Discover the essence of Lanzarote during an artistic retreat led by Lucía Entrialgo, founder of The Sun Collective, and local artist SuperIGor. This experience offers a fusion of inspiration, painting, creativity, and cultural exploration.
Dive into the world of Lanzarote's art and territory. This 8-days, 7-nights retreat invites beginners and seasoned artists to unlock their creative energy against the backdrop of the island's natural beauty. Enjoy artistic practices, yoga classes, a half-day trip to Timanfaya, and another to the north of the island with free time in the evenings to relax and enjoy the summer sunsets.
Your stay at the wonderful Pitaya Coliving includes half-board catering, ensuring a seamless blend of holidays, artistic retreat, and summer escape.
We want to share with you what it's like to live in this slice of paradise
Waking up every day to the warmth of a sun that shines bright all year round, so you can capture it on paper. The lessons will be dynamic, all amidst nature to draw inspiration from it.
The goal during this artistic retreat is to provide a place for sharing knowledge in a relaxing environment where you can immerse into painting without worrying about anything else that usually traps us during our daily lives, so you can unlock your creativity.
All set in the heart of Lanzarote. In the Pitaya Coliving surrounded by a local atmosphere that instantly connect us to the island's spirit.
Daily Schedule of Your Artistic Journey
Beyond painting alongside Lucía Entrialgo every day, you'll also have free time to relax, to practice by your own or to discover Lanzarote island and share your experiences with other artists by the sea.
Day 1
Welcome to Lanzarote
Your retreat begins from the airport to the Co-living, where the beauty of Lanzarote starts to unfold. Settling into your room will make it all feel real. You'll have some time to relax, and after a brief welcome, we'll enjoy a special dinner to get to know each other.
Day 2
Island artistic discovery
We'll start our day with a delightful breakfast together, setting the tone for a creative yoga session. The morning continues with an artistic and cultural session led by Lucía Entrialgo at the Coliving. We'll enjoy a pleasant lunch together and afterwards, you'll have the rest of the day to explore the island and relax.
Day 3
Half day Timanfaya trip
Greeted by the morning sun, will enjoy an excursion to Timanfaya National Park. Get your sketchbooks ready! We'll head to the west of the island for an outdoor practice session in a beautiful black sand beach. You would have free time the rest of the day.
Day 4
SuperIgor workshop
After a yummy breaksfast, we will have our workshop day with artist SuperIgor. We would be amazed with nature and make something that would be useful on Friday. To live in an island talks about be one with nature in your artistic practice. We have lunch together and you would have free time until next day but we encourage you to join to famous Pitaya family dinner.
Day 5
North island and the sea
Today, we'll explore the north of the island, getting to know some local towns and cultural traditions, we would be painting at two beautiful spots and have a bath on a dreamy beach. We´ll recommend some local places to have lunch. In the afternoon, you'll have free time where you can enjoy the beach, delve deeper into your practice, or explore Lanzarote at your own pace.
Day 6
Art and territory
After breafast, we´ll enjoy our morning with a yoga practice outside to dive into a painting session at the Coliving with Lucia. All the knowledge about Lanzarote would be in our soul by now, so our brushes will guide us to final pieces in a special canvas.
Day 7
Exhibition and farewell dinner
We'll have a final session in the evening to prepare a mini exhibition summarizing our creative journey this week and to share it with our fellow artists. Our farewell dinner will close out our vibrant week together, celebrating art and territory.
Day 8
Good By Day
After our last breakfast, we'll pack our bags and get ready to say goodbye to our home these days.
Lucía Entrialgo
Lucía Entrialgois an artist who has developed her career by incorporating the creative industries into all the companies and clients she has come into contact with. The intersection of art, design, and craftsmanship with other industries is as clear and necessary to her as surrounding herself with color and beauty. As a result, she has founded The Sun Collective in 2022 from her home, Lanzarote.
She enjoys painting with watercolor and ink, fast mediums that intensify her work, with a strong conceptualization and co-creation being two of her most powerful skills. Expressive art is her thing.
An artist who masterfully blends the analog and digital realms. Living in the moment, Igor crafts each piece into a expression of vivid lines and colors. His work resonates with harmony, comfort, and a deep connection to the environment, characterized by minimalist design and aesthetic beauty.
With dual degrees in graphic design and printing, and over fifteen years in the creative industry, in 2015, he took his passion further by founding a creative cooperative that has blossomed into a true artistic incubator.
Drawing inspiration from winds ranging from Tramuntana to Aliseos, an avid surfer, Igor parallels his surfing with his artistic expression, using sprays and brushes to craft his daily narratives.
