Creative Retreat in Empordà: A One-Day Immersive Art and Nature Experience with Iol Baqués in Girona, Spain

Reconnect with yourself through art, nature, and stillness in this immersive creative retreat in Empordà, Spain, designed for adults seeking a meaningful and transformative experience.

Set in the serene landscapes of Girona, this one-day retreat blends painting, meditation, and nature connection into a carefully curated journey of creativity and presence. Guided by artist IolBaqués, you will step away from daily distractions and enter a space of slow living, artistic exploration, and inner calm.

The Experience

This full-day creative retreat in Girona, Spain, invites you to fully disconnect and reconnect - with your creativity, your senses, and the natural world.

Your journey unfolds as follows:

• Begin with a guided meditation to ground and arrive in the present moment
  
• Paint outdoors, surrounded by the raw beauty of the Empordà landscape
• Explore intuitive artistic expression in a relaxed, supportive environment
• Enjoy a shared lunch with local, seasonal products
• Continue creating at your own rhythm, guided by light and nature
• Close the day with a group reflection, integrating the experience

All materials, meals, and refreshments are thoughtfully included, allowing you to fully immerse yourself without distraction.

Who This Retreat Is For

This experience is designed for:

• Adults seeking a transformative creative experience in Spain
• Travelers interested in slow, mindful, and authentic cultural activities
• Individuals and couples looking to reconnect with their creativity and inner balance
• No prior artistic experience required - only openness and curiosity

About the artist and host

Iol Baqués is an artist and curator of creative experiences based in Llabià, Girona, Spain, where she lives and works surrounded by a landscape that deeply informs her practice.

Her work draws from elemental forces - earth, light, wind, and silence - creating pieces that evoke calm, strength, and presence. Through her workshops and retreats, she offers carefully held spaces where art becomes a tool for self-connection, reflection, and wellbeing.

Her approach combines intuitive creation with gentle guidance, allowing each participant to explore freely while feeling supported.

A Unique Setting: Llabià, Empordà (Girona), Spain

This retreat takes place in the peaceful village of Llabià, in the heart of the Empordà region - one of Catalonia’s most inspiring natural landscapes.

Surrounded by open fields, soft light, and expansive horizons, the setting invites you to slow down and fully arrive. The experience unfolds between the artist’s intimate home studio and the surrounding nature, creating a seamless dialogue between art and environment.

All You Need To Know For The One-Day Immersive Art and Nature Experience with Iol Baqués in Girona, Spain:

• Location: At the artist's home studio and surroundings in Llabià (Girona), Catalonia, Spain (exact address shared upon booking)
  
  
• Duration: Full-day experience (10:00 – 18:00h)
  
  
• Price: €260 (+ VAT) per person
  
  
• Group Size: 2–20 participants
  
  
• Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan (basic German available)
  
  
• Availability: On request (tailored scheduling)
  
  
• Booking Notice: Minimum 24 hours in advance

Included:
All art materials, guided sessions, lunch with local products, drinks, and snacks

Why Choose This Creative Retreat in Empordà

• A unique blend of art, meditation, and nature in Girona
• A premium, small-group experience led by a local artist
• Set in one of the most beautiful regions of Catalonia
• Designed for deep relaxation, creativity, and personal reflection
• Ideal for solo travellers, couples, or private groups seeking meaningful experiences