Healing Arts Holidays

Holistic & Arts Holidays
Escape to a world less ordinary, allow us to tempt you to book into one of our cosy retreats, and inspire you with our expertise in these beautiful surroundings.
Discover our hidden gems of pretty gardens, stunning views, private pool and patio, historical cave houses, village cottage, art gallery and studio.
Rarely will you find a holiday where you feel the fatigue and stress evaporate so well.

EXPLORE THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS AND VINEYARDS OF SPAIN. ENJOY FINE WINES AND THE MEDITERRANEAN CULTURE.

Discover a wonderful region of valleys and rugged mountains with its pine forests, hilltop castles, colourful fiestas and historic architecture.
Within an easy one hour drive from Alicante airport you will find yourself in countryside full of stunning scenery with timeless pueblos and a region of glorious diversity to discover. In this vast area of natural beauty the scent of aromatic herbs and wild flowers fill the air as you meander along the mountain tracks. During September/October it’s said you could become tipsy on the air as the grapes are being picked!

We live in a hyperactive world, and there are occasions when we need to take time out from our day to day life in order to find peace and tranquillity.

In the beautiful surroundings of the Spanish countryside, we have combined activities and wellbeing therapies together with the opportunity to rest and recuperate during a relaxing break.

These revitalizing weeks are ideal to meet other people, slow down your pace of life or just take a relaxing break away from it all.

There are program lead activities every day, some included in the price, others as optional extras. Our aim is to make your holiday easy, carefree and relaxing.

The Benefits:
1) We make your relaxation easy, because we are passionate about adding value and making a difference to your life.

2) We guarantee to go that extra mile in planning your relaxation, so you will return feeling truly refreshed.

3) We also guarantee that if at the end of the first day of your five day relaxing break you are not completely satisfied you can leave with a full refund.

4) We are passionate about making this experience so wonderful you will want to return again and again.

5) If you dream about a place where you can completely relax and be pampered, come here and turn it into a reality.

Basic day 10.30am -5.30pm
A typical day could look like this
10.30 – 10.45 Warm welcome and introductions at La Bodega Antigua
10.45 – 11.30 Relaxing meditation
11.30 – 11.45 Break (partner could join you at this point)
11.45 – 13.30 Fun and therapeutic creative activity (no skills are needed)
13.30 – 14.30 Lunch (partner could join you at this point)
Relax on the patio and take a refreshing dip in the pool
Bring a packed lunch or order a cold platter with sangria 15E each
14.30 – 16.00 Continue creative fun or first aid Homeopathy
16.00 – 16.30 Break (partner could join you at this point)
16.30 - 17.30 Meditation for better sleep or gentle walking meditation

Optional extra
Visit a local bodega and wine tasting
Or
BBQ on the patio
Or
Meditation/ Massage/ beauty treatment etc

Painting Holidays

If you have non painting partners, that’s not a problem as we will arrange activities to suit. For example (Fishing, Golf, horse riding, Go-carting, walking, diving, cycling, or meditating etc)

These relaxing and fun weeks are ideal for beginners and to meet other like minded people, slow down your pace of life or just take an enjoyable break away from it all.

Our aim is to make your holiday easy, carefree and relaxing.

Sample of a basic painting day
A typical day could look like this
10.30 – 10.45 Warm welcome and introductions at La Bodega Antigua
10.45 – 11.30 Watercolour or Oil painting demonstration by professional artist Linda Halbert BA
11.30 – 11.45 Break (non painting partner could join you at this point)
11.45 – 13.30 Watercolour or Oil painting with individual help
13.30 – 14.30 Lunch, relax on the patio and take a refreshing dip in the pool (non painting partner could join you at this point)
Bring a packed lunch or order a cold platter with sangria 15E each
14.30 – 16.00 Watercolour or Oil painting with individual help
16.00 – 16.30 Break (non painting partner could join you at this point)
16.30 - 17.30 Watercolour or Oil painting with individual help

Prices and Dates

These prices include the shared B&B accommodation, classes, materials and equipment.
Prices are in £ Sterling per person (We convert the pounds into euros on the day of booking and paying of the 25% non refundable deposit)

Watercolour painting holiday dates
Arrive after 6pm Saturday 13th September, leave by 6pm Saturday 20th September 08
or
Arrive after 6pm Saturday 27th,September 08, leave by 6pm Saturday 4th October 08
Basic 5 day of classes +7 night accommodation £650. Your price £599
Spaces YES Min 4, Max 6 persons

Oil painting holiday dates
Arrive after 6pm Saturday 18th October 08, leave after 6pm Saturday 25th October 08
or
Arrive after 6pm Saturday 29th November 08, leave after 6pm Saturday 6th December 08
Basic 5 day of classes +7 night accommodation £650. Your price £599
Spaces YES Min 4, Max 6 persons

Watercolour painting holiday Weekend
Arrive after 6pm Friday 31st October 08, leave before 6pm Monday 3rd November 08
Or
Arrive after 6pm Friday 10th October 08, leave before 6pm Monday 13th October 08
Basic 2 day weekend +3 night accommodation £300. Your price £250
Spaces YES Min 4, Max 6 persons