Learning to take pictorial notes of colors, textures, and shapes
Translating ideas, feelings, and nature into the paper
How yo use nature to create your own materials
How to use natura to paint your own art
How to get inspire by nature while looking for your personal style
Loosening up with sketches to let the inspiration flow
...and much more!
Beyond painting alongside Nurdebof every day, you'll also have free time to relax, to practice by your own or to discover Lanzarote island and share your experiences with other artists over the sea.
Is this artistic retreat available to all levels?
Yes, it is suitable for all levels. If you are newbie into artistic retreat, this is your place.
What art supplies do I need for the workshop?
A detailed list of art materials recommended will be provided upon booking before the retreat. Masking tape, A3 hartboards and paper towels are included.
*All the material for our special workshop are included :)
What features does the rooms have?
The private room offers a comfortable space, ideal for relaxation and reflection. It's equipped with a cozy bed, storage for your belongings, and is decorated to create a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere. Bathroom is shared with two more rooms.
The shared double room features queen size bed 1,60cm, which makes it perfect to share with a partner or a friend. Ask us if you are interested in this option. It has storage space for personal belongings, and is designed to provide comfort and privacy. Bathroom is shared with two more rooms.
All our rooms includes sheets and towels.
In the Coliving there is a luminous art studio/living room, a private equipped workspace with high speed internet and a 24h available well-fitted kitchen. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave, a toaster, a tea and coffee maker.
Are all meals included during the retreat?
It includes 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners, all meticulously prepared by our private chef. We cater to gluten-free diets and other allergies or dietary intolerances upon request.
Can the retreat cater to specific dietary requirements?
Regular, vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets are catered for. Please get in touch in advance so we can discuss your dietary requirements and plan them with our personal chef.
Is the art retreat available to guests with limited mobility?
Unfortunately, the retreat venue and trips are not well suited to host people with limited mobility.
What language is used during the art workshop and other activities?
This retreat is available in English. We are native in Spanish so don´t worry if English is not your first language.
What should I pack?
The weather in Lanzarote is sunny and warm. You can expect average highs of 25°C during the day that drop to around 17°C at night. Lanzarote enjoys very mild winters and warm summers, and very little rain throughout the year. It is a windy island so bring a coat with you to protect from it.
Please pack appropriate clothing, sunscreen, a swimsuit, a beach towel, flip flops, a coat for evenings and nights, comfortable shoes, a sun hat and sunglasses, personal care items, and any personal medication you might need.
Is transportation included?
This retreat does not include airport transfers from/to Lanzarote Airport or any transportation.
Host tip: Given Lanzarote's limited public transportation and costly taxi services, we suggest teaming up with fellow retreat participants for car-sharing if you wish to explore the island during our retreat's free time. We're here to help facilitate these arrangements with you.
How does the payment process work for reserving a spot in the retreat?
To ensure a smooth and transparent reservation process, here's a breakdown of our payment system:
Reserving Your Spot: A reservation fee is required to book your place in the retreat. Once you've reserved your spot for The Retreat, we will contact you, and afterwards you can go ahead and book your flights.
Retreat payment: We will contact you 30 days before the retreat for the remaining payment.
Will I receive a full refund if the retreat is cancelled?
Yes, absolutely. If the retreat is canceled due to force majeure events or circumstances out of The Sun Collective and/or artist Johny Vieria's control, we will let you know as soon as possible, refund the total cost of the retreat and help you find another great holiday option.
Participants are recommend to purchase travel, medical, and cancellation insurance for protection against any circumstances that might require cancellation or change of travel arrangements.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Once your complete payment is processed, if you need to cancel:
Until 30 days before the retreat you will be reimbursement your complete reservation fee.
From day 30 to day 15 before the retreat you will be reimbursement 50% from the total price you have paid.
From day 15 to day 1 before the retreat you will be reimbursement 0% - cause we live in an island and it is gonna be imposible to fill your spot.
To protect yourself against any potential need for cancellation or changes in travel plans, including no-shows, medical emergencies, or travel disruptions, we recommend to purchase travel, medical, and cancellation insurance.
Please ensure your insurance covers trip cancellation and interruption. We advise carefully reviewing your insurance policy to understand the coverage details and claims process. Remember, securing suitable insurance is your responsibility, as The Sun Collective does not partner with any insurance providers.
If I want to extend my trip to Lanzarote, where can I stay?
We sincerely recommend looking for a room at Pitaya Coliving in Arrecife, a place with unique energy co-livers. If you prefer something on your own, we suggest searching for apartments in Costa Teguise, a well-located town close to the sea.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information.
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