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Want to join us in Spain?

Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

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Creative Retreat in Spain

Are you are craving an opportunity to travel, explore and get re-connected to your creativity? How does escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life in a historic Spanish town while exploring architectural beauty and culture sound? How about building community through creative practices inspired by themes of pilgrimage, journey & place? If this sounds like you then…Join Asheville creatives Gabe Swinney and John Hornsby as we’ve teamed up with the proprietors of Flores Del Camino along the Camino de Santiago in Castrillo De Los Polvazares in Spain to provide this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Join our Q&A Call next Friday

Want to know more about the creative retreat, we are hosting in Spain this July? We're hosting a zoom Q&A next Friday the 27th at 11 am EST. Reply to this email or click the button below to request a calendar invite & link if you are interested in this unique opportunity.


Music plays a huge part in our creative process. We love discovering and sharing new and old music alike, of all styles. Every month we curate a playlist to share. So, click the button below for a playlist of some songs that have been part of the soundtrack that's kept us going this month.

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John Hornsby

Making good things happen.

I help business leaders seize opportunities and grow efficiently. Founder, CEO, Creative Director. Call me what you like. I’m the primary creative force here at Hornsby Creative. As the leader of our team of creatives who make projects happen, chances are you’ll be working with me as we collaborate to discover, design, and deliver your next branded experience. According to the Gallup Strengths Finders methodology, my top 5 core strengths are Connectedness, Input, Ideation, Strategic, and Achiever. Let’s chat about how I can apply these strengths to help focus and grow your business. Together we'll build a more positive and profitable influence for your business.

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