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Spring Creative Retreat

Marrakech, Morocco

Join us for our spring creative retreat in Marrakech, a city bursting with inspiration and soaked in centuries of artisan history. Our exclusive Riad will be the perfect sanctuary after days spent exploring bustling souks, hidden courtyards, meeting local artisans and experiencing all the flavors and sights of this vibrant city.

March 2-7, 2027

You show up, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Venue & Accommodation

We will be staying at the absolutely stunning Riad Yasmine in the heart of Marrakech. We will have the entire riad exclusively to ourselves. You can lounge in cozy nooks around the riad or take a dip in the tiled pool or sip tea in the sunshine on the rooftop deck.

Each room is uniquely designed with Moroccan charm and intentional details. All rooms are double occupancy with a private ensuite bathroom.

Morning yoga followed by breakfast will be enjoyed on the rooftop terrace. Creative workshops and family style meals will take place in their beautifully decorated open air dining area, prepared by our private chef.

What to Expect

Art
1-2 creative workshops each day, some around a table together at the riad, others while we are out exploring Marrakech. We will take art with us on the go as we explore the city through an artistic lens.

*We specialize in helping people get back in touch with their creative sides. Our creative workshops will be accessible for all levels and abilities. No prior art experience is needed. This retreat will be a place for you to explore new art mediums, get some guidance and hands on instruction, be inspired by centuries-old traditions, and leave feeling more connected to your creativity.

Wellness
Yoga offerings on the sunny rooftop verandah, as well as opportunities for meditation, creative writing/journaling and mindfulness practices.

Food
Meals are prepared by the in-house chef, inspired by Moroccan cuisine. We will also visit some nearby stunning restaurants in the area.

Activities

Learn traditional Moroccan crafts during workshops led by master local artisans
Discover the flavors of Morocco with a hands-on cooking class
Visit a hammam, a traditional Moroccan spa
Stroll through the souks (at least once, but maybe 6 more times)

Sample Itinerary

Morning:

Morning yoga or writing prompt

Breakfast on the verandah

Creative Workshop: perhaps plein air painting while strolling hidden gardens of Marrakech or trying our hand at printmaking inspired by Moroccan tile arts.

Afternoon:

Explore the flavors of Morocco with a traditional cooking class.

Relax by the pool with a book or take a cozy afternoon nap.

Evening:

Enjoy dinner at a nearby rooftop restaurant while listening to the bustling sounds of a Marrakech evening.

Each day will be a little different. We encourage participants to opt in or opt out as you need. This time is for you, however you’d like to spend it.

Details & Cost

Dates: March 2-7, 2027, 6 days, 5 nights

Price:

2 person occupancy

Early Bird Pricing: $ 3400 pp
After October 15: $ 3700 pp

Group size: 10-20 participants and 2 hosts

All bookings must be in groups of 2. Unfortunately we can’t accommodate any single occupancy rooms.

*Contact us directly if you’re traveling solo and would be open to sharing a room.

What’s included: All meals, accommodation, activities, art supplies & yoga equipment.

What’s NOT included:

Transportation to the venue (we can assist with taxis to/from the airport for you through the venue for an additional cost).
Alcohol is not sold or served at the riad due to cultural considerations. There will be opportunities for rooftop cocktails and drinks at meals while out.
Extra spa treatments beyond our included hammam visit.

*All payments are non-refundable. For those interested, we offer the ability to pay in 2 installments. Details at checkout.

*We recommend waiting to purchase your airfare until we contact you to let you know that the trip is confirmed (when we hit the minimum number of participants).

The Hosts

Jennifer & Emily are a creative duo who met while both living in Copenhagen. After leading art groups together in the city, a dream was born of their shared passions of creating spaces to nurture creativity and their love of travel. It has been a dream come true to host retreats together, witnessing the power of getting away, relaxing, recentering and spending time connecting with others and your creativity.

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Emily Sharp

Emily is a licensed art therapist with a Masters in Art Therapy and a BFA in Studio Art and Creative Writing. As the author of The Guided Art Therapy Deck, she is passionate about helping people feel better through developing their own unique creative practices. She’s an avid traveler who loves leading creative art & mindfulness workshops around the world.

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Jennifer Chiles

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education with expertise in painting, drawing and ceramics. Not only is she passionate about the process of creating art herself, but also in teaching and connecting others with art. Having spent half her life living outside the US, she is thrilled to be creating opportunities for others to explore the world.

Kind Words

“Thank you Jen & Emily for an exceptional retreat! You are both exceptionally talented and your warm approach created an environment where creativity flourished and friendships were forged. From the exceptional location, cuisine, & activities, every aspect was thoughtfully curated- a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure- can’t wait to do it again!”

– Kim
“I couldn’t have asked for a more varied art/wellness retreat: painting &creating with a variety of mediums, creative writing and reflections, yoga and meditation wellness, and a chance to enjoy the outdoors. The retreat was one of the best I have attended, and I cannot wait to join another.”

- Linda
“Self care is often advertised as going to get a massage or a manicure but I would argue that a retreat with Jen and Emily is the ultimate self care experience. You get to show up and be pampered with time to reconnect with your creativity and your authentic self. I left the retreat with a renewed sense of self and inspiration to continue to create! Thanks for a wonderful weekend of art, friendship, & rest!”

- Adrian

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