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THIS TOUR STOP IS FULL
Get on the waitlist to be notified of our next stop on the tour!!
    What do you think happens when two girls raised in the South pack up their art supplies, their handmade journals, and their mason jars? Well, if their names are Tiffany and Kiala, the world better look out. Things are bound to get messy, fun, and wild. 

    Introducing The G.R.I.T.S Tour
    ​with Kiala Givehand & Tiffany Goff-Smith

    This creative retreat experience will have you filled with ideas for YEARS to come. Put the sassy-classy-gritty style of Tiffany with the soulful-earthy-woo-woo style of Kiala; mix in a double dose of high energy and southern charm and you get the G.R.I.T.S. Tour.  
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    Join two mixed media, bookbinding, gesso slinging, artists for the adventure of a lifetime. We're strapping on our big girl panties and busting out all of our favorite techniques for this first retreat. From eco dying & paper-making to vintage scavenger hunts & handmade books, this first retreat will go down in history as a unique experience for all who join us.
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    And yes, seats are limited so we can love on you like a real Southern lady does -- ONLY 11 or 12 creative souls!!

    Florala Retreat Sponsors

    Thank you to these amazing sponsors. We appreciate you for supporting the work we do to spread joy through creativity.
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    RETREAT DETAILS

    December 9 - 12, 2021
    Florala, Alabama
    We will spend 4 days and 3 nights in a lake house near the Florida / Alabama line.
    The house is located about 55 minutes from Destin Beach, Florida and 40 minutes from Pensacola, Florida. 
    We suggest checking both airports (Destin and Pensacola).

    Thursday Dec. 9
    Check-in between 1PM and 2PM
    We begin at 3PM. 

    Sunday Dec. 12
    We end at 2PM. 

    Limited to 12 Women

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    Kiala and Tiffany are seasoned teachers with two very different styles and approaches to art making and bookbinding. You can expect to get a taste of each style, the opportunity to explore YOUR own approach to self-expression, and lots of time to blend it all together into a collection of handmade journals, eco-dyed, painted, messy papers & fabrics. From the time we start to the moment we leave, there will be something for you to discover and uncover. We've planned tons of techniques and exercises to help you build your creative muscles. 

    RETREAT CONTENT

    NOTE: Subject to shift based on time.

    We will teach, share, and provide experiences with the following techniques: 
    Bookbinding
    Eco-dying papers & fabrics

    Creative journaling
    Messy Mark Making
    Painted Paper Techniques
    Contemporary Printmaking

    Fun Ways to Build Your Stash
    A Field Trip to Vintage & Thrift Stores
    Snippets of ​Serendipity & Giblet Exchange
    Foraging for Nature's Ephemera
     

    Self-Discovery & Healing With Art
    Storytelling & Personal Narrative
    Art as Meditation
    Finding Your Voice on The Page
    Unleashing The Muse
    Inspired Acts of Joyful Creation 

    OTHER TIDBITS

    Our retreat begins with an intro / orientation to the weekend and our opening circle. We ask that you do your absolute best to be there when we begin. 

    Other activities and aspects of this retreat are -- morning lake/nature walks; daily journaling, open and honest conversations about our creative journeys, artistic desires, and the chance to pick our brains about building and running a successful creative business. 

    G.R.I.T.S. also stands for Gratitude Radically Inspires The Soul

    THE JOURNEY WITHIN

    WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL LEAVE FEELING
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    loved
    supported
    nourished
    rejuvenated
    witnessed
    challenged
    inspired
    ​motivated
    accountable​
    ready to create & thrive
    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
    ​deep and honest conversation
    safe space to explore new techniques
    opportunities to practice and play
    vintage scavenger hunts
    guidance on how to play with the tools
    suggestions for moving your art forward
    ​time to commune with nature
    exercises for reconnecting to your personal style
    invitations to creatively express yourself
    practices for accessing your inner child & wise wisdom
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    ACCOMODATIONS & PRICING

    --SOLD OUT--
    First, it is important that you know this is the FIRST STOP on the G.R.I.T.S. Tour and we are providing a reduced rate for the first time we host this event because you are helping us build this tour into something amazing by providing feedback and a testimonial at the end of the retreat. Every stop on the tour will be priced differently.
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    The house can accommodate 9 to 12 women. With an option to share the Queen bed (in case best friends, sisters, or relatives want to share a bed).

    Bedroom 1: Two Twin Beds sharing a Private Bath = $850/bed (1st Floor) -- BOOKED
    Bedroom 2: Full Bed = $870 and Twin Bed = $850 - in same room sharing a private bath (1st Floor) -- BOOKED
    Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds sharing a Private Bath = $850/bed (1st Floor) -- BOOKED
    Bedroom 4: Three Twin Beds with Shared Bath = $850 (2nd Floor) BOOKED
    Bedroom 5: One Queen Bed with Shared Bath = $890 (2nd Floor) — BOOKED
    Bedroom 6: One Full Bed with Shared Bath = $870 (2nd Floor) -- BOOKED

    If you book bedroom 5, you have the option to share a bed with a friend. Her rate is $555.
    Please include the name of the person you are sharing with when you purchase.


    NOTE: Bedrooms 1 & 3 can be converted to a King bed for one person who would prefer a room to themselves. Keep in mind that you will need to pay for both spots so the total will be $1700 should you decide to have a private room/bed with a private bath.

