Delve into the colourful, playful story of our weekend retreating together on a magical island. Get a flavour of how creative play, conversations and exploration allowed for us to re-ignite creative passions and visions.

1. A review from
22nd
-24th
March 2013
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2. And so a unique group of
women came together
in a magical place ruled
by the tides.
The island is know only
by a few. And as always
became beloved by everyone
who gifted themselves
the time and space to rest
awhile on its shores...

3. It was that
time of year
when you had
the call to be
in nature, but
wrapped up warm

4. Yet we braved the elements
to adventure, dance and stretch into new
creative pathways.

5. Throughout the 3 days we took the
time needed to look more closely at
our creative dreams & goals...

6. Slowly and
respectfully
seeking our
true creative north

7. Together we drew
to new depths in
our imaginations
and personal
stories

8. We learnt how
to hand make
our own
creative
treasure
map book

9. And how to
Re-chart our
personal
biographies

10. The creative frolics of our minds were given
flight to..

11. Then we flew away with our own resident
songstress and her Hummingbird.

12. We let our bodies
be grounded
through
movement & play

13. Opened ourselves
up through
deeply
connection
Conversations,

14. Looked at our challenges
from different viewpoints...

15. And felt our way
into bread making.

16. Through Bag of
Creative Surprises
we re-ignited
inner creative
visions, making
skills & talents

17. And found our creative gold at
the end of our rainbows.

18. Then set a clear and steady
course to successfully unleash
our creative potential

19. Whilst keeping our
eyes firmly on
new horizons...

20. What creative retreaters gained
most from their retreat
“A really trusting, supporting atmosphere
which brought about pure creativity, love, warmth.
This helped me along the creative process no end in a
beautiful and intuitive way. The food was also
amazing.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create
“An opening onto my creativity. So it does what is
says on the tin. A strengthening of my core values
and qualities.”
Delia Remy, actress
“Being held, meeting some magical, exciting,
gifted, loving, intelligent, creative people.”
Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist
“The play. Keep playing.
My book was my great joy!”
Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems
“Creativity, community, love. Feeling
super excited again. Excitement for
creating new music. More self
confidence.”
“Remembering to get the balance – home, fun,
create, connect with others.”
Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced

21. What creative retreaters would
tell their friends about the retreat
“Such a profoundly beautiful experience.
You have to go! Anna is the most
welcoming, inspiring and yielding facilitator
and the place rocks!”
Suke Driver, Cafe Create
“It will open doors in your imagination, heart and mind you
didn’t know were there. I would do it again – anytime.
I will recommend it warmly. ”
Delia Remy, actress
“Go – expect nothing. Come away with everything.”
Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist
“Be open and go!”
Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems
“Amazing! You absolutely have to do it! You
will come back changed and full of ideas.”
“It’s a retreat that’s needed.
I would say go – it’s a great experience”
Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced

22. What creative retreaters said about
Anna B. Sexton – Open To Create...
“Laid back, playful, insightful a happy leader, an
incredible facilitator . Thought of everything in fine
detail and at the same time totally in the flow.
Warm, cheerful, fun.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create
“An incredibly inspiring woman – she created just the right
environment and has the gift for making people feel part of a
family.” Delia Remy, actress
“Fun with intelligence behind it!”
Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist
“What an extra-ordinary human being. The attention
to details was what made the retreat such a success.”
Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems
“Amazing! Anna I love your work. Your
encouragement for more trust in ones self
and one’s creativity. I loved the bag with
surprised as I got lots of ideas. Thanks for the
coaching session – I gained lots to take back
to London. Thank you so much – you are
great!”
“Very well organised but flexible. Great facilitator,
welcoming, caring & bringing everything together.”
Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced

23. What creative retreaters said about
Penny Stanford – Book making
“Amazingly clear in demonstrating what we
were about to create. Warm, cheerful, fun.
I feel the book is a treasure I will always
keep.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create
“Another inspiring lady – very clear and creative.
She gave us a skill for life.”
Delia Remy, actress
“Loved it – she started me on a journey & I love my
book. I love books and it’s the first book I have created.”
Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist
“Missed the actual book making but
what a delight meeting in full!”
Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems
“Very kind and inspiring with her bookmaking.
The book was a great tool to have over the
days. Thanks you!”
“Really lovely, passionate and generous.”
Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced

24. What creative retreaters said about
Sarah Bellorini – personal biographies
“Sarah was beautifully intense. I could feel
her pain and also her path to where she
wants to go. Her workshop was the hardest
for me as it is difficult to look back.”
Suke Driver, Cafe Create
“Vulnerable and strong, warm and directive.
The biography work has changed my outlook
on my life.” Delia Remy, actress
“Interesting – myself I have already looked and
resolved my past. Glad to have come & realised that
it is gone and done. Now I move forward.”
Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist
“Incredibly generous in what she shared. Very well
devised and well supported.”
Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems
“Great insights from the biography work. Very
emotional workshop. I found it very revealing
especially the symbol creation and taking it
into the night.”
“Lovely, a great insight into
seeing visually our biographies.”
Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced

25. What creative retreaters said about
Sue Ingram – Bread making
“I didn’t participate but the results
were magnificent.” Suke Driver, Cafe Create
“Lovely and encouraging, soft-spoken and positive.”
Delia Remy, actress
“I had fun. I loved baking & I hope others did
too.” Sue Ingram, HR/Feedback specialist
“She was super. You could see she
loved it herself - inspiring.”
“Very generous, a great teacher, kind and patient.”
Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced
What creative retreaters said about
other interventions
“The creative surprises session – surprisingly creative.”
Jenny Leach, artist, director – Outrider Anthems
“Loved the yoga with Sallyanne and Delia’s
session.”
Fiona Marshal, entrepreneur - Not Mass Produced
“Great yoga, wonderful conversations, inspiration
all round.” Delia Remy, actress

26. How can you become a
creative retreater?
Open To Create... intends to host 3 Ignite
Your Creativity retreats each year in March,
July and November.
Each will have only 10 places available.
To secure your place do the following;
Call us now on 07941 655 856
Email us on anna@opentocreate.com
Tweet us up @opentocreate
Join the conversation on our Facebook page
Follow our website www.opentocreate.com
Read our publications

27. Until the next time
Thank you to;
Hannah, Penny
Bo, Marty & Derek
Alice
Gita & UEL CEWE
Ansal, Sarah. B

28. “The commitment we make is to
our journey together.”
K. Bradford Brown
www.opentocreate.com