Wade into the whimsical world of
Art Journaling
at
Your “Someday Retreat”
Pacific City, Oregon
October 10 - 12, 2025
I’ve noticed a few things in my 60 years on this Earth:
1) Life is uncertain.
2) We’re not getting any younger.
3) Our “wouldn’t it be nice to one day ______?” adventures remain eternally distant until we proclaim that someday is today.
Ready? We’re here for you!
Join us this fall in beautiful Pacific City, Oregon for the creative getaway you’ve been dreaming of. Invite a friend, partner or family member to share the experience with you, or sign up on your own. Either way, you’ll be welcomed into a community of people who, like you, understand the value of slowing down to reflect, recharge, and reconnect.
Our theme: Art Journaling
In five hands-on sessions over three days, you’ll be guided through simple doodling, drawing, and watercolor exercises designed to liberate your innate imagination and deepen your observation skills. You’ll also have down time built in to walk on the beach, nap, or explore a lovely corner of this planet. Aaahhhhhh.
Who’s it for?
Who would want to spend a relaxing weekend with art supplies in your hands, away from the news and the hustle-bustle, surrounded by like-minded souls and ocean vistas? Is that the question?
This weekend retreat is for people just like you who are looking to deepen your connections with Nature and your creativity, and to explore simple art materials and practices—activities you can easily continue when you re-enter regular life.
You do not need to feel like an artist to join us on this retreat. All skill levels are welcome! (If you think you’re “not as creative as everyone else,” you’re particularly qualified to join us! 😉)
There’s no upper age limit, and teens 15-17 are welcome to attend with a participating parent or guardian.
(Note that only registered participants will be allowed on the retreat site. Please make separate arrangements for other family members who might be traveling with you.)
Who’s leading it?
All sessions will be led by Portland-based teaching artist, Pam Consear, of AllHandsArt.com. Pam has hand-doodled two books on creative health (Doodle Your Way Out of Stuckness, and Dear Beautiful Human); writes a Substack newsletter called Bravely Creating Together; and leads popular drawing, art journaling, and creative reuse classes in Portland as well as art-making events throughout the West Coast.
Pam is collaborating with logistics planner extraordinaire, Judy Rall, to bring you this event!
What to expect— the “flow” of the weekend:
Welcome Reception and opening art activity on Friday evening
Three guided art-making sessions on Saturday, including one “en plein air” (outdoors), weather permitting
Plenty of personal attention and individual work time
Free time Saturday to grab your own lunch, walk the beach, explore town, take a nap...
Group reservation for dinner in Pacific City on Saturday evening (pay your own way)
Hosted self-serve breakfast both mornings, with a range of food and beverage options
Closing activity on Sunday morning, pre-departure
What’s included with your registration fee:
🏠 Accommodations — You’ll stay in a shared or private room in a large 3-story rental home near the beach (more details below; also note that there are stairs involved, and no elevator).
🍎 Food — A Friday Welcome Reception, breakfast both mornings, snacks, and bubbly water are included. (Pay your own way for lunch and dinner on Saturday.)
🎨 Art Supplies — Everything you’ll need for the weekend’s activities is included, although you’re invited to bring a sketchbook, favorite pens, etc. You’ll also receive one of Pam’s books (with the option to purchase additional copies), and a blank journal to use and take with you.
What’s not included:
🚙 You’re responsible for arranging transportation to and from the retreat site.
🥙 Lunch and dinner on Saturday are pay-your-own-way.
What recent retreat participants have to say:
“I love that Pam makes such a judgement-free space to create. It makes it feel so safe and welcoming to explore and play.”
“Thank you for an amazing art retreat experience! I loved all your words of wisdom as we played with water colors and markers… You provided a safe space in which to create and explore one’s creativity–very supportive.”
“Pam was great. She provided instruction and encouragement to create the art work. She provided workbooks to continue with this activity on our own.”
Pricing and Cancellation Policy
A deposit of $150 is required to reserve your space. Click here for the payment page, to begin the registration process.
The retreat space offers a variety of sleeping arrangements. Once your deposit is received, you will be able to choose your preferred room arrangement on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pricing is based on basic accommodations, which is a single bed in a shared room with a shared bath. Some private rooms are available for a surcharge of $50 to $100.
You will be billed for the balance of your retreat cost once your room has been chosen.
The early-bird price of $529 (basic accommodations) is available through August 31, 2025. (Payments must be made in full by that date.)
The regular price of $579 (basic accommodations) applies beginning September 1, 2025.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel by Sept. 10, 2025 for a full refund. No refunds after Sept. 10. (If the organizers need to cancel the event for any reason, all payments will be refunded.)
Ready to take the plunge and join us? Here’s what to do:
(There’s a max of 10 participants, so don’t delay!)
Step 1: Click here to pay a deposit of $150 to reserve your space.
Step 2: Pam or Judy will contact you to select your room arrangement. You’ll be billed for the balance of your payment accordingly.
Step 3: You’ll receive a more detailed schedule and information packet, plus a waiver to sign, during the first week of September.
Questions? Concerns? Comments? Suggestions?
What else do you need to know? Contact Pam (pam@allhandsart.com) or Judy (judysr@gmail.com) with your inquiries.
We hope you’ll join us for this special weekend!
We look forward to creating a memorable experience with you. Remember that early-bird pricing ends on August 31st and space is limited. Click here to reserve your spot, and we’ll see you at the coast!