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- 6 days, 5 nights on a beautiful 30 acre property at our retreat space, Cascada Elysiana
- 3 meals per day during workshop days (Vegetarian and Vegan options)
-Dinner on arrival day and Breakfast on departure day
- 4 Days of Workshops, one day with each artist including a bonus workshop from Kaila Spencer and Shannon Miguela
-Private on site waterfall
- One on one mentorship with each artist
-Daily Yoga Sessions
Some Art Supplies will be available on site. Following the welcome email, a recommended supply list will be sent out.
Photos by Gabbie Attardi
Blake Foster
Emerging from roots in graffiti under the moniker SYDWOX, the creative rebel broadened his craft and completed a certificate program in visual FX for film with a focus in digital sculpting. Feeling unfulfilled as a mere gear in the machine, he left the digital world and returned to the streets as a stencil artist for the people. Somewhere between painting political messages and running from the law, Foster discovered the healing power of the paintbrush, entheogens, and that deep future bass music. A newfound passion and self-love shattered limiting thought patterns and a clear vision of conscious creation was conceived.
Morgan Mandala
Morgan Mandala is a Colorado based artist who has been live painting and teaching in the US & internationally since 2010. With a background in painting, art history, and an obsession with the nature, her work is known for its luminous landscapes, intricate mandalas, and symbolism reflecting our seamless connection to the world around us.
Drawing from years of creative practice and collaboration, Morgan brings both insight and enthusiasm to her teaching, helping students with practical techniques as well as developing a more intuitive and personal relationship with their art.
Seth McMahon
Seth McMahon is a soulful engineer of imagery. His art is a kung fu dance on canvas, an expression of flow, and a vehicle to new worlds of the imaginary mind. Hailing from West Oakland, Seth developed his style painting in the studio, in nightclubs, and on the streets. One painting after another, he continues to challenge himself to learn more, pushing to become the greatest painter he can be.
Peter Westermann is an artist and designer currently living in Denver, CO and is the founder of Threyda as well as acting general manager and art director. He spends most of his time working with the artists in the collective to develop new ideas and ways to support their creations. In his free time he still pursues many of his own visual projects.
Kaila Spencer
As a visionary artist and yoga teacher her work is inspired by deep meditation and the vivid psychedelia of nature. Her art celebrates the spirit of Mother Earth through intricate, nature-infused visions. Kaila has exhibited in galleries around the world and leads transformative art and yoga retreats internationally, sharing her passion for creativity, consciousness, and connection.
After graduating college with a BFA in art education, Shannon decided that painting wasn’t just the path for her, but a healing force to be shared with the world. Shannon feels that through the continuous practice of understanding human experience through visionary art, existence becomes more meaningful and lucid. As an artist, she views her paintings as dreamscapes, visions that uncovering the surreal subconscious.
With a yoga teacher certification, you’ll also get to experience the magic of tapping into flow state through daily yoga sessions. Discover the magic of unifying art and movement in your daily routine.
Share a suite with a fellow retreater. Suites options for only female, only male, and co ed are available. Please read description before purchase. Suites can also be booked privately at a higher rate upon purchase.
Couples Accommodations include 2 tickets for Painting in Paradise, or can be purchased by an individual for a larger, private accommodation.
Cabina Piña Bunkhouse is a shared co-ed cabin with options for bunk beds or full. Please pick your preference at checkout.
Please contact our retreat manager Shannon Miguela for any questions.
email: shannonmiguelaart@gmail.com
phone: (203) 858-7070
"Shannon is a natural leader and teacher. She has an effortlessly nurturing presence and a gift for bringing people together and creating a sanctuary. I would trust in any event or experience Shannon has a hand in. She creates magic in everything she does."
"I really connected with Blake as a person and to his style as a teacher. He has such a kind, gentle spirit and the most calming energy. He is patient, genuine, approachable, and always took the time to help anyone who was stuck on their process or needed some feedback."
"Painting in Paradise is an art retreat and so much more. It’s an immersive experience that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit. It’s a safe space to learn, a place to connect and feel seen, and an experience that you will draw inspiration from for a long time after."
"Seth is such an engaging, animated, and entertaining person to begin with and really cares about sharing his knowledge with others. He always had the room laughing during demos and showed up for open studio sessions with endless encouragement and solid feedback."
"I didn’t miss a day of yoga and I was so grateful to have the chance to do it every day. It was a part of the retreat I was intimidated by and I felt that the teachers were extremely mindful of keeping classes approachable for all skill levels. They were always asking us for feedback on difficulty and what our bodies were needing that day. Thank you for showing me the beauty in yoga :)"
