Art retreat in Cornwall with art historian and photographer.

A TOTAL BODY AND SOUL REBOOT IN ENGLAND'S MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTY, CORNWALL

Bespoke tour to the edge of the earth in the waves of the ocean!

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Dates:
14-20 August

ART&TRAVEL PROJECT

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We invite you to an art retreat for a complete reboot, in Cornwall

Group: up to 8 people

Start and finish locations - London, Paddington Station (Monday to Sunday)

Get away from civilization and feel the fullness of life among the high mountains, the blue lagoon of the Atlantic and the highest service - you think it's impossible?!

Everything is possible in Cornwall. It's a land of artists and writers, medieval castles, southern sun and endless ocean! You'll have a whole week to be inspired by the wonders of nature, plunge into the world of modern art, and even hold your own photo exhibition! During the whole trip, you will be accompanied by our art historian and photographer. Together with them the trip will become a real ART RETREAT!

Visa - Great Britain

Duration: 7 days

Culture level

Covid - no documents required

Relax level

Beauty level

We invite you to an art retreat for a complete reboot, in Cornwall

Group: up to 8 people

Start and finish locations - London, Paddington Station (Monday to Sunday)

Get away from civilization and feel the fullness of life among the high mountains, the blue lagoon of the Atlantic and the highest service - you think it's impossible?!

Everything is possible in Cornwall. It's a land of artists and writers, medieval castles, southern sun and endless ocean! You'll have a whole week to be inspired by the wonders of nature, plunge into the world of modern art, and even hold your own photo exhibition! During the whole trip, you will be accompanied by our art historian and photographer. Together with them the trip will become a real ART RETREAT!

Visa - Great Britain

Duration: 7 days

Culture level

Covid - no documents required

Relax level

Beauty level

If you:

Want a new experience and time for a real soul and body reboot, as well as a resource for an endless flow of energy

Want to discover new talents for yourself and unlock your own potential to the fullest

Appreciate interesting and promising acquaintances: you are sure to find like-minded people in our group

Love comfort and carelessness when everything is organised and thought out, and you can only have fun

Nodding approvingly at each point above…

So our art retreat is
SPECIALLY FOR YOU.
Let's create a story that will give you goosebumps even years later and make your face smile because of the happy memories.

Feel what it's like...

It's sure to be in your best highlights:

Theatrical performance on a cliffside with the sound of ocean waves

Your Cornwall photo exhibit created during the program

Hiking in a real jungle

Touching the relics of medieval castles

Good company, new friends and useful acquaintances

I'd like that

Kayaking in the Atlantic Ocean and an energizing experience

You choose us because of:

Harmony. Our programme is a balance of quality and quantity, it's when you don't get tired and you're interested all the time. All journeys are repeatedly experienced by us. Every point in the programme is tested against the criterion of "this is incredibly cool". We are for conscious tours, for unique points in the route, for a special approach and immersion in history.

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Experience. Experiential Tourism is experience tourism, where we, like the Columbians of the 21st century, truly discover countries and places long discovered but completely unexplored! We give you the opportunity to build a collection of impressions, experience new things, meet experts and professionals, and completely push the boundaries of possibility and consciousness.

Wow-effect. We love to surprise, give emotions, there are hidden secrets and unexpected gifts in each of our programmes, where everyone is in for a wow-effect.

Hedonism. Our programmes are for those who want to spend their time meaningfully, who have reached the point where every moment is precious, and who want to travel not only for pleasure and comfort, but also for profit. We're all about aesthetics, from selecting the most scenic spots on the world map to preparing the best service.

Safety. We are officially registered, we enter into a contract with you and take responsibility for full execution, we personally select those who will work with guests, we set high standards for our staff and provide high service.

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Safety. We are officially registered, we enter into a contract with you and take responsibility for full execution, we personally select those who will work with guests, we set high standards for our staff and provide high service.

Hedonism. Our programmes are for those who want to spend their time meaningfully, who have reached the point where every moment is precious, and who want to travel not only for pleasure and comfort, but also for profit. We're all about aesthetics, from selecting the most scenic spots on the world map to preparing the best service.

