Retreats
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Curated Travel
ARTIST & NOMAD retreats serve as a catalyst for restoration and refreshment.
Our retreats in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, India and beyond range from 3 nights to 14 nights and revolve around a central theme that invites you to embrace wonder, rest, creativity, and play.
All retreats are hosted in English by Brandon + Kirsten Dickerson, themselves artists and nomads hoping to share the ways they have learned to slow down, pay attention, and live in deep connection with God, creation, and others.
Explore our retreats for 2024 below. We hope to see you soon!
The Wa/ves of SAINT FRANCIS
October 1-6
AZORES: São Miguel
Unplug, explore, and reconnect with God through nature at the historic Convento de S. Francisco, a restored Franciscan Monastery nestled amidst the awe-inspiring volcanic landscapes of São Miguel Island.
This six-day/five-night retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve into the soul of St. Francis. Experience the wonder of the Azores, with the expansive Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop.
This retreat is curated and led by Brandon and Kirsten.
FLORA+FAUNA
October 11-13
PORTUGAL: O Refúgio
Slow down and discover the beauty that surrounds you through daily meditations, nature walks/journaling, gardening, and creative arts workshops (such as monoprinting, natural dyes, and watercolor) that focus on experiencing wonder through time in nature and the garden.
Explore Parables + Psalms that focus on nature found in seeds, soil, flowers, birds, and trees.
This retreat is curated and led by Kirsten.
CRAFT+CULTURE: Morocco
Oct 21-31 (FULL)
MOROCCO: Marrakech, Fes
Join an insider experience of the artisan crafts, architecture, food, and culture of amazing Morocco. Through guided daily excursions and experiences, explore the intersection of design, wonder, intentionality, and regenerative travel.
Learn directly from local artisans and participate and support initiatives and social businesses that empower women and honor traditional crafts and cultures.
This tour is curated and led by Kirsten.
ORA et LABORA: Wine+Harvest
Sept 20-22
PORTUGAL: O Refúgio
ORA ET LABORA is Latin for “Pray and Work”, inspired by the rhythms and practices of ancient monasteries. Join us for our weekend wine harvest and daily monastic rhythms at O Refúgio as together we serve and seek God, learning from the lessons in the vines.
Participate in picking and stomping grapes as well as other work projects and local experiences unique to this region of Portugal. Enjoy community focused meals associated with wine harvests and produce from our region in Portugal.
This retreat is co-led by the Dickersons and Marta Pego e Pinto.
CRAFT+ CULTURE: INDIA
February 6-17, 2025
India: Golden Triangle
Explore India's crafts and culture, providing insider experiences and workshops led by local guides, artisans, and friends.
Nestled in boutique hotels, we'll learn firsthand from talented artisans and passionate locals, venturing beyond tourist zones to be welcomed into homes as cherished guests.
Delving deep into the worlds of design, traditional crafts, and regenerative practices, we honor, empower, and sustain communities across India.
This tour is curated and led by Kirsten.
PRINT+NATURE
JUNE 14-16
PORTUGAL: O Refúgio
Join a weekend of creativity inspired by creation. Take a block printing workshop that includes carving a block and printing a tote bag. Learn to make monoprints from flowers and other nature items gathered from the farm. Rekindle a sense of awe and wonder through the practice of mindfulness, nature walks/journaling, and guided reflections inspired by the Psalms that celebrate creation. Enjoy vegetarian, farm to table meals.
Hosted by Kirsten and Brandon with special local guest/expert in block printing.
Registration closes June 1.
