Cultivating Our Gifts: 6-day/ 5-night watercolor painting and surf retreat in Bali

Date: Sunday, October 5 - Friday, October 10, 2025

Accommodation: Mantra Wellness Bali, a four-star hotel and wellness center

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 be dedicated to painting (4-hour 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

Regular fee is $2,200.

Early bird special (sign up by July 1) is $2,000.

More detailed information about retreat inclusions, amenities and activities can be found on the retreat webpage. 

A materials and supply list will be provided upon registration.