Low Key Creative Retreat at Sierra Meadows
September 25-28, 2026
You are invited to our Sept 25-28, 2026 Low Key Creative Retreat at Sierra Meadows!
Back in February, a handful of us did a Low Creative Retreat sort of by accident. We booked cabins, came to the lodge when we wanted to work on or talk about our projects with each other, stayed in our cabins or roamed the property when we wanted solo time, had a semi-impromptu takeout & movie night (theater size screen). We also spent a lot of time on our creative endeavors. It was incredibly inspiring and rejuvenating.
We decided this Low Key Creative Retreat was the exact type of retreat we all wanted, and that we would love for others to enjoy it too. So we’re doing it again at Sierra Meadows Friday, Sept 25 through Monday, Sept 28.
The long weekend is a self-guided mix of solo time in the cabins or group time in the lodge, including an art station open anytime for you to draw, paint, collage, write, read, type on the typewriter, play the piano, and more.
There are also trails and art throughout the property on a re-wilded golf course to explore by foot or bicycle and a hot tub for stargazing or extra relaxation anytime. Extend your trip with a visit to Yosemite (just 25 minutes away) or to keep creating in the cabins.
All you need to do is:
You can come for the long weekend or just part of it (though at least two full days without travel really helps to decompress and get in a flow).
We’re happy to answer any questions - you can email us here. We’ll be in touch when the time is closer with some other low key details too.
Kate & Tara
FAQ
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Yes as long as they can be left alone in the cabin stress-free if you are at the lodge.
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While temping to make it a family trip or romantic getaway, we highly recommend coming solo so you can focus as much as possible on your creative practice. Unless you and your partner/family do creativity really well together!
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Estimated times without traffic from:
Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT): 53 miles (1 hr 4 min)
OAK: 176 miles (2 hr 57 min)
SFO: 195 miles (3 hr 16 min)
BUR: 256 miles (4 hr 3 min)
LAX: 276 (4 hr 21 min)
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A project you’re working on or idea for a project you’re hoping to bring into the world
Journal and writing utensil
Whatever supplies you need
Any items that boost your creativity (drawing materials, camera, yoga mat, books, etc, etc) - we also will provide some at the art station
Walking shoes (if property walks are desired)
Bathing suit (if hot tub time is desired)
Layers (temperature range this time of year is low 50s to mid 80s)
Flashlight/headlamp if walking between cabins and lodge at night
Food
Send additional questions to kate@katesullivancreative.com
