Creativity is intelligence having fun
- Albert Einstein
Experience the depth of well-being which arises from being truly relaxed and finding your creativity flourish amidst supportive friendship and effective, professional tuition throughout these unforgettable 7- and *8-day retreats by the sea in beautiful East Bali, in Morocco and on the unique island of Hydra, in the Saronic Gulf, Greece.
Everything you need - all taken care of.
Anna has been curating and holding these retreats with since 2011, drawing on her experience in living in Bali (where she has a home), Fes (where she spent a year travelling and working), and on the Greek island of Hydra where Anna lived for two wonderful years.
Her work as a gallerist put her in touch with artists worldwide, and along her journeys, art and artists are always in her sights!
Our BALI retreats are held at the luxurious Villa Nilaya Bali, on absolute beachfront, surrounded by coconut groves in a secluded seaside village on the south coast, 90 minutes from Denpasar airport.
Calm, tranquil, safe.
In MOROCCO we stay in historical riads in the medieval medinas of Fes and Marrakech, with each one offering us studio space to paint and write in tranquil surroundings.
Each day's adventure with local guides takes us into the labyrinthine souks to experience the cultural diversity and artisanal richness that defines this remarkable kingdom before evenings of music, delicious cuisine and serendipitous encounters - the hallmark of travelling, no?
On the island of HYDRA, in 2025, the art retreats are held in a small family-run hotel with a beautiful courtyard shaded by a 200-year old olive tree under which our tables are places for working in the quiet, gated courtyard, just a few minutes on flat ground from the port of Hydra, and our days are filled with excursions to beautiful bays for inspiration, swimming, and of course, dining on all of your traditional Greek favourites.
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Creative Living Retreats offer you an easeful escape into beautiful surroundings where gifted professional artists with proven teaching skills will spark your imagination, gifting you techniques they’ve evolved to make their own, as they lead you into the pure joy of creativity.
Whether you’re a confident artist or writer or just setting out to discover your innate talents, you will flourish amongst nurturing expertise, friendship and fun.
REVIEW SOME of WHAT WE DID IN 2024
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Tour with Anna : Marvellous in Morocco 1 (Casablanca to Fes via Tangier)
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Tour with Anna : Marvellous in Morocco 2 (Fes to Essaouira via Sahara and Marrakech)
You're amazing Anna!
It's your attention to detail that keeps me coming back
J. Cook, Australia (joing us for her 3rd Creative Living Retreat)
Bali Retreat, 2024
Each destination offers you a different array of activities ad inclusions
The working environment at Villa Nilaya is comfortable, spacious and inspiring!
In Bali you can dive into the sea or dip in the pool to freshen up and wander back to your easel whilst lunch is being prepared … upstairs a massage is waiting for you, and at the end of a day’s painting, slip into yoga-mode and come to allow the deep rest that you’re longing for seep into your body as evening falls.
Wander downstairs amidst candlelight and enjoy sumptuous Balinese food prepared by our chefs; on other nights we’ll discover some of East Bali’s best cuisine, and every so often there’s a night all to yourself.
Even if you’ve been to Bali many times, chances are you haven’t discovered the beauty of East Bali.
It’s different - more authentic. Less hurried. See where we are located
IN MOROCCO our riads serve a delicious Moroccan breakfast and most other meals are enjoyed as we explore the medinas.
IN HYDRA you'll enjoy a Greek breakfast, and lunches and dinners are sometimes shared, others you're on your own to discover the many dining options the island offers.
We always have a Wecome and Farewell dinner with something special to mark the occasion, and some meals in between.
So each retreat location has its own style, speed and speciailities, which are explained in detail, so that you can decide which destination is right for you ... and I'm here if you have any questions.
Our retreats are not just for women, and Anna can assist with arranging partner programs or activities, as well as special interest activities or tours for before or after your retreat.
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I really look forward to being on retreat with you,
