A Slow Art Retreat in Greece!

Join Diva Pyari, Allegra Pomilio, and Lavinia Cernău for a dreamy slow living creative retreat in Greece! We'll be staying at Mèlisses on the island of Andros, our gorgeous home away from home. Traditional greek architecture with stunning sea views, incredible meals, and just an amazing serenity. We’re so lucky to have Allegra help curate such a beautiful itinerary of picnics at the prettiest beaches, lunches and aperitifs in the loveliest towns, and a special day trip where we’ll step back in time for slow living bliss at its best. And did I mention the views? Just steps to crystal clear waters, you’ll have the choice of the salt water infinity pool or the Mediterranean just below! This will be a quiet week to soak in the light and beauty of this magical part of the world.

The island of Andros is the largest of the Cyclades, just an hour and a half ferry from Athens, or 2 hours from Mykonos (where there’s also an airport). It’s one of the greenest islands, with rivers and waterfalls too— lots to explore if you want to extend your stay! I do suggest adding another island (or two!) to your travel itinerary, before or after our time together. Santorini is like no other, and Naxos has a special place in my heart. We’re also close to Tinos and Paros, then a bit farther are Milos & Folegandros (less touristed islands that are all on my list! ;).

Besides relaxing at Mèlisses, we’ll have our Slow Art Workshops: Daily guided meditations and intensive creative classes— from sketching & watercolor, to calligraphy, photography and cooking! These are for absolute beginners (you only draw stick figures? no problem!) and pros alike. When you register there will be a survey on your interests & experience, and from there we will design our creative workshops. We’ll likely split up the group, with beginning workshops for the newbies, and new material for those more confident or returning students & participants. Together we'll curate inspired projects based on our beautiful surroundings and experiences.

Of course I plan to create the most amazing retreat for you EVER, but my deeper goal is to make space for you to connect to yourself and your creativity in a new way, from a new perspective, and to have FUN doing it!

Scroll down for our prospective itinerary (note that timing or details may change depending on outside circumstances and the group’s desires— your flexibility is appreciated!). Photos by Renèe Kemps, Ingrid Hofstra, Lavinia Cernău, and Diva Pyari.

10 participants max.  Sorry, no refunds. // If you would prefer to reserve your place with a deposit of $1500, also non-refundable, contact me for link to pay (must be paid in full by July 1, 2019). // Our standard liability contracts to sign and return are also mandatory. Thank you!