Spring in Vienna -
An Inspired Creative Gathering
After a beautiful first retreat in May 2026, I’m considering future Vienna gatherings for 2027.
This is not a painting retreat.
It’s a few unhurried days of wandering, beauty, culture, museums, cafés, conversation, and quiet inspiration - designed to refill your creative well.
For creative women who want to be inspired by place, not pressured by process.
If you’d love to be the first to hear about future dates,
you’re warmly invited to join the interest list.
The Details (what/when/how much)
When?
May 2027
Location: Vienna, Austria
What This Gathering Includes:
A small, women-only group experience in Vienna
Accommodation in a centrally located hotel, selected for walkability and easy access
A program designed to be explored mostly on foot, with minimal driving
Curated museum visits including a mix of guided tours and independent exploration
Visits to major Viennese art museums as well as quieter, inspiring spaces
A guided food tour focused on local cuisine and culture
Time spent in traditional Viennese cafés, experiencing classic café culture
Visits to local art supply stores for inspiration and discovery
Walks through historic neighborhoods and some of Vienna’s prettiest parks and gardens
Planned group experiences balanced with free time for rest or solo exploration
A Vienna museum pass, allowing easy entry to many of the city’s major museums
The flexibility to step into museums spontaneously, stay briefly, or linger without planning every visit
The pass remains valid beyond the retreat dates, for those who wish to continue exploring independently
IMPORTANT:
The exact program may shift slightly depending on weather, group energy, or opportunities that arise, always with the intention of offering the best possible experience.
Vienna is calling you...
About Your Host
Hi, I’m Irit and I can't wait to experience Vienna together! 🎨✨
Vienna is not just a beautiful backdrop for this retreat, it’s a place that has shaped me..
I fell in love in Vienna, and with Vienna, in the early 2000s. My now-husband was living there when we met, and I spent long stretches of time exploring the city by his side, walking, wandering museums, sitting in cafés, noticing the quiet elegance of everyday life..
Years later, we moved to Austria, and Vienna has remained a constant in my life. I return to it often - to its museums, streets and gardens - and it never fails to impress me..
What I love most about Vienna is that it’s deeply European and culturally rich, yet human in scale.
It’s walkable, calm, and elegant without being overwhelming. And in the spring, when the roses bloom, the city feels especially alive and generous.
After more than 20 years of exploring Vienna, it feels natural to share it this way - slowly, intentionally, and with women who value experience over rushing and inspiration over output.
This retreat is an invitation to see the city not as a tourist, but as a guest..
Here are the different options available:
Who This Gathering is For
This gathering is a good fit for you if:
You’re a creative woman who values experience, inspiration, and place
You enjoy exploring cities slowly- on foot, in museums, cafés, and parks
You’re comfortable with a flexible, experience-led program rather than a fixed schedule
You appreciate both shared experiences and personal space
You’re happy to take care of your own travel arrangements and practical logistics
You’re excited to explore Vienna with guidance, but also with independence
Who This Gathering Is Not For
This gathering may not be the right fit if:
You’re looking for a structured painting or skills-based art retreat
You prefer a fully scheduled itinerary with little free time
You want travel logistics to be handled for you
You’re uncomfortable making your own flight arrangements
You’re not able or willing to arrange your own travel insurance
Why This Gathering Is Different
Most creative or artist retreats focus on production.
They’re often long, intensive, and expensive - designed for artists who want to spend days painting in a studio setting.
This gathering is intentionally different.
It’s designed for creatives who want to experience a place through an artist’s lens, without spending their time indoors trying to produce work while a beautiful city waits outside.
Instead of long hours of making, we focus on:
The culture of the city
Its art, architecture, and museums
Walking, observing, noticing
Letting inspiration collect naturally
The idea is simple:
You gather experiences, impressions, colors, and ideas now- and you take them home with you, back to your studio, your sketchbook, and your daily life.
This makes the retreat accessible not only to full-time artists, but also to:
Hobbyists
Creatives with limited time
Artists who want inspiration more than instruction
Guided by someone who knows Vienna deeply, and shared with a small group of like-minded women, this gathering offers a way to travel, experience art, and feel creatively nourished - without pressure, intensity, or overwhelm.
