A 4-DAY TRANSFORMATIONAL FAIRYTALE JOURNEY THROUGH ART, RITUAL, WRITING, AND SHADOW INTEGRATION THAT WILL RE-ENCHANT YOUR CREATIVITY. 

MIRROR MIRROR WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON AT THE ANCA GRAY STUDIO IN CHICAGO.

ARE YOU READY TO:

EMBODY THE ARCHETYPES?
Princess? Sure. But have you considered Sexy Centaur? Or wicked queen, or wise familiar? Be the will-o-the-wisp or the swamp itself! You get to write—and illustrate—your own hypersigil story with all the wild desires you can dream up.

RECLAIM THE MAGIC OF YOUR BODY?
Mirror mirror… through meditation, magic, sensuality, and pleasure, you get to truly see yourself as the fairest of them all.

BEFRIEND YOUR DEMONS?
Abracadabra all the rejected and neglected parts of you, obliterating shame and tapping into a wellspring of creativity with one wave of your magic wand.

BECOME YOUR OWN MUSE?
The most profound mischief of all—turning the curiosity and extravagant grace of your gaze on yourself…and loving every second of it.

OVER THE COURSE OF 4 MYSTICAL MAGICAL DAYS, YOU WILL:

• Create your character at the tea-party ceremony of your dreams

• Get into ritualistic plant medicine with your new fairytale friends

• Go on secret, naughty adventures together

• Uncover the secret to making your mirror work magic

• Indulge in royalty-level feasts during epic games of make-believe

• Take your happy ending home in the form of a badass mixed-media portrait that also functions as a spell

And the best part? 

THERE’S NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! 

ANYONE can become a life artist…simply by remembering you always were. It’s so easy, even a child can do it. In fact, children are often the only ones doing it. When you were little, imagining the magic of grown-up life, what did you picture?

DRUDGERY?

Bills bills bills-check the news-ACK-turn off the news-when was the last time you ate a vegetable-are we out of toothpaste-clean clothes-free time-ideas-hey, remember that one awkward conversation from seven years ago…

Or a CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS?

I can blow bubbles in my room-that I can paint any color in the whole world-and eat tacos for dinner EVERY NIGHT-and make a fort out of the porch-and grow a whole lawn of lavender-and be an artist all the time…

It’s time to transform your life, and grow your legend.

The choice is simple…

DO YOU WANT TO SHARE THIS APPLE WITH US?

Your retreat cost covers: lodging & transportation to and from the studio, two full meals (more like feasts) per day, plus snacks, any and all art supplies, and a lifetime of inspiration. All you need to cover is the cost of your travel to Chicago, and we’ll take care of everything else.

YOUR HOSTS?

Anca Gray is not her real name. 

Kayti McGee is.

Everything else about them is as real as it gets.  As magickal as it gets too.

We’re professional artists in our respective fields, devoted occultists, and passionate believers in radical permission.

What others have said about their experience at previous anca gray retreats:

“anca's art retreat is the most wonderful experience. i've been trying to make art for some time now but I felt like I had this mental block that stopped me. i wasn't sure why i felt that way but working with anca inspired me to just dive into doing art without judging it.

i've been interested in human subconscious and found out that her methods of reaching your deeper self are playful, yet powerful and transforming. she challenged my views on art, spirituality, creativity and love. she creates this magic safe space for artists to explore their true selves and to start creating fearlessly. i felt like I cured my soul when working with her, I felt like I am reborn without my fears and limitations. i am an actress, have been trying to write original scripts as well, and can see how i apply everything i've learned from her in every aspect of my life, and any art form that i'm practicing.” - vanya v.

“i got to sit with my immortal being and fall deeper and deeper in love with her as the days passed. we connected to ourselves through mirror work and sat in tea ceremonies enjoying the essences of trees who have been alive for a millennia feeling that aliveness too within our bodies.the women i met were freaking incredible and the ending photo shoot with them was the bees knees on top of it all. i love how i captured my trueness, my strength and my pliability in picture form. i feel like i am shining and am my radiant self. i feel shameless, like the sun.” - ineisha p.

“what a beautiful, inspiring, magical, artful and memorable workshop you provided, anca. everything was done with so much intention~ from the art exercises, to the sharing, the soulful tea ceremonies and even the wonderful artful meals you provided throughout the workshop. att your lovely sunlit studio, you provided an open intimate space where reflection and sharing could occur and acceptance was encouraged and no shaming was allowed.” - wendy p.

“what a beautiful, rich, raw, wholehearted and generous offering! i feel excited to create for the first time in a long time. reconnecting with my creativity in a way that feels both unique and true to myself, and also very inspired by you and the other incredible creatives in the group. you have something very special here. it is truly an experience that i am looking forward to revisiting. it’s an unfinished journey, a winding trail that leads to a special and long-forgotten place that for me, was buried over time by trauma, shame and self-doubt. going on this journey made me feel like a child discovering a secret garden.” - danielle s.

“the retreat is an extraordinary experience. expect to be inspired. open yourself to unexpected possibilities. and have fun! once i stepped (metaphorically) through the portal the floodgates of creativity were unleashed. each week brought thought-provoking challenges that led to different ways of looking and creating. this was truly a special experience- i had no clue when i impulsively signed up for your retreat of the places it would take me. thank you again, anca, for giving us the venue that allowed us to create magic.” - maureen k.