Magical Moments by the Sea
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5.0Painting Between the Holidays—December in Crete—Guided Painting / Solution-Focused Art Therapy
Plakias, Greece
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Summary
Painting Between the Holidays in Crete—December Painting/LOM Week
Guided Painting and Solution-Oriented Painting (LOM)
1:00–3:00 p.m. and 4:00–6:30 p.m. daily; Friday off
Over Christmas and New Year’s in Crete—you can still be in Germany on Christmas Eve, or already in Crete.
It’s quiet and cozy—both Christmas and New Year’s Eve. In the towns (Rethymnon, 25 km away), many people are out and about in the cafes and taverns, mostly sitting outside. The Christmas decorations are absolutely beautiful.
Plakias on the south coast of Crete is very cozy in December. There isn’t a wide selection of taverns. A few cafes and at least two taverns are usually open. Supermarkets are open. Accommodations are available. As always, I’m happy to help.
Temperatures in Crete in December are often above 20 degrees. You can still spend days at the beach, and people often go for a swim in the sea even in December. The water is still warm from the summer. It’s orange season, and the trees are full of beautiful fruit. The roses are blooming, too.
Sunset is after 5 p.m., about an hour later than in Germany. And the sun rises earlier than in Germany. The evenings are mild. Sometimes it rains. However, the sun usually comes out again quickly.
GUIDED PAINTING with Katina Kalpakidou:
Start painting and let the image guide you and surprise you. This leads to the exciting creation of images that are NEW, opening up space for creativity, adaptable effects, and truly new solutions.
SOLUTION-ORIENTED PAINTING (LOM) with Katina Kalpakidou:
Work through a specific issue through painting and move toward a solution. Before we begin painting, we’ll take some extra time to discuss the issue and the painting exercises.
This is art therapy work and a form of self-exploration.
The retreat at a glance
The most important facts in a nutshell:
- Categories
- Detox Retreats, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Self-discovery, Art therapy, Painting, Creative Retreats
- Date
- Dec
- Language(s)
- German
- Place
- Plakias, Greece
- Accommodation
- not included
- Catering
- No meals
- Services
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Transport roller for the pictures
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Materials
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Coffee and Tea
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Snack
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Accommodation
Plakias is right on the beach, with a wide selection of small accommodations, a few hotels, taverns, shops, cafes, and bars. And yet it’s still a cozy little village.
In December, there are only a few taverns to choose from.
Shared accommodations can be arranged upon request.
You can also find your own accommodations independently.
The studio is located 4–5 km above Plakias and is easily accessible by taxi (about 2 euros per ride/person) or rental car. People usually carpool.
Rental cars cost only about 10€ per day with full insurance during this time (see Check24)
Catering
A snack is provided during the break.
Many accommodations have fully equipped kitchens for self-catering.
You can also enjoy a meal at the taverns that are open in winter.
sequence
We start at 1:00 p.m. and paint for 4.5 hours each day, plus a one-hour break in between.
Even though we paint together in a small group, I work individually with each participant. At the end of each painting session, we share our experiences so that everyone can learn from the other participants’ processes without commenting on them.
During breaks, there are lovely spots available on the large terrace with a view of the sea and on the property. And you can sit by the stove—weather permitting.
The fourth day is a day off from painting, so you’ll have time to explore the area, go on excursions, spend time at the beach, or just relax.
Arrival
You’ll need to arrange your own travel. We’re happy to help. Heraklion and Chania airports are served by flights from many European cities. Plakias is an equal distance—about 100 km—from both Cretan airports and can be reached by bus.
We also recommend booking a rental car directly at the airport—in December, this often costs just 10 euros per day.
Cancellation policy
Full refund up to 92 days before arrival.If you cancel up to 46 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.
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