With step-by-step guidance and an encouraging approach, they enjoy helping artists of any ability build confidence and truly enjoy the creative art making process.
Monica Eby is a versatile artist with experience in a wide range of mediums, including watercolor, acrylics, pastels, pencil, and charcoal. With a creative background rooted in both visual and fashion arts, she brings a warm, encouraging style to her teaching—helping beginners explore their creativity and express themselves with confidence.
Todd Eby brings over 35 years of experience across many areas of the art world, including illustration, sculpture, design, and creative direction. With more than a decade of teaching experience, he is passionate about helping beginners simplify the process, build confidence, and enjoy creating through clear, step-by-step guidance.
Debra Joy Groesser is a Nebraska-based artist known for her beautiful impressionistic landscapes, especially her plein air work. With a lifelong dedication to painting and a strong foundation in fine art, she brings both experience and a gentle, encouraging approach to teaching—helping beginners feel comfortable as they explore and grow.
Keegan Baker is a fine artist with a degree in painting from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. With experience in both studio work and community figure drawing sessions, he has a passion for teaching the fundamentals in a way that feels approachable and engaging—helping beginners understand form, technique, and confidence in their work.
See what a couple of attendees have to say about The Creative Awakeing weekend retreat.
I also have been basking in the afterglow. It was such a beautiful weekend. People, the food, the weather, the surroundings, all the kindness,
support, and encouragement. It was amazing. I wouldn’t have changed the thing about the weekend.
Thank you again for being so brave and creating that experience for all of us.
It was extremely special.
-- Amy Berkholz
Monica and Todd-- Thank you for the memorable weekend!
It was such a wonderful opportunity to hang with my girls and do something different.
Plus-- the group of interesting people was perfect.
The right people showed up, and they were very entertaining and fun. Plus, the setting and accommodations were unmatched.
-- Julie Cornell
First Come First Served - Book Your Creative Awakening Retreat Now!
Includes:
• All Workshops & Materials Included
• Full Access to all Activities; Happy Hour, Accustic Night, Bonfire & Smoores
• Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks Included
• 30 Minute Private Coaching (Upon Request)
• Queen/King Bed, Bathroom & Private Shower
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Includes:
• All Workshops & Materials Included
• Full Access to all Activities; Happy Hour, Accustic Night, Bonfire & Smoores
• Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks Included
• 30 Minute Private Coaching (Upon Request)
• King Bed, or 2 Twin Beds (Upon Request),
• In Room Bathroom & Community Shower
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[ Click to Purchase Double Package ]
Includes:
• All of Gold Package
• Private Cabin area overlooking the lake with second floor Balcony,
• Private Outdoor Fire Pit
• Outdoor Seating
• Hammock
• Kitchenette
• Indoor Gas Fireplace
• Second Floor King-Sized Bed
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Includes:
• All of Gold Package
• Private Outdoor Fire Pit
• Outdoor Seating
• Hammock
• Kitchenette
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Includes
• Single Day Pass - From 9 am - 5 pm. ( Saturday Only - Aug. 7th. )
• All Materials & Supplies Included
• Coffee, Lunch & Snacks
• Day Pass Workshops Only
Available add-on
• 30 Minute Private Coaching - $50.00
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Location: Sonlit Retreat Center
2304 Campanile Rd, Waterloo, NE 68069
