I have been a writing and creativity coach for over thirty years. My programs include private coaching on the phone and in person, workshops, teleseminars and my week long retreats for women held in the US and Europe.

Over the years, my writing and its profound effects on every aspect of my life led me to an exploration of the creative process. As the palette of my creativity widened, I experienced, at a visceral level, that creativity is not limited to the arts. Rather, creativity is a path from which the journey of life is explored and its fullness embraced.

This is the wellspring of this year's retreat as we explore the facets of creativity that awaken us to the deeper truth of who we are. Explored from this perspective, creativity is synonymous with life itself and a powerful source for personal spiritual growth and healing. Writing will be one aspect of the weave of the retreat: Writing, Creativity and Ritual .

I have seven works of fiction published, including the best selling novel, Petersburg, and a book on writing and creativity as well as many articles on the creative process and have been published in Writer's Digest Magazine. My own spiritual journey includes extensive work in personal transformation. I have worked with spiritual and shamanic mentors and healers in the US, England and Peru.

In addition, I am the Creativity Guide at SelfGrowth.com,and a Wisdom Teacher leading the group, Women, Creativity and the Journey of Soul at Soulfulliving.com.

"Emily, you've given me the key to the treasure house! Thanks so much!"                                                               ~ Nancy Bach "Because of this retreat, my relationship to my creativity has opened and deepened. I don't believe I will be so afraid. I feel more creativity surging and emerging…"                                                              ~ Alida Sherman