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Bonjour! I’m Jen Cushman, an American and Francophile. I truly love almost all things French and, particularly, the South of France where the beauty and landscape, food, sunshine and smell is unlike any other place on earth.  When I was 20 years old, I lived in Paris for a summer taking an immersive language program through my university as part of my liberal arts degree in journalism. Truthfully I’m terrible at grasping foreign languages, but Paris ignited a wanderlust within me and I’ve done a lot of traveling over the years throughout the United States and abroad.  Much of this traveling has been as a mixed-media artist and instructor. I’ve led groups of women to the most glorious places where they ‘ve had some life changing experiences. I see the power of art and travel and adventure and healing and it always makes me want more of it!  

In 2018 Nese approached me asking if I would become the new workshop coordinator for La Cascade since I have led groups to this magical place a half dozen times over the years. Other than my own lovely home, La Cascade is the only other place on earth that when my feet touch the soil I feel like I’ve come home again. In this position, I facilitate the instructors with planning and preparation for their successful retreats. Being an instructor myself, I know nearly all the questions, concerns and needs a teaching artist has and do my best to ensure they’re well prepared and excited for their retreat. Once they arrive at La Cascade Nese is there to help feed their minds and souls with her incredible healing gifts she offers the world. 

In addition to being a self-taught jewelry and collage artist, I’ve been studying the metaphysical arts for more than 20 years and am well-versed in dozens of modalities and techniques for alternative healing. I’m a Reiki Master and energy healer as well as an empathic intuitive. When the pandemic hit last year and my art teaching and traveling was temporarily put on hold, I pivoted and began my healing arts business called Soul Stir Magic. My plan is to continue doing exactly what I love; Interweaving art, travel, energy healing, Spirit, mind/body/soul health and wellness into all that I do. 

I’m thrilled to be part of La Cascade and I’m available to help you find your own kind of magic here too.