Awaken the Muse Dates TBD 2026 Dependent on Interest
This four day and three-night retreat aims to inspire new creative processes and fresh perspectives and to cultivate connection with self and co-create with like minds.
Facilitators: Elizabete Ludviks, Ilze Godlevskis & Leslie Fell
An exploration of our creative selves
An exploration of our creative selves in relation to the inspiration of nature. This retreat is aimed at people of any age (adult) and background who would like to explore how their natural artistic and creative self can expand through nature and who desire to plant seeds of cultivation into their own life through creative practices.
Hosted by Elizabete Ludviks: a creative designer, artist and organizer, Ilze Godlevskis: a contemporary textiles artist and, expressive arts facilitator and corporate communications trainer and Leslie Fell, the owner and steward of Fells Meadows. They combine their skills in an alchemy to create an experience where creation and flow can be cultivated and introduced into daily living.
Our Facilitators
Born in Riga, Latvia, Elizabete Ludviks developed her perception and love for art while growing up in a community of artists, designers and political activists. Her postsecondary studies include Jewelry Design at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. Her signature style is sculptural yet light, pieces that strike a balance between architectural and organic, fragile and strong, geometric and yet playful. Her work is produced primarily in sterling silver and other metals with found objects, stones and currently she is experimenting with some 3D printed hand dyed components. Elizabete lives and works in Hamilton, Ontario with her two kids and a musician partner.
Ilzeis a conceptual textiles artist. Creating soft sculptures, she challenges perceptions of what is art and design, and how colour and textile integrate into contemporary life. She is of Latvian origin and first generation Canadian. She completed her visual arts secondary education in Toronto, Canada, before moving to London, England where she graduated from Central Saint Martin's College of Art & Design with a degree in Fashion – Knitwear. After her experience in the London fashion industry she looked to expand her artisan knowledge and knitwear craftsmanship in Milan, Italy where she apprenticed alongside a traditional Italian knitwear master for 3 years. Milan is where she currently produces her work, creating soft-sculptures for exhibition and custom design interior pieces.
Leslie has 45+ years of experience in health, community care and philanthropy. She has a degree in Rehabilitation Medicine, a Masters Degree in Community Health, and leadership experience with senior management roles in areas of rehabilitation, community development, wellness and research. Travel abroad and connection with scholars and indigenous elders profoundly influenced her life. She then moved from Toronto to Northumberland County and created Fells Meadows, a sanctuary space which protects the land and enables people to have a place to rejuvenate in nature. She is the founder and chair of the registered Canadian charity Living Ways Foundation.
Re Fells Meadows Retreats: “A revitalizing experience on 100 beautiful acres with trails, elder trees, wildlife, and even a labyrinth for reflection. The food is fabulous, with great care for dietary needs. A refreshing getaway to commune with nature.”
Details
Our intention is to create time and space for us all to:
- Explore creativity, inspire our minds, nourish our bodies and souls in nature (100 acres of rolling hills, diverse wildlife, and whispering trees)
- Connect with other women who cherish creativity and hold space for others.
- Explore and share our journeys of various creative practices that feed our souls and lives.
- Learn something new, take something home and make new connections.
The workshop outline will include the following:
- Meet yourself and meet others – a workshop exploring our personalities through colours, shapes, numbers and shadows
- Exploring the line – drawing workshop
- Exploring nature – a creative art workshop using gathered materials from nature
- Exploring words – a creative workshop of words and writing
- Natures walks to connect with the land/nature
- Sharing our creative stories
- Astrology & Stargazing
- Meditation
- Dream Circle/Council
Retreat Details:
Accommodations (linens provided) in either:
- Double-occupancy or private rooms in the farmhouse.
- Private or shared cabins.
Fells Meadows Farms is a tranquil 100-acre country property in Northumberland County, between Toronto and Kingston.
Easily reach us from major areas:
Toronto: 75 minutes east of Toronto
Kingston: 75 minutes west of Kingston
Ottawa: 3 hours southwest of Ottawa
Peterborough: 45 minutes southeast of Peterborough
Toronto Pearson Airport: 90 minutes east of Toronto Pearson Airport
Dates: TBD for 2026 depending on interest
Schedule:
Arrival: Thursday between 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Dinner at 6 p.m.)
Optional early arrival on Wednesday for an additional fee.
Departure: Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Option to extend your stay beyond the retreat for an additional fee.
Meals: Nine delicious, homemade meals.
Group Size: Limited spots available, first come, first served.
Rates
Shared Accommodations (Farmhouse or Cabin)
- Early Bird: $880. (until August 15, 2025)
- Regular: $995. (as of August 16,
Private Accommodations (Cabin or Farmhouse)
- Early Bird: $995. (until August 15, 2025)
- Regular: $1150. (as of August 16, 2025)
All prices are subject to HST.
Accommodations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Policies:
Please complete the registration form and send a 50% non refundable deposit by etransfer to info@fellsmeadows.com which will be an auto-deposit.
Deposits required:
Early Bird Shared Room/cabin: $497.
Early Bird Private Room/cabin: $562.
As of August 16 2025
Regular Shared Room/cabin: $562.
Regular Private Room/cabin: $650.
The remaining 50% is due one month before the retreat. An invoice will be sent to you 6 weeks prior to the retreat.
A minimum of 7 participants is required. If fewer than 7 book, deposits will be refunded.
If the facilitator(s) needs to cancel for any reason, participants will receive a full refund.
Participants must agree to the house rules and financial & cancellation policy, and sign a waiver upon arrival (insurance requirement).
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