Retreat

High above the Columbia River, in this beautiful place,

a group of women from the Portland Art Collective gathered in a former greenhouse tucked into the woods

to paint,

and gild,

carve wood,

draw,

gather ephemera into journals,

bead,

assemble pins from interesting bits and pieces,

and stitch.

There was also the sharing of stories, laughter, and good meals.
And rest.
It was a very good weekend.