Cottage in the Oaks

20 Jul

Discover Italy’s Hidden Gems: Retreats in Amalfi, Tuscany, and Lake Como

Certain destinations, like the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, and Lake Como, evoke a sense of home through familiarity and connection. These retreats focus on immersive experiences...

20 Apr

Online Class

Poetic Pigments Online Art Course

The upcoming online workshop "Poetic Pigments" launches on May 15, focusing on natural pigments and creative exploration. Participants will learn to create sun prints, custom...

15 Mar

Family,Musings

My Heart is Heavy ….

I do not usually share these kinds of things. But my heart is heavy. Many of you know that our daughter, Sage, is a whitewater...

23 Feb

Retreats

What if This is Your Time?

Join a transformative retreat in Tuscany from May 25-31, where participants will embrace slow mornings, savor delicious conversations, and appreciate the beauty of the surroundings....

19 Jan

Workshops

Layered Botanicals + Artifact Art Workshops

Join our spring art workshops in Eastern North Carolina to embrace creativity and joy. Over the weekend, partake in Layered Botanicals (March 5-7) and Artifact...

12 Jan

Creative Community,Retreats

Beauty That Changes You….

In Florence, Italy, an invitation is extended to embrace true beauty that unfolds in quiet moments. The upcoming May 2026 Tuscany Retreat encourages participants to...

A Water-Colored Life | Christmas Card 2025

16 Dec

Family,Musings

A Water-Colored Life | Christmas Card 2025

It all began with two hearts and one big promise — two colors swirled together on the canvas of faith. We didn’t have a clue...

25 Aug

Online Class

The Layered Page | Online Course

Join the online workshop "The Layered Page" starting September 19, available now at an early registration price. This course encourages creative exploration through printmaking, collage,...

19 Aug

At the Table,Musings

Knot of Remembrance

Whether we set a table for a meal, for a creative worksop, for a training—it always begins the same way before anyone arrives. We pray....

09 Aug

Retreats

NYC Autumn Retreat

Join us for an immersive NYC Autumn Retreat from October 9-12, 2025, with only two spots remaining. Experience the city's magic through the eyes of...