If a painting escape is on your bucket list, this is the transformational experience that will not only tick the box—but dissolve it entirely. Over 8 soul-stirring days, you’ll immerse yourself in the painter’s lifestyle and awaken, empower, heal and transform. This is where the HERO in you emerges—not through pressure, but through presence
Pilgrimage defined
‘A journey into the unknown, in search of deeper meaning—of self, of others, of nature, of spirit. A pilgrimage transforms you. And when you return, you are never quite the same.’
Freedom to loosen up
You don’t need to be a master painter. You only need the desire to paint. The ART Pilgrimage invites you to fill your inner tank with plein air experiences, hearty food, soulful company and the freedom to loosen up and embrace colour. Like the Impressionists and Fauves who responded to nature with bold, expressive colour, you’ll be gently guided to explore your own style, your own rhythm, and your own truth while creating a body of work that reflects your transformation
More than an escape - a return to your truest self
Like true pilgrims, we leave behind what’s familiar—perhaps even what’s outgrown—and travel to a place that calls us inward and asks us to reconnect with the land, with our bodies and with the quiet voice within. Each day begins with mindful practice—listening, journaling, meditating. and each evening, we gather to demystify theory, share stories and spark inspiration. You’ll return home not only with a bundle ofpaintings and new technical skills—but with a revived spirit, a deeper sense of self and a creative fire that’s been reignited.
ART Pilgrimage to the Heart of Bali
Reclaim your creative joy, reconnect with your spirit and return home transformed
Located at the intersection of two ley lines, Bali is known as an energetic vortex—a place of spiritual purification and awakening. And nestled deep in the energetic heart center of the island among the rich landscapes of the Balinese Jungle at the sacred setting of BALI ECO STAY, you’ll be held by the land itself as it guides you, cleanses you and calls you back to your essence
Nourishment for Body
At Bali Eco Stay, food is not just fuel—it’s ceremony. Grown and prepared by hand, each vegetarian meal nourishes your body and spirit, grounding you in the present and reminding you of the sacredness of care. You’ll eat with intention, surrounded by kindred spirits, as conversation flows and laughter softens the edges of old stories. You’ll bath in pristine spring water, be completely chemical free and have deep tissue massages to move any toxins
A Sanctuary for Your Creative Soul
Daily plein air painting in breathtaking landscapes
Daily creative talks give inspiration, guidance and roadmaps
Artistic guidance, critique, coaching and discussion
Deep sisterhood encourages shared transformation
Sacred Self-Care becomes a way of being
Daily meditation clears the blocks that cloud your creative flow
Dedicated rest time for massage, reading, silence, sleep restores
Waterfall bathing washes away what no longer serves
Spiritual reflection and guidance unpacks what’s ready to let go of
Nature immersion renews your energy
Gentle walks through jungle paths reconnect you to the earth’s rhythm
Journaling becomes a mirror for your inner journey, tracking both spiritual and practical learnings
““A fabulous colour journey that’s taken me to a doorway I now boldly step through! I feel safe, inspired and I feel respected and I feel encouraged by my most wonderful experience to paint and now actually, keep painting. Something I have always wanted to do but have been way too scared” Suzanna”
8 DAY Pilgrimage includes
Airport transfers
Accommodation for 7 nights
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Refreshments
6 days of painting
Nightly talks and critique
Demonstration, coaching & guided walk
Guidance, connection & inspo
Welcome & Farewell ceremony
Final art showing and critique
Daily Meditation & Journal work
Limited to 18 people
But doesn’t include:
Flights & Travel Insurance
Materials
Extra personal purchases
Teaching you how to paint
You will be sent
Recommended Materials List, Clothes List, Handbook, Pilgrimage Playlist, 12 week countdown touch-points, pre-departure ZOOM, access to private Facebook Group and WhatsApp Group
TBA
2026 July 11-18
2026 Aug 24- 31
“‘Shani has a sacred gift of holding a special space for the pilgrim - both internally & externally. Her authenticity, generosity, wisdom, elegance and love gives you a safe haven to grow, explore, heal and bring forth creative expression in a way that both surprises and delights’ Narelle 25”
