Life, with creativity and imagination

 

Life is art. Make yours an original. A true expression of your creative dreams and talents. Something to make you proud. 

No holding back now. No playing small or scared. It’s time to really go for it. We’ll support you every step of the way.

welcome to lifescapers

a creative ecosystem

Hi. I’m Darlene. Writer, performer, explorer, master coach – and the founder of Lifescapers.

Think of Lifescapers as a creative ecosystem. A nurturing environment in which your creative life can flourish. When you join our community you gain access to:

  • A blog on living with creativity and imagination. 
  • Individual and group coaching to help you establish a consistent creative practice, define your vision, set goals, take action, stay focused to the end, and experience the joy of seeing your vision realized and received.
  • A safe space to show and share new works.
  • Small group expeditions and retreats with fellow creators in Canada and abroad. (Join us for the Scotland Expedition, May 11-18, 2024.)
  • A monthly newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming coaching programs, courses, resources and retreats. As well as publications, performances and exhibitions by members of our community.

Your creative expression is a gift to the world and food for your own soul. I challenge you to make this the year you fully embrace your creative nature, set some ambitious goals and gift yourself the support you deserve.

Come Away to Scotland

Join a small group of writers, artists, photographers and other creatives on expedition to the remote southwest coast of Scotland. Our purpose is to soak up the natural beauty, culture, and food of the region with all of our senses. And capture the essence of the place in words and images. Our destination is the village of Tighnabruiach, located on the Cowal peninsula, on the western arm of the Kyles of Bute. Accommodation, local transportation, most meals and activities included in the price. May 10-17, 2025.

Our home away from home

Beautiful inside and out

All the comforts of home

The Kyles of Bute

Blog/Articles

Featured Blogs

We Light a Candle for Peace

This Week We Light a Candle for Peace "I heard the bells on Christmas dayTheir old familiar carols play,And wild and sweet the words repeatOf peace...

We Light the Candle of Hope

This Week We Light the Candle of Hope The Christmas story begins with the rekindling of hope in an ancient promise. Mary is pregnant and an Angel...

Make the Holidays Meaningful Again (A Gift From Me to You)

The holiday season is fast approaching. Some of us view its coming with joyful anticipation. Others not so much. When I was a child, Christmas was...

What Will You Do With Your Freedom?

The Toronto ICF is 25 Years Old! Last week I attended the 25th anniversary of the International Coach Federation Toronto Chapter. The conference...

Is Security a Siren?

Is security a Siren then? The bricks of this house the rocks she sits on? What if what I truly want is not more safety but more courage. To hold to the uncharted course and discover what treasure lies there.

A Middle Aged Woman in a Mini Cooper

I never did get that Mini Cooper. But I did set myself free to live the life I imagined. Because even the good girls die.

Introduction to Creative Ecology

Creativity arises out of a specific set of conditions and practices.

Style and Fit

When I was young our family didn't have much money, so most of my clothes were handmade by my mother or hand me downs from charity boxes. I wore...

There’s Nothing More Pathetic Than Caution…

“There is nothing more pathetic than caution when headlong might save a life, even, possibly your own.” Mary Oliver, From the poem Moments, in the...
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Style and Fit

When I was young our family didn't have much money, so most of my clothes were handmade by my mother or hand me downs from charity boxes. I wore...

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