PAINTING BELIZE (sold out)
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25th - SATURDAY MARCH 4th 2023
Pack your bags, paints and brushes and spend 6 days, 7 nights painting, learning and exploring in Southern Belize with Carolyn Gavin and guest instructor Helen Dardik.
Escape the winter and head to tropical and lush Belize where you will stay at Naïa Resort and spa. Spend an unforgettable week in absolute tranquility and tropical splendour. Energize your soul and creative self with Belizean colour, warmth and exotic flora and fauna.
Our days will be packed full of visual and sensory experiences to leave you with a lifetime of memories and inspiration.
Naia Resort and Spa encompasses 19 acres of secluded beachfront and lush landscapes within the private 200-acre Cocoplum Community on Belize’s Placencia Peninsula. The property extends along nearly a mile of palm-studded beach, where 37 beautifully-appointed Beach Houses envelop guests in casual, residential-style luxury.
At the heart of the resort lies the painting room and spa. So named to reflect the free-spirited nature of the resort and the ever-present connection between land and water. This breathtaking retreat is spread over a collection of small islands dotting an enchanting freshwater lagoon.
Carolyn and Helen will teach watercolour, drawing, acyla gouache and acrylics plus collage and landscape in a variety of styles, techniques and mediums.
Trips to the secret waterfall, Butterfly conservatory and an organic chocolate making tour are planned.
Plus a day trip to the exotic Belize spice farm where you will see Giant Lotus flower ponds, Bamboo forests, black pepper trees, mace, vanilla and nutmeg plantations.
INCLUDED:
- 7 nights accommodation in a Studio Beach House, either beachfront or beachview.
- Round trip flights from Philip Goldson International Airport to Placencia Airport and return. Included as part of the cost & Naia would book these and share details with each participant.
- Day trip to Organic Chocolate making, waterfall hike adventure, Butterfly conservatory and a visit to the Maya Centre Women’s co-op.
- Day trip to the Belize Spice Farm.
- Complimentary wine with dinner.
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners. Full breakfast, lunch entree and 3 course dinner. Dinner with Cultural entertainment and buffet style dinner.
- Exclusive Use of the meeting space/spa room for painting sessions, mornings and afternoons.
- Complimentary use of Resort amenities including bicycles, paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel equipment and free wifi.
- Welcome drink.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare to and from Belize.
- Art materials.
- Alcohol, speciality coffee drinks and smoothies.
- Travel insurance and any COVID related tests needed.
- Spa treatments
- 1 dinner in the beautiful village of Placencia. Restaurant to be determined. This dinner is not included in the package but transport will be provided to and from the resort for free.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If the Team leaders cancels, a full refund will be issued. The team leaders reserve the right to cancel the retreat if there are not enough guests or if a team leader is unable to participate due to illness or other force majeure events.
An information packet with more information will be sent out end of November, 3 months prior to the commencement of the trip. This will include a suggested materials list, a full itinerary as well as more information on visiting Belize and the email of the resort co-ordinator. She will handle all round trip details from Belize airport to Placencia airport and back again. As well all dietary restrictions.
The retreat starts and ends exactly on the dates specified. Extra days prior and after are your own responsibly.
Any dietary concerns should be voiced well in advance and be sent directly to the resort co-ordinator. This is a vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian retreat. If you feel the need to eat something else, please advise the co-ordinator.
We recommend Travel Insurance and all recommended immunizations as well as a covid 19 rapid test of proof of being covid free.
Spots will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
All funds are non refundable due to planning and logistics.
All Belizean government taxes are included in the package.
All levels welcome! Hope you can join us for a once in a lifetime experience.
I’m happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have. Please email me at: carolyngavin@rogers.com
PRICE IN USD:
4300.00 - Shared room per person. Double occupancy (2 per room only)
4900.00 - Private room. Single occupancy (this if for a single person only)
