Main image – Northern Lights Polyptych by Sharon Leighton
Creative Mini Retreat 2: Nourishing Creativity Through Earth Connection
Join Dharma teacher Susanne Olbrich online for an afternoon of meditation and creative discovery.
How can we nurture our creativity in life, the arts and a range of media? In this session we’ll take time to experience our interbeing with the web of life and allow our creative processes to be inspired by our deep connection with the Earth, the natural world and the many wonders around.
Over the course of 2026/27, a series of eight Creative Mini Retreats explores creativity as a spiritual path. Each retreat can be booked as a standalone event. Together, the eight sessions build on each other and offer a deep dive into mindful creativity. Come to one, come to some, or come to all Creative Mini Retreats!
These afternoon sessions are opportunities to be in touch with the heart and source of your creativity through meditation, reflection, creative discovery and play. We’ll take time to relax and discover what supports our authentic expression. You’re invited to give the problem solving mind a break, to listen to your creative inspiration, and to allow yourself to be surprised and renewed.
Our world needs creative expression that comes from a deep place of connection with ourselves, each other, the web of life and the ultimate dimension.
What previous participants said
What a nourishing and joyous retreat – Susanne’s Dharma talks were inspirational
— S.L., Scotland
I’m once again amazed at how mindfulness practice can unlock creativity in me. Big thanks!
— S.S., San Francisco
I’m so looking forward to your sessions. I have tuned out of a lot of Zoom things recently, but this feels one thing I don’t want to miss!
— O.B., UK
What a great session it was. Incredibly creative, very inspiring and good fun!
— L.P., UK
Susanne Olbrich
Susanne discovered mindfulness practice in 1996 at Plum Village through the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. In 2016 she received the Lamp transmission to be a Dharma teacher.
Susanne also is a musician and music teacher who loves sharing the aliveness of mindful creativity with people from a range of backgrounds, from novice to professional creator.
Her retreats combine mindfulness meditation, nature immersion and creative exploration for wellbeing, transformation and collective awakening.
In 2020, Susanne completed a Masters in Mindfulness with research on mindfulness and musical creativity. She lives at Findhorn/Scotland where she co-founded Northern Lights Sangha and the international Mindful Artists Network.