Holistic holiday date
Arrive after 6pm Saturday 8th November 08, leave after 6pm Saturday 15th November 08
Basic 5 days of classes +7 night accommodation £650. Your price £599
Spaces YES Min 4 persons, Max 12 persons

Holistic holiday Weekend
Arrive after 6pm Friday 26th September 08, leave before 6pm Monday 29th September 08
Basic 2 day of classes + 3 night accommodation £300. Your price £250
Spaces YES Min 4 persons, Max 12 persons

VIP optional extras:
Incorporate other activities such as a relaxing beauty treatment, or enjoy the holistic benefits of the ancient healing art of Reiki, or Chi Kung (an exercise system from China that combines slow, gentle movement or sometimes in stillness with calm regular breathing)
Learn about homoeopathy, try watercolour or oil painting sessions (everyone can do it), or further enjoy the beautiful surroundings by taking a guided walk along the peaceful mountain tracks.
Sample the local wines on a bodega visit or even go diving!
Embrace the Holistic Week with an open mind and you will take home a totally refreshed and glowing self.
VIP Prices depend on the extras you would like to be included.

Accommodation options:

The B&B option:
The house keeper will arrive every morning at 8.30am to prepare your breakfast for 9.00 am. Classes start at 10.30am.

Hotel:
If you would prefer to stay in a luxury hotel, we can arrange it on your behalf.

Teaching Location:
The beautiful location of ‘La Bodega Antigua’ (The Old Winery) near Pinoso in the Alicante region is where you can relax on the private patio and enjoy the mountain views, take a refreshing dip in the pool or relax in our pretty garden between your classes. Drinks and snacks can be purchased at the bodega.

Convenient travel:
If you do not have your own transport it can be arranged for you on a daily basis. It is obviously dependant on number of guests travelling and not included in the price.
Please ask for details.

Special requests:
If you have any special requests just ask and we will do our best.

Bad weather:
Bad weather is rare. However, we are prepared for the worst.

Tutor/s:
All staff are highly experienced and qualified. Your lead tutors are:

Linda Halbert BA.
Linda is a professional artist and qualified tutor in Arts & Therapeutic techniques.

Donna Bennett RSHom.
Donna is a professional registered homoeopath, Reiki practitioner and Chi Kung instructor.

Both are extremely committed and friendly and will do their best to ensure your relaxation and enjoyment of the holiday.

Note: Except for the hotel accommodation option, individual bookings are on a shared accommodation basis.

Email lindahalbert@hotmail.com or donnahomoeopath@gmail.com for further details, or telephone Linda evenings on 966195502.

The local area

Pinoso has swimming pools set in charming gardens, a sports centre with tennis and football fields, lively cafe life, vineyards and bodegas offering wine tasting.

LOCATION:
Our properties are centred on the town of Pinoso in the province of Valencia on the Costa Blanca and in a location of outstanding natural beauty.
Located inland and to the east of Alicante they are within an easy 45 min drive from Alicante airport.

THE AREA:
Surrounded by National Parks, vineyards and olive groves the location is perfect if you enjoy touring, walking, cycling or wine tasting.

As you approach the Pinoso area you will find the arid landscape gives way to green countryside full of stunning scenery with timeless, sleepy villages and a region of glorious diversity to discover.

In this vast area of natural beauty the scent of aromatic herbs and wild flowers fill the air as you meander along the mountain tracks. During September & October it’s said you could become tipsy on the air as the grapes are being picked!

As well as being a Summer Paradise, in this area you will still fined plenty to do during the winter mouths as the weather is invariably sunny.

THE TOWNS:
There is a good mix of towns and pretty villages to explore where you can enjoy fine wines and the true Mediterranean culture.

Alicante is a large town where there are many shops, beaches and a vibrant night life.

Murcia is the capital of the adjacent region bearing the same name and is steeped in history. There is a huge shopping mall on the outskirts with all the major stores present.

Elche, the city of palms, has a history influenced by the Roman and Moors and its safari park is well worth a visit.

Fortuna is well known for it’s hot spa pools which are at a constant body temperature all year round. It is most relaxing to bathe there and good for arthritis.

Other towns worth a visit are Agost to see ceramics being made by expert potters and Novelda which has a very unique castle. Also, Jumilla, Yecla and Villena are well known for their fine wines.

All the local towns and villages have colourful fiestas with lots of eating, drinking and things to see. Most take place during August.

ACTIVITIES:
If you like adventure activities you could have a day ballooning or up and away in a microlight. There is also Go-carting, Golfing and trout fishing.

If you have a creative interest, why not try a day or two Watercolour/oil painting or at our distressing mediation retreat.

If you like to walk or cycle, the mountains trails are well marked and great fun. In the nature reserves you can go bird watching, horse riding, and mountain biking or climbing.

However, if peace and relaxation is desired, then this location is perfect. The mountain views are breathtaking and local life is friendly, sleepy and steeped in tradition.