A Retreat at Flowing Lake
San Juan Islands Collection
A Retreat at Flowing Lake captures the feeling of arrival—the moment when the world slows, shoulders drop, and you realize you’ve stepped into something special. Inspired by the very first night of our San Juan Islands journey, this painting reflects the magic of a place that instantly felt like sanctuary.
We stayed in the sweetest Airbnb, appropriately named A Retreat on Flowing Lake. From the winding road that led us there, to the quiet walk down the path toward the water, everything about that evening felt touched by wonder. The sky softened into layers of color, the lake mirrored the light, and time seemed to stretch just enough to let the moment sink in.
The gentle movement of the sky and its reflection across the water are meant to evoke calm, presence, and gratitude. The path and open shoreline invite the viewer inward, echoing the feeling of stepping into stillness—where anticipation gives way to peace, and the journey begins to unfold.
This painting is a tribute to beginnings, to places that hold us gently, and to the rare moments when everything feels aligned.
A Retreat at Flowing Lake is perfect for collectors drawn to serene landscape art, reflective nature paintings, peaceful wall art, and pieces that evoke rest, retreat, and emotional connection.
A reminder that sometimes the most magical moments happen right at the start.