Creative
Retreat
Folegandros Island, Greece
May 18-23
A creative retreat nestled in a private cove on the Greek Island of Folegandros.
You show up and we’ll take care of the rest.
An intimate setting of 5 villas nestled on the hillside of a private cove on the island of Folegandros. The venue is beautifully simple and rustic in design. All rooms and group spaces are open air.
Each room has a king and a single bed, private bathroom, outdoor shower and balcony with a view of the sea, accommodating up to 3 people. Each room has a fan but there is no air conditioning.
Meals served on an open air covered patio, prepared by a private chef, using local fare from the farm and sea.
A trail leads you down to the rocky private cove which is perfect for swimming. The island is also known for its stunning hiking trails and beaches.
Venue & Accommodation
A R T
1-2 creative workshops each day. We will explore a variety of art-making techniques and media.
We specialize in helping people get back in touch with their creative sides. We’re going to provide some really fun art workshops that will be accessible for all levels and abilities. No prior art experience is needed. This retreat will be a place for you to explore new art mediums, get some guidance and hands on instruction, and leave feeling more connected to your creativity.
W E L L N E S S
Daily yoga offerings, as well as opportunities for meditation, creative writing/journaling and mindfulness practices.
F O O D
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared for you on site by a private Italian chef. We’re told he has trained at Michelin starred restaurants. They boast of sourcing food from the sea and on-site garden. It’s a morning catch from the sea, then prepared that evening for you for dinner sorta situation. We also can’t wait for pizza night, we hear it may be the highlight.
A C T I V I T I E S
We will venture out for a few excursions. We might visit the main town with a meal at a taverna and some art making on the go, or perhaps a boat adventure on the Aegean Sea.
Swimming on the private cove is available every day, just steps down from the venue and there may be opportunities to visit other beaches in the area as well. Additionally, there is access to hiking trails on the island.
What to Expect
Yoga
Breakfast
Art Workshop
Lunch
Afternoon outing to a beach with plein air painting
Sunset boat ride to dinner
Each day will be a little different.
We encourage participants to opt in or opt out as you need. This week is for you, however you’d spend it.
Sample Itinerary
Details and Cost
May 18- 23: 5 nights, 6 days
Group size: 8-12 participants and 2 hosts
We are only accepting bookings in groups of 2 or 3 per room. Each room has a king and a single bed. It’s the perfect set up to bring along a friend or family member, or two!
Double Occupancy: $3200 pp
Triple Occupancy: $2700 pp
What’s included: meals, accommodation, art supplies, & yoga equipment. The venue provides transport from the island port to the venue and to any scheduled activities (FYI- transport is via a vintage Volkswagen minibus)
What’s NOT included: Transportation to Folegandros (we are happy to give you advice about how to get to the island).
*All payments are non-refundable. For those interested, we offer the ability to pay in 2 installments. (50% due at time of booking, remaining 50% due by Feb 1st)
The Hosts
Jennifer and Emily are a creative duo who met while both living in Copenhagen. After leading art groups together in the city, a dream was born of their shared passions of creating spaces to nurture creativity and their love of travel. It has been an absolute dream come true to host retreats together, witnessing the power of getting away, relaxing, recentering and spending time connecting with others and your creativity.
Emily is a licensed art therapist with a Masters in Art Therapy and a BFA in Studio Art and Creative Writing. She’s the author of The Guided Art Therapy Deck and is passionate about helping people feel better through developing their own unique creative practices. She’s an avid traveler who loves leading creative art and mindfulness workshops around the world.
Emily Sharp
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education with expertise in painting, drawing and ceramics. Not only is she passionate about the process of creating art herself, but also in teaching and connecting others with art. Having spent half her life living outside the US, she is thrilled to be helping put together opportunities for others to explore the world.
Jennifer Chiles
Kind Words
“Thank you Jen and Emily for an exceptional retreat! You are both exceptionally talented and your warm approach created an environment where creativity flourished and friendships were forged. From the exceptional location, cuisine, and engaging activities, every aspect was thoughtfully curated- just a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure- can’t wait to do it again!”
Kim
“Self care is often advertised as going to get a massage or a manicure but I would argue that a retreat with Jen and Emily is the ultimate self care experience. You get to show up and be pampered with time to reconnect with your creativity and your authentic self. I left the retreat with a renewed sense of self and inspiration to continue to create! Thanks for a wonderful weekend of art, friendship, and rest!”
Adrian
“I couldn’t have asked for a more varied art/wellness retreat: painting &creating with a variety of mediums, creative writing and reflections, yoga and meditation wellness, and a chance to enjoy the outdoors. The retreat was one of the best I have attended, and I cannot wait to join another”
Linda
SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We promise that all of our workshops will feel accessible to all levels of experience. We truly believe that everyone has a creative side and we’d love to help you explore that.
Our focus will be on creativity and enjoying the process. While we offer instruction to those who would like more instruction, the retreat will not be heavily focused on formal instruction.
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It’s a short ferry ride from Santorini (approx. 45 mins) or you can opt for the high speed ferry from Athens (approx 4.5 hrs). While we ask that everyone plan their own travel plans to Folegandros, we are happy to provide you with advice on how to get there.
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Unfortunately for this retreat we are only accepting groups of 2 or 3 since we have such limited space. This retreat is ideal to bring along a friend or relative (or two).