Do Nothing & Draw Flowers Retreat - 4 Days to remember what rest feels like
Who this is for?!
For people who are too exhausted to take a proper break — and know it
You don't need to be an artist. You don't need a reason to pause. This retreat is for anyone who has been running on empty for too long and needs something gentle enough to actually rest in.
Over four days in the Palatinate forest, you'll slow down to the pace of the place. You'll draw flowers not because you're good at it, but because it gives your hands something quiet to do while your mind finally exhales.
We keep the group small, so there's always space, always silence, always the option to do absolutely nothing at all.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact us!
A covert detox retreat
What started as a small artistic nature gathering of friends is now in its fourth year and has turned into a retreat that is open for anyone to join and enjoy!
Tingle your artistic muscle with plein-air painting sessions, and hike through the lush Palatinate forest for four days, in which you can fully unwind and let yourself be carried by a strong structure that covers basic needs like healthy food, deep and quiet sleep, and a powerful morning routine. It is a natural side effect that your creativity starts blossoming.
The Beginning Sunday 5.July
Arrive & Gather
17:30 Opening Dinner
19:30 Evening Circle - Sharing & Greeting
Drink & Draw Monday 6.July
1. Day - Drawing Herbs & Drinking Kakao
7:00 Hydration & Classical Hatha Yoga
8:00 Dip in the Local Spring Water
8:45 Sketchbook Initiation
10:00 Light Breakfast & Cacao Introduction
11:30 Start of the Herbal Forest Tour - Visit the Stone Platform.
16:30 Small Pause
17:00 Early Dinner
18:30 Personal Digestion Time
19:00 Evening Circle -Sharing, Storytelling & Music
Exploring Shapes Tuesday 7.July
2. Day Lines & Strokes
7:00 Classical Hatha Yoga
8:00 Dip in the Local Spring Water
8:30 Find your Space in The Forest. - Visit to a Rock Formation
10:00 Late Breakfast
11:00 Personal Space - Small Pause
11:15 Workshop Time - Exploring the Shape - The Rock Platform.
16:00 Small Pause
17:30 Early Dinner
18:30 Personal Digestion Time
19:00 Life Drawing
20:00 Evening Circle - Sharing, Listening & Writing
Detox Wednesday 8.July
3. Day Exploring the Colors
7:00 Hydration Classical Hatha Yoga
7:20 Soccer Match
8:30 Dip in the Local Spring Water
10:00 Late Breakfast
11:30 Personal Space - Small Pause
12:00 Workshop Time
Contact movement session. Epic Forest Hike.
16:00 Small Pause
17:30 Early Dinner
18:30 Personal Digestion Time
19:00 Sauna
The full picture Thursday 9.July
Day 4 Merging joy and experience
7:00 Classical Hatha Yoga - Sharing
8:00 Dip in the Local Spring Water
10:00 Late Breakfast
11:00 Personal Space - Small Pause
12:00 Collaborative Drawing
Sharing and presentation of all works
16:00 Processing & Sharing circle
Retreat End - or do you want to stay longer? Let‘s talk! :)
Note that with the booking & registration, you confirm that you are in a medically stable and well condition, and that you are not taking any prescription or non-prescription medication that would adversely affect your ability to participate safely in the wellness retreat. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to consult a healthcare professional if you have any medical concerns prior to participation.
Questions
A few things people ask
Do I need any experience with drawing or painting?
None at all. The sessions are slow and ungraded. You're here to rest your mind, not produce a portfolio.
How small is the group, really?
Ten guests maximum. It's a deliberate choice — small enough that you never feel crowded, large enough that you're not alone unless you want to be.
What if I just want to sleep and not do the activities?
Genuinely fine. The drawing sessions and walks are invitations, not obligations. Rest your body however it asks you to.
What are the travel arrangements?
The Palatinate forest is easily reached by train from Frankfurt, Mannheim, or Karlsruhe. Detailed directions are shared upon booking.
Summer 2026 · Palatinate Forest, Germany
All meals, and materials included.
€760
€620
Only 10 spots per retreat. Previous dates sold out.
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