Wow-effect. We love to surprise, give emotions, there are hidden secrets and unexpected gifts in each of our programmes, where everyone is in for a wow-effect.

Experience. Experiential Tourism is experience tourism, where we, like the Columbians of the 21st century, truly discover countries and places long discovered but completely unexplored! We give you the opportunity to build a collection of impressions, experience new things, meet experts and professionals, and completely push the boundaries of possibility and consciousness.

Harmony. Our programme is a balance of quality and quantity, it's when you don't get tired and you're interested all the time. All journeys are repeatedly experienced by us. Every point in the programme is tested against the criterion of "this is incredibly cool". We are for conscious tours, for unique points in the route, for a special approach and immersion in history.

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Day 1: Journey to the end of the world

We meet in London at the famous Paddington station to embark on a fabulous journey to the very edge of England, to the ocean, to the city of artists and poets - St. Ives.

A scenic drive through towns and English villages awaits us, with picturesque thatched roofs, endless green hills and white sheep.

We arrive at the train station right on the ocean, from where we will go to the hotel to check in and freshen up from the road.

In the evening we will go on an art walk, during which everyone can relax, have fun and find inspiration in the surrounding beauty of architecture and nature.

Over a delicious dinner, we will talk about art and the program that awaits us in the following days.

Day 2: The land of sculptors and artists

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We will start the new day with morning yoga and meditation, tuning in to the right wave for the day ahead.

After breakfast, we'll head to the Tate Museum of Modern Art, which is one of the world's premier museums. In the iconic gallery overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, we'll look at contemporary art from twentieth-century Britain.

Lunch by the ocean

We will continue our day in the workshop of one of the leading sculptors of the XX century - Barbara Hepworth. We will learn about her life, art and inspiration, after which a master class in photography will take place in the garden with a professional photographer who will teach us how to take incomparable photos.

We will end our day with dinner in pleasant company.

Day 3: Castles and theatres by the ocean

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To get in the right mood for the day, we'll start it off with a morning meditation on the ocean.

Picnic on the beach, we'll talk about St Ives, its history and the artists who lived here. You can relax and enjoy the morning.

Afterwards, we'll visit England's most romantic spot, where in the middle of the ocean rises the breathtakingly beautiful castle of St Michael's Monastery. It can only be accessed at low tide, when a stone-paved pathway along the bottom of the bay finally reveals itself to visitors.

After the castle, we'll go to an evening performance at one of the world's most inaccessible theaters, Minack. Here, on a cliff top, by the ocean itself, the waves are splashing instead of a curtain. We'll be watching a play.

Day 4: Kayaking and walk with photographer

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Today we start our day with a delicious breakfast, followed by a walk on the ocean - kayaking! It's the perfect way to spend time for those who love nature, splashes of water and beauty. It's a trip guaranteed to leave you with a wealth of positive emotions and experiences.

After a busy trip, a delicious lunch awaits you.

A photo walk awaits us at sunset. You'll be able to take delightful shots and capture the scenery, accompanied by a professional photographer. We'll find a place of strength where we can gather important energy and resources for a long time to come!

In the evening, you'll relax over dinner, sharing the day's experiences.

Day 5: Meeting the eighth wonder of the world

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We will devote this day to a walk through the eighth wonder of the world - the Eden project and a photography workshop. It is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. We are waiting for tropical forests in the largest greenhouse in the world, walks among orange and lemon trees, as well as olive groves of the Mediterranean biome, which bloom under the Cornish sun.

We're off to lunch, during which we'll discuss the whole experience!

The legendary Tintagel Castle, whose mysterious history is closely intertwined with the legends of King Arthur. A castle whose ruins cling to the cliffs, the remains of the early Middle Ages.

In the evening we can enjoy some free time spent relaxing or walking around the picturesque surroundings.

Day 6: To the land's end and sculptures

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An oceanfront meditation followed by a delicious breakfast!

Next, we'll head to the Tremenchere Sculpture Garden for a scenic tour of its surroundings. It features works by some of England's best contemporary sculptors and artists.

Return to St Ives, lunch, rest and free time.

