Porto
By Alex Castro Ferreira | Mixed-Media Art Retreat | May 2025
A soulful creative gathering in one of Europe’s most inspiring cities.
Step into a space of deep artistic exploration and cultural beauty with Orly Avineri — acclaimed mixed-media artist and beloved guide of transformative creative journeys. In May 2025, Orly arrives to Porto, Portugal for an unforgettable art retreat designed to ignite your imagination, awaken your senses, and reconnect you with your intuitive voice.
What this retreat is about?
This is more than just an art workshop. It’s a creative pilgrimage — a journey into the heart of yourself, guided by Orly’s unique approach to mixed-media expression, storytelling, and personal transformation.
Over the course of several days, you’ll:
– Dive into rich, layered creative practices
– Work with diverse materials such as paint, ink, collage, vintage book boards, textiles, and found objects
– Explore themes of memory, imperfection, symbolism, and connection
– Be gently led to uncover and express what’s waiting within you — visually, emotionally, spiritually
Why Porto?
Porto is a city of textures — cobbled streets, tiled facades, crumbling beauty, riverside reflections, and soulful energy. It’s a place that invites slowness, wonder, and presence.
It is the perfect backdrop for this retreat: a city full of old stories and new inspiration, with a vibrant art scene, delicious cuisine, and timeless atmosphere.
What’s included in the experience:
– Daily hands-on workshops with Orly in an inspiring studio space
– A curated supply list and provided materials for your creative process
– Time to reflect, wander, collect, write, sketch, and explore
– Cultural outings to uncover the hidden gems of Porto — markets, viewpoints, street art, river walks
– Group dinners, laughter, connection, and shared stories
– Guidance, support, and soul-nourishing inspiration from Orly and fellow artists
Your Stay
You’ll be staying in comfortable accommodations right in the heart of Porto — within walking distance to many iconic sites. Enjoy the coziness of your room, the ease of the neighborhood, and the richness of group connection.
Included
– 8 nights accommodation
– Daily breakfasts, some shared lunches and dinners
– All workshops and studio access
– Welcome and farewell dinners in magical local settings
– Airport transfer suppor
– A lovingly curated retreat that takes care of the details so you can focus on your inner world
Who is this for?
This retreat welcomes:
– Artists of all levels — from absolute beginners to seasoned creatives
– Those seeking creative reconnection and healing through art
– People who crave community, depth, and meaningful travel
– Curious souls ready to explore mixed-media as a language of the heart
What you’ll take home
You’ll leave not just with a collection of beautiful, meaningful artwork — but with a deeper connection to yourself, new friendships, inspiration that lingers, and a tender memory of your days in Porto.