Summer Creative Retreat
Paris, France
June 6-10, 2027
*Mini-Me Special Edition*
Experience one of the most magical cities with your mini-me, and come home with memories of a lifetime. This will be a creative exploration of Paris, with both young and old in mind. Perfect for your creative partner in crime, whether it’s a child, aunt, parent, grandparent, or just your favorite little buddy. We’ll take care of all the details so you can just focus on making memories together.
You show up, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Venue & Accommodation
We’ll be nestled in a charming neighborhood in central Paris, at the 4 star, Hotel Hoy. Its cozy, minimalist aesthetic and mindful atmosphere provide the perfect retreat from the city’s bustle. As you enter the hotel, you’re greeted with the scent of florals from their flower shop. You can enjoy a latte or glass of wine in their cafe any time of day. Rooms are thoughtfully designed for a calm reset after a full day of exploring the city.
Each room will have a shared queen bed and private ensuite bathroom. Let us know if you’re interested in bringing one more person along, perhaps a grandparent or special auntie, and we can discuss 3 person room options with you.
From the hotel we will be able to walk to most locations we will be visiting in Paris, just bring your favorite walking shoes.
What to Expect
Art
We will be taking our art experiences completely on the go (which is one of our favorite ways to do it!). We will sketch out & about on our city adventures, we’ll visit one of our favorite museums in Paris, and play with things like a travel junk journal & texture hunting. We love working with all ages, and we are experts at drawing out everyone’s creative side. Our art moments will be accessible for all levels and abilities. No prior art experience is needed. We hope to bring Paris alive to you in the most creative ways.
Food
A traditional Parisian breakfast & coffee will be available every morning through the hotel’s vegan restaurant, Mesa. Each full day of the retreat, 2 meals (1 breakfast + either lunch or dinner) are included.
Activities
As we move about the city, we will offer many art prompts and interactive creative experiences. In addition to this, the trip will include:
Interactive visit to the L’Orangerie museum to see some of Monet’s most spectacular works
Day trip to Giverny to visit Monet’s house and gardens with a private guide, including a visit to a village market, picnic lunch, and an optional bike ride to see some of the locations Monet painted from
Macaroon making class
Parisian food tour designed with kids in mind
Evening Seine River boat tour to see Paris and the Eiffel Tower from a very special vantage point
Add-on opportunity: mini photo shoot with a local photographer, for you and your mini-me, in one of Paris’ most iconic spots
Sample Itinerary
Morning
Breakfast in the hotel cafe
Visit to L’Orangerie with a museum treasure hunt & art prompt.
Walk through the Tuileries Garden and enjoy a treat in a hidden courtyard with an opportunity to sketch.
Afternoon:
Parisian food tour for lunch with local guide.
As we wander back to our hotel, you can meander through the neighborhood on a color hunt with your mini-me.
Evening:
Go out on a special date with your travel buddy, with restaurant and local activity suggestions provided.
Details & Cost
June 6-10, 2027: 5 days, 4 nights
Group size: 10-18 participants & 2 hosts
Who: A mini-me duo, can be an adult child with their mother, an auntie with a little buddy, or a grandparent with their grandchild. The group will mostly be women and girls. Designed for children 7 and up who enjoy art-making and creative experience.
Pricing:
Early Bird Pricing: $3200 per person
After October 15th: $3500 per person
*Contact us directly if you’re interested in single or triple occupancy rooms. The pricing here is based on double occupancy rooms.
What’s included:
Meals: All breakfasts plus one additional meal per day (either lunch or dinner) on full days.
Accommodation, activities (except for what’s listed below), & art supplies.
What’s NOT included:
Mini session photo shoot with local photographer (once you are registered we can send you all the details & pricing)
Alcohol at mealtimes.
Massages & yoga are available through the hotel upon request.
One meal per day will be up to you to purchase as we move about the city.
No childcare will be provided.
*All payments are non-refundable. For those interested, we offer the ability to pay in 2 installments. Details at checkout.
*We recommend waiting on booking flights until we let you know that the trip is confirmed (once the minimum number has signed up).
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.
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.
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.
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