After a fragrant coffee, the road awaits us at the Land's End, which has been inspiring people since ancient times, when it was called the "Place of the Sun".

On our last night, not only will we have a delicious dinner, but also our own photo exhibition of the work we made during the trip.

Day 7: Parting but not saying goodbay!

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In the morning you'll have the opportunity to spend some time on your own. Take a walk around the area, enjoy the local cuisine, buy some art by local artisans, or devote time to yourself.

Then, we take the train to London. A scenic journey awaits you, filled with vivid and unique scenery of the region for us to admire once again!

We arrive in London. Our program ends and we are left with lots of incredible memories, only positive impressions and beautiful pictures from fabulous Cornwall!

Accompanying:

My name is Aleksandra Imaikina, I am the founder of the Firuzzi Art&Travel project, art advisor and your "Travel Guru'' for the duration of this trip.For more than 10 years I've been bringing the Experiential Tourism format to the masses, which is when you immerse yourself into the new art and cultural environment, discover new skills, make interesting and pleasant acquaintances. By the way, the "Experiential Tourism" was my dissertation thesis discovery at the Sotheby's Institute of Art, London. I'm not for "places you must visit" or "things you have to do" on your trip. I'm for conscious traveling, when every minute of your time has value, for the personal benefit of each of my guests and for the endless fun. Let's keep it "edutainment" (education+entertainment). All so that at the end of the tour you can say, "Aleksandra, we want more!".

You'll have the unique opportunity to take stunning photos against the backdrop of Cornwall's seascapes and unique sunsets, accompanied by professional photographer Jana Spitzberg! Jana is a portrait photographer with more than 10 years of experience and a teacher of photography. She has been rated as one of the top fifteen photographers in Rome by MyWed, the world's largest photographic website for wedding photographers.

A few facts about us:

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Art dealer and advisor, experience in the auction house

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Graduate of Sotheby's Institute of Art in London

Participated in the organization of the Russian Film Week in London

Participated in the organization of Irina Khakamada 's performance in London

Conducted a tour program for Pavel Volya and Laysan Utyasheva in St. Petersburg

Speaker at the art fair Art Russian Fair 2021

Professional photographer >10 years

For the last 5 years lives and works in Rome, speaks Italian

Has been teaching photography for >7 years

Has photographed in India, USA, South America, Bali, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and different countries in Europe

In 2022 presented her solo art exhibition in Rome

Studied Vedic astrology with a scientific approach during Сovid and has been helping people find their Destination for two years

Art dealer and advisor, experience in the auction house

Так нужно

Graduate of Sotheby's Institute of Art in London

Participated in the organization of the Russian Film Week in London

Participated in the organization of Irina Khakamada 's performance in London

Conducted a tour program for Pavel Volya and Laysan Utyasheva in St. Petersburg

Speaker at the art fair Art Russian Fair 2021

In 2022 presented her solo art exhibition in Rome

Studied Vedic astrology with a scientific approach during Сovid and has been helping people find their Destination for two years

Professional photographer >10 years

For the last 5 years lives and works in Rome, speaks Italian

Has been teaching photography for >7 years

Has photographed in India, USA, South America, Bali, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and different countries in Europe

We have prepared for you full information about the tour

All about Cornwall: attractions, top locations, food, accommodation, things to do before you go and things you shouldn't even waste time on

We are friends with the best hotels that offer special prices for our clients

We will stay at St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa, a fabulous oceanfront spa hotel

This hotel is an example of the perfect harmony of beauty, comfort and quality service, with the staff taking care of your needs

Nestled on the hillside of St Ives above Porthminster Beach, where the golden sands tint the blue of the endless ocean

A luxurious spa hotel with a pool and magnificent views of the bay. Here you can truly relax, forget your worries and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean and the hospitality of the English county

The Terrace Bar and Restaurant serves seasonal dishes made with the freshest local produce. Original Cornish cream teas and local ales are served in the spacious lounge bar or on the outdoor terrace

The St Ives Harbour Spa features an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, crystal-clear steam room, state-of-the-art fitness room and spa treatments for total relaxation