CREATIVE RENEWAL CENTER *

CREATIVE RENEWAL CENTER *

Creative Renewal Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a creative safe haven free of charge to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and bereaved. Through guided creative mindfulness workshops and immersive retreats, we offer uniquely curated creative toolboxes for processing grief and trauma through mediums grounded in art and mindfulness.

WORKSHOPS & RETREATS

Creative Mindfulness Workshops:
Free for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and bereaved, we offer half-day and full-day creative mindfulness workshops available both in person and online. Activities include:

  • Meditation: Guided Imagery, Sound Baths, Body Scans

  • Creative Writing: Intuitive Journaling, Short Story Prompts, Poetry Sessions

  • Visual Storytelling: Collaging, Sketching, Painting, Photography, Ceramics

  • Movement: Yoga, Qi Gong, Reiki, Tai Chi, Dance

  • Grounding in Nature: Gardening, Sauntering, Foraging, Terrariums, Botanical Care

  • Aromatherapy & Aesthetics: Herbalism, Makeup & Skincare Sessions, Salve Making

  • Sensory Mindfulness: Activities Exploring Individual Senses

  • Trust-Building Exercises: Talk Sessions, Trust Walks, Communication Strengthening

  • Connection: Social Games, Group Projects, Skill Sharing

  • Comedy & Open Mic: Stand-Up, Sketch Comedy, Personal Writing, Acoustic Sounds

Immersive Multi-Day Retreats:
Multi-day immersive creative grounding experiences that include the activities above plus:

  • Lodging

  • Chef-prepared meals

  • Group and solo art sessions

  • Nature walks and sauntering

  • Campfires, open mics, and deep rest

  • Mindfulness exercises and explorations

  • Immersive bonding activities

Collaborative Workshops:
We partner directly with cancer centers, nonprofits, hospitals, and support groups to bring creative healing to existing communities. These workshops are tailored for the unique needs of each group and offered free of charge to participants.

Pop-Up Events & Collaborations:
We bring creative healing and mindfulness sessions to you! Including but not limited to:

  • Hospitals & infusion centers

  • Support groups & clinics

  • Creative festivals & community spaces

  • Custom offerings - Let’s co-create something beautiful for your cancer organization!

What to Expect:
Our sessions are built to meet all energy levels, accessibility needs, and emotional states. Come as you are.

Stay in touch. Support the vision.

Creative Renewal Center is a public charity 501(c)(3) serving as a sanctuary for creativity, connection, & healing.

Our programming is free-of-charge to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and bereaved to support our mission of providing accessible coping tools for trauma and grief.

Sign up to keep in touch.

Inquiries:

danielle@creativerenewalcenter.org
(818) 321-3890