    A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $300 is due by September 15, 2021 to secure your spot.
    You may also pay in full and get a special treat from us ;-).
    Retreat spots are on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Basis.
    All money will be due on or before October 31, 2021. ​

    FOOD

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    We have gone out of our way to ensure you have the best experience we can provide. We both do our best to live and lead healthy lives. We eat clean, organic/non-gmo whole foods when possible. The retreat will feature some local favorites and seasonal items. You can anticipate fresh fruits at breakfast and for snacks, vibrant vegetables at each meal, sweet tea & lemonade in mason jars, and a few items with Southern flair. And YES, there will be at least one meal where we serve grits as an option.
    ​Your food sensitivities will be accommodated to the best of our ability. 

    HOP ON THE TOUR

    --SOLD OUT--

    INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT RATE:

    Lodging
    Breakfast Each Day (Friday - Sunday)
    Two Dinners (we will eat out as a group on 1 of the 3 nights)
    Lunch (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
    Snacks each day
    All supplies and materials
    Pre-Retreat materials and preparation guidance
    Access to a private group chat before and after retreat (open for 90-Days post retreat)
    An optional 90 minute Q&A with us about building a business with your creative works. 

     Other G.R.I.T.S. Tour Surprises

    DOES NOT INCLUDE

    Airfare or travel expenses to and from the retreat.
    Additional snacks you crave.
    ​Dinner on one of the nights.

    ABOUT TIFFANY & KIALA

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    Tiff & Kiala on Date Night with the Hubbies in Pensacola
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    Kiala & Tiff in Florala
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    Josh, Tiff, Kiala, & Damon on their first date night.
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    Kiala & Tiff in Colorado
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    Tiffany, GG (Kiala's Mom), & Kiala
    The masterminds behind the G.R.I.T.S. Tour have a beautiful story of friendship and shared joy over creative exploration & expression, a love for living chem-free, and finding more ways to laugh and love uncontrollably. They live about 40 minutes from each other and find 100 reasons a week to text, Zoom, and meet up for date nights with their husbands (who don't mind chatting about philosophical things while the ladies talk art, life, and business). 

    Tiffany has been making art since she could move her little fingers and spends as much time as possible creating (from DIY home decor to handmade journals). She has a thriving YouTube channel with more than 400 tutorials and counting. Tiffany's art has been published in several magazines including Art Journaling Magazine and Somerset Studio. Her most recent brain child is The Ugly Art Club where the mission is to provide a safe space for people to show up, create, and celebrate their art. If you want to see how inspiring Tiffany's energy can be, check out the hashtag #tiffmademedoit and you'll see thousands of grateful creatives. 

    Kiala has tried just about every creative outlet you can imagine, but landed on bookbinding & writing as her true loves. Creativity has been a part of Kiala's life since her mother made her write stories to keep her occupied as a child. It transferred over to 18 years of teaching pre-K - college students, publishing poetry & prose, and building a creative business with more than 100 courses under her belt. She is the creative visionary behind the Mixed Media Inspiration Deck™, Book-in-a-Day, Pull • Pen • Paint, and an impressive collection of fountain pens. Kiala is obsessed with astrology, Human Design, sacred geometry, intuitive guidance systems and anything that helps her understand herself (and others) better. She is fueled by love, joy, and ginger tea.

    These two creative souls are determined to spread joy and wonder to those they teach, nurture, and support on their creative journey. If you get the opportunity or invitation to feel their energy up close and in person, TAKE IT...you will not be disappointed. Creative empowerment and liberation is the mission. The G.R.I.T.S. Tour is just the beginning. ​

    CANCELLATION & OTHER POLICIES

    There are no refunds for this retreat. Because space is limited and we account for each participant in the food, supplies, and extras, we ask that you purchase mindfully. Check your calendar. Check for flights or car rentals. Make arrangements for your children, husband, and pets, then book your spot and celebrate.
     
    Here are a few other details to help you make an informed decision:


    1. This is a jam packed weekend filled with lots of time for art, conversation, and playful exploration. It's more of an experience than a sleep-for-hours-each-day kinda retreat. 

    2. There will be ample time to learn and play, take walks, explore the local area (it's a small town), repeat techniques so you remember them clearly, share your creative works with the group, and get assistance with your projects.

    3. We are teachers and business owners who also train and teach other teachers, so we are happy if you want to use some of our techniques in your classes and workshops, we just ask that you GIVE CREDIT when applicable. As mixed media artists we all use similar processes, materials, supplies, and tools. Where we find our uniqueness is in the combination of those items. If we share things that are unique to how we do something, we will make sure you know and ask you to act with integrity in every possible way should you attempt to teach or share it with your students (even if you are sharing it for free).
    We are fine if you want to use our techniques to create items you will sell or gift to others. In fact, we encourage you to make and sell your art. 

    4. Your deposit is non-refundable. If you pay in full, $300 will be non-refundable. If you request a refund within 10 days of payment, we will refund 50% of your payment. After 10 days, we will give you the option to transfer your payment to another person for this retreat only. 

    If you still have questions, please ask us. We are eager to help you make the right decision for this retreat. 
    xoxo

    Kiala & Tiff
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