Winter Independent Residencies
(November–March)
During the winter months, we offer a limited number of independent, long-stay residencies for self-directed practitioners seeking time, space, and continuity for their work. This format is intentionally unstructured and suited to individuals who are comfortable working independently, without group programming or facilitated activities.
Winter residencies are suited to artists, writers, researchers, and other independent practitioners working on long-term projects who value focus, routine, and minimal interruption. Our winter format is not suitable for those seeking workshops, group dynamics, or a guided retreat experience.
Residencies are offered for 2 to 12 weeks, with places limited, and residents selected through an application process. The fee for a private room is €600 per week.
What’s Included
— Accommodation for the full duration of the stay
— Utilities and internet
— Access to shared living and working spaces
— Access to equipment and materials
— Access to shared living and working spaces
— The opportunity to live and work within an international creative community while maintaining an independent practice.
— Workshops and guided experiences.
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
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Acrylic paints
Oil paints
Oil pastels
Watercolors
Weaving loom and yarns
Typewritter
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Carl Rönisch Piano, 1915
Fender Player II Strat RW WBL Electric Guitar
Fender Player II Precision Bass RW PWT
Fender FA-135CE Concert WN Black
Fender Champion II 100
Fender Rumble Studio 40
Fender CP-60S Parlor Sunburst WN
Millenium 8” Frame Drum (Natural Skin)
Nektar SE61 Keyboard
Hohner Special 20 C
Quantum HD 2 Interface
Eris Studio 5 Monitors (x2)
PreSonus PX-1 Mic
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Super 8 film video camera
Yashica-Mat Medium format camera
Ricoh GR-III
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Singer sewing machine HD6605
Samsung Freestyle Projector
What People Are Saying
“I had quit my job and decided to embark on a journey to Greece. I arrived at the port. Alone. As I looked for my seat, I saw others with different styles, same vibes - all artists. As we sat, the conversations arose without knowing that this first conversation was the beginning of something special. All in the same journey with different backgrounds. All chose to spend time away from all we knew to devote ourselves to our practice.
Christina, our host, a Greek woman, strong, independent and beautiful. In and out. I felt held, she had created a space where you felt at home, away from home. Where you could take up space and be yourself, to enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle. Eat delicious, fresh food, drink house wine, and celebrate life just like the Greeks did in the old days. To read near the vast sea, to write, paint, or otherwise to disconnect to come back to yourself. To find solitude as you adventured through the island and to find a new family when you got home.
The house had character, different spaces to gather, a garden, a rooftop terrace with a fantastic view, a communal kitchen, and a living room. There was space to create and to chill, to feel inspired by the land and by the people that surrounded us.
I lived a dream, a dream I desire to come back to. I’d wake up, do yoga, cook breakfast, go out for coffee, go to the beach, read, eat, come home to create, go have dinner with my new friends, who later became family, and ended our day in a bar drinking, laughing, dancing. Ohhh what a dream!!!
It was an honor to have shared a space with so many wonderful artists, who inspired me and taught me from their practice, supported me through my journey and overall showed me a reflection of myself. All I could see was beauty, joy, kindness, peace, love…I came back to myself in this retreat. It was the start of a beautiful journey and of a new connection with an amazing human being, Christina, and many other beautiful souls that surrounded her. You are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you my dear Christina, overall for being you.”
“My stay at Descoverartists was incredible. Not working in my usual medium allowed me to explore and find inspiration in unexpected ways, and being based on a Greek island made the experience even more magical and unforgettable. I hope to be back soon”
“Christine is a magician of beauty and cosiness. She has created a gorgeous playground for artists to feel surrounded by harmony, intoxicating fragrances, and love.”