Surrounded by the beauty of Lake Tegernsee, this intimate three-day retreat offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and gently return to yourself.
With intuitive art-making, shared meals, time in nature, and quiet moments of reflection, you’ll reconnect with your creativity and build meaningful connections with like-minded women.
No prior art experience is required. Only an open heart, a curious mind, and a desire for time that truly matters.
An Invitation to Celebrate Life as It Is
A few years ago, I realized that I was slowly losing my sense of aliveness. From the outside, life looked full — but inside, I felt disconnected. I longed to return to presence, to meaning, and to a life that truly felt worth celebrating.
That longing led me into a year-long personal project. I began asking myself one simple question: What would change if I allowed myself to celebrate life now — not someday, not later? That question gently shifted everything. I returned to creativity and nature. I stopped waiting for the “right moment” and began choosing presence instead. I started noticing the small, meaningful experiences that quietly shape a life. Through art, simple practices, and everyday acts of attention, I learned how to celebrate my life as it was.
Over time, I realized that many women carry this same quiet disconnection. And I also realized something else: waiting doesn’t bring us closer to the life we long for — choosing does. This retreat grew from that choice. From the decision to create space, on purpose, and to offer what helped me most — slowness, creativity, beauty, and connection — to other women who feel the same longing.
I believe in simplicity, presence, and depth. There is something powerful about creating art together, surrounded by beauty, that opens us up — not just creatively, but humanly.
A deeply nourishing weekend created for curious hearts—offering space to slow down, be nourished, and reconnect with the creativity that already lives within you.
What This Retreat Is About
This retreat is an invitation to learn — but not in a rushed or demanding way.
You will be introduced to artistic techniques and guided processes, yet always with space to move at your own rhythm. The focus is not on getting it “right,” but on staying curious and present as you create.
We slow things down on purpose. Not to do less, but to notice more. To allow creativity, nature, and shared time to support a deeper kind of learning — one that stays with you beyond the retreat.
Here, making art becomes more than an activity. It becomes a way to listen, to connect, and to experience yourself in a new way, alongside other women in a calm, supportive setting.
A Typical Day
at the Celebrate Your Life Retreat
10:00 am – Arrival
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Morning circle
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 pm – Creative workshop
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Free time to continue creating, go for a walk, rest, or simply be
6:00 pm – Dinner and time to connect with other women
7:30 pm – Evening circle or a gentle, grounding activity
The rhythm of each day is intentionally slow and spacious, leaving room for rest, spontaneity, and integration. Times may shift slightly to honor the flow of the group and the moment.
This Retreat includes
Setting
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A lakeside private home, reserved exclusively for us
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Free time to rest, explore the lakeshore, and integrate your experience
Creative Workshops & Materials
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All art supplies and creative materials
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Cyanotype workshop
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Botanical casting workshop
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Monoprinting workshop
All workshops are guided by Leena Asgodom
Guided Reflection & Connection
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Thoughtfully designed journal prompts
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Women’s circles for sharing, listening, and reflection
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Nourishment
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A private chef preparing nourishing vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
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Snacks, coffee, and tea available throughout the day
Experiences & Extras
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Transportation for all planned excursions during the retreat
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Opportunity to enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tegernsee
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Optional aroma oil diagnostic session by Leena Asgodom
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Optional “Points of You” coaching experience with Semhar Asgodom
You don’t need to be an artist to attend—this retreat is for anyone with a curious, creative spirit longing for space to breathe, dream, and explore!
Here’s what we'll be doing...
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Spark your curiosity
This retreat gently invites you to step outside your routine and explore new ways of seeing, sensing, and being. Through nature walks, thoughtful prompts, shared conversations, and quiet moments of discovery, curiosity becomes a guide rather than a goal. There is no right way to experience this — only your way.
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Explore
Step beyond the studio into a landscape that invites wandering. Explore quiet village paths, lakeside shores, and forest trails where nature sets the pace. From gentle walks and moments of stillness by the water to discovering local towns and mountain views, each outing offers space to breathe, notice, and reconnect.
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Create
Reconnect with your natural creativity through gentle, guided art workshops rooted in play, intuition, and presence. You’ll forage leaves, flowers, and stems from the surrounding landscape and use them to create original sun prints, monoprints, and expressive artworks — slowing down to truly notice the beauty around you.
No artistic experience is needed. All materials are provided, and you’re invited to explore freely, without pressure or expectation.
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Connect
Experience the transformative power of genuine connection within an intimate group of twelve women — from professional artists to complete beginners. We come together for a few days of art, laughter, and learning, creating a sense of community that feels supportive, warm, and real. This is an invitation to return to your essence, to celebrate the strength found in vulnerability, and to feel held by a group that honors each woman’s unique journey and way of seeing.
There’s something about creating art together, surrounded by such breathtaking beauty, that opens us up. And I truly believe that’s where the magic happens — not just in our sketchbooks, but in connection, creativity, and joy.
A few things you might be wondering…
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Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for you if you’re craving a creative, heart-centered experience that weaves together art, self-exploration, and nature. It’s an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your creative voice, and create with joy, presence, and curiosity - not perfection.
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Do I need to be “good” at art?
No, this retreat is designed for beginners and experienced creatives alike. You’ll be gently guided through processes and techniques, but the focus is on exploration, expression, and enjoyment — not skill level or results. There is no right or wrong way to create here.
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How many people will participate?
The group is intentionally small and intimate — no more than 12 participants. This allows for personal guidance, a sense of safety, and genuine connection within the group.
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Do I need to bring my own art supplies?
All materials needed for workshops and creative exploration will be fully provided, so you can travel light and simply arrive ready to create.
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How do I know if this retreat is the right fit for me?
We know this is a meaningful decision. If you’re unsure, trust your curiosity — or reach out.
You’re warmly invited to get in touch with any questions. We’re happy to help you sense whether this retreat aligns with where you are right now and what you’re longing for.
This retreat is an invitation to pause, to remember what truly matters, and to celebrate life — quietly, honestly, and in your own way.
Meet Your Facilitator & Creative Guide
Leena Asgodom is a mixed media artist and photographer who gently guides women back to creativity as a way of reconnecting with themselves and the world around them.
With over a decade of experience teaching creative practices internationally, her approach is intuitive, supportive, and grounded in presence rather than performance.
During the retreat, Leena holds a calm, welcoming space — offering guidance where needed while leaving room for each woman’s own rhythm, intuition, and way of creating.
While she understands German, English allows her to express herself more naturally and from the heart, therefore the retreat is guided in English. There is no need to worry — she uses clear, simple English, and participants are welcome to communicate with one another in whatever language feels most comfortable.
Join us for magical, joy-filled art retreat:
Retreat Investment
€1,600
To reserve your place, simply click the Join Now button and complete the registration form.
Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with further details about arrival,
what to bring, and how to prepare for the retreat.
Your place is secured once payment is received.
Payment Option:
If you prefer, you may choose to pay in two installments.
Details will be shared during the registration process, or you’re welcome to reach out with any questions.