Mystery in the Tarkine Rainforest
Reclaim your creative joy, reconnect with your spirit and return home transformed
The Tarkine, North West TASMANIA
Take a step back in time and experience the raw beauty of this 65 million year old rainforest with World Heritage significance. The Tarkine region (pronouned tar-kine, is named after the traditional indigenous Tarkiner people and known as Takayna) is in Tasmania's wild North-West and is highly significant on a global scale for its ecosystems and forests that date back to the ancient supercontinent, Gondwana Land with fossils between 100-700 million years old. The region has almost no permanent residents and most of the Tarkine is unprotected. The ancient rainforest is full of deeply forested valleys with cathedral-like groves in every shade of green with big old growth eucalypts, myrtle, leatherwood, pines, tree ferns, lush vegetation, mosses and fungi. The energy in the air alone, in this untouched paradise, rejuvenates at a cellular level and clears the mind. The coastline of The Tarkine is considered to be The Edge Of The World and also offers us insanely wild coastal painting too. Expect this to not only be transformational but a “life-altering” experience of wild, untamed, unspoiled nature in the lungs of the world and at its very edge and with a sisterhood and guidance so you can truly open your eyes and heart to a new freedom
Bring your thermals and woolens!
Pilgrimage includes:
Return airfare between Melb - Tas & transfers
Accommodation for 5 nights
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Refreshments
4 days of painting
Nightly talks and critique
Demonstration and coaching
Guidance, connection & inspo
Final showing and critique
Daily Meditation & Journal work
Limited to 19 people
But doesn’t include:
Travel Insurance
Alcohol & Materials
Extra personal purchases
You will need to bring
You will be sent a Materials List, and will include things like comfy shoes, warm layered clothes suitable for painting, warm hats and mittens, your painting surfaces & materials, visual diary, journal & smart-phone
2025 March (sold out)
2026 Feb TBA
“There is none else I know that can put together an experience that has all, bar none, get an emotional and creative breakthrough, paint amazing pieces AND the sisterhood works from the first minute” Lynne”
Come Home to Yourself in Outback OZ
Reclaim your creative joy, reconnect with your spirit and return home transformed
Macdonnell Ranges, NT
The MacDonnell Ranges stretch 644 km across Central Australia divided as Eastern and Western either side of Alice Springs. 115 kms out from Alice Springs, in the awesome “Eastern Mac’s”, is the Hale River Homestead which will become our comfortable base. From here we explore N’Dhala Gorge with its prehistoric rock carvings and Trephina Gorge completely surrounded by sheer red and purple quartzite rock faces and we marvel at the ghost gums along the sandy creek bed. This is Albert Namatjira country, significant to the Arrernte Aboriginal peoples, and the minerals in the earth throw purples, orange & pinks like you wouldn’t believe. With daily meditation to face and move blocks, you will journal to track your personal learnings and, when this harsh land eventually ignites in your very soul that is where you will settle and let your creativity express itself. After a hearty meal around a monstrously roaring hearth we will draw from the many who have painted before us with talks, guidance, critique and demo so you can truly open your eyes and heart to this ancient land with her deep spirituality and feel a new freedom to respond to her amazing colours and to express her with YOUR voice.
Bring your hat and fly net, not buts!
Pilgrimage includes:
Airport transfers
Accommodation for 6 nights
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Refreshments
5 days of painting
Nightly talks and critique
Demonstration and coaching
Guidance, connection & inspo
Final showing and critique
Daily Meditation & Journal work
Limited to 12 people
But doesn’t include:
Flights & Travel Insurance
Materials
Alcohol or extra purchases
You will need to bring
You will be sent a Materials List and it will include things like comfy shoes, layered clothes suitable for painting, a hat, a beanie & mittens, your painting surfaces & materials, beach seat, visual diary, journal & smart-phone
2024: JUNE (sold out)
2025: JULY TBA
“ Shani new exactly what I needed to overcome my habit of painting over and over again. I celebrate my breakthrough and know exactly where I am now and that takes so much confusion away, thank you sincerely” Dianne”
