ART HEALING WEEKEND
29th to 31st May 2026
With local artist Michaela Mobley as guide and tutor.
A WEEKEND COMMITTED TO THE HEALING POWER OF ART, NATURE AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
You don’t have to be an artist or even good at drawing to enjoy this weekend, just come with an open heart.
29th to 31st May 2026
With local artist Michaela Mobley as guide and tutor.
A WEEKEND COMMITTED TO THE HEALING POWER OF ART, NATURE AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
You don’t have to be an artist or even good at drawing to enjoy this weekend, just come with an open heart.
Weekend Itinerary
Friday: Arrival & Dinner
Arrive at Aperanti, where the calm of the countryside welcomes you from the very first moment. As you step into the peaceful surroundings, take a deep breath and allow yourself to slow down. You’ll be warmly greeted by your host and meet your fellow retreat participants, beginning to share the space and the journey together. In the evening, gather around the table to enjoy a nourishing vegetarian dinner, lovingly prepared with homemade recipes and fresh, local ingredients— a simple, heartfelt way to settle in and connect.
Friday: Arrival & Dinner
Arrive at Aperanti, where the calm of the countryside welcomes you from the very first moment. As you step into the peaceful surroundings, take a deep breath and allow yourself to slow down. You’ll be warmly greeted by your host and meet your fellow retreat participants, beginning to share the space and the journey together. In the evening, gather around the table to enjoy a nourishing vegetarian dinner, lovingly prepared with homemade recipes and fresh, local ingredients— a simple, heartfelt way to settle in and connect.
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Saturday: Healing in Nature
Breathe in the fresh mountain air, slow down, and reconnect through art and nature.
We'll explore the breathtaking Machairas Mountains, sketching as we go —from soaring landscapes to timeless architecture. Our journey takes us to the UNESCO-listed village of Fikardou, where we’ll experiment with shadow sketching, discovering how
PAINTING SHADOWS CAN BRING LIGHT INTO THE DARKEST PARTS OF LIFE.
After a delicious lunch in a traditional taverna, we’ll immerse ourselves in painting the vast landscape.
A WIDE LANDSCAPE CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING BUT JUST LIKE IN LIFE, WE CAN LEARN TO PAUSE, FOCUS AND FIND BEAUTY IN ONE MEANINGFUL DETAIL.
Breathe in the fresh mountain air, slow down, and reconnect through art and nature.
We'll explore the breathtaking Machairas Mountains, sketching as we go —from soaring landscapes to timeless architecture. Our journey takes us to the UNESCO-listed village of Fikardou, where we’ll experiment with shadow sketching, discovering how
PAINTING SHADOWS CAN BRING LIGHT INTO THE DARKEST PARTS OF LIFE.
After a delicious lunch in a traditional taverna, we’ll immerse ourselves in painting the vast landscape.
A WIDE LANDSCAPE CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING BUT JUST LIKE IN LIFE, WE CAN LEARN TO PAUSE, FOCUS AND FIND BEAUTY IN ONE MEANINGFUL DETAIL.
- 8.30 am breakfast at Aperanti
- Pick up 9.30am
- Viewpoint sketching of Holy Monastery of Panagia Machairas and the Eagle of Freedom
- Fikardou UNESCO village – coffee, shadow sketching
- Lunch at a local traditional tavern
- Painting mountains plein air in watercolour
- Arrive back to Aperanti at 5.30pm
Saturday evening: Free time (Dinner not included in weekend price)
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Sunday: Workshop Day "A Colourful Life"
EVER REFLECTED ON YOUR WHOLE LIFE? ADD COLOUR, AND HEAL.
In Cyprus we have the symbol of a red thread running through a story. Now explore the thread that runs through your life, all the high and low points. A workshop of reflection, self-worth and hope for the future. At the end of this workshop, you will have 4-5 painted small canvases, an A4 future colour block, and 15-20 small paper paintings. All materials are supplied.
Sunday evening: We say goodbye at 5.30pm.
EVER REFLECTED ON YOUR WHOLE LIFE? ADD COLOUR, AND HEAL.
In Cyprus we have the symbol of a red thread running through a story. Now explore the thread that runs through your life, all the high and low points. A workshop of reflection, self-worth and hope for the future. At the end of this workshop, you will have 4-5 painted small canvases, an A4 future colour block, and 15-20 small paper paintings. All materials are supplied.
Sunday evening: We say goodbye at 5.30pm.
PRICING & BOOKING
Price depends on the size of room you book and occupancy level.
For single occupancy in standard double: 390 euros per person
For single occupancy in large double: 410 euros per person
For double occupancy in standard double: 250 euros per person
For double occupancy in large double: 260 euros per person
For single occupancy in standard double: 390 euros per person
For single occupancy in large double: 410 euros per person
For double occupancy in standard double: 250 euros per person
For double occupancy in large double: 260 euros per person
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- 1 Dinner Friday evening
- Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
- Art Teaching Tour in the Machairas Mountains including transport, coffee break and taverna lunch
- Full day Art Workshop including coffee break and picnic lunch
- Art sketch book, pencil and pen for sketching (to take home)
- Use of watercolour sets & brushes
- Lunch and coffee
- Not included is Saturday evening meal, additional drinks and snacks
You are welcome to stay additional nights, let us know when you reserve your places.
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RESERVATION
Please book your Art Healing Weekend with Aperanti Agrotourism by
Email: [email protected]
Call or WhatsApp: +357-96730699
It really takes a lot to set up these weekends, so we ask for 50% non-refundable deposit, due when you book. The 50% remainder is due 3 days before the retreat starts.
Thank you for your understanding.
Email: [email protected]
Call or WhatsApp: +357-96730699
It really takes a lot to set up these weekends, so we ask for 50% non-refundable deposit, due when you book. The 50% remainder is due 3 days before the retreat starts.
Thank you for your understanding.
Michaela Mobley, artist and tutor
Michaela moved to Cyprus from Bristol, UK, over 20 years ago, and now lives and works in Kapedes village. Michaela has had three solo shows and participated in over a dozen group exhibitions, including 3 for the Cyprus Government. She now paints and teaches on a daily basis.
In her life, she has gone through upsetting times and used art to both understand and recover. She developed workshops to help with acceptance, which she now uses to encourage others in their own journey of self-reflection and hope.
Michaela moved to Cyprus from Bristol, UK, over 20 years ago, and now lives and works in Kapedes village. Michaela has had three solo shows and participated in over a dozen group exhibitions, including 3 for the Cyprus Government. She now paints and teaches on a daily basis.
In her life, she has gone through upsetting times and used art to both understand and recover. She developed workshops to help with acceptance, which she now uses to encourage others in their own journey of self-reflection and hope.
