Venues
A multicultural wellness retreat, set amongst the trees near Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, provided connection and enjoyment for those seeking to de-stress. See, https://youtu.be/-xx6HkIoT6Q
ArtFest Fort Myers is scheduled for the first weekend in February.
Artist Residency Programs
Baldwin for the Arts offers an artist residency program for emerging and established Global Majority Artists in literature, music composition, visual arts. Applications are accepted from January 15th to March 15th, 11:59 PM EST. Artists may apply only once every 24 months for an upcoming deadline.
Anderson Ranch’s Artists-in-Residence Program is for emerging and established visual artists in ceramics, new media, photography, furniture design, woodworking, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Applications for Fall 2022 (10 weeks from October – December) and Spring 2023 (5 weeks from mid-March to mid-April) residencies are currently being accepted. The application deadline is February 15, 2022.
Interview With Peter E. Murphy, Founder of Murphy Writing of Stockton University
Peter E. Murphy was born in Wales and grew up in New York City where he managed a night club, operated heavy equipment, and drove a taxi. He has been awarded six creative writing fellowships from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, which might be a record, and has published eleven books and chapbooks of nonfiction and poetry.
Peter has been a consultant to numerous organizations such as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Educational Testing Service, and countless school districts from coast to coast. He has also been an educational advisor to three PBS television programs on poetry produced by Bill Moyers.
Fun Fact: After his second visit to the Rose Garden where he was recognized as a Distinguished Teacher by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars in the Arts, Bill and Hillary Clinton added Peter to their Christmas card list.
Retired from teaching English and creative writing, he is the founder of Murphy Writing of Stockton University in Atlantic City, NJ.
You can learn more about Murphy Writing of Stockton University and Peter E. Murphy at:
https://murphywriting.com/
Murphy Writing ✍️ (@murphywriting) • Instagram
Murphy Writing of Stockton University | Facebook
Peter E. Murphy (peteremurphy.com)
Books, Music, and More for Everyday Self Care
The books below are available in our Bookshop book store. As an affiliate, if you purchase a book in our book store, we may receive a small commission.
Healthy, Happy, You: 365 Daily Micro - Actions for Lasting Change, written by multiple contributors.
Savory Dinner Pies by Ken Haedrich
Listen to eight hours of relaxing music to help you take a nap or fall into a peaceful sleep this evening at https://youtu.be/njHvGxZgTPk.
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Serenity Spa and Beauty Bar in Providence, Rhode Island.
Oscar Mayer is now making bologna-inspired face masks.
Retreats, Events, Festivals, and Venues
Williams Sonoma will host its first virtual retreat featuring wellness experts, chefs, and celebrities.
Students at two public high schools in Dubuque, Iowa will soon have a designated room available to help reduce their stress. The retreat rooms, funded by the Brain Health Now nonprofit, will provide students with relaxing activities, like journaling and painting.
Artist Residency Programs
The Strathmore Artist in Residence Program helps DC-Baltimore musicians to transition into career artists. Annually, six musicians are selected for a 10-month program that includes 30 hours of professional development seminars, a professional photo shoot, videography, extensive performance opportunities, and a $3,000 stipend. This year’s application period started on October 15 and ends on February 1, 2022.
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts offers a residency program for small groups of artists from across the US and abroad during a two to four-week session. The application deadline for the summer session is February 1, 2022.
Interview With Shannon Jamail, Founder, Mind & Body Complete
Mind & Body Complete Website
Retreat Ranch
Books, Music, and More for Everyday Self Care
Surrender: A Journey to a Fulfilled Life by Shannon Jamail
Yesmin Aribisala authored Longthroat Memoirs: Soups, Sex and Nigerian Taste Buds. The book is available in our Bookshop book store. As an affiliate, if you purchase it, we may receive a small commission.
