Cultivating Our Gifts: 6-Day Watercolor Painting & Surf Retreat in Bali
Sunday, October 5 - Friday, October 10, 2025
Mantra Wellness Bali - Check in at 3pm, check out at 6pm
You just got to appreciate everything. I think that’s one of the most important things in life, is just really appreciating it. Because you know, we only get to do this once. And it’s not for a long time, so enjoy it. -Jay Moriarity, Mavericks surfer
Creativity is the Universe’s gift to us. Using our creativity is not only a gift to ourselves, but a way of passing it on to others. The goal of this retreat is to cultivate our inner gifts through play, paint, movement and reflection while deepening our connection to self and nature.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned watercolor painter or surfer, I would be honored to be a part of your artist journey, and perhaps, your healing journey. As author Julia Cameron says, serious art is born from serious play. Let’s paint together, surf together, and dream together!
Overview
In this retreat, we will stretch our bodies, our minds, and our hearts. A typical day includes morning breakfast, surf or yoga, and free time/relaxation at the wellness center (pool, sauna, cold plunge) or self-exploration of Uluwatu, Bali. The afternoon will consist of lunch, a painting workshop either on-site or plein air (at the beach, nearby temple, etc.). Painting workshops will be taught by me and include demos and critiques (supportive feedback). A welcome dinner and closing dinner will be provided. We will also gather to write and reflect on our creativity, our dreams, and our discoveries of the week.
Retreat Fee & Inclusions
Regular fee is $2,200.
Early bird special (sign up by July 1) is $2,000.
The fee includes the following:
Five (5) painting workshops covering drawing technique, color theory, oceans, florals, urban sketching/plein air painting, etc.
One (1) surf lesson. Additional are optional and cost about $50 each for a two-hour lesson (for beginners) or coaching session (for intermediate/advanced surfers). Includes board rental, transportation to surf breaks, a student per instructor ratio of 2:1, and video analysis.
Two (2) yoga classes. See yoga schedule here.
Writing and reflection gatherings.
Accommodation - all rooms are private suites with either pool or garden view and come with one double bed.
Airport pick up and drop off at a designated time.
Local transportation for plein air painting sessions within Uluwatu, Bali.
All breakfasts and two (2) dinners. On-site lunch and dinner options are available for purchase.
Complimentary access to wellness facilities such as swimming pool, sauna room, ice bath/cold plunge, and Wi-Fi at Mantra Wellness Bali. Pilates classes and massage services are also available for purchase.
Disclaimer
The retreat will run with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10 participants, or when rooms run out. If the retreat is cancelled due to the minimum participation not being met, those who signed up will be informed by September 8, 2025 and any fees paid will be refunded.
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, please let me know as soon as possible by sending an email to hello@janetmeinkelau.com. If someone fills your spot, your payment will be refunded. If no one fills your spot, you will not receive a refund.