This retreat isn’t about being good at art. Or even learning artistic techniques. It’s about discoverying what you want to create when the world around you quietens enough, and you feel connected to your mind and your body, and you have the peace, the time and freedom to explore ideas from start to finish, without distractions along the way.

There’s also something really special that happens when we’re surrounded by nature. When we deliberately decide to soak in its wisdom. When playfulness and curiosity return to our bodies. This retreat isn’t about creating art - it’s about being in that wonderful state in which making art feels inevitable.

Great, you’ll have the most to gain. This retreat isn’t for artists, it’s for people willing to explore ideas. People who want to nurture their connection to their creativity, rather than suppress it.

And trust me, whether you’re a stock trader or gallerist, everyone uses creativity in their day-to-day life. We’ll be exploring what this means for each person, with a no ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Every aspect of this retreat has been curated to gently enliven your senses, to bring you back to your body and to make space to witness the mind.

This starts subtly with the flavour profiles of the menu of food and drink prepared for you. Combined with daily grounding yoga that connects your mind and your body, followed by hikes and meditations in nature. You’ll each receive a self-discovery journal with daily exercises and conversations over meals to share (or not share) what came up for you.

Throughout the week we’ll have optional creativity workshops - think: life drawing in nature, creative nature based exercises, as well as plenty of free time to let the mind wander.

There are a few small surprises that we don’t want to give away, but expect the week to be a mixture of group and self-led exploration of the intersection of play, creativity, community and connection 🦋🌺