Large single room with queen size bed, view to garden and the ocean.
Price from - 2990 € EURO for 1 person
-Part time payments possible - contact by email river@vilijaart.com
- 8 % discount is applied to our loyal retreat participants
- artist can apply for funding and retreat creators can provide invitation letters that helps to cover the travel and accommodation costs.
When and where:
St. Miguel island, Azores, Portugal.
11-17th May 2025
ABOUT:
Our retreat has been reconnized as Europes top 10 most adventures retreats. For 2025 we change the Arctic landscapes for the more tropical version and invite you to join us in the Azores island of São Miguel. The essense is still the same. Increase your creativity, learn something new while being present in breathtaking nature. Led by two adventurous and playful women Elisabeth Lund & Vilija Vitkute.
Experiance:
- a unique and creative retreat
- learn the ancient art of bodypainting
- get playful with hula hooping
- daily movement & meditations
- explore nature in new ways
- be present in breathtaking nature
MARINE LIFE EXcursion
ART PERFORMANCE
COLOURFUL MEETINGS
Connect with Local poeple and its culture
love and sun nutritious food
Group of 8 participants ( for its best experience)
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE ( OPTION A - Queen)
- Accommodation in larger single room with queen bed from 11th - 17th of May 2025 ( 6 nights).
- Bodypainting colours basic professional set ( of 8-10 colors) value 110€
- Healthy meals: 5 dinners, 5 lunch, 6 breakfast ( the meals are going to be made by local chef, we will eat 1 dinner and 1 lunch at restorant ( value 20€ per person), for breakfast there will be food-products at the house, free for participants to eat at their prefered time, the will be snacks and drinks while our advenutres.
- model fee 45€ a day ( 1 day will be needed)
- 2 bodypaint workshops
- 2 hoop n hike/ movement /meditations workshops
- free pass to SHOW NIGHT bodypaint, hoop dance and DJ
- 1 Sauna/Jacuzzi session
- Azores Marine life / boat trip to atlantic ocean ( value +/- 140€)
- Video and photography memories
- Exclusive small group of max 8 persons
- All transport for activity locations
- Pick up/return Ponte Delgada airport or citysenter on arrival day/departure day.
- Tips on best ways to travel
(Possibilities to upgrade your accommodation for added fees, look at options .)
NOT INCLUDED
- TRAVEL ( flight, bus, boat, train)
- insurance
- extra activities beside retreat program
- 5% administration fee 95€
- extra bodypainting materials
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you as a participant must cancel your trip the following cancellation policy apply:
Cancellation within one week after booking is fully refundable except the admin fee of 5%.
Cancellation from March 11th 2025 untill April 11 th a cancellation fee of 50% of the total retreat package price will apply.* )
Cancellation From April 11th till retreat start, a cancellation fee of 95% of the total
retreat package price will apply.*)
There are no refunds for late arrivals or early departures.
If we as the organiser have to cancel the retreat due to unforeseen events,
you will receive a full refund of the amount already paid, except admin fee of 5 %.
If you as a participant must cancel your participation in the retreat due to unforeseen events,
including but not limited to weather, personal emergencies, illness, accidents,
flight cancellations or delays, we cannot accept liability.*)
We recommend that you purchase travel protection insurance.
*) If you must cancel and we find a replacement for you (if there is a waiting list) in a
timely manner or you bring a replacement, you will receive a
full refund except the admin fee.
NOTE:
administration fee from total amount is plus 3,5-5% depending on chosen retreat offer.
The bodypaint materials costs extra.
The extra stay day cost extra, we can help to prolong your stay if you would like.
COVID:
If the Norwegian government decides to impose COVID regulations that make the retreat impossible (e.g. lockdown, limited number of people, closed beaches), you will receive a 100% refund of the price paid.
In the event that you are unable to arrive due to a COVID illness, regulations of your country, or non-compliance with Norway's entry requirements, we cannot accept liability and our standard cancellation policy will apply.
ADDITIONAL:
CREATIVE MATERIALS
For the ones who made booking of option 1 and 2 we will provide most of materials: bodypaitning colors main pallet that you can bring with you home afterwords, colours for camouflage class & brushes - will be used during the retreat, as well hulahoops are included to borrow during the classes. the ones who book option 3 you would need to bring your own body painting colours and brushes or we can as well help you to order them for you. The cost of materials are from 120 - 280€ depending on your wishes. In urgent cases we will have extra colours , brushes and needed materials at the retreat place that you can buy.
MODELS
We will have a group of local models that are volunteers or can be your model for an additional fee of ( 30€ -45€ a day). We will connect you in advance and help you to plan the best collaborative experience. If you made a booking for option 1 and 2 the model is included.
Photography and film
there will be a main professional photographer - Vilija Vitkute and as well a second photographer/filmmaker to picture the process and results. You are more than welcome to bring your own photo-film equipment and work with it during the retreat. Please make sure you have insurance for your camera equipment safety.
CONTRACTS for photograhping and Liability
We will need to sign a contract between you, us and the models that everyone agrees to be photographed, and that pictures can be used on social media, web etc with mention of photographer, model, artist etc.
A liability form will also be needed to be signed at the start of the retreat. Stating that you participate in all activities at your own risk.