Since 2016, we have dedicated our platform to showcasing a collection of unique Retreat spaces that promote relaxation, reflection and a sense of escape in a calming natural setting.
Comfortable accommodations, dedicated quiet areas, thoughtful design features and connected experiences that encourage mindfulness, and personal / creative growth for our guests are what we love.
Interested in being added to our platform? Submit your details below. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Jenna Erickson
OPEN AIR PLACE's FOUNDER & LEAD Travel Ambassador
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
I’m JENNA ERICKSON Founder & Lead Travel Ambassador for OPEN AIR PLACES.
A painter, self-portrait photographer and emerging cinematographer based on the South Shore of Lake Superior, in Northern WI. I am deeply inspired by the natural world and the land I live on and nurture.
I am mostly known for my expert retreat planning skills (500+ retreats and still counting!) and my vibrantly colored artwork.
My work is influenced by the ebb and flow of the seasons, a daily grounding practice and a commitment to being immersed in nature as much as possible. On a daily basis, I engage in The Art of A Creative Life which flows out through my chosen mediums.
My paintings are swatches of color, layered with text and imagery pulled from my sketchbooks. The unique iconography laced through my work creates visual stories for the viewer, reminiscent of myths or legends. Often, my paintings are premonitions that contain meaning for my life as time unfolds. Most of all, I love hearing my viewer’s interpretations of my paintings as they “read” them, and their own meanings are voiced.
My photographic work is an exploration in self-portraiture, embracing found objects sourced from place and always deeply informed by the environment. My titling practice for my images is an important part of my creative practice and seeks not to explain my work, but rather imbue it with another layer of meaning and mystery.
Lately, my new YouTube channel is an outlet for me to explore behind-the-scenes moments that inspire my work and life as a whole.
Lastly, I enjoy developing unique recipes that I invent in my small cooking studio at home - using whole foods, and local and regional ingredients.
I love serving the world by sharing Unique Places TO STAY where artists can regenerate and be inspired. I am passionate about nurturing the creative process in myself and others, and embracing authenticity.
I look forward to connecting with you via any of the channels below:
WEB: www.jennajerickson.com
INSTAGRAM: @jennajerickson @openairplaces.
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/jenna.j.erickson
YOUTUBE: @jennajerickson