Enjoy three hours of meditation music this weekend. https://youtu.be/40DXh-EH_Rc
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The Walt Disney World Resort has baby care centers to care for your little one. See, https://youtu.be/aJLGOCOJDqs
There is a planned development to join two glacier ski resorts in Tyrol, Austria, and create the largest glacier ski resort. Vanishing Lines tells the story of these glaciers on the brink of destruction, and the movement for their protection. The 20-minute documentary, filmed in Tyrol, Austria, features Patagonia snow ambassadors, Lena Stoffel and Mitch Tölderer. See, https://youtu.be/eofG6Z-YBxA
Retreats, Events, Festivals, and Venues
Wellfest is returning to London in the summer of 2022.
Wanderlust, the global leader in wellness festivals, will host its first winter festival, Winterlust, at Taos Ski Valley.
Interview With Josh Dickson, Clinical Director/Owner, Resurface UKJosh Dickson is an accredited EMDR Consultant, an accredited FDAP Drug and Alcohol Professional, and a licensed HeartMath coach. He is also the owner and director of Resurface (residential retreats addressing trauma, creativity, resilience and positive psychology), a group consultant at Start2Stop, co-Director of Flow Space, and in private practice. His practice is based in Fulham, SW6.
To learn more, go to:
www.resurfaceuk.com
www.instagram.com/resurfaceuk
Books, Music, and More for Everyday Self Care
The books below are available in our Bookshop book store. As an affiliate, if you purchase a book in our book store, we may receive a small commission.
In a beautifully illustrated book, Misty Copeland writes about the black ballerinas that have influenced her life. Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy would make a great gift for people of all ages, especially if they enjoy dancing.
For simple and tasty baking, try the recipes in One Tin Bakes Easy by Edd Kimber.
Enjoy an hour of enchanting Christmas music. Go to https://youtu.be/XuuZZFn-eUM.
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“Embrace nature.”
― Steven Magee
Off the Radar: Outdoorsy Event Venue Tours
Off the Radar: Outdoorsy Event Venue Tours (Cedar Park, TX) | Meetup
Spas and Skin Care
The Dallas Spa and Salon News You Need to Know This June - D Magazine
Why Doctors Struggle to Detect Skin Cancer in Black People (thecut.com)
Home | Black Dermatologist Directory (blackdermdirectory.com)
Wellness Tourism: Retreats, Events, Festivals, and Venues
Honor’s Haven Reopens Post-Pandemic with a Focus on Wellness | Business Wire
Outdoorsy leads Collective Retreats’ $23M funding round, enters new strategic partnership | PhocusWire
Interview With Heather Ehle Founder/CEO, Project Sanctuary
Website: Home - Project Sanctuary
Linkedin: Heather Ehle | LinkedIn
Live the Everyday Spa Life with Books, Music, and Other Delights
Nami
https://youtu.be/ZDy6JimQHoo
Beautiful Relaxing Music, Peaceful Soothing Instrumental Music, "Hummingbird Flight" By Tim Janis
https://youtu.be/8h3Z0FRFerA
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Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA
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Spas and Resorts:
Gratitude Spa and Salon https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/business-beat-gratitude-spa-salon-opens-in-the-capital-city/
Vetta Nordic Salon https://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2021/06/05/this-new-nordic-spa-promises-an-authentic-finnish-sauna-experience-in-ontario-and-a-social-scene.html
Skin Care:
Giovanni Bojanini and Alopecia https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/An-entrepreneur-knew-he-was-going-to-bald-young-16212795.php
Beauty’s 2021 Resurgence https://www.skininc.com/spabusiness/trends/Beautys-2021-Resurgence-By-the-Numbers-574491781.html?utm_source=newsletter-html&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SI+E-Newsletter+06-01-2021&absrc=rdm
Wellness Tourism: Retreats, Events, Festivals, Venues, and More:
Veterans Community Response https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/jun/04/this-saved-my-life-combat-veterans-kick-off-deer-l/
Driftless Yoga Festival https://decorahnewspapers.com/Content/Features/Features/Article/Driftless-Yoga-Festival-here-June-18-21/98/336/53619
Taylor Mobley, Producer, Philanthropist, & Host:
Taylor’d For You 2021 Fashion Show, July 24, 2021, Tickets are Available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-virtual-taylord-for-you-fashion-show-benefitting-meals-on-wheels-tickets-146843024439
Spa Day at Home: Books, Music, Self-Care Rituals, and Other Delights:
Uplifting Stories by Ione Butler https://upliftingcontent.com/upliftingstories/
Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking, by Toni Tipton-Martin https://tonitiptonmartin.com/books/
Toni Tipton-Martin is the 2021 recipient of the Julia Child Award https://juliachildaward.com/
Spa, Music, Relaxation Music for Five Hours
https://youtu.be/Q5u2Ddbvocc
Spas and Resorts
Skin Care
Wellness Tourism: Retreats, Events, Festivals, and More
Interview with Whitney Brandon:
The Cultivator at TreeGarden in Austin, and Farmer at Blue Butterfly Farm in Dripping Springs.
