A Free Seashore Retreat for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors to Heal Through Mindfulness, Meditation, and Watercolor Seascape Painting
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About the Retreat
No artistic ability or experience required, all levels are welcome!
Weekend beginning Friday through Sunday located in beautiful Cape May, NJ
Activities include water color instruction, nature walks, yoga, and enjoying downtown Cape May
All expenses (accommodations, food, painting supplies, transportation to/from retreat events) are included
I felt refreshed, happy, loved, seen. I was able to forget my everyday life and to focus on myself. - Deb 2024 Participant
I felt refreshed, happy, loved, seen. I was able to forget my everyday life and to focus on myself. - Deb 2024 Participant
On a high -- great experiences and met people with whom I'll keep in touch -- and have already - Tara 2024 Participant
On a high -- great experiences and met people with whom I'll keep in touch -- and have already - Tara 2024 Participant
was nervous going in not knowing anyone, we all instantly connected and it felt as if we all knew each other for years. Dinner in the wine cellar was exceptional - Caroline 2024 Participant
was nervous going in not knowing anyone, we all instantly connected and it felt as if we all knew each other for years. Dinner in the wine cellar was exceptional - Caroline 2024 Participant
Who we are
Founded by Bonnie Martin, an artist and triple negative breast cancer survivor, Seascape Retreat is a nonprofit focused on providing breast cancer survivors a healing, mindful experience in a beautiful seashore environment.
Art instruction by Geralyn Ernst, Local Cape May artist
Art instruction by Geralyn Ernst
Living full time in Stone Harbor, New Jersey for the past six years, Geralyn Ernst originally hails from Philadelphia and more recently Delaware County, Pa. Ten years ago, friends invited her to join aplein air group at the shore, and she has never looked back. In addition to raising six sons with her husband Bob, the experience and journey of painting and the friendships that ensued have beenunexpected gifts.
Lia Antonicello
Lia's training specializes in Iyengar Yoga, an alignment based practice. She is also a Transformational Breath Facilitator. She enjoys teaching fun and creative Vinyasa Flow classes that invigorate the mind, body and spirit. She passionately believes it is the connection with our body and mind through the poses and pranayama that bring more of an awareness to ourselves and help us discover who we truly are. This time on our mat is meant to open us up to release negative emotions and energy so that we may create space for positivity, light, love and peace in our hearts! Her dream in opening CMY, was to create a sacred space to share the wonderful gift of yoga and healing power of the breath with all who enter her studio. Catch her on the mat in group class or book a one on one Healing Breath Session!
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