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.

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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.

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.

Four Conversations to Transform Your Life and Change the World

This is a hopeful book. It’s about finding new sources of power when you feel powerless, and new possibilities when you feel boxed in. It will help you choose a creative response to any challenge that arises in your life.

Bad news, negative people and the pile up of one thing after another can create a downward spiral that drains your energy, shuts down your creativity and leaves you feeling confused and powerless.

The Conversations in this book will help you focus on what you want, reconnect to your strengths and resources, explore new perspectives and find new possibilities for productive action.

They will help you create real positive change in your life.

  

Come Away to Scotland

Join us on a week long expedition to the less travelled but very beautiful southwest coast of Scotland. Our base will be the coastal village of Tighnabruaich. A once favoured retreat for wealthy Glaswegians who would load up their belongings on paddle steamers and go “doon the waters” to their summer homes.

We’ll make ourselves at home in The Hollies, a beautiful and spacious restored villa on the sea. From here we’ll explore the region on land and from the sea. We’ll immerse ourselves in the natural beauty, history, culture and sensory delights of the region. Enjoy yoga on a beautiful hillside and swim in the sea. Try our hand at gin making at Torrisdale Castle on the Kintyre Peninsula. Shop the village of Inverrary and visit the castle which was a key command centre in World War II. We’ll engage with local artists, naturalists and small business owners who are carving out a life and a living here.

This one-of-a-kind experience is open to just eight guests and will be led by lifelong explorer and master coach Darlene Chrissley.

Our venue: The Hollies is a restored Victorian Villa on the sea in the village of Tighnabruaich. We’ll have exclusive use of the house. All guest rooms are ensuite and many have sea views.

Price: The 2027 price is $6,250 CAD for a single room and $5,850 CAD for a shared room (tax inclusive). A deposit of $2,500 CAD is due at registration with final payment due February 15.

Included: Transport to and from the venue from Glasgow, all breakfasts and dinners and some lunches. All group activities.

Excluded: Transportation to and from Glasgow, some lunches.

Cancellation policy: Deposit is non-refundable. Final payment is non-refundable unless there is someone on the waiting list who is able to fill the spot, in which case the final payment will be refunded.

How to Book: To inquire about or book this retreat, you will be directed to Movement Travel. LM Movement Travel Ltd. is affiliated with Nexion Travel Group, Canada 380 Wellington St., Tower B, 6th Floor, London, ON N6A 5B5.

Email: retreatbookings@movementtravel.com TICO #1549342

Please reach out if you have further questions. This is a one-of-a-kind bespoke adventure. It would be wonderful to have you as part of our group.

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