A 5-night Fine Art immersion in the lush jungles of Bali.
Dates: 29th June - 4th July
Guided by Anthony Traynor, a Fine Art graduate of Central Saint Martins, London, this retreat blends daily life drawing and painting workshops with deep rest, nervous system reset, and the quiet luxury of Bali Palms.
Expect focused creative practice, one-to-one support, optional yoga and meditation, and the restorative rhythm of nature.
This 5-night Fine Art retreat in Bali is an invitation to slow down, recalibrate your nervous system, and reconnect with your creative depth.
Facilitated by Anthony Traynor, a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, the retreat offers a structured yet spacious daily practice.
Anthony brings a strong foundation in contemporary fine art alongside a deeply intuitive and supportive teaching style.
Each day includes 4 hours of guided workshops set within the lush surroundings of Bali Palms Authentic Wellness Resort in Tabanan https://balipalms.com/
Sessions may include:
You will receive personal one-to-one guidance throughout, whether you are refining technical skills or exploring a new creative direction.
Beyond the studio time, the retreat emphasizes deep rest and nervous system regulation.
Surrounded by jungle, river, and birdsong, your body and mind have space to soften.
Optional yoga and meditation sessions support grounding, presence, and creative clarity.
Afternoons and evenings are intentionally unhurried.
Swim in the pool overlooking the forest, journal on your terrace, explore nearby rice fields, or simply rest.
This retreat is ideal for:
Creatives needing a reset
Individuals who have always longed to explore their creativity
Anyone ready to restore their creative energy in a supportive, inspiring setting
Individuals longing for quiet luxury and nature immersion
By the end of your stay, you will leave not only with artwork, but with a recalibrated nervous system, renewed creative confidence, and a deeper connection to your practice.
What Makes This Retreat Special?
This is not a busy, tourist-heavy retreat.
It is a refined creative escape designed to nourish both your art and your inner world.
Fine Art Practice in Paradise – 4 hours of daily workshops (life drawing, still life, painting, sketching) with personalised guidance. Learn how to draw and paint or regain you’re lost creative spark.
Nervous System Reset – A schedule designed around restoration, spaciousness, and deep rest.
Luxury Jungle Seclusion – Private villas immersed in tropical gardens overlooking forest and river.
One-on-One Creative Mentorship – Direct support to develop your technique, voice, and confidence.
Optional Yoga & Meditation – Integrate body and mind to enhance creative flow.
Small, Intimate Group Setting – Privacy, focus, and meaningful connection.
Full Program
29th June Arrival
Airport pickup and transfer to Bali Palms (complimentary shuttle provided)
Check-in at 15:00
Dinner at 19:00
Campfire meet and greet
Introduction and sharing: tell us about your background, what you are looking for from the retreat, and your relationship or experience with Fine Art.
Daily Schedule (30th June - 3rd July)
Optional Morning Yoga 7:00 - 8:00
Breakfast 8:00 - 10:00
Morning Art Schedule 10:00 - 12:00
Lunch and Rest 12:00 - 14:00 (optional meet with Anthony to discuss your creative goals)
Afternoon Art Schedule 14:00 - 16:00
Rest and solo activities or practice
Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Final Day (4th July)
Arts Activities
Various arts activities are provided, in which you can indulge your curiosity. These include:
Life Drawing - Working with charcoal, chalk, pencil, or a medium of your choosing, learn to draw directly from the figure. Life drawing helps us to overcome our visual biases, to truly "see," and to appreciate the dynamic form of the body.
Still Life - Bali Palms is famous for its lush jungle vegetation. Pick a private spot around the grounds as your subject. Still life helps us to come to a deeper experience of nature, structure, composition, colour, and form. Focus on one subject or area for your entire stay, or move to different subjects to develop speed and flow.
Anthony will be available during the allotted time schedules to advise, support, and help you develop your creative skills.
Food:
At Bali Palms, we believe in the saying, "You are what you eat."
Food plays a crucial role in our retreats and activities, and we take our culinary offerings seriously. Our goal is to provide nourishing meals that energize and delight you throughout your stay. We take pride in serving balanced, delicious meals that promote vitality and uplift your mood. Here is what you can expect:
Breakfast
Kickstart your day with a delightful spread featuring fresh tropical fruits, a salad bar, energizing smoothies, a traditional Indonesian medicinal drink called Jamu, and other refreshing plant-based beverages. We also offer authentic coconut fresh from our trees.
