Holiday creative retreat
Sunday, December 7
Join us for a day of creativity and connection, crafting your own holiday wreath and hand painted card, sharing a beautiful brunch, and soaking in the calm of a luminous, inspiring space.
A retreat for women seeking purpose and inner peace.
This retreat is for you if...
- you’re a mother who needs a gentle moment of rest and relaxation.
- you’re an entrepreneur longing to rekindle your creativity.
- you’re a woman in search of meaning after going through challenging times and wish to reconnect with yourself.
- you simply wish to experience a unique moment filled with creativity and beauty.
We will accompany you through each workshop with kindness and without judgment.
Here, it’s not just about learning, it’s about using your emotions to express your own sensitivity.
No prior experience is required.
Only your desire to create, explore, and share truly matters.
*Please not this retreat will be in French but we speak English too.
Retreat Location
Studio Nest, an ideal setting for creation
Bathed in natural light and calm, Studio Nest offers a minimalist space where light wood, natural brightness, and simplicity come together in perfect harmony.
It’s a place where you immediately feel at ease, a space designed to inspire, slow down, and create in complete serenity.
A brunch prepared by Ermira from @Ermis_box will bring a warm and convivial pause to the day: colorful, generous, and seasonal dishes, shared in good company.
detailed program
Sunday, December 7
Retreat begins at 10:00 AM
Morning:
Create your own Christmas wreath — to hang on your door or transform into an Advent wreath, depending on your inspiration.
Brunch:
A generous, heartwarming brunch lovingly prepared by Ermira.
Afternoon:
Paint your own gouache holiday card, inspired by the magic of this festive season.
End of the Retreat:
Around 5:00 / 5:30 PM
What's included:
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two creative workshops
Create a natural Christmas wreath and a gouache-painted greeting card.
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Guidance & informal exchanges
Kind and attentive support throughout the day, in a gentle and inspiring atmosphere.
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Gourmet and colorful brunch
Prepared by Ermira from Remix Box, for a delicious and convivial break.
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Your creations to take home
Leave with your handmade Christmas wreath and hand-painted greeting card.
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All materials provided
Plants, decorations, tools, brushes, pigments, paper… all carefully selected just for you.
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A beautiful experience
You'll certainly leave the retreat inspired to continue creating on your own and perhaps make new likeminded friends.
Price for the Retreat
(all included – excluding transportation)
Price:
CHF 375.–
Two passionate professionals — your hosts for this Creative Retreat
Clarissa P. Valaeys, Multidisciplinary Artist
Clarissa, a graduate in Art and Design from Brazil, worked as an Art Director in NYC for 11 years in and as a creative consultant in Geneva for 13 years for luxury brands.
During the pandemic, she turned toward art and yoga, two disciplines she has practiced since 2004. Her creations — using a variety of mediums — explore light, shadow, and texture, celebrating nature through organic and expressive works.
Deeply committed to the preservation of the Amazon and its indigenous peoples, Clarissa seeks to raise awareness about their essential role in conserving this vital region.
Since 2022, she has been offering workshops combining yoga and painting in her Geneva studio, as well as in collaboration with other creators.
She believes that creating art together nurtures connection and healing.
Marine, Floral Designer
A passionate florist for over ten years. Her professional journey began with a wedding company in Australia, an experience that truly gave momentum to her career. When she returned, she chose to settle in Geneva, where she had the privilege of working for five inspiring years at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues.
When her daughter was born in 2020, she decided to take a pause. A year later, she created Tavola, driven by the desire to share her love for flowers. The Floral Retreats are her most cherished projects.
One day, she hopes to welcome you into her own home and see you create with flowers grown in her garden…
In the meantime, she invites you into beautiful spaces that make her dream, to experience creative, relaxing, and restorative weekends.
FAQ
- What does the price include?
The price includes everything except transportation.
- Can I pay for the retreat in installments?
Of course! I adapt to each person’s situation. We can arrange payment in two or three installments at no extra cost.
If you truly wish to join the retreat, just let us know your situation — we’ll find a solution together.
- Is the deposit refundable if I have to cancel?
Unfortunately, no. All payments are non-refundable, even in cases of force majeure. However, you’ll receive a credit that can be used toward a future retreat or workshop. - Can I come with someone else to the Creative Retreat?
Absolutely! You’re welcome to come with a friend, your partner, or your mother. Just note that spots are limited, so please contact us early to secure your place. - Are there any carpooling options to get to the retreat?
Once your registration is confirmed, we can connect you with other participants so you can organize shared travel if you wish. - Where does the Floral Retreat take place?
In Gollion, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
From Geneva: about 45 minutes
From Lausanne: about 20 minutes
- I’ve never done floral design and/or painting, can I still join?
Of course! The workshops are designed to help you discover both of our passions.
Some participants may already have experience, but it doesn’t matter, we adapt to everyone.
That’s the beauty of being in a small group: we can offer you an (almost) personalized experience.
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