2023 Illustration and Writing Retreat at Akwaaba

Testimonial

“Cozbi’s guidance and authenticity as an instructor felt refreshing and revitalizing. Being surrounded by passionate, warm, talented people revitalized my urge to create and strengthen my discipline as an artist.

As a creative it can feel like the weight of competition in today’s market is completely crushing and oppressive, but to experience the solidarity and authenticity that I did at the retreat, makes you realize that there are good folks out there. Your peers and teachers who look out for you and who want to see you grow and flourish are nothing short of irreplaceable. I want to thank Kweli for providing that irreplaceable confidence for us.

I can say that without a doubt in my mind, attending the Kweli retreat at the Mansion at Noble Lane has been nothing short of a paradigm shift for me. Monique does such a wonderful job at creating an environment of comfort and care, it makes me wish that her eye for detail was the standard for hospitality everywhere.

The mansion is such a magnificent, picturesque setting ensconced with trees and singing birds. But to add to that, there was such an intimate number of wonderful, quality human beings staffed at the bed and breakfast, it genuinely felt like everyone there (including the other guests staying) were all one big family.”

Vanessa Quinones