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Painting Holidays

Painting on vacation is a great combination for discovering beautiful places and landscapes in a new way and capturing them for yourself. Together with an instructor, your own skills are trained and improved with expert help. You will learn how to handle paint and brushes or improve your skills. Painting trips are suitable for every target group and guarantee fun in the midst of nature. Painting trips are becoming increasingly popular.

55 curated retreats 4.9 (22 reviews) from €153
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
  • THAT'S ME...  RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
12 People interested

THAT'S ME... RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou

Mariou, Greece

$830 / 6 Days

  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
  • When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster
14 People interested

When Thinking Doesn't Help: Solution-Focused Art Therapy LOM® in Münster

Münster, Germany

$565 / 3 Days

  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
  • Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.
11 People interested

Radical Rest Retreat – Deep calm, powerful grounding, connecting with your true self.

Groß Kreutz (Havel), Germany

$346 / 4 Days

  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
  • LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster
11 People interested

LOM®live for Professionals Interested in Training: SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY in Münster

Münster, Germany

$680 / 3 Days

  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
  • Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
12 People interested

Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy

Plakias, Greece

$830 / 6 Days

  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
  • GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
7 People interested

GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities

Mariou, Greece

$749 / 6 Days

  • A Creative Getaway in Burgundy
  • A Creative Getaway in Burgundy
  • A Creative Getaway in Burgundy
  • A Creative Getaway in Burgundy
  • A Creative Getaway in Burgundy
  • A Creative Getaway in Burgundy
14 People interested

A Creative Getaway in Burgundy

Châtenay, France

$1,499 / 8 Days

  • Moving Colors—Art. Movement. Nature & Colors
  • Moving Colors—Art. Movement. Nature & Colors
  • Moving Colors—Art. Movement. Nature & Colors
  • Moving Colors—Art. Movement. Nature & Colors
  • Moving Colors—Art. Movement. Nature & Colors
  • Moving Colors—Art. Movement. Nature & Colors
  • Moving Colors—Art. Movement. Nature & Colors
12 People interested

Moving Colors—Art. Movement. Nature & Colors

Kronburg, Germany

$990 / 4 Days

  • "Writing the sea. Paint the sea." A creative break for women on Pellworm
  • "Writing the sea. Paint the sea." A creative break for women on Pellworm
  • "Writing the sea. Paint the sea." A creative break for women on Pellworm
  • "Writing the sea. Paint the sea." A creative break for women on Pellworm
  • "Writing the sea. Paint the sea." A creative break for women on Pellworm
13 People interested

"Writing the sea. Paint the sea." A creative break for women on Pellworm

Pellworm, Germany

$1,094 / 4 Days

  • Crossing Bridges - Intensive Painting Days
  • Crossing Bridges - Intensive Painting Days
  • Crossing Bridges - Intensive Painting Days
  • Crossing Bridges - Intensive Painting Days
  • Crossing Bridges - Intensive Painting Days
5 People interested

Crossing Bridges - Intensive Painting Days

Oranienbaum-Wörlitz, Germany

$242 / 5 Days

  • Mindfulness & Creative Retreat in Belgium by oh sense
  • Mindfulness & Creative Retreat in Belgium by oh sense
  • Mindfulness & Creative Retreat in Belgium by oh sense
  • Mindfulness & Creative Retreat in Belgium by oh sense
  • Mindfulness & Creative Retreat in Belgium by oh sense
  • Mindfulness & Creative Retreat in Belgium by oh sense
  • Mindfulness & Creative Retreat in Belgium by oh sense
8 People interested

Mindfulness & Creative Retreat in Belgium by oh sense

Huy, Belgium

$1,035 / 4 Days

  • Reflections - A Long Weekend of Painting
  • Reflections - A Long Weekend of Painting
  • Reflections - A Long Weekend of Painting
  • Reflections - A Long Weekend of Painting
  • Reflections - A Long Weekend of Painting
10 People interested

Reflections - A Long Weekend of Painting

Oranienbaum-Wörlitz, Germany

$176 / 4 Days

  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
  • December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete
12 People interested

December 26–31 in Crete—Painting between the holidays—Humanistic painting therapy—moved to Crete

Münster, Germany

$830 / 6 Days

  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
  • Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen
7 People interested

Screen Printing with Johanna Nissen

Meezen, Germany

$830 / 3 Days

  • Creative workshop calligraphy and paper with Birgit Nass
  • Creative workshop calligraphy and paper with Birgit Nass
  • Creative workshop calligraphy and paper with Birgit Nass
  • Creative workshop calligraphy and paper with Birgit Nass
  • Creative workshop calligraphy and paper with Birgit Nass
  • Creative workshop calligraphy and paper with Birgit Nass
  • Creative workshop calligraphy and paper with Birgit Nass
6 People interested

