Where Art, Adventure & Connection Meet
January 4–10, 2027 | Ceiba, Puerto Rico | Limited to 12 Artists
Solo: $4,000 per person | Duo: $6,000 for two
January 4–10, 2027 | Ceiba, Puerto Rico | Limited to 12 Artists
Solo: $4,000 per person | Duo: $6,000 for two
Designed for artists with a foundation in oil painting.
A Creative Sanctuary for Artists
Beyond the noise of ordinary life, between the mountains and the sea, you'll spend a week painting from life, learning from Craig Richards, exploring Puerto Rico, and sharing the experience with a small community of artists.
Where the canvas meets the horizon. Beyond the noise of ordinary life, between the mountains and the sea, light moves across the land and reveals itself in a thousand changing forms.
Here, the days begin with birdsong and end beneath Caribbean skies. We gather each morning with brushes in hand and return each evening carrying more than paintings.
For a few precious days, let the world fall away.
Come where color is deeper, shadows are alive, and beauty refuses to be ignored.
Location: Ceiba, Puerto Rico
January 4-10, 2027
Intentionally limited to twelve (12) participants
Award-Winning Plein Air Artist • Mentor • Instructor
Award-winning plein air painter Craig Richards is known for his sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and structure. For more than fifteen years, he has helped shape a thriving community of artists throughout North Carolina while refining a teaching approach rooted in observation, clarity, and confidence.
Painting directly from life, Craig believes that great paintings are born not from formulas, but from learning to truly see.
Throughout the retreat, he will offer demonstrations, personal guidance, and thoughtful feedback, helping each artist strengthen both technical skill and artistic vision.
His greatest gift, however, is teaching others how to slow down, observe deeply, and discover the beauty already waiting before them.
This retreat is more than a workshop - it's a place for artists to gather, create, and share meaningful experiences that deepen both art and friendship. Surrounded by the beauty of Puerto Rico, you'll paint alongside fellow artists, explore together, and discover how much joy can be found in seeing the world through one another's eyes.
Spaces are limited to maintain an intimate and focused experience.