Forest Spirit Retreat

Branding & Website design

A sign with a stylized deer head with antlers and the text "Forest Spirit Retreat" on a pink wall, with a shadow cast on the sign.

Blending spiritual grace with design wisdom

When Alessa approached me to collaborate on a new vision for her retreat space nestled in the forests of New Mexico, I was thrilled to reconnect. Having previously worked together on the branding and illustrations for her Soul Merge Healing business, it was an honor to continue our creative partnership for this magnificent new project.

After exploring several brand concepts, Alessa was drawn to the deer spirit—a symbol I had worked with during her Soul Merge branding. It felt deeply meaningful to weave the energy of the deer into this new endeavor, creating a connection between her healing work and the retreat space. Together, we developed a visual identity that beautifully reflected the essence of the Forest Spirit Retreat.

Once the branding was finalized, our focus shifted to the website. With the building work complete, it was time to bring this extraordinary retreat to life online. The result is a digital space that captures the tranquility and uniqueness of the retreat, offering visitors a glimpse into the serene experience awaiting them.

Minimalist logo with a star and curving lines above it, with a blurred branch in the background.

Bringing the brand to the website

Seeing a project through to completion is always such a rewarding experience, especially when it involves carrying the vision behind the logo and branding seamlessly into the website. For this project, it meant carefully selecting typography that not only aligned with the brand’s identity but also worked harmoniously within the web framework. We used the nuanced color palette to create a cohesive and visually engaging site that flows beautifully and truly captures the essence of the brand. A key focus was showcasing the stunning venue photography, ensuring that visitors could fully immerse themselves in the retreat’s unique atmosphere before making a booking.

Alessa - Forest Spirit Retreat

“I worked with Jen on another project so she was my first choice to work on both the logo and site for Forest Spririt Retreat! Because of her intuitive gifts, Jen brings another layer to the design process. It's a real pleasure to work with someone who understands very quickly what the concept is and then translates it into something beautiful that exceeds expectations every time! Websites can be a little tricky ... Jen's patience and knowledge made the whole process easy and very few iterations were needed! I'm very grateful for the additional magic that Jen brings to potentially prosaic projects.”

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling outdoors in a grassy field with dry plants, wearing a light-colored top.

If you would like to work with me in this way, please reach out to me!