Painting Myself Free

Sommer’s story of love, music, and creative renewal in The Magic Garden

Some stories touch the heart so deeply that they long to become art.

This is one of them — shared by Sommer, who took part in two magical journeys at The Magic Garden and later found her creative flow opening again through the experience. Her words and painting offer a glimpse of what can unfold when music, presence, and a lovingly held space come together.

Sommer shares:

“Describing The Magic Garden in words feels almost impossible, because the experience is not only something you think about — it is something you feel. My time with Jacob, Ecaterina, and the beautiful souls who hold the space at The Magic Garden has stayed with me in a very deep and meaningful way.

I felt so warmly welcomed, so gently supported, and so sincerely met. The care, presence, and dedication in the space touched me profoundly. It felt like a place where I could fully arrive, exhale, and reconnect with something essential within myself.

After my first journey in the round hall, something quietly began to awaken in me. I picked up a paintbrush again after many years without painting or completing anything creative. Finishing this watercolor felt like a small miracle and a personal victory at the same time. The painting came through intuition — only the mother and child were sketched beforehand. Everything else unfolded through color, trust, and surrender to the process.

The mother and child represent a deep and universal love — the love that nurtures, protects, and connects. There is also the blood moon and the woman in her cycle, descending into the sea of feeling and reuniting with nature and her own strength.

The live music during the journey was extraordinary. It felt alive, listening, and deeply attuned to the atmosphere in the room. The music moved with both the tender and the intense moments, holding them with sensitivity and presence. For me, it became an essential part of the experience.

The inspiration for the artwork came directly from The Magic Garden. The ivy, the grapes, the plants, and the moth — all elements that feel woven into the garden’s unique spirit — found their way into the painting. I felt surrounded by their beauty and allowed them to speak through my brushstrokes. It was as if the garden itself was quietly participating in the creative process. They reminded me of how deeply connected we are to nature, and how much strength lives in quiet, organic life.

Today, I feel as though I have painted something free within myself. For me, this artwork is a thank you — for the music, the support, and the experience of returning to something true within. It moves me deeply.

If you feel drawn to experience The Magic Garden for yourself, I can only say that it is a truly special place to encounter music, presence, and connection.”

With love


Sommer Andersen

If Sommer’s story touches something within you, we warmly invite you to explore the magical journeys at The Magic Garden.

Each magical journey offers a lovingly held space for inner reflection, emotional insight, and personal exploration, supported by live music, presence, and community.

You can also experience our full moon concerts, where music and atmosphere come together in a unique setting. It is a beautiful way to feel the spirit of The Magic Garden and meet us in person.

For those who wish to connect from afar, The Magic Garden Tribe offers online access to music, concerts, and selected live experiences, so you can listen and stay connected wherever you are.

We look forward to welcoming you.