Art therapy retreat: Intensive therapy on Lanzarote

Longing for retreat, contemplation & peace... Search for creativity, self-compassion and new ideas...

Individual intensive therapy offer on Lanzarote. Perhaps you are experiencing the beginnings of a burnout, are in a crisis or are at a turning point in your life - or perhaps you simply feel unwell and can't quite put your finger on the cause...

Depending on the topic you bring with you, we will decide together on a particular material or one or more different techniques. Your retreat may include painting, modeling, sculpting and/or creative writing. Each retreat is 100 percent individual - that's why I conduct these intensive therapies exclusively on a one-to-one basis.

You can choose between three different options:

A) Individual retreat with retreat program:
10 h art therapy
10 h retreat program on your own

B) Individual retreat with retreat program:
15 h art therapy
10 h self-directed retreat program

C) Fully structured retreat:
10 h art therapy
10 h process-accompanying and reflective artistic work

Between the therapy sessions you will of course also have free time to explore the beauty and special features of the island. Lanzarote has a healing effect on body, mind and soul - this characteristic also makes the island an excellent place for therapy.

My being on the island is also important for the therapeutic process, as it supports both the process of deep letting go and the act of detachment, which is important and necessary for returning to everyday life.

As far as accommodation is concerned, I usually make sure that my clients find their own accommodation in the local area. This is simply because everyone has different requirements. Some want their own apartment, while others may just want a simple room. Both are available in the immediate vicinity. I live and work on a finca in La Vegueta, a small Canarian village in the center of the island. Just have a look at Airbnb or Booking. They will show you all the available options for your dates and you can also look at photos. I will also be happy to help you with a few tips.

Or perhaps you would like a complete package for your retreat? There are also accommodation options at my finca. You can either choose your own cottage or share a cottage. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

Meals are not included, as there are also very different needs here. You decide for yourself what is good and right for you. As a rule, you can cater for yourself in your accommodation - either you have your own kitchen or at least cooking facilities. There is a small supermarket in the village where you can buy the essentials, while a larger supermarket is in the next town. On Sundays there is a small farmers' market where local farmers sell their produce. There are also several bars and restaurants in the surrounding area.

Every retreat is individual, which is why the program is tailored to you. The retreat comprises 10 - 15 hours per week, divided into 5 x 2 or 5 x 3 hours, the exact times will be determined together. The content of the retreat is tailored to your wishes and needs, i.e. you bring the topics you would like to work on. We can talk on the phone in advance and narrow down our work together thematically, but we can also leave it completely open and see which things come up in the specific retreat situation and would like to be worked on. I like to work with a mix of materials such as clay, collage, painting and writing, but I am also happy to take your preferences into account. Perhaps you would like to tell me a little more about yourself and your preferences and interests and I will be happy to make you an individual offer.

Your individual retreat program depends on the variant you choose.
The retreats with 10 or 15 hours per week usually take place in the morning. In the strictly structured variant, there is a morning and an evening session.

Arrive on your own. If you would like to explore the island or go to the beach outside of the retreat program, we recommend booking a rental car. There are bus connections, but the buses don't run very often and the connection from village to village often involves changing buses. A car gives you more flexibility and you can make much better use of your free time. If you book a car in advance, it will be waiting for you at the airport and you can drive straight to your accommodation.