“As I walked in the door, the cool of the spaces struck me. The outdoor/indoor feeling of my bright, little cottage gave me the feeling of just having walked into the shade of a large, densely leafed tree. It felt like water on thirst.” Full article on Substack. Link in bio. 💋 Photos (as usual 💛) by the talented @nickonken @photographedbyonken No retouching, just how we like it. Raw, real is beautiful.
Waking up to this sunrise today was more beauty and blessing than I know what to do with…so I’m sharing it with you. 🌞 I can’t wait to see what I’m going to learn from this retreat and I hope I can impart something of value in exchange. @the_quiet_collective @thefilmdeck #retreat #writersretreat #masterclass #sunrise #waves #beach #italy #beauty #nature #ocean #meditteranean #meditteraneansea
Waking up to this sunrise today was more beauty and blessing than I know what to do with…so I’m sharing it with you. 🌞 I can’t wait to see what I’m going to learn from this retreat and I hope I can impart something of value in exchange. @the_quiet_collective @thefilmdeck #retreat #writersretreat #masterclass #sunrise #waves #beach #italy #beauty #nature #ocean #meditteranean #meditteraneansea
Waking up to this sunrise today was more beauty and blessing than I know what to do with…so I’m sharing it with you. 🌞 I can’t wait to see what I’m going to learn from this retreat and I hope I can impart something of value in exchange. @the_quiet_collective @thefilmdeck #retreat #writersretreat #masterclass #sunrise #waves #beach #italy #beauty #nature #ocean #meditteranean #meditteraneansea
Happy birthday to a total gentleman. They don’t make um like this anymore. 🎩 @michaelkirkdouglas
“When did we start to distrust the sound of laughter? When did we start to look sideways when strangers would dare to express abandon? When did laughter and abandon stop being a gift but something to suspect?” Click the link in my bio to join the conversation. Do you still remember to laugh?? Images by @nickonken All raw and natural. No retouching. Real is beautiful. @photographedbyonken #laughter #laugh #medicine #joy #hardship #pain #love #abandon #truth #writing @substack #article
I travel a lot. That makes me acutely aware of surveillance infrastructure. Many people believe that there is no stopping the inevitable. But my feeling is, we must try. Even if you think it’s small. Every person doing their small acts of resistance can add up to meaningful change and better outcomes for our kids, their kids and future generations. “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit” – ancient Greek proverb #surveillance #surveillancestate #resist #optout #resistsurveillance #choose #dontfollow
And that’s a wrap 🥹 #mentorship #screenwriting #retreat #calabria #italy #connection #joy #community
Even in the presence of an ancient church…I can’t stop acting stupid. 🤟🏼😄🤪🕊️ (swipe right) #badolato #calabria #italy @thefilmdeck @the_quiet_collective #church #silly
Even in the presence of an ancient church…I can’t stop acting stupid. 🤟🏼😄🤪🕊️ (swipe right) #badolato #calabria #italy @thefilmdeck @the_quiet_collective #church #silly
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
From @the_quiet_collective “Looking back on our first retreat and these beautiful pictures, we are in awe of the connections we made. “It was a screenwriting retreat, yet it reminded us that so much in life cannot be written, foreseen, or expected. For all of us dreamers and creators, there’s always a part of beauty that remains unseen and unpredictable, and in that lies the magic of connection. “Thank you all for being the heart of these unforgettable moments, for sharing your emotions with open hearts, no fear, just trust and love for each other. You are now the heart and core of this new community. “More behind the scenes soon :)” From me: @evangelinelillyofficial “God, I miss you all.” 🥹 @the_quiet_collective are a little more eloquent 😚 📸 by @sivola_photo 🥰 #thequietcollective #italy #retreat #calabria #screenwritingretreat #writers #film #movie #screenwriters #community #creativity #productivity #mindfulness
Miss you all already! I keep thinking of little things I’d like to tell you, small gifts of art to send you, but life marches on so relentlessly and I can barely keep up with my mom and sisters. So I hold you all in my prayers and heart and trust you into the infinitely more wise hands of Mystery. Big hugs 🫂 #memories #friendship #care #community #selfies #fun #play
“I have spent a lot of time in Rwanda in my life. When I am there, my preference is to live as close to the earth as possible and so I mostly bathe and go to the bathroom in small, simple boxes outside…The waste and wash requires a very specific “squat and splash” technique to get it right and come out clean.” 😅 For more of my experiences with simple living, check out my new Substack post…free and available to everyone. Link in bio. #simpleliving @substack #closetonature #closetoearth #keepinitreal #nature #farmlife #cows #milkingcows #rwanda #africa #writing
EVANGELINE LILLY We are beyond thrilled to welcome Evangeline Lilly, acclaimed actress, author, and humanitarian, as a Special Guest Mentor for our inaugural Screenwriting Retreat! Evangeline is celebrated for her unforgettable roles in Lost, The Hobbit, and as the fearless Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But her creative journey goes far beyond acting. As the author of The Squickerwonkers and a passionate storyteller, Evangeline brings a unique approach to her craft, blending mindfulness and spirituality. Throughout the retreat, Evangeline will share her remarkable experiences and insights, inspiring participants to unlock their creativity and bring greater authenticity into their work. We are truly honoured to welcome her to our very first event together. A very special human being we cannot wait to welcome to Italy. #thequietcollective #creativehub #slowcreativity #retreatsitaly #screenwriter #retreats #italy #slowlife #evangelinelilly #movies #film #cinema #creativity #author #writerlife
EVANGELINE LILLY We are beyond thrilled to welcome Evangeline Lilly, acclaimed actress, author, and humanitarian, as a Special Guest Mentor for our inaugural Screenwriting Retreat! Evangeline is celebrated for her unforgettable roles in Lost, The Hobbit, and as the fearless Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But her creative journey goes far beyond acting. As the author of The Squickerwonkers and a passionate storyteller, Evangeline brings a unique approach to her craft, blending mindfulness and spirituality. Throughout the retreat, Evangeline will share her remarkable experiences and insights, inspiring participants to unlock their creativity and bring greater authenticity into their work. We are truly honoured to welcome her to our very first event together. A very special human being we cannot wait to welcome to Italy. #thequietcollective #creativehub #slowcreativity #retreatsitaly #screenwriter #retreats #italy #slowlife #evangelinelilly #movies #film #cinema #creativity #author #writerlife
EVANGELINE LILLY We are beyond thrilled to welcome Evangeline Lilly, acclaimed actress, author, and humanitarian, as a Special Guest Mentor for our inaugural Screenwriting Retreat! Evangeline is celebrated for her unforgettable roles in Lost, The Hobbit, and as the fearless Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But her creative journey goes far beyond acting. As the author of The Squickerwonkers and a passionate storyteller, Evangeline brings a unique approach to her craft, blending mindfulness and spirituality. Throughout the retreat, Evangeline will share her remarkable experiences and insights, inspiring participants to unlock their creativity and bring greater authenticity into their work. We are truly honoured to welcome her to our very first event together. A very special human being we cannot wait to welcome to Italy. #thequietcollective #creativehub #slowcreativity #retreatsitaly #screenwriter #retreats #italy #slowlife #evangelinelilly #movies #film #cinema #creativity #author #writerlife
