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Calling all storytellers and artists! 🖋️✨ Unplug from the ordinary and plug into inspiration at our upcoming writing and art retreat. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, surround yourself with fellow creatives, and let the creative energy flow. Whether you're a seasoned writer or artist just starting your creative journey, join us for a week of words, wisdom, art, and wonderful connections. Let's turn the blank page and the canvas into endless possibilities! 🌿📖
INSPIRE. CREATE. PERSIST.
Awaken your creativity, embrace your truth, and rejuvenate your soul on this creative retreat in beautiful Amorgos, Greece—an opportunity for exploring your creativity with a community of creatives in a tranquil and peaceful setting. During the week together, Kat will guide you in engaging your creativity, whether with your art, writing, or both. You will leave refreshed and renewed with a vision and plan for sustaining your creative practice.
Guest speaker Jonas Saul!
Bestselling author Jonas Saul will lead a session on tension and emotion in your work in progress, and will also contribute to a discussion on the publishing industry. He will also be available for one-on-ones and work directly with anyone who wants more time with him.
THE RETREAT WEEK SUMMARY:
08:00 – 09:30--Buffet Breakfast.
10:00 - 13:00—Morning sessions run three hours with a short break in between. The itinerary below details these sessions. In the afternoons, you can choose from various activities: edit, walk the beach, swim, hike from one village to another, or take a nap—whatever you like. The possibilities are endless, and the choice is yours!
Afternoons - One-on-one sessions with Kat to work on your specific needs.
20:00 - Meet for dinner, then spend the rest of the evening chatting about writing and art.
Tours: During our six-night stay on the island of Amorgos, we'll visit the 11th-century monastery, tour the white village of Chora, and go on a village hike!
Kat Caputo Biography:
Her mystery book, A SLIVER IN THE DARK, will be released in 2027!
Kat Caputo is a visual artist, arts educator, creativity coach, and the author of Art, Then Mysteries, published in Mystery Readers Journal, as well as Troubled Man, a short story featured at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art.
A former public school visual arts educator and adjunct professor, Kat holds an MFA in Studio Arts and an MA in Art Education from The University of the Arts. With several years of teaching and coaching experience—let’s say enough to retire—Kat uses her knowledge and expertise in the arts to coach and mentor creatives.
Kat writes mysteries and thrillers and is a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime, where she also serves as a mentor. She advocates for the healing power of the arts and the therapeutic benefits of animals, and has worked with PAWS For People using her therapy golden retrievers.
Like her writing, Kat’s art explores trauma and the fragility of life.
Cancellation Policy:
We offer a full refund for all cancellations made before August 1, 2025 (except for the deposit, which is non-refundable as it is sent to the hotel to secure the room). This refund is approximately two months prior to the retreat's start date. After August 1, 2025, we will be responsible for paying the hotel for your room, food, and excursions, and therefore, we will not be able to issue any refunds.
Waiver of Liability:
By participating in this retreat, I agree to release Imagine Greece Retreats (IGR), the retreat faculty, staff, and the associated hotel from any liability for injuries that may occur during the retreat. I understand that this release includes financial responsibility for any injuries caused, even if they result from negligence.
I acknowledge the inherent risks associated with activities such as yoga, meditation, sightseeing, and hiking. I voluntarily assume these risks and understand that I can withdraw from any activity if I feel uncomfortable at any time.
By joining this retreat, I forfeit the right to bring any claims against IGR, its faculty, or staff related to my participation. I understand that I am responsible for following all safety precautions provided in writing and verbally, and I will ask you to clarify when necessary.
In return, I will benefit from the activities and experiences offered during the retreat.
A bus or hotel van will be waiting to transport you to and from the hotel upon arrival and departure.
All six nights at Lakki Village Hotel are covered in the retreat fee.
The retreat fee gives you unfettered access to all the sessions with Kat, plus one-on-ones, and more!
Buffet breakfast is served every day from 8:00 - 10:30 with a wide variety of dishes and beverages: Coffee, tea, juices, jam, cheeses, olives, eggs, warm dishes, seasonal fruits, and more ...
Greek and American dishes.
The ancient village of Chora is a magnificent sight to see, with its historic windmills still adorning the hillside.
The 11th-century monastery Hozoviotissa is a wonder that must be seen.
We take you from the village of Tholaria across a mountain path to the neighboring village called Lagada for a picturesque walk.
Attendees will be given a gift bag of fun and exciting things related to the retreat.
Attendees must find their own way to and from Greece.
Blue Star Ferries offers tickets online. Please plan ahead and get your tickets to Amorgos before the retreat begins, and for when the retreat is over.
The one thing your fee does not cover are beverages. All beverages can be charged to your room and settled up upon check-out.
As noted above, all alcoholic beverages can be charged to your room and settled up later.
The hotel supplies us with buffet breakfast and dinner. Lunch can be ordered at the restaurant, or in town.
Please investigate what travel insurance works best for you, if needed.
There may be a small fee of a few euros when checking out to cover the hotel tax fee the Greek government imposes upon hotels.
