Messengers of good luck and whiners... Art therapy workshop for the new year

Who doesn't know them - the New Year's resolutions we make every year? And then, poof, the new year arrives and we are no longer so convinced of our resolutions or don't have a concrete plan on how to implement them.

Why don't we take a little time out to think about what things we really want to let go of? Or which dreams and projects finally deserve a place in our lives?

A creative journey to our needs, which are allowed to become loud and have a clear voice. We work with paint, clay and found objects from nature. We paint, write, design and glue.

The course is offered both in an individual setting and in small groups of up to 6 people and lasts 15 hours.

Perhaps you would like to go deeper and experience this process over Christmas or the turn of the year? There are various combination options:

STEPS
Inspired by Hermann Hesse, we try to experience the happiness of writing.

SOUL CLEANING
Farewell and new beginnings. Reflection and conscious letting go. Rituals of transition.

SMOKE NIGHT RETREAT
A time of silence. For introspection, looking back on the old year and looking forward to the new year.

Many of my clients look for their own accommodation in the local area. This is simply because everyone has different requirements. Some want their own apartment, others perhaps just 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.

Depending on the participants' wishes, the retreat can be offered as a 3- or 5-day workshop. In the 3-day version we work 5 hours / day, in the 5-day version 3 hours each.

Procedure for the 3-day retreat:

Day 1
Taking stock of the past year:
What went well, what went less well?
What would we no longer like to have or intensify in the new year?

Farewell ritual
Letting go of unwanted things

Day 2
Goals for the new year:
Creative implementation
Chasing away bad influences
Focusing on the most important resolutions

Day 3
Transfer to everyday life:
We carry our intentions into the world - supported by the elements of fire, earth, water and air.

Are you planning a longer stay - over Christmas or the turn of the year? Then our combined offers may be of interest to you:

DECEMBER 22-29
10 - 13:00 h STUFEN - There's magic in every beginning... Self-awareness and creative writing
16 - 19:00 h SOUL CLEANING - Farewell and new beginnings. Reflection and conscious letting go.

December 25 - January 6
19 - 21:00 h RAUNACHT RETREAT

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.