If you’re looking for a place where you can spend a few days with like-minded women, hear God-filled stories, worship the Lord, create pretty things, and hang out with some of your favorite creatives & meet new ones, you belong here!
Chosen to Create is a Bible-based, Spiritual Retreat for Creative Women. This retreat is designed to encourage and refresh women in their walk with Christ and their creative endeavors and to foster encouraging relationships. You do not need to have a business to attend. You will laugh together, create together and grow together through shared testimonies, fellowship, workshops, and worship.
Bring your lifelong friends, your sister, your Bible study group, your women's ministry or come alone and make new friends! Escape the busyness of life while growing closer to God and to each other.
Come. Create. Connect.
You are invited to spend 3 days of fellowship, testimonies and creativity at the Chosen to Create Spiritual Retreat held at the Claggett Center in Adamstown, Maryland with fantastic views of Sugarloaf Mountain and the Monocacy River Valley.
Our theme is Transformation. Our retreat speakers and workshop teachers will share stories and personal testimonies related to our theme.
Retreat Speakers and Workshop Teachers include Josie Celio & Sally Griswold of Iron Orchid Designs; Debi Beard of Debi’s Design Diary; Kristin Calhoun of She Paints; Beth Frerman of Vintage Bandits Mercantile; Marita Luby, Relective Arts Creative; Kim Spratto of Just South of Urban; and Canice Blair of Canice Co. Hands-on workshops will include: canvas art painting; DIY Paint techniques demonstration; paper crafting; healing arts project; Iron Orchid Designs inlays, stamps, and more!
Activities - Times of prayer & worship, speakers/testimonies, creative workshops, and evening campfire. Catch up with old friends and make new ones, hike beautiful trails or just rest and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Accommodations - Hotel-quality accommodations. The room options include single or double rooms all with queen-sized beds and private bathrooms. All options include three (3) night stay and eight (8) meals.
Meals - All meals (8 total) are provided during your stay. Seasonal menus are carefully crafted and the dining hall has spectacular views of Sugarloaf Mountain and valley. A salad bar with homemade dressings is offered at both lunch and dinner. Assorted desserts are offered at dinnertime and cookies or bars are served at lunch.
We are looking forward to spending time with you, creating beautiful things, and worshiping the Lord together!
If you have questions please contact: Canice Blair at canicechic@gmail.com
FAQs
Where is the event being held?
The Claggett Center In Adamstown, Maryland
What is the cost?
The price includes 3 nights lodging, meals, talks and workshops! There are two options to choose from: 1) Single occupancy hotel-quality room with a queen-sized bed and private bathroom for $995.00 per person; or 2) Double occupancy hotel-quality room with two queen-sized beds and a private bathroom for $925.00 per person. Tickets are non-refundable.
Is lodging included?
Yes! 3 nights, June 15 - 18, 2023
Are meals included?
Yes! 8 meals total: Dinner on Thursday, 6/15/23; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on Friday, 6/16/23 & Saturday, 6/17/23; Breakfast on Sunday, 6/18/23
Is travel included?
Travel is not included.
What is the best airport to fly in & out of?
BWI - Baltimore Washington International is the most convenient airport.
What time does retreat begin and what time does it end?
The retreat begins with Registration/Check-in at 3pm and ends after breakfast with Check-out at 10am.
Who are the retreat speakers and workshop teachers?
Josie Celio & Sally Griswold of Iron Orchid Designs
Debi Beard of Debi’s Design Diary
Kristin Calhoun of She Paints
Beth Frerman of Vintage Bandits Mercantile
Marita Luby, Reflective Arts Creative
Kim Spratto of Just South of Urban
Canice Blair of Canice Co.
Tickets are non-refundable.