reset through creativity
Art Retreats
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Wellbeing & Art
In today’s world the to-do list never ends, and the days feel too short. We offer a different kind of escape — not just distraction, but transformation. An art retreat is an adventure within, a way to unlock your creative potential and recharge your inner resources.
Our programmes combine workshops and lectures in unique locations with meaningful conversations and a welcoming atmosphere. The goal is simple: to help you reset, find new energy, and return inspired.
Our programmes combine workshops and lectures in unique locations with meaningful conversations and a welcoming atmosphere. The goal is simple: to help you reset, find new energy, and return inspired.
A mystical journey into the heart of a metropolis
Istanbul seduces with its golden domes, narrow streets, and the enigmatic waters of the Bosphorus. We offered to discover its true soul through art: sketching, lectures, cinema, and curated walks revealing the city as a living open-air museum.
Programme highlights:
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Programme highlights:
- Sketching everywhere — cafés, streets, ferries — creating a personal travel sketchbook.
- Engaging lectures on art and history, no exams, just stories.
- Evening film screenings on a terrace overlooking the Bosphorus.
- Author-led excursions and museum visits.
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An artistic adventure in the Caucasus mountains
Mineral resorts, shady alleys of Europe’s largest man-made park, breathtaking mountain views, and poetic evenings in the garden of the painter Yaroshenko. This journey transported participants into the spirit of pre-revolutionary Russia — with open-air painting sessions, lectures, stargazing, and a vintage garden tea party in white dress code.
Highlights included:
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Highlights included:
- Sketching and oil painting outdoors guided by Andrey Novikov.
- Lectures by Elina Gritchina, the “rock star” of art history.
- Stargazing and mountain road adventures.
- A traditional tea ceremony in Yaroshenko’s artist estate.
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Tailored retreats for corporate and private groups
Looking for fresh inspiration for your team or a unique way to celebrate? We design programmes fully tailored to your needs — from corporate offsites to private gatherings. This is not a training session, but a true reset and a way out of routine thinking.
Our art retreats usually last 5 days (minimum 2 days). We take care of location, accommodation and transfers to create an experience that inspires and connects.
Inquiry Our art retreats usually last 5 days (minimum 2 days). We take care of location, accommodation and transfers to create an experience that inspires and connects.
Core Team
Lead Tutor of Artistic Practice
- Andrey NovikovVisual ArtistAndrey Novikov is a professional artist with an impressive record of exhibitions both in solo and group formats across multiple countries. Alongside his artistic achievements, he brings over 10 years of teaching experience at university level and in a private art school he founded.
This rare combination — mastery of drawing skills and a deep knowledge of teaching methods — makes Andrey not only an accomplished artist but also an outstanding tutor, able to share techniques and insights in a clear and inspiring way.
Explore Our Features
Duration, locations and pricing at a glance
- DurationFrom 2 to 5 days.
Formats vary: from short “reset” getaways to full week-long programs.. - LocationOutstanding locations where the atmosphere itself becomes part of the program. Our art retreats are usually held off-site — this allows participants to immerse themselves more deeply in the process.
Recent projects: “Keys to the City” in Istanbul and “Into the Waters” in the Caucasus Mountains. - Who is it for?For those seeking more than just a holiday.
Our retreats bring together people who want to:- Unlock their creative potential
- Recharge through a change of activity
- Spend time with like-minded individuals
- Combine travel with cultural growth
- PricesParticipation cost depends on the duration and format:
- 2 days — from £350
- The perfect “quick reset” format: sketching, workshops, and lectures in an inspiring location.
- 3 days — from £500
- A deeper immersion: extended program, more practice, and more time for personal creativity.
- 5 days — from £850
- A full-scale art retreat: lectures, workshops, sketching in unique locations, and rich cultural exchange.
Not included: ✈️ Accommodation, meals, and travel (we assist with arrangements at no extra cost).- (For corporate groups we create tailored programs — cost depends on team size and event objectives.)