https://www.treegarden.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treegarden/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreeGardenAustin
Spa Day at Home: Books, Music, Self Care Rituals, and Other Delights
Donna Johnson is an avid reader, and has been known to be so since the age of two. According to family folklore, she was born with a book in her hand. She doesn’t recall a time not being surrounded by, or, reading books. Books have been her joy, her peace and her escape. She finds it fitting that she would be involved in every aspect in which literature can be shared and celebrated.
Such a moment happened in 2017 when she stumbled upon the #bookstagram community on Instagram, a corner in the virtual universe where she could share her love for reading with others who also enjoyed the written words of a book. This was the birth of This Browne Girl Reads. Two years later after enduring many of life’s unpleasantness, she needed an escape and wanted to have conversations and more dialogue. Though nervous and unsure, she launched the This Browne Girl Reads Facebook private group and the Public Kulture Page. These three wonderful communities are her pride and joy. She’s thankful for every member of each. She loves the engagement and the connections formed. This Browne Girl Reads focuses on black literature but it includes members of any gender, non-binary, and any race.
She has visions of contributing more to the literary community but will do so in baby steps.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276972226398879/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thisbrownegirlreads/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisbrownegirlreads/
Joyce Ayers discovered her love of Thai Yoga Body Therapy after attending a day long workshop that was part of her yoga teacher training. After the workshop, her energy was balanced, she experienced more clarity, and the muscle tension she had was greatly reduced. Thai yoga body therapy works from the inside out touching all areas of your body, mind, soul, spirit, energy, and emotions. As a Soul Awakening coach, Thai Yoga Body Therapy supports the change in people’s lives they desire through the body’s wisdom and new vibrancy. Joyce received her Thai training in 2014 and completed her 500 level yoga training in 2019. It is Joyce’s passion to help people discover an awakening within themselves that is accessible and possible.
Website: https://awakenwellnesswithinreach.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Wellness-Within-Reach-1433540763581413/services/?service_id=1705895622819282&ref=page_internal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfuljoyce/
Dr. Cass Naumann is an acupuncturist, an Asian bodyworker, a Reiki master and teacher, and a certified yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching various styles of Yoga, Tai Qi, Qigong, meditation and holistic lifestyle principles. She has completed postgraduate studies in trauma recovery with acupuncture and herbs, certification as an acupuncture detox specialist , Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture, cupping therapy, Chi Nei, Tsang, Japanese meridian therapy, and a Doctoral study abroad intensive on Japanese techniques. She is also an ordained minister. Although she is trained to treat a number of conditions, her passionate areas of focus and expertise are for the support and symptom management of cancer, trauma, pain, stress reduction, Improved quality of life with focus on prevention, wholeness, wellness, and lightness of being, and helping clients to live life to their fullest potential and manifest destiny.
Website: https://www.originalspirithealingarts.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Wsf6hEwRzyDDoyZAW_jgfbPS_8yt_sKp-hPlP77G1OksqcR_-nfTF0DM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/originalspirithealingarts/
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