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Deep dive into your creative soul. For this four day retreat we quest after-through intuitive solo and group artistic exercises-the chalice of each of our unique creative souls. The intention is to source the abundance within each creative hand as it is held by the creator, so that this rich expressiveness can come forth. Using the splendor of the Dumas Bay Center grounds for visual inspiration, and the place-specific atmosphere of this Puget Sound overlook as the backdrop, each participant can expect to depart with a wealth of work as well as insight to the unique creative hand. All meals are prepared by catered staff. Single occupancy rooms in this building originally fashioned as a Catholic Monastery, offer precious freedom to connect to your soulful work beyond the studio time. This place, this retreat design, and the intentions I put into it, will be a catalyst to trusting the voice you already possess, within, and expressing it more confidently, because of its divine unity. About me as your host and creative guide: Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch is an internationally exhibited artist recognized for her commanding, minimalist encaustic paintings. Known for a “luscious” aesthetic that balances the raw, tactile nature of wax with refined, sensorial compositions, Seggebruch explores the quiet power of color and sensation. Her work is a study in depth—both physical and thematic—evoking a sense of stillness and permanence through the ancient medium of beeswax and resin. All this and, she paints prolifically in oil and mixed media as well; believing and trusting that when a hand holds a tool, the divine nature of this union has the greatest opportunity for expression and impact. Seggebruch’s work is held in prominent private and corporate collections across the United States and Australia, including Symmetra Financial, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and the City of Albany, Western Australia. Her career is distinguished by a series of prestigious accolades, including the Great Southern Art Award and being named a multi-year finalist for the La Vendéene Award. From juried museum shows to international galleries, her paintings serve as a benchmark for contemporary encaustic practice. Complementing her studio practice is a legacy of global influence. As a foundational author in the medium, Seggebruch penned the bestseller Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for Working in Wax, alongside three other definitive volumes and a series of instructional videos. Her technical innovation led to a long-standing partnership with Enkaustikos, where she developed a signature line of professional colors. As an educator, Seggebruch is the visionary behind Encausticamp, an immersive, international retreat-style program run at this very venue since 2010. Her dynamic teaching style has bridged six continents, fostering a global community of wax artists from her home base in the United States to Europe and Australia. Patricia currently maintains her studio in Lexington, Kentucky. She divides her creative energy between her professional art practice and the meticulous restoration of her 1880 Victorian castle, a historic space that serves as both a sanctuary and an international hub for visiting artists and students, and local artists studios.

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Dumas Bay Centre

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Welcome to Dumas Bay Centre, a favorite meeting and special events venue owned and operated by the City of Federal Way. Its spectacular natural setting, comfortable accommodations, and reasonable rates make it an outstanding choice for gatherings of all kinds. Whether planning a conference or business retreat, a crafts weekend, or a wedding reception, guests can expect an accommodating staff dedicated to providing the best experience possible. Dumas Bay Centre features three light-filled meeting and banquet rooms, each offering stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, along with several interior meeting rooms for groups or breakout sessions. For overnight stays, the Centre offers 68 bedrooms plus one fully contained suite. From the charm of an old-fashioned wooden gazebo to the lush flowering gardens and manicured lawns, Dumas Bay Centre provides an ideal setting for all types of events. Free parking is available for 104 cars, and the Centre is conveniently located between Seattle and Tacoma, less than 20 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegetarian · Vegan · Dairy-free · Gluten-free

As always, the caterers will do their best to accommodate individual needs but please come prepared with extra snacks and beverages as you'd like to have them as well.

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