Discover a unique experience that is human, creative, and sensory. During this day, disconnect from your busy life.
It is in the enchanting setting of the Gindre-Constantin farm, a place filled with serenity in Collex-Bossy, that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you to the very first Creative Retreat "Yoga, Flower Arrangement & Watercolors" on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
This Creative Retreat has been designed to offer you sensory and meaningful memories. Our intention is to provide you with a timeless escape: a moment just for yourself, to awaken your senses, free your creativity, and let go.
Give yourself the gift of self-care during this creative and rejuvenating day.
WHAT IS A CREATIVE RETREAT?
In a small group setting, start your day with a gentle yoga practice to awaken your creative juices and explore the art of florals & watercolors: touch and smell the flowers, mix colors, paint... free yourself and flow.
We will guide you with care and passion.
A unique day that allows you to:
finally take time for yourself
share a one-of-a-kind experience
find calm and serenity in a beautiful, soothing environment
nurture your passion for yoga, flowers and/or watercolors
learn (or deepen) new techniques
break away from your daily life, surrounded by likeminded people
Who Are Creative Retreats For?
A retreat for women seeking meaning and serenity
This retreat is for you if...
You’re a mother who needs a moment of gentleness and relaxation.
You’re an entrepreneur looking to rekindle your creativity.
You’re a woman seeking purpose after going through challenging times and wish to reconnect with yourself.
You simply desire to experience a unique moment filled with creativity and beauty.
We will guide you through each workshop with care 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. All that matters is your desire to create, explore, and share.
Where?
Gindre-Constantin Farm: An Ideal Setting for Creativity
Recently renovated, this 18th-century farm welcomes you with a perfect blend of charm, modernity, and authenticity.
With lime-painted walls and high ceilings, it offers a unique atmosphere—a soothing and tranquil ambiance.
Bathed in natural light and steeped in calm, this space is the ideal place to let your creativity flow freely.
Lunch will be prepared by the resident chef, Agata Rosset.
For this special day, the menu will be vegetarian, wholesome, generous, and flavorful.
For any specific requests (allergies, etc.), please let us know when you register.
Detailed Program
Yoga, Flower arrangement & Watercolors
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Morning:
9:30 AM arrival, welcoming tea
10:00 AM Yoga.
Awaken your body with 45 minutes of gentle Vinyasa Yoga with Clarissa.11:00 AM Floral Workshop.
Create a colorful, spring-inspired bouquet with beautiful seasonal flowers (peonies will be featured!). Guidance from Marine.
Vegetarian Lunch
Afternoon:
Watercolor Workshop.
Paint your bouquet from the morning or a single flower with expert guidance from Clarissa.
4:30/5:00 PM End of the Retreat.
Pricing for the Creative Retreat
(All-inclusive, excluding transportation)
Price:
"EARLY BIRD" Price until January 29: 350 CHF
Regular Price: 370 CHF
What's included?
3 Workshops: Yoga, Floral Art, and Watercolor
All the materials needed for the workshops (flowers, foliage, tools, brushes, paints, paper, etc.)
Equipment for the yoga session
Guidance and informal discussions
Lunch, along with tea and coffee
Professional-quality photos to capture the unforgettable moments of the day, taken by Carise Scheidegger
What’s Not Included?
Transportation
Your guides during you retreat: Two Professionals, Passionate About Their Craft.
Clarissa P. Valaeys, Multidisciplinary Artist
Clarissa, a graduate in arts and design in Brazil, worked as an art director in the luxury industry for 11 years in New York and 13 years in Geneva.
During the pandemic, she turned to art and yoga, disciplines she has practiced since 2004. Her creations, using a variety of mediums, explore light, shadow, and texture, showcasing nature through organic works.
Deeply committed to the preservation of the Amazon and its Indigenous peoples, Clarissa seeks to raise awareness of their vital role in conserving this region.
Since 2022, she has been offering workshops combining yoga and painting in her Geneva studio and in collaboration with other creators.
Marine Randazzo, Floral Designer
A passionate florist for over 10 years, my professional journey began with a wedding company in Australia. This experience truly propelled my career forward. Upon my return, I chose to settle in Geneva, where I had the privilege of working for five exciting years at the prestigious Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues.
When my daughter was born in 2020, I decided to take a break. A year later, I created Tavola with the desire to share my passion for flowers. Floral Retreats are my most cherished projects. One day, I dream of welcoming you into my own home and seeing you create with flowers grown in my garden...
In the meantime, I take you to places that inspire me, to experience creative, relaxing, and rejuvenating weekends.
Q&A
What Exactly Is Included in the Price?
The price includes everything except transportation.
Can We Pay for the Retreat in Installments?
Of course. We adapt to each individual’s needs. We can arrange payments in 2 or 3 installments without additional fees. If you’re eager to participate in the Creative Retreat, explain your situation, and we’ll work together to find a solution.
Is the Deposit Refundable if We Can’t Attend?
Unfortunately, no. Payments are non-refundable, even in cases of force majeure. However, you will receive credit for a future retreat.
Can We Attend the Creative Retreat as a Group?
Absolutely! If you’d like to come with a friend, your partner, or your mom, that’s perfectly fine. However, please note that places are limited, so contact us quickly.
Are Carpooling Groups Being Organized for the Retreat?
Once you’ve registered, we can connect you with other participants. This way, you can coordinate travel together.
Where Exactly Is the Floral Retreat Located?
In Collex-Bossy, in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. You can come by car or public transportation.
From Cornavin Station: Take a train toward Coppet, stop at Versoix, then take Bus 54 (25 minutes).
From the Airport: Take Bus 54 (15 minutes).
What Types of Flowers Will We Work With?
I’m very committed to using seasonal and, whenever possible, locally sourced flowers from Geneva. We’ll be in the middle of peony season, and I have some beautiful floral surprises in store for you.
I’ve Never Done Floral Art or Watercolor Before—Can I Still Join?
Absolutely! The goal of these workshops is to introduce you to our two passions. Some participants may have prior experience, but it doesn’t matter. We adapt to everyone. That’s the benefit of being in a small group—we can provide (almost) personalized guidance.
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