Get away to connect, create, and play.
Paint, Paddle & Play is an unstructured, non-facilitated getaway for women seeking authentic connection and time near the ocean. The retreat is hosted in an eight-bedroom home directly on the beach, with dedicated studio space open throughout the week.
Every activity is optional. Artistic experience is not required. The intention is simple: rest, reset, and spend time with other women who are ready to do the same.
Say yes to beach inspiration.
The base package covers lodging, daily provisions, and full access to the studio space. What you'll find on arrival:
- Oceanfront king or island-view queen/twin lodging
- Welcome care package on arrival
- Continental breakfast items and beverages stocked daily
- Art-making studio space with demo materials provided
- Wi-Fi, parking, and full use of the home's common spaces
Say yes to community.
Each day includes a menu of optional activities you can join or skip. Some are included in the base package; others carry an additional fee and are arranged in advance.
- Creative introductions circle
- Open art studio sessions
- Dolphin-watching excursions
- Mindful abstract painting demonstration
- Sunset paddleboard outing (extra charge)
- Group yoga sessions (extra charge)
- Massage and esthetic services (extra charge)
- Day trip to Apalachicola for shopping and dining (extra charge)
Say yes to connection.
Past participants consistently describe the group dynamic as the most unexpected part of the week. Women arrive as strangers and often leave with friendships that continue well beyond the retreat.
Angela serves as the group's chief experience officer — setting the rhythm of each day and making introductions — but the retreat is not a workshop. There is no curriculum to complete and no agenda to keep up with.
Say yes to beauty.
Paint, Paddle & Play will be held at a private home on St. George Island, in the Florida panhandle. Our oceanfront retreat space is classic Old Florida with fresh updates. The two-story home sits directly on the beach and faces the Gulf of Mexico, boasting breathtaking views. The peach sands of this Forgotten Coast barrier island are just beyond the door.
Inside, the open layout offers versatility for a range of activities with plenty of space for guests to gather or find solitude. Well-appointed rooms with fresh paint, comfortable beds, and welcoming décor invite relaxation.
Say yes to oceanfront privacy.
The home is yours and the group's for the full week — no shared hallways, no rental turnover, no neighboring resort crowds. Mornings can be as quiet as you want them to be: take coffee to the deck, walk the shoreline before anyone else is up, or pull a chair into the sand and stay there until noon.
About St. George Island.
St. George Island is a 28-mile barrier island off Florida's Forgotten Coast. It remains largely undeveloped: no high-rises, low-density zoning, clear emerald water, and pristine marshes on the bay side. The island itself is pet-friendly and known for uncrowded beaches (pets are not permitted at the retreat house).
My family has frequently vacationed in the Destin/30A area of Florida, but people told me that St. George is worth the extra drive. They were right. It feels like stepping into a different, non-commercialized world — an untouched beach heaven. Once you make the drive, you'll understand why I'm so excited to take you back with me.
What participants are saying.
“It was wonderful to show up and paint and not have to worry about set-up or clean-up. The price is right for what is offered and so well worth it. I left inspired and rested.”
— Amy J.
“I've never had such a fun and fulfilling vacation as I had this week at the beach with my peers. The ability to not just rest and relax, but also to build deep friendships, laugh till we cried, create beauty together and celebrate each other was amazing.”
— Gina Parris
“Paint, Paddle & Play was everything I hoped for — such a relaxing time and was both educational and creative. Angela was a wonderful retreat facilitator. There was nothing left to want or need.”
— Denise H.
“I booked this retreat hoping to get relaxed and inspired. Paint, Paddle & Play definitely delivered on both. Angela is the whole package — creative and organized, and she attended to our every need.”
— Suzanne LeBeau
“I had an infusion of love, kindness and passion poured into me that caused a shift in my overall wellbeing. When you put powerful women together, it ignites a fire and a friendship that no one can put out.”
— Belinda Schrupp
“My hopes for Paint, Paddle & Play exceeded what I expected. To be in an inspiring and judgment-free zone with ladies like I met is a blessing every woman deserves to experience.”
— Cynthia Pesce
Say yes to you.
All rooms are single occupancy. A $400 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot, with payment plans available.
Logistics & details.
Cancellation policy
- 90+ days out: full refund less the $400 deposit.
- 46–90 days out: 50% refund less the deposit.
- 0–45 days out: non-refundable.
- A rain-date option is offered in the event of a hurricane warning. Travel insurance is recommended for all participants.
Getting there
- Tallahassee International (THL): 1.5-hour drive.
- Panama City Beach (ECP): 2-hour drive.
- Airport transportation can be arranged for about $100 round trip via ride share. Angela helps coordinate arrival times so guests can share rides when possible.
- Whether driving or flying, expect scenic views on the way in — especially through Apalachicola and across the bridge onto St. George.
- Check-in Tuesday afternoon; check-out Sunday morning.
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