Course Description

A week to slow down, reconnect with your creativity and return home feeling refreshed. Watercolour, Yoga & Qi Gong Retreat 12-18 September 2026 | Casa Surrender, Cómpeta, Andalusia Join professional artist Ione Harrison and yoga and qi gong teacher Nicky Thomas for a restorative six-night retreat in the beautiful mountains of southern Spain. Combining expressive watercolour painting, gentle yoga, qi gong and time in nature, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to step away from everyday life, slow down and reconnect with yourself and your creativity. Whether you are completely new to painting, yoga or qi gong, or already have experience, you will be warmly supported to work at your own pace in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Many guests attend alone and quickly become part of a friendly and supportive group. A typical day: Gentle yoga to begin the day A relaxed watercolour workshop inspired by the Andalusian landscape Long lunches on the terrace Time to swim, sketch, read or explore Early evening qi gong on the yoga deck Evening meals together and time to unwind Included: • Daily watercolour workshops • Daily yoga, meditation and qi gong sessions • Accommodation at Casa Surrender • Breakfast, lunch and refreshments each day • Five evening meals • All studio art equipment and use of yoga equipment "I arrived feeling exhausted and left feeling inspired, rested and full of ideas. The balance of painting, yoga and time to yourself was perfect." Between us, we bring many years of experience in teaching, creativity and wellbeing. Ione creates relaxed, encouraging painting workshops that help people let go of perfection and enjoy the process, while Nicky's gentle yoga and qi gong sessions leave guests feeling calmer, more grounded and deeply restored. Together we've created a retreat where you can simply arrive, be looked after and enjoy the week at your own pace. Download the brochure or get in touch for an informal chat if you'd like to know whether the retreat is right for you. ioneharrisonart@gmail.com