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4 days · women over 50 · New York, USA

The Warrior Goddess Within

May 20 – 23, 2027

A Four-Day Artist Retreat in New York City & Brooklyn for women over 50.

This is not a sightseeing tour. It's an invitation to step into the rhythm of an artist's life in New York and Brooklyn—to make, move, observe, talk, and see the city through the people who create in it.

Over four days, we'll explore the warrior goddess in each of us: the part that knows how to begin again, take up space, meet change with courage, and imagine what comes next. Through found-object art, fabric, and sculptural techniques, we'll turn materials with histories of their own into works that speak to our strength, our stories, and our hopes for the future.

We'll also visit working artists in their studios, spend time in galleries you might not have thought to seek out, and discover tucked-away corners of the city through a local, creative lens. The goal isn't to check off landmarks—it's to experience New York as a place where artists live, work, experiment, and find inspiration in the everyday.

Thoughtful conversations will open space to consider the next phase of life: what we're ready to leave behind, what we want to carry forward, and what we're curious to create. Gentle exercise, time to rest, and moments of quiet are woven into the days, making room to notice how movement can spark ideas and relaxation can help them unfold.

1. Day OneArrive, Settle, Begin: Ease into the retreat with gentle movement, creative prompts, and a welcoming conversation about the warrior goddess within. Begin noticing the textures, fragments, and unexpected materials that might inspire your work.
2. Day TwoFound Objects & Hidden Stories: Create with found objects, exploring how discarded, ordinary, or overlooked materials can hold memory and meaning. Visit a working artist's studio and experience the city not as a visitor passing through, but as a maker paying attention.
3. Day ThreeFabric, Form & the Creative Life: Experiment with fabric and sculptural techniques, playing with softness, strength, structure, and transformation. Visit thoughtfully chosen galleries and creative spaces, with time for conversation, movement, and rest between discoveries.
4. Day FourWhat Comes Next: Bring your explorations together in a final creative reflection. Share what you've made, consider the possibilities ahead, and close with a sense of connection and renewed direction.

5 days · limited to 18 · Barcelona, Spain

A Five-Day Artists' Retreat in Barcelona

Arrive May 16 · Depart May 21, 2028

Immerse yourself in Barcelona through the eyes of an artist.

This five-day retreat is designed specifically for visual artists seeking fresh inspiration, meaningful exchange, and a deeper connection to their creative practice.

Explore the city's diverse architectural styles, visit museums, and step inside the studios of local artists. Share dinners at distinctive venues and take part in thoughtful conversations about art, process, and the questions that shape your work. Along the way, you'll meet fellow artists from different places and build connections with Barcelona's creative community.

This is not a sightseeing tour—it's an intimate, artist-centered experience devoted to looking closely, sharing ideas, and making space for new perspectives.

1. BasePoblenou, filled with creative venues and industrial architecture.
2. OutingAn inspiration outing every day, plus a visit to a local artist's studio.
3. MakeFocused art-making sessions, group meals and lots of inspirational events.