Mosaic Making Retreat in Turkey

What You'll Do

Relax and unwind on a creative retreat in a beautiful, quiet corner of Turkey. Craft beautiful mosaics and relax by the pool, taste traditional Turkish cuisine and leave feeling refreshed, recharged, and with your own hand-made artwork to remember your week by.

Availability:

2023: SOLD OUT
2024: Available dates coming soon

Bring out your artistic side and share your host’s passion for mosaics at her artist retreat in Göcek, a quiet, picturesque village in Western Turkey, with views that stretch to Greece over an expansive bay.

But this all-inclusive holiday is not just about mosaics! It’s about you having a great time: create your own unique artwork, relax by the pool, discover new places, lounge on the beach, taste delicious food… simply unwind and enjoy your home away from home.

This holiday includes food, drinks, snacks, accommodation, trips and much more. Immerse yourself in the slow pace of life afforded by this corner of the world, and live like a local as you take time out of the pace of everyday life. Your host will be with you every step of the way on this creative & cultural journey, and you will return home with a beautiful artwork and lots of great memories!

Experience
Highlights

Create your own mosaic on a retreat that gets your creative juices flowing

Relax in beautiful surroundings at a villa that lies far off the tourist trail

Discover beautiful beaches, the village and the local market on a week that immerses you in the authentic culture of the region

Experience Itinerary

Arrival day

Arrival anytime from 4 pm

Time to unpack, relax, meet & greet

19:30 Welcome dinner (snack available for late arrivals)

Accommodation

Beautiful villa over 3 floors, amidst landscaped gardens and surrounded by lots of terraces with outdoor dining and lounge areas

Large private swimming pool with outdoor shower – all towels provided

2 Double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom, balconies, air conditioning, ceiling fans and sea views

1 Double bedroom with adjoining private bathroom. This room can be converted into 2 single beds for sharing guests

Spacious lounge and dining area with open plan kitchen – guests have unlimited access

The mosaic studio is located on one of the large terraces on the ground floor

Free WiFi in and around the house

Settle in and get ready!

09:00 Breakfast

10:00 Stroll through Göcek and shopping at the local market

12:30 Lunch at local market (included)

13:30 Get ready for your mosaic making!

19:30 Dinner at home

bedrooms at a mosaic making retreat in turkey

Swim and mosaic making

09:00 Breakfast

09:30 Mosaic making

12:30 Light lunch

13:30 Off to Göcek Beach for a swim

15:00 Return home and mosaic making

19:30 Dinner at home

mosaic making studio in turkey

Beachside lunch and mosaic making

09:00 Breakfast

09:30 Mosaic making

12:30 Lunch at Inlice Beach restaurant (not included but very affordable)

13:30 Spend time on the beach (small charge for lounge chairs)

16:00 More mosaic making

19:30 Dinner at home

people making mosaics in turkey

Optional excursion day

09:00 Breakfast

09:30 Mosaic making (should be almost finished)

12:30 Lunch

13:30 Afternoon: option to visit Dalyan, Fethiye/Olüdeniz, the Hammam –
or relax at home, work on your mosaic

19:30 Dinner at home (or on your trip)

beach in turkey

Final full day

09:00 Breakfast

09:30 Last finishing touches to your artwork; then fix and grout it, ready to take home

12:30 Light lunch, then relax by the pool, go to Göcek for a stroll or a last swim…

20:00 Farewell dinner in Göcek (not included)

swimming pool in turkey

Departure day

Breakfast and checkout by 12 pm (late departures can stay on until it’s time to leave)

We hope you have had a wonderful time in Turkey, and leave not only with your very own lovingly crafted piece of artwork to remind you of your time here, but also with some wonderful travel memories and some new friends.

Location Information

Your retreat takes place in Göcek, in western Turkey. A quiet, secluded village, it has been spared the threat of mass tourism and retains an authentic, hidden gem feel.

The nearest airport is Dalaman International Airport (DLM), about a 25 minute drive away from the retreat. Your transfer from the airport in included in the price of the package.

FAQs

Unfortunately, the villa is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties due to stairs.

The villa is not suitable for people with a cat allergy as the host looks after several cats (not allowed in any of the bedrooms)

Smoking is permitted in all outdoor areas.

Your host can accommodate lactose-free and vegetarian diets but NOT vegan, diabetic or other.

Yes, no problem. The host will accommodate any arrivals and pre-order your transfers for you.

From £899 pp