Step into a day of creativity, soulful expression, and heartfelt connection at the Healing Hive.
Join us for Paper, Ink & Soul — A Joyful Creative Retreat, a multi-media creative experience guided by Indian-American artist, published author, and lifelong Montessori educator, Jameela Alter. Inspired by a life journey across India, England, Africa, and the Middle East, Jameela brings warmth, gratitude, and playful curiosity into every creative space she holds.
Through simple and beautiful techniques — paper folding, creating with napkins, stamping, and explorations with alcohol inks and mixed-media materials — participants will transform everyday elements into handmade cards, angels, bookmarks, paper baskets, and seasonal decorations infused with personal meaning and joy.
This nurturing program supports stress relief, self-care and meaningful connection — inviting you to slow down, create with intention, and rediscover the quiet nourishment of making with your hands in community.
✨ Adults-only creative retreat
✨ Everything you create becomes a keepsake to take home or gift with love
✨ All materials are lovingly provided
✨ Tea, water, and healthy snacks will be available throughout the retreat
✨ Please bring your own meal for our mindful lunch break
✨ No prior crafting experience needed — just curiosity, kindness, and a willingness to play
🌸 Intentionally intimate; limited to 10 participants.
Pay What You Can: suggested $15–35 per person
Your generosity helps sustain our social healing work and makes it accessible to all. Unable to pay? Show up as you are and join us anyway for a beautiful day of self-care and soulful making.
Registration: Please register online if you can, or call/text Marga at 828-424-1398.
🌼 About the Artist — Jameela Alter
Jameela Alter is a richly gifted creative, educator, and published author of novels, poetry, and a children’s book celebrating gratitude. A passionate maker, she creates not only with words but also with paper, inks, and mixed media. Proudly embracing her vibrant age of 79, Jameela delights in sharing soulful crafting practices that inspire kindness, imagination, and connection across generations. She lives in Chesapeake, Virginia with her husband, close to her children and grandchildren, and continues to nurture a world made brighter through creativity.