Creative workshop calligraphy and paper with Birgit Nass

Meezen, Germany

$1,072 / 4 Days

  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
  • SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete
6 People interested

SOLUTION-FOCUSED ART THERAPY LOM®live for professionals (interested in training) in Crete

Mariou, Greece

$830 / 6 Days

  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
  • WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen
8 People interested

WE ARE ONE WEAVING - Gathering für Frauen

Eberstein, Austria

$230 / 4 Days

  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
  • Painting Week in Crete  - Guided Painting -  Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined
8 People interested

Painting Week in Crete - Guided Painting - Self-Discovery - Beyond the Boundaries of the Imagined

Mariou, Greece

$749 / 6 Days

  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
  • Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu
14 People interested

Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu

Agios Stefanos Avliotes, Kerkyra, Greece

$461 / 8 Days

  • Women's Retreat in the Eifel Region Near Bonn and Cologne
  • Women's Retreat in the Eifel Region Near Bonn and Cologne
  • Women's Retreat in the Eifel Region Near Bonn and Cologne
  • Women's Retreat in the Eifel Region Near Bonn and Cologne
  • Women's Retreat in the Eifel Region Near Bonn and Cologne
15 People interested

Women's Retreat in the Eifel Region Near Bonn and Cologne

Schalkenbach, Germany

$369 / 3 Days

  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
  • Magical moments by the sea
3 People interested

Magical moments by the sea

Korfu, Greece

$761 / 8 Days

5.0
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
  • Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet
15 People interested

Ouranos Club - A Place to Meet

Agios Stefanos, Greece

$865 / 8 Days

4.5
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
  • Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength
9 People interested

Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength

Portals Nous, Spain

$2,249 / 5 Days

5.0
  • 4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©
  • 4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©
  • 4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©
  • 4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©
  • 4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©
  • 4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©
8 People interested

4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©

Groß-Umstadt, Germany

$1,141 / 4 Days

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Frequently asked questions

What is a painting retreat?
A painting retreat is a creative getaway where you can fully immerse yourself in the art of painting, far from everyday life. With professional guidance, you'll explore various techniques, develop your own artistic style, and find deep relaxation through creative expression. Many painting retreats also incorporate yoga, meditation, or nature experiences, nurturing your body, mind, and creativity all at once. At Retreat Urlaub, you'll currently find 55 painting retreats.
Do I need painting experience to join a painting retreat?
No, the vast majority of painting retreats welcome all skill levels – from complete beginners to experienced artists. Instructors tailor their guidance to your individual level and help you develop your creative abilities step by step. You'll find detailed information about required experience in each retreat's description.
How much does a painting retreat cost?
The cost of a painting retreat varies depending on duration, location, accommodation, and the scope of the program. At Retreat Urlaub, prices range from €153 to €5.000, with an average price of around €856. Typically, accommodation, meals, course fees, and materials are included – you'll find the exact inclusions in each retreat's description.
What painting techniques are offered at a painting retreat?
The range of painting techniques varies from retreat to retreat. Commonly offered techniques include watercolor, acrylic, oil painting, mixed media, intuitive painting, and plein-air painting (painting outdoors in nature). Some retreats specialize in a specific technique, while others give you the opportunity to explore various styles. Browse our 55 offerings to find the perfect retreat for you.
Do I need to bring my own materials to a painting retreat?
In most cases, basic painting materials such as paints, brushes, canvases, and paper are included in the retreat price. However, some retreats may recommend bringing certain personal materials or your favorite tools. It's best to check the specific retreat description or contact the provider directly to find out exactly what's provided and what you should bring yourself.
How much time is spent painting and how much is free time?
Most painting retreats offer a balanced mix of guided painting sessions and free time. Typically, there are about 4 to 6 hours of course time per day, spread across the morning and afternoon. The remaining time is yours for personal creative projects, relaxation, walks, or complementary wellness activities. The exact schedule varies by retreat and is outlined in each retreat's description.
Can I attend a painting retreat on my own?
Absolutely! Painting retreats are perfect for solo travelers. The shared creative experience quickly fosters a warm and connecting atmosphere where you'll easily meet like-minded people. Many participants report that traveling solo allowed them to have especially deep and inspiring experiences. You'll feel welcome from the very first moment.
Where do painting retreats take place?
Painting retreats are held in a wide variety of inspiring locations – from picturesque country estates in Tuscany to idyllic coastal towns by the sea, and peaceful hideaways in the mountains or countryside. The surroundings often play an important role, as nature and light serve as sources of inspiration for your artistic work. Browse through our 55 offerings and find the perfect location for your creative adventure.