SUMMER JOURNEY
The Artist's Odyssey
18 - 24 August 2024
Corfu, Greece
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!! (scroll down for details)
WELCOME TO
The Artist's Odyssey
Greetings Art Lover!
There is one thing we already know for sure: you are a beautiful, gifted, creative soul, and we are delighted that you found your way to our sanctuary for curious creatives. We welcome you!
Below, you will find all details regarding our summer holiday retreat in Greece. Let's get you started!
The Artist's Odyssey is a kaleidoscopic arts adventure, open for all people, regardless of age, background or skills. A wonderful experience for everyone, including children and families!
It's designed to explore a diverse array of conscious arts, diving into each one and resurfacing 7 days later with you having a much improved sense of your Creator Self...
Imagine yourself waking up in Greece...
It's August, not a cloud in the sky, and the sun is already radiating as you finish your swim and come out of the cool, crystal clear waters of the Arillas Sea. The perfect start to a day that is about to get even better.
Soon you arrive at your morning class and...
You, My Friend, Are an Artist.
The Alchemy of Artistry
How do we know that? Because there isn't a human walking this earth who isn't. Everyone loves at least one form of self expression, and at some level, they have the ability to do it too.
The moment you try it, "good or bad", you are an artist.
Our founder Alexander is fond of saying - "Everything done with Love, is Art."
We believe that Love and a bit of courage are the only ingredients required to live a more creative life, and in fact, no ability is needed.
Yes, you are an Artist, and the realization of this, often comes with a big transformation in your life. Taking ownership of your creativity often leads to all kinds of Alchemy, starting with the metamorphosis inside you!
So the question is - What do you love?
Don't know? Wonderful! That's exactly what the Artist's Odyssey is for, to help you locate your Muse and awaken the creative genius within you. It's in there, we just need to tease it out.
Ready to start your Creative Quest?
What is your Greatest Creative Impulse?
Find Your Muse, Light Your Creative Fuse
MUSE : meaning a source of inspiration, a guiding spirit, or a state of reflection. Any of the 9 sister goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry and the arts and sciences.
What About The Program?
Setting Sail on a New Artistic Adventure
The first of its kind, the Artist's Odyssey is designed to give attendees a multidimensional experience of art. Experimental, collaborative and improvisational, it's meant to open new channels of creativity for all voyagers.
In fact, we almost named it The 6D Retreat. Why? Because we are taking:
6 Different art forms over the course of 6 Days, directed by 6 dedicated facilitators for 6+ delightful hours each day.
In a nutshell, this will be a 6 Dimensional Journey of creative discovery, for one dreamy week in Greece. Each day we will dive into one particular art form - Painting, Music, Dance, Theater, Storytelling/Poetry and Land/Nature Arts, etc. A completely immersive and intense, yet also fun and playful adventure.
This will be a chance for art lovers to dip their toes into new waters, to learn and engage in depth with extraordinary artists, and to spend a week nurturing that part of ourselves that has been (for most of us) lost since childhood. We all have latent gifts lying dormant within us. Sometimes, we just need to give ourselves a little jolt to awaken the sleeping phoenix within.
At the moment, we are working carefully on the program, and all we can say at this time, is that it's coming together so beautifully! We plan to reveal the program and paste it here in mid Spring.
More coming soon!!
Empowering Growth
in our Children
This adventure is going to be special for the little ones too!
In fact, we will be creating a separate program specifically designed for kids. It will run side by side with our adult program, so that you can enjoy your own process while your children are expanding their creativity with our amazing Muses.
(Some of the classes will be combined)
The Kids Pass is €100 for the week, and it comes with at least 3 hours of classes and instruction. A full program will be shared as soon as it's ready.
OUR VENUE
The Corfu Buddha Hall
"An Artist's Dream! A Perfect Place to Make Artistic Alchemy."
Our home for the week is the Corfu Buddha Hall, one of Europe's premier retreat centers. Spacious and sitting on a mountain top blanketed with olive and cypress trees, the Buddha Hall offers not only incredible views of peaks and seas, but a rare combination of excellent group spaces too.
The only retreat center in Greece that boasts a large air-conditioned indoor space, as well as a sizeable outdoor dance/music venue. You can be sure that we will make a lot of magic in both of them! Simply put, this place is exquisite.
Side Note - while the Buddha Hall easily fits 100+ people, we are limiting our group size to 50 people, so that we can enjoy more intimacy and space!
