A Soulful Day of Making
Private Spirit Doll Retreats
A soulful, hands-on creative experience in my West Asheville studio.
One Day — $350 | Two Days — $600
(Pricing is per person. 1–3 people max per retreat. Lunch included.)
⚠️ Please note: Cats live with me. If you have pet allergies, please plan accordingly.
The beginnings of a stick doll doll. (A sweet one-day project)
Feed Your Creative Soul
Step into a quiet, nourishing space where you can slow down, listen in, and create something deeply personal. These private retreats are designed for women who want a meaningful, intuitive, creative experience—not a craft class, but a day (or two) of guided making, inner listening, and gentle transformation.
Whether you’re navigating a transition, seeking clarity, or simply craving time to reconnect with yourself, your Spirit Doll becomes a companion made from your own hands and your own story.
What We’ll Create Together
A Spirit Doll is more than an art project. It’s a handmade vessel that holds your intentions, your energy, and your evolving story. Every retreat begins with a grounding practice and unfolds through intuitive creative exploration using sticks, fibers, wool, clay, fabric, and meaningful little bits.
In a One-Day Retreat, you’ll create a smaller stick or fabric-based Spirit Doll—playful, soulful, and full of meaning.
In a Two-Day Retreat, you’ll have more time and spaciousness to explore stitching, sculpting, or even beginning a small needle-felted doll.
Nothing is pre-set. We’ll shape the project around what you’re drawn to and what feels right for the time we have. And, no art experience needed. Just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to follow your hands.
What Folks Are Saying…
“Stacy is a warm and patient teacher who supported each of us with kindness and skill. The supplies felt endless, and everyone left with a doll they loved.”
—Anet
What You’ll Walk Away With
A one-of-a-kind Spirit Doll created with intention and meaning
A sense of clarity, grounding, and connection to your inner voice
A simple creative ritual you can return to whenever you need it
A touchstone for your personal growth, healing, and unfolding
A day (or two) of nourishing, playful, honest creativity
A beginner’s needle felted doll. (A soulful two-day project)
What to Expect
A slow, grounded beginning
We’ll start with tea, conversation, and a gentle intention-setting process to help you drop into yourself and name what you’re walking through.
Guided creative exploration
You’ll learn how to create a doll’s face (clay or wool), shape her form, choose meaningful materials, and weave intention into every part of her.
A private, nurturing studio space
My West Asheville home studio is cozy, spacious, and filled with beautiful materials. (And yes—cats live with me. Please plan accordingly if you have allergies.)
Lunch + breaks to breathe
Lunch is provided, and the day moves at an intuitive, comfortable pace.
A gentle moment of reflection to hear the story of your doll
By the end, you’ll meet her as more than an object—she becomes a companion who reflects your inner wisdom, your journey, and what’s ready to unfold next.
A beginner’s needle felted doll (A two-day project)
More Shared Stories About This Experience…
“Thank you very much for your wisdom, artful spirit, and hospitality. I signed up for your class, hoping to spend a day using my hands and mind in ways that would challenge me to create something I had not experienced before. Your class offered me many options to choose from when considering my spirit doll, and with your encouragement and talent, it all came together — just as you anticipated. ”
— Shelley
“Spending a day making a doll with Stacy was such a delight. Intentionally connecting to spirit and bringing that light through artwork… there is nothing sweeter.”
— Darla
“I spent the day with Stacy making a spirit doll. She helped me sew a doll stuffed with prayers I wrote into little bundles. The spirit doll turned out lovely, and I keep her by my bedside to remind me of the love I felt while making her.“
— Joy Doyle MD
“The spirit doll workshop with Stacy was just what I needed to give myself a day of creativity and supportive company. She offered a clean, organized space and all the supplies so we could just show up. No artistic experience needed! Stacy paced and guided things well and offered support as our unique dolls all emerged. Highly recommend!“
— Andrea
A very wise stick doll. (A sweet one or two-day project)
Ready For Your Creative Retreat?
Because these retreats are personal and intuitively shaped to each person, I schedule them directly with you.
Click below to tell me a bit about what you’re seeking. I’ll be in touch with dates, options, and next steps.
Pricing
One Day — $350
Two Days — $600
Lunch and all materials are included. Pricing is per person. Retreats can be for 1-3 people maximum.
FAQ
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No. None. Zero. These retreats are designed for absolute beginners as well as seasoned creatives. Your hands will know what to do, and I’ll guide you every step of the way.
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Not at all. This is for anyone who’s curious, open, and ready to connect with their inner voice—no background required.
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That depends on the time you choose and what you’re drawn to.
A one-day retreat usually leads to a stick doll or small fabric-based doll.
A two-day retreat offers more spaciousness—perfect for stitching, sculpting, or even beginning a small needle-felted doll.
We’ll decide together once I hear what you’re hoping for. -
A one-day retreat is generally 10am–4pm, with breaks and lunch included.
Two-day retreats follow a similar rhythm each day.
There’s flexibility—we move at the pace your creativity needs. -
This class is designed for adults and is not suitable for children.
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In my home studio in West Asheville. It’s warm, inviting, and filled with beautiful materials to play with.
Just a heads-up: cats live with me, so please plan accordingly if you have allergies. -
All materials and tools
A private retreat experience with personal guidance
Tea, snacks, and a homemade lunch
Time for intention-setting and gentle inner work
A completed Spirit Doll to take home -
Yes. Retreats are for 1–2 people, with a maximum of 3. If you’d like to bring someone, just note that on your inquiry form.
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You don’t need to bring anything unless you want to include a personal item in your doll—such as a charm, piece of fabric, bead, or symbolic keepsake.
Comfortable clothes are recommended… we get a little linty. -
Yes. Once you submit your inquiry, we’ll coordinate schedules and find what works best.
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No. While the process is therapeutic and deeply nourishing, this isn’t therapy. It’s creative exploration, intuitive making, and personal insight through art.
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Yes. Just include that request in your inquiry and I’ll take care of it.
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If something comes up and you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund up to 5 days before the event. After that, refunds aren’t guaranteed unless your spot can be filled.
If you have other questions, you can contact me here.