Nourishing the self and sparking connection through art and movement in the wild.

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Nourishing the self and sparking connection through art and movement in the wild. 〰️

At Make & Move, we believe we feel most alive when movement, creativity, nature, and connection come together.

We create experiences that invite people to slow down, get curious, and reconnect with themselves, each other, and the natural world.

The Make & Move Day

Each Make & Move day is an invitation to step away from the pace of everyday life and spend a day moving, making, nourishing, and connecting.

We begin with natural movement, using the body as a way to ground, explore, and reconnect. From there, we move into creative play, share a fresh, nourishing meal, and spend time making something by hand. Each gathering features a different art practice inspired by the season and the natural world, offering a new way to slow down, explore your creativity, and connect with yourself and others.

The day is intentionally unhurried, with space to move between activity and rest, conversation and reflection, play and presence. No experience in movement or art is needed. Come as you are, get curious, and make space for a day that feels a little different.

Our Experiences

Our experiences will return in 2027 with new gatherings rooted in movement, creativity, nature, and connection.

Stay connected for what’s coming next. We can’t wait to create with you.

Before you join us

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Have a question? Email us at hello@makemoveretreat.com

  • Located in the peaceful hills of Ojai, CA at the Krotona Institute of Theosophy, this gathering will take place among beautiful gardens and serene natural surroundings. We’re delighted to be hosting at this special destination, known for its quiet atmosphere and thoughtful community spaces. Please note that Krotona is a meatless location, and all food served on-site will be vegetarian.

  • Come as you are. Make & Move is open to women and men, and no prior experience in fitness, natural movement, or art-making is needed.

    Before the day. As the date gets closer, we’ll send several welcome emails with everything you need to know, including directions and what to expect.

    What to bring. A mat, a blanket you can use outdoors, water, and sunscreen. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to stretch and move freely.

    Then, just show up. We’ll take care of the rest.

  • Light snacks and water available throughout the day. 

    All art materials and supplies are included.

    A fresh, nutritious lunch is provided

About Us

Lauren Pieri

Lauren is a certified yoga teacher passionate about creating spaces that invite people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and move from a place of presence rather than pressure. Through slow embodied movement and grounding breathwork, she offers practices that support nervous system care, body awareness, cultivating peace from within, and a softer connection to self.

Her connection to movement and the body began early in life as a competitive gymnast, though over time it evolved into something far more healing and intuitive. Yoga became a place she turned to during seasons of grief, uncertainty, and change — movement became her medicine.

After experiencing a life-altering loss, Lauren felt called to share the practice that had supported her so deeply. Through movement and mindful exploration of the body, she learned how to tend to her inner world and gently soften the old wounds and patterns we often carry within us. She believes the body holds deep wisdom, and hopes to offer spaces where others can feel grounded, safe, and more at home within themselves.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa is a designer, artist, and lifelong creative with a deep love for nature, travel, and meaningful connection. For more than 10 years, I’ve moved between textile and digital design, always following the same thread: curiosity, storytelling, and creating things that make people feel something.

Nature is my favorite reset button. It’s where I go to fill my cup, get out of my head, and come back to myself. Some of my best ideas have found me outdoors, whether I’m by the ocean, somewhere in the mountains, or simply paying attention to the colors, textures, shapes, and little surprises happening around me.

As an artist and longtime solo traveler, I’ve learned that stepping outside the familiar can be one of the best ways to find clarity and inspiration. A change of scenery has a funny way of shaking loose new ideas.

My creative practice is deeply rooted in the earth and the tactile world around me. I love working with natural materials, earth minerals, and hands-on mediums that invite me to slow down and be present. Making art is a way for me to get curious, trust my intuition, get a little messy, and reconnect with what feels real.

Nick Graham

Nick is a natural movement teacher, creative, and lifelong lover of the outdoors who believes movement is a simple way to feel more connected, capable, and alive. His approach is rooted in curiosity, play, and moving the way our bodies are naturally designed to move, rather than performance or perfection. He loves creating welcoming experiences that help people reconnect with their bodies and feel their best.

Nature is where Nick feels most grounded and inspired. He enjoys exploring new places, moving outdoors, and finding ways to connect with the world around him. He also has a deep love for food and cooking, and believes nourishing ourselves with fresh, healthy food is an important part of living well.

At the heart of Nick’s work is a desire to bring people together and help them feel more connected to themselves, each other, and the natural world.