Bloom & Grow Mixed Media Retreat
Relax in charming historic lodging while enjoying gorgeous panoramic Columbia River views.
If you love Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge and gorgeous flowers, the Bloom and Grow retreat is the perfect way for you (and your friends) to unwind and indulge in creative luxury.
We’ll enjoy on-site private or shared rooms, daily hands-on creative mixed media workshops, free crafting time and gorgeous flower gardens.
All of this in a historic, luxury hotel with Chef prepared meals and plenty of time to mingle and get creative.
Come enjoy some creative downtime.
May 26-31, 2025
I’m incredibly excited to host this fun-filled mixed media retreat at the charming Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, OR. Come explore your love of flora, grow your inner artist and connect with other creative women.
I can’t wait to see you there!
I’ve designed this exclusive luxury retreat to be relaxing, inspiring and full of creativity. You can expect gorgeous details, a beautiful historic hotel and plenty of floral inspired mixed media projects. There will also be wonderful down-time activities to spark your creativity, refresh your spirit, and create lasting friendships.
Creative Supplies
I love giving meaningful, creative gifts! It’s a fun way for me to spoil you while you are here and every artist needs good tools.
Here at Creatively Misty every supply for scheduled activities will always be provided for you. You will never be asked to pay extra for them. Just relax, enjoy and CREATE!
When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by your very own welcome bag to take home so you can continue creating your new mixed media art.
Delicious Meals
We’ll be fed breakfasts and lunches of delicious seasonal flavors prepared by our chef who curates each meal using locally sourced ingredients, infusing every bite with the essence of the Pacific Northwest and Europe.
Dinners will be a culinary treat of your choosing at the Simon's Cliff House restaurant or The Falls Room restaurant.
Space to Play
Nestled on the cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge in charming Hood River Oregon, the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel offers a peaceful place to explore your creativity.
Immerse yourself in mixed media inspired activities, enjoy sunset on the deck, soaking in nature by the waterfall or exploring the garden.
Here you’ll find everything you need to relax, bloom and grow.
What to Expect
You’ll be provided with a suggested packing list, directions to the retreat location and all the other important policies and information you need. All you have to do is get here!
After check-in you’ll be directed to your room where you’ll find your welcome bag filled with creative supplies to enhance your retreat experience. Relax and settle in.
Our first night will include a Chef prepared dinner and mingling. The rest of the night is up to you, relax on the deck, connect with other amazing women, go to bed early or enjoy some time just hanging out. The night is yours!
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea before or with a hearty breakfast that’s served to you every morning. After breakfast our hands-on workshop will begin. Followed by a delicious lunch after which we dive back into our morning’s hands-on workshop for a couple more hours before heading outdoors for our activities.
We’ll all meet up for another delightful dinner and mingling at the Simon's Cliff House restaurant or The Falls Room restaurant later in the evening. Spend the rest of the evening wandering, reading, socializing, or working on your personal craft projects. You are on YOUR time, do whatever brings joy to your heart!
Your final morning, enjoy your breakfast, cup of coffee or tea and take in some fresh air in our beautiful retreat setting. Enjoy a group photoshoot and say your goodbyes before heading home.
Charming Accommodations
Our retreat takes place at the charmingly historic Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, OR. This beautiful hotel features original craftsmanship from 1921, manicured gardens and I private waterfall.
You’re free enjoy your own private room or share with a friend. There’s going to be plenty of unstructured down-time to enjoy all this gorgeous property has to offer, including beautiful views and walking trails.
More information on accommodations below.
Creative Activities
Throughout our time together, we’ll create multiple mixed media projects. You’ll experiment with mixed media, layering, collage, acrylic paint, mark-making, and many other techniques. By the time you leave, you’ll feel refreshed and inspired to keep creating long after you’ve left.
We’ll also spend time exploring the grounds, watching sunsets, and much more.
Bring your creative spirit and explore your inner artist.
