Awakening Colours – Painting in Corfu

Agios Stefanos Avliotes, Kerkyra, Greece
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Summary

A creative retreat on the island of Corfu:
Awakening Colours combines free painting and time for yourself into a soothing week filled with tranquility, color, and creative vitality.
In a mindful atmosphere, you’ll find space to pause, let go, and engage in free artistic expression—without any pressure to perform or prior experience required.

In the spacious studio, you are free to express yourself with colors—without expectations or judgment, simply as it flows from within you. Acrylic, mixed media, intuitive painting—anything is welcome.

Half the day is yours to do as you please: relax, feel, go for a walk, swim in the sea, explore the island, or simply rest.

The goal:
A week in which you recharge, reconnect with yourself, and discover or deepen your joy in creative expression.
Let your colors awaken—and with them, your vitality.

What to expect:
- A well-equipped painting studio with a variety of materials for acrylic and mixed-media projects during the painting sessions
- Freedom: you can express yourself freely and without constraints through color
- Half the day is free, so you can reflect and enjoy the area
- Optional: morning meditation upon request

Each day, you can expect about three to four hours of activities, including reflection and, of course, creative expression through painting and color.

Say YES to your retreat on the beautiful island of Corfu—a week in which you’ll rediscover your inner vitality through painting and self-expression. Awakening Colours invites you to unfold, explore, and experiment with your creativity—full of joy, lightness, and color.

What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing

In the northwest of the beautiful, green island of Corfu, about an hour’s drive from the island’s airport, lies the village of Agios Stefanos Avlioton.
Here you’ll find everything you need: a good selection of taverns, restaurants, bars, and cafés; a long sandy beach; apartment buildings; small hotel complexes; and supermarkets where you can stock up on essentials.
My bright, well-equipped studio is centrally located on the main street. From here, you can reach the beach in just under 5 minutes on foot.

In your free time, you can explore the area on foot; for example, it takes about 25 minutes to walk to the small harbor or to the tip of the headland, where you’ll have breathtaking views back toward Agios Stefanos and into the neighboring bay of Arillas. In town, you can also rent bicycles, e-bikes, and more.
Our week takes place during the first week of May, the first week of the season. The island of Corfu is still particularly fresh and green at this time, with many plants in bloom and the atmosphere still peaceful—ideal for a meditative and creative retreat.
Not all local establishments may be open yet, but there is certainly plenty of choice

Inside the studio, there is an art exhibition, creating a particularly inspiring, artistic atmosphere. We will paint, create, and express ourselves at the large central table. The restroom is accessible via three steps. There are two parking spaces in front of the studio, and the studio is equipped with air conditioning for hot days.
The studio is not wheelchair accessible.

There will definitely be some walking involved between your chosen accommodation and the studio.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Creative Retreats, Painting
Date
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-17
Language(s)
English, German
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Place
Agios Stefanos Avliotes, Kerkyra, Greece
Accommodation
not included
Catering
No meals
Services
  • Daily morning and evening meditations (silent & active meditations)

  • A guided creative program lasting 3–4 hours each day (intuitive painting, mindfulness, reflection)

  • Creative Inspiration

  • Use of Annika Peissert's studio in Agios Stefanos Avlioton during the painting sessions

  • All art supplies (acrylic paints, brushes, tools, paper, canvas, mixed-media materials)

  • Aprons or old T-shirts to protect your clothes

  • Personal, individualized support in a small group

  • Water/tea and fruit snacks during the art sessions

  • Free time for relaxation, the sea, nature, and personal outings

  • Not included: Accommodation, meals (except for fruit snacks in the studio), travel to and from the venue, transfers, and personal expenses.

  • 10% early-bird discount for bookings made by January 31, 2026

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the retreat price and must be booked separately.

If you have any questions about accommodation—such as how far it is from the studio—please feel free to contact us.

Catering

Meals are not included in the retreat price.
In Agios Stefanos, there are taverns, cafés, and shops.
During the creative sessions in the studio, water and small fruit snacks will be available for you.

Generally, you book your accommodation and meals separately and pay for them yourself.

sequence

This retreat offers you a balanced mix of structure and freedom.

- Saturday: individual arrival and departure
- Sunday through Friday:
3–4 hours of creative activities each day (intuitive painting, free expression, mindfulness exercises)
Half of each day is intentionally left open for you to spend as you wish (the sea, walks, relaxation, exploring the island)
- Saturday: individual departure

The creative work is done without any pressure to perform—the focus is on the process, perception, and the joy of expression.

Arrival

You are responsible for your own travel to and from the destination.
The destination airport is Corfu (CFU). From there, you can reach Agios Stefanos Avlioton in about 1 hour by rental car or taxi.
If you have any questions about transportation options, I’d be happy to help.

Atelier Annika Peissert , 49081 Agios Stefanos Avliotes, Kerkyra, Ionia Nisia, Greece

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

- If you cancel up to 30 days before the retreat begins, the deposit will be refunded minus a €50 processing fee.
- If you cancel within 30 days of the retreat’s start date, the deposit will only be refunded if the spot can be filled by another participant. In this case, a €50 processing fee will also apply.
- Participation is at your own risk.
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people | Maximum 6 participants
- If the retreat is canceled by the organizer (e.g., due to illness or insufficient number of participants), the amount already paid will be refunded in full. No further claims are permitted.

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