Throughout the Day
Treat yourself to a variety of complimentary tropical fruits, herbal teas, Balinese coffee, and infused water available at any time of the day or night.
Lunch and Dinner
Indulge in our diverse buffet selection for lunch and dinner. From seasonal soups such as spinach, mushroom, pumpkin, or carrot, to hearty dishes featuring red rice, noodles, and fresh vegetables, we cater to both vegan and non-vegetarian preferences.
Delectable Desserts
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our irresistible Balinese desserts.
Diets Catered
Gluten free
Halal
Nut allergy friendly
Organic
Vegetarian
How to get there:
Book your flight to NgurahRai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar, Indonesia.
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted in the arrivals area by our trusted driver, who will also send you a text message once you land to coordinate.
From there, we’ll arrange your comfortable transfer directly to BALI PALMS, so you can relax and begin your retreat journey with ease.
Distance & duration estimate: Travelling from NgurahRai International Airport in Denpasar to the Bali Palms area usually takes around 1hr 50 mins by car, under normal traffic conditions. In busier times, the journey can take 3 - 4 hrs.
Good to know:
Visa Options: Many travellers are eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VoA) or its electronic version (e-VOA) valid for 30 days, which can be extended once for an additional 30 days (total of 60 days. A valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond your arrival date is required. The standard Visa on Arrival fee is IDR 500,000 per person (approx. US $35).
Tourism Levy: A mandatory tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (approx. $9–$14) applies to all visitors. This helps support cultural and environmental preservation in Bali.
All-Indonesia Digital Declaration: Starting September 1, 2025, a new All-Indonesia digital arrival card (via app or web) is compulsory. It combines previous health, customs, and immigration forms into one. Complete it within three days before arrival to receive a QR code for airport presentation.
Visa Extension Requirement: As of May 29, 2025, extending your VoA beyond the initial 30 days now requires an in-person visit to a local immigration office. If you wish to extend your stay, we can assist with connecting you to the correct people.
What to bring:
A 5-night Fine Art immersion in the lush jungles of Bali.
Dates: 29th June - 4th July
Guided by Anthony Traynor, a Fine Art graduate of Central Saint Martins, London, this retreat blends daily life drawing and painting workshops with deep rest, nervous system reset, and the quiet luxury of Bali Palms.
Expect focused creative practice, one-to-one support, optional yoga and meditation, and the restorative rhythm of nature.
This 5-night Fine Art retreat in Bali is an invitation to slow down, recalibrate your nervous system, and reconnect with your creative depth.
Facilitated by Anthony Traynor, a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, the retreat offers a structured yet spacious daily practice.
Anthony brings a strong foundation in contemporary fine art alongside a deeply intuitive and supportive teaching style.
Each day includes 4 hours of guided workshops set within the lush surroundings of Bali Palms Authentic Wellness Resort in Tabanan https://balipalms.com/
Sessions may include:
You will receive personal one-to-one guidance throughout, whether you are refining technical skills or exploring a new creative direction.
Beyond the studio time, the retreat emphasizes deep rest and nervous system regulation.
Surrounded by jungle, river, and birdsong, your body and mind have space to soften.
Optional yoga and meditation sessions support grounding, presence, and creative clarity.
Afternoons and evenings are intentionally unhurried.
Swim in the pool overlooking the forest, journal on your terrace, explore nearby rice fields, or simply rest.
This retreat is ideal for:
Creatives needing a reset
Individuals who have always longed to explore their creativity
Anyone ready to restore their creative energy in a supportive, inspiring setting
Individuals longing for quiet luxury and nature immersion
By the end of your stay, you will leave not only with artwork, but with a recalibrated nervous system, renewed creative confidence, and a deeper connection to your practice.
What Makes This Retreat Special?
This is not a busy, tourist-heavy retreat.
It is a refined creative escape designed to nourish both your art and your inner world.
Fine Art Practice in Paradise – 4 hours of daily workshops (life drawing, still life, painting, sketching) with personalised guidance. Learn how to draw and paint or regain you’re lost creative spark.
Nervous System Reset – A schedule designed around restoration, spaciousness, and deep rest.
