JoAnn Antonelli

Three words come to mind for those that know me…community, connection and creativity! I call myself a multimedia artist who is inspired to create. And create I do whether it's a business like The Martyn House or an aspect of it the pizza oven patio or outdoor living room by the pond or our In Towne Coffee House. I can spin a pottery wheel, paint a picture, make soap or design furniture, but I believe my greatest gift is my ability to guide and inspire others by helping them to create lives of authenticity. My studio was originally created for pottery production and and handmade bath products and then over the years it had slowly transformed into a wonderful artist studio and now it is a guest house. The studio overlooks a beautiful wildflower meadow and there still remains a room filled with canvas’s,paints, scraps of stained glass and boxes full of all the fun elements one needs to create. Like all artists, there are always special creations that come along that are inspired by nature, the farm or just creative living. The sculptures and interesting artistic expressions that are sprinkled all over the property attest to this creative inspiration that is so prominent at The Martyn House. I am an accomplished artist, designer and gardener with an admitted compulsion for natural intuitive healing and a spiritual connection with the earth. A lifelong serial entrepreneur, I have started and grown several successful businesses, including a mail order catalog/ home furnishings retail & wholesale and a successful home furnishings manufacturer’s representative organization. For 10 years, I was CEO of Eminence Style, a design & import firm specializing in European Country furniture and custom designed upholstery. I have an extensive visual merchandising background a gift with marketing and have won awards for both. I was also a small business consultant and on occasion gave talks and lectures on how to be true to yourself and nurture a business and life that reflects that. In addition to my business experiences, I have led workshops on healing, personal growth and entrepreneurship. I am often described as energetic, creative and endlessly trusting in the power we all have within us. I will challenge and inspire you to live a more creative and fulfilling life both personally and in business. My studio work has included, but was never limited, to pottery, a collection of aromatherapy body & home products, kitchen wear designs and a beautiful collec