Your creativity is waiting for you in Portugal.
The Creativity Retreat
Join my retreat to immerse yourself in the golden light of Portugal
In our fast and digital world, we are managed by our to-do-lists and agendas. This is why I think that the highest form of self-care is to step out of the constant rush. We can only be truly creative in an environment where we get to pause, to see, to observe, to feel, to smell.. to be present.
You arrive with one intention: to strengthen your ability to recognize when to let go of the obligation to perform. Being receptive instead of active. Everything else is a just optional.
I want to intentionally create groups and therefore, I will ask you to book a 15min call with me before you can apply for your spot. In the end, we all will have such a great experience when the participants and myself are a great fit during this week.
Take your time, go through the page - and if you feel like you want to be a part of the group, select a slot in my agenda with the link in the button:
This is what it will feel like
Enjoy my video about paper making to understand what it feels like to create art in this little hidden valley in the Portuguese countryside.
The essence of this retreat
A week in Portugal to slow down, connect with your creativity and with yourself.
During this week, the focus is to immerse yourself in a creative project. I am a paper artist and happy to show you how you can do this too, but you can work on any project you like: photography, writing, painting, drawing, sketching. Choose whatever creative project you dreamed about for a long time, but never found the time for it.
In the list below, you can find a preliminary example what the week will look like. I want to make sure that your experience here is the best possible. If that means that we can have a better sunset by the ocean on a Wednesday, I will adapt the program accordingly.
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15.00 - 19.00 Arrive in the lovely little village Maceira just a 40min drive north of Lisbon’s Airport. We will spend the first afternoon getting to know each other, the accommodation and the area. This will help you to decide where you will find the best inspiration for your independent creative time
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We spend the first day exploring the surrounding area by foot. I will share the most beautiful spots in the neighborhood where I already spent a lot of time for my creative projects. We will enjoy a picture-perfect picnic during our excursion.
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Nothing is more calming and cleansing than the sound of the ocean. Whenever I spend a day by the coast, I come home refreshed and calm. We will spend this day together by the ocean and find inspiration between the salty air and sandy beaches. The highlight is a dinner with sunset view.
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Getting into a state of flow at work is a challenge, however we spent the past 2 days cleaning the inner chaos and noise, and found inspiration in the landscape, the ocean and the culture. Today we use the calm and clarity to continue on our individual project of the week. We spend the day in the area of the accommodation and studio and find inspiration with the horses in the field.
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In the morning we will visit the local market in Malveira, a true authentic weekly market where you can find all kinds of products, maybe also something for your creative project.
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After our breakfast, we will finish our work of the week and share the results, insights and thoughts with the group. In the late afternoon, we prepare the last shared meal together and take time to relax before your departure.
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We share a last breakfast before this creative retreat is coming to an end. Notice what changed in this week: what did you feel, learn, understand? Take this week with you and keep the emotions for a little bit longer. And don't forget to take your creativity back home. It is your superpower.
Retreat info
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This retreat is for you if you long for slowness, beauty, and time for creativity. If you have been searching for a way to reconnect with yourself, to pause in a world that never stops. If you feel drawn to create, but struggle to find the space and calm to let it happen. You are seeking not another project, but a week where you can simply be and create from that stillness.
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Your home for the week is a Mediterranean-style villa, a beautifully renovated wine barn nestled in the heart of Portugal. The retreat offers 4 double bedrooms, creating an intimate and comfortable space for our small group.
We work in the vineyards directly surrounding the villa and at the unique locations of this region. Our creative days unfold by the ocean, among the horses in the pastures, at a local wine estate, and in the artist's studio when inspiration calls for it. Each space is chosen to inspire both your creativity and your sense of calm.
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All meals are included, featuring a diverse cuisine that moves between traditional Portuguese and modern Mediterranean flavors, prepared fresh throughout the week.
All program activities are included in the retreat price. From your arrival to your departure, I take care of your wellbeing. Accommodation, all meals, and every experience throughout the week are part of your retreat.
Flights are not included. The village is located 40 minutes north of Lisbon Airport. You arrange your own transport to the retreat. Upon request, I am happy to organize transfers to and from Lisbon Airport.
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2’400€ including accomodation (you have your own bedroom), meals, excursions and program per person.
not included: flights & transportation to / from the location, travel insurance.
Adapted price If you want to share a bedroom with a friend. Get in touch if you want to know more about this option
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October 11th - 17th
4-6 participants maximum
HOW TO JOIN THE RETREAT
The first step is a call with me. This is a chance for us to see if the retreat is the right fit for you and if there is a genuine resonance between us. After all, we will spend an entire week together. During our conversation, we can clarify any remaining questions you might have and you can decide if you want to apply for a spot at the retreat. If you are selected for the retreat, we will continue with the booking process.