COLOR OUTSIDE THE COASTLINES

Greece

INTUITIVE MIXED MEDIA SKETCHBOOK RETREAT
June 27-July 3, 2027

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Set sail for a once-in-a-lifetime creative adventure through the Greek Islands!

Seven days of color, wanderlust, and creative freedom aboard a beautiful sailing catamaran as we island-hop through Greece's breathtaking Saronic Islands with the Nautica Collective!

Trade the traditional art studio for turquoise waters, sun-drenched islands, charming seaside villages, and endless inspiration.

During the retreat, you’ll experience:
🎨 Intuitive mixed media sketchbook sessions with Becky, exploring color, expressive mark-making, and creative freedom.

⛵ Sailing through the stunning Greek Islands, discovering secluded coves, charming harbors, and breathtaking scenery.

🍷 Delicious meals prepared by our private onboard chef, enjoyed with spectacular views and wonderful company.

💖 Meaningful connections with an inclusive group of other queer folks, allies, and creative misfits. Many retreat guests leave with lifelong friendships!

☀️ Plenty of time to swim, relax, explore, dance, laugh, or simply soak up the Mediterranean sunshine.

Who is this for?

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No experience necessary!
Participants come from all walks of life, across cultures, identities, and creative paths, and everyone is warmly welcome here.

Haven’t picked up a paintbrush since childhood?
Perfect! You’ll fit right and and be gently guided to let go of the fear of beginning and dive into the intuitive painting process. There are no mistakes here, perfectionism is a trap, and the possibilities are endless. We’ll focus on the process and not the end result. While I'll share plenty of painting tips, techniques, and "rules", I'll also encourage you to break them all. There is zero judgement here and only good vibes!

Paint often?
Enliven your already established creative practice and discover how to tame your inner critic and release expectations so that you make more instinctual choices and create more freely. 

Come solo or with friends!
Some participants arrive solo, others come with friends or loved ones, and it doesn’t take long before the whole group feels like a supportive, inspiring community.

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What to expect

When was the last time you turned a sailing yacht into your very own floating art studio?

During our retreat, the sparkling turquoise waters of Greece's Saronic Islands will be our inspiration, and a beautiful sailing yacht will be our creative home for the week!

We'll paint on deck, fill our sketchbooks with color and memories, and explore charming seaside villages, quiet coves, and breathtaking island landscapes along the way.

Color Outside the Coastlines is an immersive, intuitive mixed media sketchbook retreat devoted to capturing the colors, textures, experiences, and feelings of our travels. Rather than creating picture-perfect representations of what we see, we'll use watercolor, drawing, expressive mark-making, and mixed media techniques to create colorful, layered pages inspired by our adventures.

All your art supplies will be provided - including your very own travel art kit with a bunch of my favorite mixed media sketchbook tools to take home with you.

This process will help you loosen up, trust your intuition, let go of perfectionism, and discover new ways to see and experience the world around you. And the best part? You'll return home with a sketchbook full of art, memories, and inspiration long after our voyage ends!

You'll Experience and Learn:

  • My integration of a whole-hearted creative practice, including meditation, journaling, and intuitive exploration

  • Painting and mixed media demonstrations aplenty

  • Expressive mark-making, layering, and playful mixed media techniques with acrylic and watercolor paints, pens, markers, crayons, pencils, and more

  • Creative ways to capture travel memories, colors, textures, and experiences in your sketchbook

  • Color mixing tips and tricks inspired by the stunning landscapes of the Greek Islands

A Sketchbook Full of Possibilities!

Six Nights Aboard Your Own Luxury Sailing Yacht!

Forget the traditional hotel! For six nights, our home away from home will be a beautiful, modern sailing yacht, floating among the turquoise waters, charming harbors, and breathtaking islands of Greece's Saronic Gulf.

We'll sail aboard premium sailing catamarans, thoughtfully designed for comfort, relaxation, and life at sea. With spacious double cabins, private ensuite bathrooms, full air-conditioning, and plenty of room to spread out!

