On Campus Creativity & Expression Big Magic Creativity, courage, and liberation Elizabeth Gilbert See all presenters Unlock Your ImaginationJoin acclaimed author and international speaker Elizabeth Gilbert for a retreat designed to help you open up the portals of your imagination so that your own creativity may find—and communicate with—you. You do not need to be a professional artist, writer, or maker in order to join this workshop. You don’t even need to be an amateur artist! Through simple, playful, and intuitive exercises and a series of letters written to and from different aspects of yourselves, Liz will guide you to:Unlock a major emotional component of what it takes to live a more creative life.Explore your dreams and obstacles.Learn about the many different facets of your own creative consciousness.The aim is to make the experience as gentle and unthreatening as possible. Liz has led this workshop with everyone from middle school students to Fortune 500 executives (and even the executives could do it!). Truly, this is a retreat for everyone.Recommended Reading Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond FearNote Please bring a notebook, pen, and an open mind. Included In Your Stay 10+ Daily Yoga Classes 3 Nutritious Meals a Day Access to the Kripalu Grounds Schedule OPENING DAY2:00 pmCheck-in begins4:45–6:00Kripalu Yoga class5:30–7:30Dinner7:30–9:00Program SessionDAILY6:30–7:45 amKripalu Yoga class7:30–9:00Silent Breakfast9:00 am–12:00 pmProgram Session11:30–1:30 pmLunch1:30–4:30Program Session4:45–6:00Kripalu Yoga class5:30–7:30DinnerCLOSING DAY6:30–7:45 amKripalu Yoga class7:30–9:00Silent Breakfast9:00–11:00Program Session11:30–1:30 pmLunch and DeparturePlease note: Rooms are ready by 4:00 pm. You may store your bags in the Luggage Room until your room is available. On the day of departure, room check-out time is 10:00 am—you may remain on campus and take part in workshops until 2:00 pm. Actual times and schedules may vary; please see the Guest Boards or the schedule provided upon check-in for details and room locations. FAQs What are your accommodations? From private rooms to community-style dorms, our accommodations are intentionally simple—designed to help you unplug and feel grounded. Whether you're seeking solitude or connection, we offer a variety of options to support your stay.View All Accommodations What’s included in my overnight stay? Registering for any Kripalu on campus experience includes three daily meals, daily yoga and movement classes, and access to the Kripalu grounds, and other amenities. Healing Arts sessions as well as items in the Kripalu Shop and Cafe are available for purchase.Plan My Visit Can I book for me and another person? Online booking is available for 1–2 guests. Please select the appropriate booking button on the program page. Do you have a waitlist if my preferred program is full? Yes. If a program is full, you may add yourself to the waitlist or by contacting registration@kripalu.org. If space becomes available, we’ll contact you in the order received. Where do I go to see all programs offered at Kripalu? For a full view of programs, visit our experiences page.Explore All Programming Presenter(s) Elizabeth Gilbert Presenter Read Bio Book Now June 11–13, 2027 Tuition: $450 Per person, plus required accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) Minimum accommodation per night: Weekday $109 / Weekend $129View full accommodation pricingView our cancellation policy Jump To... Overview Included In Your Stay Schedule FAQs Presenter(s)
What are your accommodations? From private rooms to community-style dorms, our accommodations are intentionally simple—designed to help you unplug and feel grounded. Whether you're seeking solitude or connection, we offer a variety of options to support your stay.View All Accommodations
What’s included in my overnight stay? Registering for any Kripalu on campus experience includes three daily meals, daily yoga and movement classes, and access to the Kripalu grounds, and other amenities. Healing Arts sessions as well as items in the Kripalu Shop and Cafe are available for purchase.Plan My Visit
Can I book for me and another person? Online booking is available for 1–2 guests. Please select the appropriate booking button on the program page.
Do you have a waitlist if my preferred program is full? Yes. If a program is full, you may add yourself to the waitlist or by contacting registration@kripalu.org. If space becomes available, we’ll contact you in the order received.
Where do I go to see all programs offered at Kripalu? For a full view of programs, visit our experiences page.Explore All Programming
June 11–13, 2027 Tuition: $450 Per person, plus required accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) Minimum accommodation per night: Weekday $109 / Weekend $129View full accommodation pricingView our cancellation policy
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