Last month, I traveled to Savannah to attend a creative business retreat with 30 inspiring human souls from the US, Canada, and the UK. It was an excellent way to start off the year!
The event was hosted by Nancy Ruzow of Creative’s Roundtable and Ilise Benun of Marketing Mentor. I’ve been involved in these two groups for a few years now. Both offer guidance, accountability, and camaraderie for independent creative professionals.
Over the 3-day gathering time, we discussed everything from marketing to mindfulness. We learned from and were inspired by one another, with plenty of belly laughs (and some heartfelt tears) to boot. Between our meeting times, we strolled downtown Savannah and enjoyed a little sightseeing and lots of good eats & drinks along the way. I loved it there!
As we wrapped up the sessions, many of us shared that we had felt apprehensive about leaving our bubble and getting on a plane to attend this event. But thankfully, we all followed through… Because the in-person time felt like medicine.
Here’s to more real-life gatherings!
Savannah is a beautiful mix of historic architecture, gentle trees, Spanish moss, and warm vibes. From the Riverwalk to Forsyth Park, downtown Savannah emits such a great vibe, and there’s lots to explore (very easily) on foot.
A few weeks ago, on my instagram feed, I stumbled upon a post from a café in the Hudson Valley. I looked further and saw photos of books and coffee and beer — all snuggled under one roof with a very poetic name.. 
My daughter and I spent some time in the Jellyfish section of (one of our favorite spots) the