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Reignite your creativity
Reconnect with your creative side through multiple art workshops and hands-on artistic exploration — without pressure or perfection.
CREATIVE RESET RETREAT 2026
Come back to yourcreative self.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Nov 20–22, 2026
30 guests
Why Join
Create. Reset. Together.
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Creative experiences that meet you where you are
All levels welcome. Inspiring sessions designed to help you explore, experiment, and enjoy the process.
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Meaningful connection, not surface-level networking
Shared meals, stories, and creative time together build real connection and lasting friendships.
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Inspiration that stays with you
Leave with new ideas, practical tools, and creative habits you can carry into everyday life.
Overview
Retreat Details
Dates
Nov 20–22, 2026
3 days, 2 nights
Optional 1 night extension available
Location
Chiang Mai, Thailand
A creative retreat surrounded by nature, local art, culture, and inspiring experiences.
Group Size
11-30 spots
Limited group size for personal attention
Who It's For
Creatives seeking inspiration & reconnection
Designed for artists, hobby creatives, designers, and anyone wanting to reconnect with creativity in a meaningful way.
What's Included
- Boutique Accommodation (2 Nights with Optional Extensions)
- 2 Breakfast + 3 Lunch + 1 Dinner
- Welcome Packet with Materials for Workshops
- Session 1: Zentangle Immersion: Understanding Meditative Drawing
- Session 2: Watercolor Effects & Textures in Free Flow Painting (including Map Tangling & Neurographic Art)
- Session 3: Intuitive Abstract Painting & Mark Making
- Session 4: Mixed Media Collage & Painting Techniques
- Session 5: Junk Journaling & Memory Scrapbooking
- Free time to Explore and Create
- *For add-on / optional activities, workshops and sessions, see itinerary below*
Programme
Three Days of Creative Immersion
A thoughtfully curated rhythm of art, inspiration, culture, and connection in Chiang Mai.
DAY 1
Arrival + Creative Immersion
Welcome Brunch & Introductions
12:00 PM – 1:30 PMShare your journey and meet fellow participants in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere.
Zentangle Immersion: Understanding Meditative Drawing
1:30 PM – 3:30 PMIntroduction to the Zentangle method, foundational drawing strokes and the importance of everyday creativity.
Watercolor Effects, Textures & Patterns in Free Flow Painting
4:15 PM – 6:30 PMExplore the beauty of watercolor through techniques that emphasize effects, textures, and patterns, allowing your inner creativity to guide you.
+1 more stops
DAY 2
Abstract Expression + Capturing Inspiration
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMIntuitive Abstract Painting & Mark Making
9:00 AM – 11:00 AMUsing unexpected tools such as found items and everyday objects to create intuitive, expressive abstracts.
Mixed Media Collage Painting
11:30 PM – 1:30 PMLet's cut, paste and layer our way to making beautiful collage paintings using visual and text prompts.
+3 more stops
DAY 3
Stories & Souvenirs
Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMJunk Journaling & Memory Scrapbooking
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMWe'll use ephemera and found materials from our trip to preserve our memories and experiences.
Farewell Lunch & Reflection
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM+2 more stops
DAY 4
Optional Day: Surface Pattern Designing Exploration
Explore Surface Pattern Designing: Creating Motifs for Merch
9:00 AM – 11:00 AMExplore the fundamentals of surface pattern design, transforming your unique artworks into marketable merchandise. Learn techniques to blend creativity with commercial viability.
Digitizing, Selling & Licensing Surface Pattern Designs
11:30 AM – 1:30 PMA deep dive into how you can create a passive income source for yourself after creating print-ready files out of your artworks.
Optional: Kalm Museum Textile Exploration + Loom Weaving Experience
A visit to Kalm centre where we explore Thai textiles and participate in a mini loom weaving workshop.
A Peek Into What Awaits You!
About the Retreat
A retreat designed to reconnect you with creativity.
Creative Reset Retreat is a thoughtfully curated experience for artists, hobby creatives, and curious minds seeking inspiration, connection, and space to create again. Through Zentangle, mixed-media workshops, cultural exploration, local art experiences, and meaningful conversations, the retreat blends creativity with rest, discovery, and community. Set in Chiang Mai, this experience is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your artistic voice, and return home creatively recharged.
