Testimonials

Where do I begin to say a heartfelt THANK YOU (to Pamela Underwood) for an amazing experience! The bond I felt with our group was so safe, comfortable, and warm… it was like a giant hug held me throughout the weekend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Thanks to you… I can now shout from the rooftops – I AM AN ARTIST!

When I decided to give Bodywriting a try, I was an emotional and physical wreck. My marriage of 22 years was dissolving. I was really surprised how many of my feelings surfaced (the first) night (during the Intuitive Collage). The experience of slathering paint on my body and imprinting not only gave me a spiritual sense of freeing myself, it was fun! I felt a real connection with the other women. I left there feeling stronger, more sure of myself, more creative. Thank you, Pamela, for your loving guidance and direction.

…Pamela , just last night I was staring at my Bodywriting art, ruminating about how far I’ve come in three years (since Bodywriting) and how it would be great to come full circle again now that I have healed so much. It was a very empowering thought and just another testament to the incredible power of your concept and process.

So much of the sum total of me shifted there (at Bodywriting). Like the big clamshell the woman comes out of, or the head of Zeus, or Spiderwoman’s lair… If you saw the “March of the Penguins,” you’ll know what I mean when I say I will always have a deep hard-wired notion to spend time (at Pamela Underwood Studios).

“Bodywriting is clearly cellular…no instruction or book or therapy could of freed me like this. Feels like the brain and the cells have transformed completely using the body as a tool…by going through the body it feels like it tricks the brain and then it all lets go…the cells feel happy and different and free. There is a quality of trust and faith that takes place on the retreat revealing our true self expression not only as women but as spirit in a body…This can only happen in a safe and soothing environment which Pamela provides." - Bodywriting

“Pamela Underwood’s Bodywriting workshops are [a] portal into a deeper part of ourselves, an opening into that place of light within where we can make sense of our experiences and listen to our body’s wisdom. It is not just another creative experience. It is a journey into wholeness and newness. She is a gifted facilitator who helps you access your own truth and discover your real beauty in a joyful, imaginative and supportive environment. It’s a weekend you will never forget and the art you make will surprise and delight you on every level.” - Bodywriting

Pam​e​la Underwood is a creative genius. She designed and buil​t​ her home sanctuary in harmony with the land​,​ to foster creativity. She is the architect of Body​w​riting ​R​etreat. With Sage wisdom, she leads her circle of wom​en into finding their plumb~line. During my time at Body​w​riting ​R​etreat I found my plumb~line many times. While walking the labyrinth, in the pool, brushing paint to canvas and seeing the subtle blend of color, are just a few of the moments when I felt the powerfully soft sensation of being in true alignment; My plumb~line. In this five day retreat I had so many deep belly laughs. As my painting emerged, I was giggly. Pam​e​la's poetry reading softened me to sweet sensitive tears, that carried into lighter lighter brush strokes and finer details in my painting. All of my needs were met during this retreat. Including, much needed and wanted, technical composition​​ techniques,​ ​to create depth and dimension in my painting. I am filled with gratitude, for the care and craft that Pam​e​la put into creating this profound experience. (Namastay).

“My kudos for this workshop is a long list which includes great food, great company, great organization and great ideas for the process. I found everything to be relaxing, stupendously beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. It is extremely clear that Pamela works very hard to make this the safest, cleanest, most luscious and vivid experience for everyone. I absolutely love the end result that I came away with.” - Bodywriting