Daufuskie Island
South Carolina
May 16 - 21, 2026
a women-only arts-based retreat
Accessible only by ferry, Daufuskie Island offers a world quiet enough for you to hear your own heartbeat again.
There are no crowds, no traffic lights, no noise beyond birdsong and wind through the trees. Here, you can return to yourself and rediscover the quiet wisdom that lives at your center.
Daufuskie oaks laden with spanish moss
sunset on Melrose Beach
Photos courtesy of Yohan Marion on Unsplash
Our Foundations
All Branch and Sky retreats are grounded in three foundational philosophies:
The Healing Power of Creativity
Through creative expression, we meet ourselves honestly. We move beyond judgment and into dialogue with the deeper self.
Truth: Art is not separate from life, it is life moving through us.
The Healing Power of Connection
Connection, with ourselves and with others, allows intuition to speak and the nervous system to settle, making space for inspiration and healing.
Truth: When we are connected, creativity flows naturally and effortlessly.
The Healing Power of Community
Community is a creative ecosystem where each woman’s voice and vision nourishes the others. We rise and soften together. We mirror each other’s courage.
Truth: Women have long gathered in circles to create, nurture, and heal.
About this Retreat
Explore, Experience, and Nurture
your ability to Flow
Step away from the noise and return to your natural rhythm where creativity, mindfulness, and ease meet.
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The Art of Flow is a six-day beach retreat designed to guide you into a state of effortless creativity and inner calm. Through mindful movement, artful expression, and community connection, you’ll experience living in flow. Flow allows you to be free, flexible, and fully yourself.
Each day blends creative exploration with mindfulness and somatic workshops. You'll practice flexibility — the skill of moving fluidly with life’s changing currents. You’ll experience practices drawn from mindfulness, creative arts, and embodied living that help you release resistance, embrace imperfection, and open to life as it unfolds.
Whether painting by the sea, journaling with the sunrise, or simply breathing with the waves, you’ll learn to:
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Cultivate openness and self-acceptance
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Trust your inner creative flow
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Soften control and find peace in the present moment
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Bring a sense of play, spontaneity, and ease back into everyday life
Where are we staying?
We will be lodging at Twigg House, a two-story, 5 bedroom, 5 bath home with double porches and stunning ocean views! Just steps from the beach, this home offers front porch rockers, outdoor seating areas, and plenty of space for relaxation.
What's Included?
Your basic retreat price includes all of the following:
Room and Board
Your choice of accommodation, private or shared. All rooms in Twigg House include en suite bathroom.
Basic Price begins at $775.00.
Queen and Twin sized beds are available
Price depends upon accommodation chosen (shared or private).
Meals
Nutritious meals are planned and prepared by a trained dietician.
All meals served at the house are included.
We will enjoy 2 lunches out on excursion day and departure day. We will also enjoy one dinner out.
Snacks and drinks available all day.
Workshops
Daily workshops and materials are included in the base retreat price.
All workshops and materials are included.
Expressive Art workshops
Somatic and Mindfulness Workshops
Therapist Facilitated Group Processing
1 Sip and Paint Evening
1 Acrylic Pour Evening
And more!
We load you up with the extras!
Custom Journal
Custom Workbook
Ferry ride to and from Hilton Head Island
Swag bag with art materials and Branch and Sky merch
What is not included?
Travel or air fair to and from Hilton Head • optional off-site excursions • travel insurance
optional drinks, meals, and shopping during excursions • optional one-on-one session with Amy
“I loved the conversations and learning about the different techniques (breath work etc.) I also loved each and every art project."
The Art of Grounding and Growth
September, 2025
TESTIMONIALS
"I've been on a ton of retreats but none of them were like this one. I actually felt fully revived and relaxed."
The Art of Grounding and Growth
September, 2025
“I didn’t know what to expect, but it was better than I could’ve thought. I loved being so secluded and meeting new people.”
The Art of Grounding and Growth
September, 2025
Meet your Host
Hi, I’m Amy Gillette: artist, licensed mental health therapist, retreat facilitator, and lifelong maker of things.
I create transformational retreats that utilize the power of art to reconnect women with their true selves. When anchored in presence, and practicing compassion, women can learn to fully embrace themselves with love and acceptance.
Amy
Book a Retreat Discovery Call
Schedule a 30 min retreat discovery call to meet Amy, learn more about this retreat and see if it aligns with your goals.
Art of Flow Discovery Call
30 min • Free
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