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2025 is the 14th year of

ART & WRITING RETREATS

Writing by the Sea in Hydra

Painting by the Sea in Hydra

Writing by the Sea in Bali

Painting by the Sea in Bali

 

PLUS! 

new tour destination 

MADAGASCAR

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Best-selling author, Joanne Fedler has just published her 15th -‘The Whale’s Last Song’ to wide acclaim.

If you are 'waiting' to know where your story is taking you before you commit words to the page, please stop waiting. Just Start Writing. The act of writing engenders the story. The more we write, the more we can write.

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Experience and really feel Intuitive Flow with an architect and artist.

 

"I can highly recommend any of Theresa’s workshops. . If you’re feeling blocked or a bit lost, this workshop might be just the thing for you! " HB (author)

                                                                               "I’ve so enjoyed this workshop. I loved it and you’re a wonderful teacher. I can’t imagine the last time I felt so inspired. I’m very
impressed and positively overwhelmed."  

GH (painter)

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En plein air watercolour painting on this gorgeous, legendary island of Leonard Cohen fame. With no cars, it's an artist's paradise!

Paint alongside renowned master artist & teacher: masterclasses, side-by-side tuition, cultural tours.

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Writing by the Sea in Bali Retreat

Birthing Your book in Bali with  JOANNE FEDLER

(26 June - 2 July 2025)


Painting by the Sea in Bali Retreats

Portrait of Bali with NADINE BASTOW

(5-12 July 2025)

Express Yourself! with CHRISTINE HINGSTON

(20-27 July 2025)
 

Absolute beachfront in Bali is available for your next vacation

and is also the peaceful venue for these art and writing retreats

"Anna was a wonderful host from start to finish.

 She was available and attentive but never intrusive.

Her personal touches went a long way..."

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HAVE SOME QUESTIONS
or just want to say 'hi'?

I'd love to hear from you

book VILLA NILAYA BALI on AirBnB 

or call Anna direct

WHAT'S APP +94756607713

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I think you'll love the soundtrack on this roadtrip
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off the beaten track with more than a dash of luxe

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John Gimlette travel writer

 Elephant Complex. 2015

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