unearth :
The Artist Within
26~31 March 2027 (spring edition)
Tavira, Portugal
An intimate + immersive creative retreat held in the Algarve, Portugal, for souls longing to reconnect to their inner artistic voice. Join us for 5 days of creative workshops, movement, music, morning practices and spacious solo time to integrate and create. Unearth is an invitation to return to yourself, reconnect with your creativity, find community and rediscover your own magic.
calling all:
This retreat calls to artists, creatives and all who are longing to reconnect with the expressive parts of themselves that may have been hidden, forgotten or set aside. Perhaps you’re navigating a transition, closing a chapter or opening a new one. Perhaps you miss creating things simply for your own pleasure. Perhaps you wish to feel more freedom in your expression again, or maybe your soul is yearning for reconnection and time in community again after a chapter of solitude. Unearth: The Artist Within is a place to deepen your relationship with creativity, your capacity to feel and the natural world around you. Through daily morning practice, creative group workshops and intentional time for yourself, we invite you to explore what wants to be expressed when you loosen the hold of perfection and performance. You don’t need to call yourself an artist to join us. This is an invitation to call back your creative spirit, to reconnect with your own aliveness and return to a sense of belonging within a like minded community.
the elements
Morning Practices Begin the day in our beautiful yoga Shala with nourishing morning practices of yoga, somatic movement and meditation, taking time to connect with your body and breath as a ritual to guide and support your creativity. Our morning practices are rooted in presence and invite you to notice how you’re feeling, explore movement at your own pace and listen to what you need. All of you is welcome in this space, through breath, gentle stretching and moments of stillness, there is space to soften, feel more present and ease into the day.
Creative WorkshopsTake part in daily themed group workshops that centre voice work, somatic explorations, mark making and creative writing. Our workshops invite you to follow your curiosity, trust what’s present and give expression to parts of yourself that don’t always have the space. Through gentle exploration and moments of deeper reflection, we loosen the hold of perfection and performance, making space for play, for your own ideas, feelings and creative instincts to emerge without pressure or expectation.
Solo PracticeTime to follow your own rhythm and let the experience settle. As a part of our daily flow, there is space to tend to ideas, inspirations and dreams you may have for yourself. Time to write, create, wander through the gardens, have a 1:1 session with a facilitator or simply rest. You might return to something that stirred in a workshop, spend time with an idea or notice what being here brings up for you. An invitation to deepen your relationship with your own creative spirit, without pressure to produce or finish anything.
location
The retreat is held at Casa Terra (Earth House) in the Algarve, Tavira, Portugal. A beautifully designed, natural space created for rest, reflection, and reconnection. The location is 30 minutes from Faro Airport. From there, you'll be met by our private shuttle service which bring you directly to the retreat location.The property has a natural swimming lake, a saltwater pool, gardens and a light-filled yoga shala where our workshops will take place. Each room has its own bathroom and private balcony, offering luxury, comfort, and complete privacy. Surrounded by warm sunlight and stillness, the environment supports your expansion in an organic and spacious way. 
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![Modern living room with a white fireplace, wicker baskets, and wooden furniture, featuring sliding glass doors and a staircase with wood and black metal railing.]()
Main House: Feel At Home In The Space
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![A lakeside yard with graffiti on a modern white house in the background, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, and featuring a dock with lounge chairs and a deck chair, reflected in the calm water.]()
Natural Lake: For Swimming + Inspiration
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![A person swimming in a circular outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees and greenery.]()
Saltwater Pool: Relax with Community
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![Indoor yoga studio with wooden floor, mats, and cushions set up for meditation or yoga, overlooking a garden through large glass doors.]()
Yoga Shala: Where Our Workshops Will Be
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![Outdoor dining area with a long table set with plates, cups, and cutlery, surrounded by white and turquoise chairs. Overhead is a pergola with hanging woven decorations, shaded by bamboo panels, in a sunny garden setting with cobblestone pavement and green bushes.]()
Outdoor Dining: Nourish Together On The Terrace
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![Indoor dining area with a wooden table, a large vase of green leafy plants, a bowl of fruit, and a tray with glasses and a pitcher of water with lemon.]()
Kitchen Area: Where Meals Are Prepared
the workshops
Our themed workshops weave together creative exploration and self discovery. We explore what holds us back, what really moves us and what we are longing to express. There is room here for play, for vulnerability, for you to be formed or unformed, for whatever wants to come through to come through. Throughout it all you are held and supported with experienced, trauma informed support from our facilitation team to try something unfamiliar and create alongside others. You don’t need any particular experience, preparation, training or background to join us here, we welcome you fully, just as you are.
solo practice
Solo practice is your time to follow your own creative curiosity and let the experiences of the retreat settle. You might write, make music, draw, move, or find a quiet spot in nature to reflect. There’s no expectation to produce anything or share what you create. This is space to get intentional, lean into the senses, listen to yourself, explore what’s emerging and follow expression in your own way.
group trip
During the retreat, there will be a group trip, either to a nearby beach or for a local hike. This will be an opportunity to enjoy the surrounding landscape, while also creating space for reflection and integration ~ as well as time to relax, explore and make memories together.the food
Meals together offer moments of connection and nourishment within the retreat rhythm. They are prepared with intention, love and care by our incredible in-house chef Salome, using fresh, seasonal produce grown on the land. The food is vegetarian, flavourful and deeply grounding, created to support your energy, creativity and presence throughout the day. Dietary requirements can be accommodated and we ask that they are shared in your retreat application form.
daily flow
The flow of this retreat is crafted with intention. Over the 5 days, we weave together threads of creative practice and therapeutic guidance ~ walking alongside you in a rhythm that honours you, in both your shedding and in your becoming.Morning PracticeGentle movement, meditation, soul-led and grounding practices to support opening, regulating and a more connected start to the day.