Imagine waking up in a secluded cove, sipping your morning coffee on deck, and diving into crystal-clear waters before breakfast. Spend your days painting, swimming, exploring colorful villages, or lounging in the Mediterranean sunshine.

With expansive decks, shaded dining areas, cozy indoor lounges, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards, there's plenty of space for adventure, creativity, and relaxation. And with a professional skipper and private chef taking care of life onboard, you can simply settle in and enjoy the journey.

Delicious Meals, Drinks & a Private Chef!

Fresh Mediterranean flavors, delicious meals prepared by our private onboard chef, and wine with a view? Yes, please!

Throughout our sailing adventure, we'll enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals inspired by the flavors of Greece, from leisurely breakfasts on deck to beautiful dinners under the stars. Our private chef will take care of the cooking, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the good life!

All onboard meals and beverages are included, including wine and other alcoholic drinks! We'll also enjoy two meals ashore, giving you the chance to explore local tavernas, sample authentic Greek cuisine, and discover your own delicious favorites. These two meals will be at your own expense.

Think morning coffee overlooking turquoise waters, leisurely lunches between painting or swims, and evenings filled with wonderful food, good wine, laughter, and new friends.

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Belonging + Group connection time

Want to make art in a welcoming and inclusive community where your identities and stories are celebrated?

I infuse the space with loving guidance and encouragement, but the heart of the experience is the community we form together. The collection of creatives misfits who lift and support each other along the way. 

It’s normal for it to feel scared when showing up to a bunch of strangers in another country! But what happens in every sense of retreat is hard to describe.

When you give yourself that week, the trust we are able to foster, the joy, the vulnerability and the transformation with your painting is amazing!

paint boldly, break the rules, and trust your instincts…

Imagine sailing through sparkling turquoise waters, discovering hidden coves, colorful harbors, and sun-drenched villages, with a new island waiting to be explored around every corner.

The Saronic Islands are a magical mix of natural beauty, rich history, and authentic Greek island charm. From the colorful waterfront of Poros to the car-free cobblestone streets and artistic heritage of Hydra, each island has its own personality and plenty of inspiration to fill our sketchbooks.

We'll wander charming seaside villages, discover local art and culture, swim in crystal-clear coves, and soak up the Mediterranean sunshine. Along the way, we'll trade crowded tourist attractions for quiet anchorages, spectacular sunsets, and the freedom to explore at our own pace.

And in late June, we'll enjoy the beginning of the Mediterranean summer, with long, sunny days, warm temperatures, and beautiful opportunities to paint, swim, and play.

A little adventure, a little relaxation, and a whole lot of creative magic. What could be better?!

In a magical setting you’ll never forget.

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Our Itinerary

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Scroll to discover what we’ll do over the 7 days retreat!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Our hosts

Nautica Collective combines the freedom of sailing with thoughtfully curated adventures, beautiful destinations, and all the comforts of a boutique getaway.

With small groups of just 10 guests per yacht, the experience feels intimate, personal, and wonderfully relaxed. Whether you're joining solo, bringing a friend, or traveling with your favorite creative humans, you'll be surrounded by people who share your love of adventure, connection, and trying something new.

Nautica Collective will be handling bookings, payments, cabin selections, and travel logistics, and can answer any questions about the sailing experience.

SECURE YOUR 7-DAY
GREECE SAILING RETREAT NOW

with just a £500 deposit.

Click the link below and you'll be directed to the Nautica Collective booking page.

DOUBLE CABIN FOR TWO + ENSUITE BATH:

£3,785.00 - per person

PRIVATE DOUBLE CABIN FOR SOLO OCCUPANCY + ENSUITE BATH:

£7,200.00 - pER pERSON

DOUBLE CABIN FOR TWO SHARED + ENSUITE BATH (ASSIGNED):

£3,785.00 - per person