Sylva Solace Creative Resilience Retreat [GUEST HOSTED RETREAT]
With Lisa Murphy, Beth Buffington and Margo Tantau- Special Guest
October 16 - 19, 2025
A luxury retreat for creatives who crave renewal, inspiration, and soulful connection.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Appalachia, Sylva Solace is a retreat designed to restore your body, awaken your spirit, and reignite your creative fire. You’ll be cared for in every way—mind, body, and soul—so you return home feeling renewed, resilient, and inspired.
What you’ll experience:
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Deep nervous system reset through restorative yoga, meditation and creative workshops, leaving you calmer, clearer, and more balanced.
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Creative awakening to spark inspiration, confidence, and fresh perspectives you can carry into every area of your life, whether you are a professional artist or enthusiastic hobbyist.
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Meaningful community with fellow creatives—connection that feels supportive, nurturing, and deeply real, and plenty of solo time if you desire. Everything is optional.
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Exclusive access to Margo Tantau, creative influencer, host of Windowsill Chats Podcat, and owner of Tantau Studio, offering inspiration and connection.
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Luxury wellness care with nourishing meals and elegant accommodations—because when your body feels held, your spirit can soar.
Who it’s for:
Sylva Solace is designed for the soul who:
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Gives so much to others—clients, family, community—and longs for a space to finally receive.
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Wants to recharge from the inside out, not just physically but emotionally and creatively.
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Craves inspiration after feeling stuck, depleted, or disconnected from their creative spark.
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Thrives on beauty and luxury, knowing that well-being is amplified by being surrounded with care, comfort, and elegance.
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Seeks connection with like-minded makers, nurturers, and visionaries who understand both the joy and the weight of showing up every day.
Through The 3 C’s of Creative Resilience: Core Care, Creativity, and Community, you’ll leave Sylva Solace with not only a rested body and an open heart, but also the tools and resilience to carry that renewed strength forward.
This is your invitation to pause, immerse yourself in beauty, and return home rooted, radiant, and ready to create from a place of wholeness.
Questions? Contact Beth Buffington or Lisa Murphy
About the Leaders

Lisa Murphy
RYT-200 & Certified Life + Healthy Aging Coach Born in a small Iowa town where everyone dug their own dinner out of the soil, Lisa learned early that fresh food, fresh air, and moving your body cures most ills. She parlayed an Actuarial Science degree into a high-flying corporate career—then ditched the boardroom for a […]
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Beth Buffington
Licensed Artist, Illustration Instructor, and Creative Coach Born in Nebraska in a family with deep farming traditions, Beth learned early to value nature and savor the moments of today. After studying art in college, she now shares her experiences to help others grow their creative voice and bring it into the world with confidence and […]
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Margo Tantau- Special Guest
We’re thrilled to welcome Margo Tantau as our special guest to the Sylva Solace Retreat! Margo is a beloved creative coach, mentor, and the heart behind Tantau Studio, The Foundry, and the popular Windowsill Chats podcast. With over 30 years of experience—from hands-on art making to visionary product development—she brings deep wisdom, curiosity, and joy to […]
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