Luxury Jungle Seclusion – Private villas immersed in tropical gardens overlooking forest and river.
One-on-One Creative Mentorship – Direct support to develop your technique, voice, and confidence.
Optional Yoga & Meditation – Integrate body and mind to enhance creative flow.
Small, Intimate Group Setting – Privacy, focus, and meaningful connection.
Full Program
29th June Arrival
Airport pickup and transfer to Bali Palms (complimentary shuttle provided)
Check-in at 15:00
Dinner at 19:00
Campfire meet and greet
Introduction and sharing: tell us about your background, what you are looking for from the retreat, and your relationship or experience with Fine Art.
Daily Schedule (30th June - 3rd July)
Optional Morning Yoga 7:00 - 8:00
Breakfast 8:00 - 10:00
Morning Art Schedule 10:00 - 12:00
Lunch and Rest 12:00 - 14:00 (optional meet with Anthony to discuss your creative goals)
Afternoon Art Schedule 14:00 - 16:00
Rest and solo activities or practice
Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Final Day (4th July)
Arts Activities
Various arts activities are provided, in which you can indulge your curiosity. These include:
Life Drawing - Working with charcoal, chalk, pencil, or a medium of your choosing, learn to draw directly from the figure. Life drawing helps us to overcome our visual biases, to truly "see," and to appreciate the dynamic form of the body.
Still Life - Bali Palms is famous for its lush jungle vegetation. Pick a private spot around the grounds as your subject. Still life helps us to come to a deeper experience of nature, structure, composition, colour, and form. Focus on one subject or area for your entire stay, or move to different subjects to develop speed and flow.
Anthony will be available during the allotted time schedules to advise, support, and help you develop your creative skills.
Food:
At Bali Palms, we believe in the saying, "You are what you eat."
Food plays a crucial role in our retreats and activities, and we take our culinary offerings seriously. Our goal is to provide nourishing meals that energize and delight you throughout your stay. We take pride in serving balanced, delicious meals that promote vitality and uplift your mood. Here is what you can expect:
Breakfast
Kickstart your day with a delightful spread featuring fresh tropical fruits, a salad bar, energizing smoothies, a traditional Indonesian medicinal drink called Jamu, and other refreshing plant-based beverages. We also offer authentic coconut fresh from our trees.
Throughout the Day
Treat yourself to a variety of complimentary tropical fruits, herbal teas, Balinese coffee, and infused water available at any time of the day or night.
Lunch and Dinner
Indulge in our diverse buffet selection for lunch and dinner. From seasonal soups such as spinach, mushroom, pumpkin, or carrot, to hearty dishes featuring red rice, noodles, and fresh vegetables, we cater to both vegan and non-vegetarian preferences.
Delectable Desserts
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our irresistible Balinese desserts.
Diets Catered
Gluten free
Halal
Nut allergy friendly
Organic
Vegetarian
How to get there:
Book your flight to NgurahRai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar, Indonesia.
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted in the arrivals area by our trusted driver, who will also send you a text message once you land to coordinate.
From there, we’ll arrange your comfortable transfer directly to BALI PALMS, so you can relax and begin your retreat journey with ease.
Distance & duration estimate: Travelling from NgurahRai International Airport in Denpasar to the Bali Palms area usually takes around 1hr 50 mins by car, under normal traffic conditions. In busier times, the journey can take 3 - 4 hrs.
Good to know:
Visa Options: Many travellers are eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VoA) or its electronic version (e-VOA) valid for 30 days, which can be extended once for an additional 30 days (total of 60 days. A valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond your arrival date is required. The standard Visa on Arrival fee is IDR 500,000 per person (approx. US $35).
Tourism Levy: A mandatory tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (approx. $9–$14) applies to all visitors. This helps support cultural and environmental preservation in Bali.
All-Indonesia Digital Declaration: Starting September 1, 2025, a new All-Indonesia digital arrival card (via app or web) is compulsory. It combines previous health, customs, and immigration forms into one. Complete it within three days before arrival to receive a QR code for airport presentation.
Visa Extension Requirement: As of May 29, 2025, extending your VoA beyond the initial 30 days now requires an in-person visit to a local immigration office. If you wish to extend your stay, we can assist with connecting you to the correct people.
What to bring:
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