The Approach
What makes this different
- Zentangle + mixed-media + cultural immersion
- Workshops designed around exploration, not perfection
- Local Chiang Mai art & textile experiences
- A balance of guided creativity and free inspiration time
- Small-group community experience
- Optional advanced extension for deeper learning
What You'll Experience
A reset that stays with you
Renewed creative energy
Reconnect with creativity in a joyful, sustainable way.
New creative practices
Explore Zentangle, watercolor, journaling, and mixed-media techniques.
Meaningful connection
Build friendships and creative community with people who truly understand the journey.
Our Stage
Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai
Five-star luxury hotel
A Sanctuary of Mountain Serenity Veranda High Resort MGallery, a serene sanctuary in the northern capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Encircled by verdant mountains and rice terraces, our 71-room resort harmonises local materials with contemporary design. Savour the infinity pool, Veranda Spa, and two radiant restaurants. Explore local temples, nocturnal markets, and cultural marvels. Our serene gardens and tranquil spaces orchestrate a memorable and meaningful retreat.
Packages
Reserve Your Spot
All-Access Day Pass
All 3 days, excluding accommodation
$1,000
- 3 Lunch
- Welcome Packet with Materials for Workshops
- 5 Workshops
- Excusion scheduled in Itinerary
Payment Schedule
Non refundable deposit (25%)
Due at checkout
The remaining $750.00 is split into 2 equal installments, scheduled up to one month before the event. Your exact payment dates are set when you register.
Double Room - 2 nights
Share a room with a friend or sibling
$1,200
- 2 Nights Shared Accommodation
- 2 Breakfast + 3 Lunch + 1 Dinner
- Welcome Packet with Materials for Workshops
- 5 Workshops
- Excusion scheduled in Itinerary
Payment Schedule
Non refundable deposit (25%)
Due at checkout
The remaining $900.00 is split into 2 equal installments, scheduled up to one month before the event. Your exact payment dates are set when you register.
Double Room - 3 nights
Share a room with a friend or sibling
$1,350
- 3 Nights Shared Accommodation
- 3 Breakfast + 4 Lunch + 1 Dinner
- Welcome Packet with Materials for Workshops
- 7 Workshops
- Excusion scheduled in Itinerary
Payment Schedule
Non refundable deposit (25%)
Due at checkout
The remaining $1,012.50 is split into 2 equal installments, scheduled up to one month before the event. Your exact payment dates are set when you register.
Single Room - 2 nights
Private room
$1,400
- 2 Nights Private Accommodation
- 2 Breakfast + 3 Lunch + 1 Dinner
- Welcome Packet with Materials for Workshops
- 5 Workshops
- Excusion scheduled in Itinerary
Payment Schedule
Non refundable deposit (25%)
Due at checkout
The remaining $1,050.00 is split into 2 equal installments, scheduled up to one month before the event. Your exact payment dates are set when you register.
Single Room - 3 nights
Private room
$1,650
- 3 Nights Private Accommodation
- 3 Breakfast + 4 Lunch + 1 Dinner
- Welcome Packet with Materials for Workshops
- 7 Workshops
- Excusion scheduled in Itinerary
Payment Schedule
Non refundable deposit (25%)
Due at checkout
The remaining $1,237.50 is split into 2 equal installments, scheduled up to one month before the event. Your exact payment dates are set when you register.
Flights not included. Payment plans are available.
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afterpayMeet Your Host
Ridhi Rajpal
Zentangle CZT • Mixed-media Artist • Skillshare Teacher
Ridhi is a mixed-media artist and Zentangle teacher known for helping creatives reconnect with play, curiosity, and creative confidence through approachable, joyful art practices. Her teaching style combines structure with freedom — creating spaces where beginners and experienced creatives alike can feel inspired, supported, and creatively recharged. Creative Reset Retreat is designed as a warm, intentional experience focused on creativity, connection, and slowing down together in a beautiful natural setting.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
This retreat is designed for creatives of all levels — including hobby artists, freelancers, designers, and anyone looking to reconnect with creativity in a supportive environment.
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