Where the trees are tall, the coffee is strong, and the art is messy
An immersive art journaling retreat with four full days of art journaling, stitching, and soulful connection.
april 23-26, 2026
Think: the smell of trees, a cozy studio full of fabric and paper, and a group of kind, art-loving humans coming together to stitch, paint, and make something meaningful.
Retreat Among the Trees with BB and Andrea is four full days of creativity, connection, and messy joy—plus snacks, laughter, and open play time. It’s the kind of retreat we’d want to go to ourselves (so we made it happen).
only 8 spots left!
I appreciated the individual support of BB and Andrea on my projects - the "creative coaching" that can only happen in person. Online classes are fun, but to be able to have personalized suggestions was a gift!
- Tiffanie - October 2025 BB + Andrea Retreat attendee
Welcome Evening
Wed, April 22 (4-6pm)
Drop by for light snacks, refreshments, and a relaxed open house in the studio.
Meet your fellow retreaters, explore the space, and ease into the experience.
No pressure - just time to connect and settle in before the magic begins.
DAY ONE
Thurs, April 23 (9a-5p)
We’ll warm up with color palettes, eco printing, fabric dyeing, and layered mark-making
You’ll explore new techniques, gather materials, and prep surfaces for larger work.
DAY TWO
Fri, April 24 (9a-5p)
Expect bold brushstrokes, intuitive layering, and lots of creative freedom as we work BIG.
Spend half the day working on large paper with Andrea, and the other half on raw canvas with BB.
DAY THREE
Sat, April 25 (9a-5p)
We’ll start assembling our journals - layering canvas covers and selecting pages.
You’ll explore interactive elements, fabric as page material, stitching, and embellishments.
With guidance from both BB and Andrea, you’ll start shaping a journal that feels like you.
DAY FOUR
Sun, April 26 (9a-4p)
We’ll bind our journals and tie it all together with a few gentle creative prompts.
You’ll have space to reflect, add finishing touches, and begin working inside your journal.
We’ll wrap the retreat with open studio time and a heartfelt goodbye - until next time.
In a grey world, I felt like I saw color again for a few days. And I took some of that home with me too.
- Tamara - October 2025 BB + Andrea Retreat attendee
Meet Your Guides
Creative Play Facilitator and Chief Curator of BB Henry Art
Brooke is a mixed media artist and teacher who’s all about stitching outside the lines. She’s known for turning scraps into magic and helping artists let go of perfection so they can create with curiosity and joy. You’ll find her guiding playful experiments with paper, fabric, and thread—expect intuitive techniques, creative permission slips, and a whole lot of laughter along the way.
Andrea Chebeleu
Artist & Creative Director of Watch.Learn.Play Collective
Andrea is a creative guide who believes the best art happens when we let go and play. With a love for layers, mark making, and meaningful messes, she invites you to explore freely, connect deeply, and show up just as you are. She's here to spark inspiration and hold space for your creative unfolding.
This is for you if..
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You love making art with your hands—paper, fabric, paint, and thread
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You’re craving creative play, rest, and connection
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You want to build a journal that feels personal, layered, and alive
It's a special place with really special people. Treat yourself - you'll love it and bring home great memories, new techniques and cool projects!
- Tiffanie - October 2025 BB + Andrea Retreat attendee
The entire value of the this event was of great value, the expertise for teaching, and the patience, and variety of products provided to all the participants was extraordinary! The connection with other creatives, helped me more than I expected. I inched more everyday to more self acceptance of myself in this beautiful creative space.
- Marie - October 2025 BB + Andrea Retreat attendee
Wonderful retreat. It surpassed my expectations in every area. The nature was more beautiful than the pictures, the art content taught me so much, wonderful for both a beginner or advanced mixed media artists, the food was so healthy and delicious, the hospitality blew me away, and the camaraderie of women artists is healing. I walked away with new ideas, new friends, and a spark in my heart and creativity that was missing.
- Tamara - October 2025 BB + Andrea Retreat attendee
What You Need to Know →
All art supplies are included
Pricing: $1895
Single Payment or Installments AvailableDates:
Welcome Evening: Wednesday, April 22 from 4-6pm
Art Retreat: Thursday, April 23 (9am) - Sunday, April 26 (4pm)Location:
Watch.Learn.Play. Retreat Home and Studio, south of Portland, Oregon
Surrounded by 5 serene wooded acres.Transportation
Fly into PDX
You arrange your own ground transport to your accommodationsAccommodations:
Stay offsite (Recommendations here)
We can connect you to other students for possible lodging share
Food:
3 lunches and 2 dinners cooked for you on site (included) - mainly vegetarian cuisine, with some fish and poultry added. (Please contact us with any allergies we can accommodate gluten free and vegan)
1 lunch and 1 dinner offsite - together as a group
Breakfast on your own
Accessibility:
Chair lift available for studio access.
What to Expect:
Four full studio days creating together
Teaching from both BB + Andrea
Offsite field trip to local thrift
Unstructured open play time in the evenings
Small group learning (12 student capacity)
Refunds
There are no refunds available for retreats. You may, however, transfer any fees paid to a future retreat.
Have questions?
Contact Andrea or Contact BB
Come play with BB + Andrea!
only 8 spots left!
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