The weather may be cooling, but at the Art & Living Space we’re just warming up—May is full of beautiful events!

Join us for a cosy winter Gathering as the popular Mediums Night returns. Come along and be part of the experience!

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A message from your host

Hello everyone,

Each week, someone new arrives at our doorstep — people who want to connect, share what they do, and become part of our growing community. That’s what this space is all about. We make time to sit down together, get to know you, and explore how your skills, ideas, or offerings might weave into the life of the community here.

We’re also hosting a number of private business retreats at the moment. If you have a small business — up to 10 staff members — we would love to welcome your team for a weekend of connection, team building, and working through workplace challenges in a supportive, relaxed environment.

Bringing people together, strengthening relationships, and helping both individuals and groups flourish is at the heart of what we do.

Warmly

Nancy

This Month’s Wisdom Card

It’s so interesting to pull a card for a whole community, helping us all understand what we are collectively focussing on.

This month (and so understandable) is INTUITION, reminding us that there is much more to us than just a body and a mind. The vital part of our true nature guides us and supports our lives in the most humble but profound way.

Explore our shop to find your own set of Mandala Wisdom Cards with a gentle reminder and guidance for everyday life.

This Weekend

Beyond the Veil Retreat Weekend

Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, and Sunday 26th April

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!

Bookings close on Wednesday

This retreat is an invitation to see yourself more clearly and to reconnect with your deeper truth through the support of skilled practitioners, you will be guided inward to explore exactly what you need right now. 

Nancy Barclay - Host and Intuitive Mind Coach making your visit memorable and your experience exceptional.

Deborah Harris - Holding a diploma in Anthroposophical Art Therapy, Deborah brings decades of dedicated practice and international study to guide you through watercolour veil painting as a gentle pathway into stillness and renewal. 

Blair Styra - Channeling Tabaash offering guidance on spiritual growth, self-mastery, and living with greater awareness and authenticity. Through Blair, these teachings focus on empowerment, personal responsibility, and practical ways to navigate life with clarity, balance, and purpose.

Tania Smith, Rose McKenzie and Yossarian Fay - Restorative Practitioners bringing deep rest and renewal to your body.

Limited numbers, put yourself first today!

Cost: $649 per person

Accommodation available

Find Out More

Events in May

Later this year…

Events off-site

• Nourish & Flourish: A Wellness Evening For Women 

  • Special fundraiser event designed to uplift, inspire, and support the amazing women in our community

  • With Roz Griffiths

  • Date: 13th May 2026 7 pm-9 pm

  • Location: Paremata School

  • Cost: $20

  • More Details

• Healing With Horses

  • Share breath with the horse, an unforgettable experience

  • Date: 26th May 2026 10 am-12 pm

  • Location: 84B Flighty’s Road, Judgeford

  • Cost: $50

  • Book with Brent Stringer

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