Please join us for an inspiring and restorative summer retreat for women in design at the renowned Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.  Eye Opener brings together like-minded women of all ages and stages in life to share four nights and five days in a peaceful, design-infused setting. 
 
The daily program is relaxed and open. If you need to reflect and rest, that's ok. If you want to experience something new, try a workshop, a walk in the gorgeous gardens, a swim in the natatorium, take a bus tour through the downtown Detroit art scene, a private tour of the Cranbrook Art Museum collection, see surprising presentations by participants--and take part in loose talk, dorm life and great food for five days.   

Eye Opener is about being in the present moment, meeting amazing women, and appreciating the beauty around you--without distraction, stress, competition or hierarchy. Just come and be yourself. 

Warmly,

Laurie Haycock Makela
Eye Opener, Founder

CAA MFA 2D design, 1991
CAA artist-in-residence, 1996-2001