Self-care and Downtime
I firmly believe creativity needs space for quite reflection. We must make time to listen to our hearts and refresh our creative spirits. Taking time from our daily lives while being surrounded by nature is one of the most powerful forms of self-care. Nature has a way of calming the soul, invigorating the senses and inspiring the creative mind.
There will be ample downtime for everyone to find solitude and rejuvenate.
You’ll leave feeling refreshed and inspired to step back into your life with a renewed creativity.
Delicious Meals
We’ll be fed delicious seasonal flavors prepared by our chef who curates each meal using locally sourced ingredients, infusing every bite with the essence of the Pacific Northwest and Europe.
Savor every second!
Accommodations
Our retreat will take place at the Columbia Gorge Hotel, a charming historic hotel set on a clifftop in the Columbia River Gorge an hour east of Portland. This lovely home features two stories with six guest bedrooms.
Sprawling across 25 acres, this remarkable property features beautiful views, world-renowned gardens, a private waterfall, two restaurants, and a full-service spa. From the original craftsmanship of 1921 to lush gardens the Columbia Gorge Hotel is a stunning space with authentic character and warm ambience.
Cozy bedrooms await, adorned with simple decor and lovely views. All bathrooms are stocked with fluffy white towels, plush robes and environmentally friendly bathroom products.
$3000 per person
Important Things to Know
May 26-31, 2025
Due to the small, intimate setting of these retreats there is only space for 10 creatives.
Accommodations
Accommodation is NOT included in your retreat price, but rooms are being held for our group until March 1st. Once you register for the retreat you will need to contact the Columbia Gorge Hotel (541-386-5566) yourself to reserve your room. You can stay alone (a real treat) or share with a friend (and save some money). The sooner you register the more room choices you will have. Rates are between $180-$280 per night depending on which room you want.
Arrival:
Check in at the Columbia Gorge Hotel is 4pm on May 26th. Please be sure to arrive no later than 4:30pm so you can get settled before enjoying dinner. Be advised it’s a two and a half hour drive from the Eugene Airport (EUG) and an hour drive from Portland International Airport (PDX) to the hotel.
Departure:
Check-out will be promptly at 11am on May 31st.
Payments:
A non-refundable deposit of 40% is required to reserve your room at the time of booking. You may also choose to pay in full at the time of booking. Once your deposit has been received, I’ll send you an email confirmation with further details, including paying the remaining balance.
If you choose to pay just the deposit at booking the remaining 60% will be required 60 days prior to the retreat. Any bookings made after March 26, 2025 must be paid in full and will receive no refunds if cancelled by participants. All payments must be paid online via credit card.
Cancellations:
Because I offer intimate retreats, I depend greatly on pre-booked occupancy and need to stay as full as possible to keep retreats from being cancelled. That being said, I understand that emergencies occur and have established a policy that I hope you too will find reasonable.
Cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to: misty@creativelymisty.com
Your 40% deposit is non-refundable
Booking this retreat means you have read, understand and accepted the Terms and Conditions for this retreat.
Any retreat cancelled by Creatively Misty, for any reason, will be fully refunded minus the portion of the retreat cost advanced to suppliers.
Inclement weather: If you believe it is unsafe to travel to your scheduled retreat due to weather, please contact Misty via email. Though no refunds will be issued, the fees you have paid can be transferred to another Creatively Misty retreat within twelve months of the date cancelled IF your spot is filled by another participant (you are welcome to refer friends and family).
What’s Not Included:
Hotel Accommodations
Transportation to or from the retreat venue, including taxis.
Your round-trip airfare or driving expenses.
Personal, medical or travel insurance
Personal crafting supplies or projects
All dinners excluding the welcome dinner.
Additional snacks and drinks
Personal phone calls
Laundry services
Any off-site excursions you make take.
Any additional meals/food purchased at the Adobe Restaurant, the Adobe Lounge or from other local restaurants.
Please visit the policies page, FAQ page and the Terms and Conditions page for more information.