september 1-6 | Tavira Portugalunearth :
The Artist Within
A 5-day intimate retreat for creatives to rest, reconnect and reignite their authentic way of being. Blending ritual, therapeutic practice, creative exploration and spacious time to integrate, this retreat is a loving invitation to come back to yourself, to community and your own creative flow.CALLING TO:
All who are longing for space to reset, rebirth and reconnect to themselves ~ Our intention for these 5 days together is to meet you wherever you are: tender, tired, inspired, curious or ready for change.This retreat is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with your authentic self, your inner voice, your capacity to feel and your creative spirit in its wildest sense. We are calling to those who wish to unearth hopes, wishes and dreams, to those navigating transitions, closing chapters or opening new ones, to those longing for meaningful community, or craving true rest and nervous system softening. For all who resonate with our offering, we feel you. Unearth is an invitation to shed layers of perfection and performance, and an opportunity to lean in to aliveness, expression and loving community.
The Elements
Creative Practices Explored daily as both a way in and a devotional act. Through voice, music, somatic movement, writing, play and time in nature, creative practice is used as a portal rather than a performance. Drawing inspiration from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way and Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act, weaving healing and creating, we approach creativity as a relationship: something that softens, reveals, and reconnects you to what’s already alive within. There is no pressure here to produce or perfect, only an invitation to show up, explore, and allow yourself to follow what’s alive in you.
Exploring Your EmotionsLearning how to be with what is and what can be, while cultivating self compassion, trust and honouring sensitivity. This is a place to explore your emotions, questions, creativity, and inner rhythms without rushing, fixing or forcing. To support this exploration, we invite you to disconnect to reconnect. This retreat is largely analogue and tech-free, offering a gentle pause from constant input and stimulation. With fewer distractions, there is more space to feel, listen, and respond from a place that’s honest, human, and true to your nature.
Honouring Solitude + CommunityTime alone and time together are woven thoughtfully throughout the retreat. There is space to practice solitude: to rest, wander, reflect and release, as well as shared moments of practice, nourishment, and connection. Community is offered unconditionally and genuinely, without pressure, allowing you to move between togetherness with others and with yourself, in a way that feels supportive, natural and true to you.
Location:The retreat is held at Casa Terra (Earth House) in Tavira, Portugal. A beautifully designed, natural space created for rest, reflection, and reconnection. The location is 30 minutes from Faro Airport, with an included shuttle service to bring you directly to the retreat grounds.The property has a natural swimming lake, a saltwater pool, 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 privacy. Surrounded by warm sunlight and stillness, the environment supports your expansion in an organic and gentle way. -
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Natural Lake: For Swimming + Inspiration
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Saltwater Pool: Relax with Community
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Yoga Shala: Where Our Workshops Will Be
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Outdoor Dining: Nourish Together On The Terrace
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Living Area: Feel At Home In The Space
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Kitchen Area: Where Meals Are Prepared
Daily Flow
The flow of this retreat is crafted with heart, mind and soul. Over the 5 days, we weave together threads of the artist experience, creative practice and offer therapeutic guidance ~ walking alongside you in a rhythm that honours you, your healing and your becoming.Gentle movement, meditation, soul-led and grounding practices to support opening, regulating and a more connected start to the day.
Morning PracticeCreative and voice-based practices used as doorways ~ inviting feeling, insight, and expression to emerge without pressure or performance.
Creative Workshops3 nourishing meals each day, prepared by our in-house chef using local, seasonal produce. Made and shared with love.
NourishDedicated time for play, exploration and your personal practice ~ a fertile space where insights land and something new can begin to take form.
Solo PracticeTime to live with what’s emerging ~ in shared moments, solo reflection, conversation, rest and everyday rhythms, allowing the work to settle into you.
IntegrationTap into lightness and community. In the evenings, the Shala is open to create, collaborate or simply hang out. Always an invitation, never an expectation
Open StudioGroup Excursion:
During the retreat, there will be one group outing, 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, have fun, and be togetherHeld by ~
Fabienne Holloway
Founder + FacilitatorSinger and songwriter, Fabienne has written music with others and is the lead singer 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 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, supporting them to integrate, soften, and come home to themselves. Rob brings warmth, depth and an ease that lights up any room.
Marco Bernardis
Guest FacilitatorMarco is an artist, musician, and five-time Grammy-nominated producer as well as being 1/3 of Radiant Children. Known for his gentle wisdom and nurturing presence, he has mentored creative souls and supported artists to trust their instincts, deepen their work and stay connected to what truly matters. His approach is grounded, generous, and deeply respectful of each person’s creative path.
AccommodationYour Space
Shared Twin Room
£1750 (pp)Earlybird Price (£1575) - ends 15/05/26
A beautifully designed shared room with two comfortable beds, an ensuite bathroom, and a private balcony or terrace. Perfect if you enjoy companionship or require the most financially accessible option.
Standard Solo Room
£2200 Earlybird Price (£1980) - ends 15/05/26
A serene and completely private room, with your own ensuite bathroom and personal balcony or terrace. Ideal if you’re craving solitude, reflection and spaciousness. A nourishing sanctuary to return to between sessions.
Deluxe Solo Room
£2350 Earlybird Price (£2115) - ends 15/05/26
The most spacious and luxurious room option, with a deep-soak bathtub, generous ensuite, and private balcony or terrace. 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.
Meal Times
Meals together offer moments of connection and nourishment within the retreat rhythm. They are prepared with intention, love and care by our talented in-house chef, 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.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 supported, bursary place for this retreat.
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’re warmly invited to apply by including this in your retreat application. From there we will be in touch. Applications are open until 15th May.
Trip Overview:Tavira, Portugal
1-6 September 2026
DatesLocationAirportFaro
Capacity11-14 people
Apply by15th June
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.