Nourish Your Body
Come as you are.
Leave feeling lighter, more present,
and energized!
Awaken Your Senses
Connect with your creative spirit.
Quiet the noise.
Trust what's within.
Open Your Heart
Root yourself in the warmth of true connection and the nurturing embrace of a creative community
Who is Sylva Synergy for?
Register today for this Creative Wellness retreat if you are someone who:
- Gives so much to others—clients, family, community—and longs for a space to finally receive.
- Wants to recharge from the inside out, not just physically but emotionally and creatively.
- Craves inspiration to relieve frustration of feeling stuck, depleted, or disconnected from their creative spark.
- Is curious about how to flourish in mind and body—you know well-being is a vital element for thriving in this world, but you're frustrated with how to "there there" and maintain good health.
- Seeks connection with like-minded souls who understand both the joy and the weight of showing up every day.
Through Core Care, Creativity, and Community, you'll experience the synergy of creativity and wellness, as we explore practices for self care and discover creative tools to support your wellbeing.
This your invitation to immerse yourself - with nourishment of body, fellowship with community, and with space to ignite change and transformation in how you see and care for yourself.
Our Beautiful Venue
A creative collaboration with the Atchison Art Association
The Association's mission expands the awareness of the arts to create opportunities for artistic expression throughout the Atchison area and beyond.
Sylva Synergy is honored to partner with them is excited to welcome you to an experience about creative wellness that will be truly memorable.
All sessions will be held at the beautiful Muchnic Gallery
at 704 N. 4th Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002
What's Included?
- All Sylva Synergy workshops, classes, art supplies—everything you will need for a creative weekend to remember
- The Friday Evening Welcome Circle is included for all participants
- Access to the beautiful Mutchnic Gallery
- Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks (both Sat & Sun)
- Connection with a community of minded creatives
- Moments to connect with your inner creative through meditation, breathing, yoga
- Projects/exercises to open creative flow and inspiration. You will
realize how overall wellness is closely linked to your creativity - Chair massage by True Roots Massage available (purchase on site)
What is not included?
- Transportation to The Mutchnic
- Overnight accommodations
- Dinners on Friday or Saturday evenings
(Dinner is available on Saturday for VIP members) - What if I need to cancel?
Retreat deposits/payments are non-refundable, if you can't attend you're welcome to transfer your spot to someone else, or if we are able to fill your space, we will consider a refund.
Core Care with Lisa Murphy
Core Care is all about the basics that truly move the needle in your wellbeing. When you give your body real nourishment, movement and space to recharge—you'll feel more alive in your life.
- Mindful movement to balance mind and body
- Practices to sooth stress and regulate your nervous system
- Inspiration for healthy habits to help you live with more vitality
Creative Care with Beth Buffington
Creative Care is focus on strengthening your health and happiness by realizing the power of your inner creative.
- Playful, soulful experiences designed to ignite creative practice
- Discover rituals to build wellbeing through your creativity
- Tips, tricks and techniques to continue the inspiration long after the retreat
Community Care with Beth and Lisa
Wellness should never be a solo journey.
At Sylva Synergy, you are embraced and nurtured by others who understand your quest to increase health and happiness—in heart, mind, body and soul.
Come, and immerse yourself in the energy and care of the Synergy community—discover the healing power (and new friends) Community Care provides as you make creative wellness a reality!
Your Retreat Hosts
Lisa Murphy
RYT-200 & Certified Life + Health Coach
Born in a small Iowa town where everyone dug their own dinner out of the soil, Lisa learned early that fresh food, a quiet mind and moving your body solves most problems.
She parlayed an Actuarial Science degree into a high-flying corporate career—then ditched the boardroom for a global walkabout that landed her teaching yoga to Dubai’s royal family.
Now, 59 years young and based in Asheville NC, she mixes evidence-based practices with just enough magic to help her clients connect with their truest desires, to live healthy, adventurous lives.
She loves leafy green vegetables, her two rescue poodles, and believes it’s never too early, or too late, to think about planning your next adventure!
Connect with Lisa at www.lisamurphyllc.com, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
Beth Buffington
Licensed Artist, Illustration Instructor, and Creative Coach
Born in Nebraska in a family with deep farming traditions, Beth learned early to value nature and savor the moments of today.
After studying art in college, she now shares her experiences to help others realize that your creativity is as powerful to your health and wellbeing as nutrition, movement and sleep. Beth helps you realize that YOU are a beautiful creative project—and you can find fun and joy as you strengthen your creative wellness.
Beth is the host of Create-Today with Beth Buffington, a podcast that explores how creativity is vital to increase your health and happiness. Backed by science, each episode explores how creativity is as essential for your wellbeing.
Create-Today with Beth
at www.bdi-create.today, or Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and YouTube
The Sylva Synergy Schedule
(subject to change)
FRIDAY MAY 29 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Welcome Circle
Introduction into the 3 C’s of Creative Wellness.
Ease into our retreat through a grounding arrival practice
followed by an inspiring creative wellness session.
SATURDAY MAY 30 (8am - 5:30pm)
Morning Practice
(Core Care*: Perfect for All Levels Yoga, Breathing & Meditation)
Continental Breakfast
(Community Care***)
Revive Your Creativity
(Creative Care**)
Sensory Walk
(Core* & Creative** Care)
Community Care:
• Continue your Sensory Exploration
• Continue to Revive Your Creativity
Lunch
Realize Your Creativity
(Creative Care)
Community/Creative Care:
• Work on Your Creativity Project,
• Explore the Mutchnic,
• Get a Chair Massage
Community Panel
(Community Care)
VIP Dinner
(for registered VIP's)
SUNDAY MAY 31 (8am - 5:30pm)
Morning Practice
(Core Care: Perfect for all Levels Yoga, Breathing & Meditation)
Continental Breakfast
(Community Care)
Refine Your Creativity
(Creative Care)
Creative Expression
(Refine Your Project and Your Inner Creative)
Community/Core Care
• Continue your project
• Continue to Explore Your Inner Creative
Lunch
Core Care
(Wellness, Create Your Day - Pillars)
Community/Creative time:
• Continue to Explore your Pillars
• Continue to Refine Your Creative Care Project,
• Explore the Mutchnic,
• Get a Chair Massage
Release Your Creativity (Creative & Core Care)
Fire Ceremony
Goodbyes and Takeaways
Understand the 3C's We Will Explore to Strengthen Your Creative Wellness:
*Core Care: Nourish your body and mind through Core Care sessions
• Yoga, movement, mindfulness practices,
• Essential talks on sleep, food,
• Self-care to fuel your resilience.
**Creative Care: Strengthen your health and happiness by rediscovering your inner creative through:
• Playful, soulful experiences designed to ignite creative practice
• Sustaining Rituals to find and maintain your creative flow
• Tips, Tricks and Techniques to continue the inspiration long after the retreat
***Community Care: Finding creative wellness is not a solo journey.
At Sylva Synergy, you'll find yourself surrounded by people who understand your
need to use creativity for better health (and ENJOY doing it!)
And that kind of immersing yourself in community has a way of making everything possible.
What's Included at Synergy?
- All Sylva Synergy workshops, classes, art supplies—everything you will need for a creative weekend to remember
- The Friday Evening Welcome Circle is included for all participants
- Access to the beautiful Mutchnic Gallery
- Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks (both Sat & Sun)
- Connection with a community of minded creatives
- Moments to connect with your inner creative through meditation, breathing, yoga
- Projects/Exercises to open creative flow and inspiration. You will
realize how overall wellness is closely linked to your creativity - Chair massage by True Roots Massage available (purchase on site)