OUR LOCATION
Corfu - The Magnetic Island of Magic
"A lush paradise - the perfect place for painting, poetry and playing music..."
All of this happens on the legendary island of Corfu, the greenest island in Greece, and a place incredibly rich in history and mythology. Perhaps it's because St. Michael's Ley Line (known as the Apollo line in Greece) passes right through the north-west of the island! Local legends say that Odysseus was shipwrecked and washed ashore not far from Arillas, where he was helped by a princess and warmly welcomed by the king before being aided back home. And take a look at the map below, you will see that Corfu is shaped like a mermaid, and Arillas sits right at her 3rd eye!
Arillas is also one of the fastest growing wellness destinations in the world, and it will not take long for you to see why - the place is magical and magnetic, and the energy simply divine. Corfu offers clean, beautiful beaches, great cafes and restaurants, stunning sunsets and a relaxed, friendly vibe that seduces visitors over and over again. Many come for a week and never leave!
READY TO BOOK?
All Booking Details
*Currently on SPRING Pricing
WINTER PRICE
Early Rising Artists
€915
(Retreat Pass + Food & Venue)
Winter Price Has Ended
SPRING PRICE
Artistes Nonchalants
€965
(Retreat Pass + Food & Venue)
Available Now!!
SUMMER PRICE
The 11th Hour Artists
€1015
(Retreat Pass + Food & Venue)
*12 Spaces Only (not available yet)
Simple Two Step Booking Process:
· STEP 1 ·
→ BOOK YOUR RESERVATION ←
Pay €500 Deposit Now
(Required to secure your reservation)
3 Payment Options: Credit Card, Bank Transfers or PayPal.
*Booking fee removed if you do a bank transfer.
*Please Note: The deposit is non refundable. See cancellation policy below.
· STEP 2 ·
→ PAY BALANCE ON ARRIVAL ←
(18 August 2024)
€465 (Spring Price)
During Registration/Check In on 18 August, the remaining balance needs to be paid in Cash.
(Bank Transfer also possible, but would need to be done 1-2 weeks before the gathering starts)
All prices above include:
Retreat Pass (€605) - Access to all activities, classes, workshops, concerts, etc.
Food & Venue (Buddha Hall fees) (€360) - Breakfasts, Lunches + 1 dinner on the opening evening. Buddha Hall space fees and basic office assistance included. For full package list and price breakdown of Buddha Hall services check our FAQ Page.
Prices above DO NOT include: Flights, accommodation, airport transfers or local transportation.
Except for the opening evening, no other dinners are provided. Dinner time kept free to enjoy local Greek cuisine.
Kids Pass: Can be booked by credit card below, paid by bank transfer, or in cash during registration.
Book By Card Now:
**Hint: Pay by Bank Transfer and save €32 on booking fees.
For bank transfers or PayPal, please send request by email:
ACCOMODATION & TRANSPORTATION
How To Book Your Accomodation
There are many studios and apartments in Arillas nearby by the Buddha Hall.
Contact Green Corfu (a local travel agency) they will help you find the right accommodation:
Email: info@greencorfu.com
Website: https://greencorfu.com
From the airport : Green Corfu can also help you book a shuttle or taxi (about 1 hour drive)
Alternatively, check Arillas Travel for their shuttle service:
Website: https://arillastravel.com
Car rental options also at the airport...
Local Transportation : The Buddha Hall provides a shuttle service for a small fee.
For more freedom, you can also book a scooter, quad or E-bike through Spiros Bikes:
If you have any other questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page.
If you still have questions after, please email our office using the contact form below.
See You This August In Corfu!
A one of a kind experience awaits you!
Dear Soul - You are joyfully invited to join us this August in Corfu for an unforgettable journey at The Artist's Odyssey. Together, under the fiery sign of Leo, we will walk through the fires of creation, so you can reclaim your phoenix wings and fly!
And while healing and transformation is always a natural and delightful part of our journeys together, our main focus is on the playful enjoyment of art itself. We seek to enjoy simple being, the joys of friendship and community, good food and beautiful nature. It's the combination of these things, that makes our time together so special.
We look forward to celebrating some blissful Summer days with you on the emerald island, painting, singing, dancing, storytelling and more. Enjoying sweet sunsets, starry skies, and amazing food are all guaranteed, but the real treasures will come from the exciting discoveries and spontaneous magic we will create and experience together. Over and over again.
See you soon in Corfu!!