Creative WorkshopsCreative prompts and practices offered as doorways ~ inviting feeling, insight, and expression to emerge without pressure or performance.
NourishSolo Practice3 nourishing meals each day, prepared by our in-house chef using local, seasonal produce. Made and shared with love.
Dedicated time for your personal practice ~ a gentle and fertile space where insights land and something new can begin to take form.
IntegrationTime to live with what’s emerging ~ in shared moments, solo reflection, conversation, rest and everyday rhythms, allowing the work to settle into you.
Open StudioTap into lightness and community. In the evenings, the Shala is open to create, collaborate or simply hang out. Always an invitation, never an expectation
Accommodationyour space
Shared Twin Room
£1800 (pp) Earlybird Price (£1575) - ends 15/12/26
A beautifully designed shared room with two comfortable beds, an ensuite bathroom, and a shared terrace. Perfect if you enjoy companionship or require the most financially accessible option.
Standard Solo Room
£2200 Earlybird Price (£1980) - ends 15/12/26
A serene and completely private room, with your own ensuite bathroom and shared balcony. Ideal if you’re craving solitude, reflection and spaciousness. A nourishing sanctuary to return to between sessions.
Deluxe Solo Room
£2300 Earlybird Price (£2115) - ends 15/12/26
The most spacious and luxurious room option, with a deep-soak bathtub, generous ensuite, and shared balcony. A deeply restorative, private haven to unwind, rest, and arrive into yourself.
*please note the price includes your accommodation, 3 meals a day and all workshops for the 5 days. Airport transfer from Faro is also included. Flights/other expenses are not included.
** massages + selected holistic treatments are also available on-site, by a highly skilled local practitioner at an additional cost (limited slots available). Please ask for details on enquiry if this is something you are interested in.
your facilitators
Fabienne Holloway
Founder + FacilitatorSinger and songwriter, Fabienne has written music for many other artists and is the lead singer and songwriter of the band Radiant Children. Alongside nearly two decades in the creative world she is a qualified humanistic and integrative psychotherapist and visiting songwriting lecturer at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute Performing Arts (LIPA). Her work is rooted in deep feeling, presence, and care, walking alongside others as they reconnect with their inner voice, creativity, and emotional truth.
Robert Yexley
Founder + FacilitatorRobert is a retreat facilitator and artist with over a decade of experience sitting in plant medicine ceremonies and holding spaces of healing, reflection, and creation. He has a grounded, expansive presence and a rare ability to meet people exactly where they are, supported by his training in Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry. As a trained yoga teacher, he brings an accessible, rooted approach to movement, allowing people to feel at ease whatever their experience, bringing warmth, depth and an ease that lights up any room.
Marco Bernardis
Guest FacilitatorMarco is an artist, musician, producer and five-time Grammy-nominated for his work with other artists as well as being a third of the band Radiant Children. Known for his gentle wisdom and nurturing presence, he has mentored many creative souls and supported artists to trust their instincts, deepen their work and stay connected to what truly matters. Marco’s approach as a mentor and as facilitator is grounded, generous, and deeply respectful of each person’s creative path.
Payment Plans + Supported Place
For all details related to payment please click here ~ you will be guided step by step, on how to apply for the retreat and reserve your space. We understand that for self-employed creatives spreading the cost can feel more supportive than a one-off payment. We’re very happy to arrange a simple payment plan so that the remaining balance can be paid gradually before the final deadline.
We are also offering one financially supported, shared room bursary place for this retreat covering up to half of the retreat price.
This is for someone who feels deeply called to the retreat but is experiencing financial limitations at this time.
If this feels true to you, you are warmly invited to apply by including this in your retreat application. From there we will be in touch. Applications are open until 15th December.
Trip Overview:Dates26-31 March 2027
LocationTavira, Portugal
Faro (FAO)
AirportGroup Size8-10 people
Apply by31st January
FAQ’s-
Not at all. The retreat welcomes those longing to reconnect with themselves. As long as you are open and curious about your connection to yourself, creativity, expression, rest and community, this is a place for you.
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Please know, you’ll be held with care throughout the 5 days. There are quiet spaces, grounding practices, and steady therapeutic support available whenever you need it.
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Absolutely love! Many people come alone, and the space is designed to feel warm, welcoming, and safe for solo travellers.
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Casa Terra is 30 minutes from Faro Airport, and a shuttle service from Faro airport to the venue is included in your retreat price.
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Depending on your preference, you can choose between a shared twin room, a standard solo room, or a deluxe solo room. All rooms have private bathrooms and a balcony or terrace.
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Yes. All meals are nourishing, seasonal, and prepared with ingredients grown on the land. Made with love by our in-house chef. Dietary needs are discussed in advance.
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Yes ~ payment plans are available. Please click here for all information on payment options and a guided step by step on how to reserve your retreat place.
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A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. If you need to cancel, refunds (minus the deposit) are available up until 2 months before the retreat, after which fees become non-refundable. All cancellation policy details will be shared in the retreat terms and conditions before booking.