Inner Illume
Inner Illume
Creative Retreats for Women
Our Inner Illume mission is to provide space for you to reconnect with yourself so you can shine your light brightly to those around you
We provide the container for you to release other’s expectations and get back to hearing your own inner voice.
‘THE VOICE OF OUR ORIGINAL SELF IS OFTEN MUFFLED, OVERWHELMED, EVEN STRANGLED, BY THE VOICES OF OTHER PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS.’
Julia Cameron The Artists Way
2022 Tofino Retreat photos by Molly Schikosky
“100% felt a sense of community - I felt encouraged (even though I was out of my comfort zone sometimes) supportive, felt safe to share and be vulnerable. Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better group of women.”
Retreat Hosts Carolyn & Tammy
“It was a great group. It was a supportive environment.”
“I felt called to attend as soon as Tammy & Carolyn shared it with me! I trust the creative vision of them both, and I knew they’d facilitate a space where women creatives could really tap in and enjoy! The location was also a huge drawing point, and knowing we’d be taken care of.”
“ I knew it was going to be relaxed, super awesome and just embody community and that your vision for the retreat would also attract very like minded women that I could connect and feel comfortable with.”
Our third retreat, Inner Illume 3.0, is about to launch! Join our waitlist here.
Details to come but heres a hint : salty air
We welcome any woman who is curious about herself and her life, and willing to hold space for others on a similar journey.
It is up to each attendee (you) to determine how you would like to share your creativity.
You may bring any camera you choose (ie. dslr, point & shoot, iPhone, etc) with knowledge on how it works as we will not be spending time covering mechanics or technical questions.
This is not a photo intensive or portfolio building retreat, although you will walk away with beautiful images of yourself to keep.
We do take photos, we journal and encourage any other form of creativity to inspire curiosity within yourself, but our main focus is on you, on being present and letting go of expectations.
REST
Take time in solitude & reconnect with your inner voice.
DREAM
Believe your voice and what it is telling you. Write it down.
HONE
Fill up your toolbox so you have a plan for the next time you find yourself blocked creatively.
CREATE
Experiment with other artists, share all your wild ideas, enjoy the process of creating, and let go of the end result.
we offer creative sessions which include photography & journalling, we well as being the subject in the photos.
We lead group classes & workshops, gather around good food, explore nature, and move our bodies.
If you are curious about attending one of our Retreats, please fill out the following form and we’ll connect through email!
What included:
All meals and accommodations
Rooms are shared between 2 people, if you would like a private room please include that in your application and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Additional charges will apply.
Organized shoots, educational classes, Facebook Group for all attendees so you can connect prior to arrange rides
Onsite Pool and Hot Tub
What’s not included:
Travel to and from the Retreat House
Shopping excursions, Elora restaurants, The Elora Spa
Investment
$2100 - $2500 per person CAD
Photo by Vanessa Barrett
Inner Illume Details
Inner Illume Details
Accomodations
Our beautiful limestone estate in Elora Ontario sleeps 11 women in shared rooms. We are hosting 2 women in each room with a King or Queen bed, you are welcome to attend with a friend. However, all the women who attend our retreats are good hearted, open, loving and kind women to share a room with.
Travel
Getting to and from the retreat is your own responsibility. Our facebook group is a great place to arrange ride shares, and to get to know the women before and after our retreats.
Meals
We love to gather for slow dinners around our giant table. If you have dietary concerns, we are more than happy to accommodate. All your meals are included in our retreat price.
Inner Illume Hosts
Inner Illume Hosts
At Inner Illume we provide retreats & gatherings to find rest and re-ignite your inner light.
We remove distractions and immerse you in a location as unique and beautiful as you.
We remove comparison, and lead you in rediscovering your artist within so that you can create from your heart center.
You are both welcomed, protected, and celebrated for who you.
xo Tammy & Carolyn
Photo by Vanessa Barrett