When defeated, when rest is needed, when joy has receded, we seek places of freedom, self-care, truth to recapture creativity, sanity, delight. May you find rest here among the voices of those who know they sometimes need to RETREAT.


This month’s featured artist is Rachel Austin from Portland, OR. She is inspired by maps, travel, and crisp moments of beauty. When not painting you can find her digging in the garden or stomping in puddles with her daughter. To see more artwork, cards, and prints visit her website http://www.rachelannaustin.com/

 

Haven

by Karen Fallen-Rhodes

 

RESTroom

by Marissa B. Niranjan

 

Mothers, makers, miracles, part two

by J.M. Roddy

 

The Ghost of Joy

by Claire Carey Deering

 

House plant barometer

by Rachel Womelsduff Gough

 

Hope is Gold

by Stephanie Platter

In which we chase meadows

by Penelope Writes