🌿 June 2026 nature art residency, Thassos island, Greece 🌿

Theme:

Plein Air Month - from 6th of June 2026 to 28th of June 2026

Description of the program:

This residency is for any artist who is deeply moved and inspired by nature. Not only will you have the space to practice your art, but you will also learn about the nature you are immersed in.

June is when summer finally gets started. A fabulous time to enjoy the mountains and beaches in equal measure and a fantastic place to explore plein air art. Your host and nature guide Leah Heming will take you to some beautiful, secluded spots for creative inspiration. Leah will tailor your residency to fit your creative needs and be on hand with feedback and assistance.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Weekly guided plein air art day with Leah Heming
• Weekly group creative brainstorm & check in
• Regular hikes
• Art in the outdoors
• Stay in a traditional Greek house in a local community
• Quiet working space and setting
• Tailor made creative residency to fit your needs
• Unforgettable experience
• Nature, nature and more nature 

The residency is open to artists, writers and musicians of any discipline who are inspired by nature. We strongly believe that artists have a huge part to play in bringing awareness to environmental and social issues through art, writing, communication and learning. Water & Rock is a space designed to nurture a return and connection to nature. The residency house is nestled in a stunning traditional mountain village, surrounded by forest, gorges, and remnants of ancient civilisations. The island will be generous to you, and your gift back will be your creativity which in turn will inspire others to look at nature differently and cherish the richness, beauty and life that it brings.

Your host Leah Heming is a passionate nature guide, artist and people lover. She has over 10 years experience in the art gallery business, 20 years in the publishing and animation industry, and 5 years of living a simpler life on the island of Thassos. Leah can't wait to get creative with you, show you around the island, introduce you to the local community and tell you all about the history, fauna and flora of Thassos.

Residency duration:

The residency is a duration of 3 weeks (22 nights).

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance:

• The residency is open to artists, writers, musicians, botanists, scientists writing a paper... anyone working within the themes of nature who have a creative project that needs nurturing.

• The residency has a large indoor shared studio space with a wood stove, and each bedroom has a work desk. There are many outdoor terraces with worktables and stunning views around the property, as well as endless nature surrounding the house.

• Very good Wi-fi 

• Your host Leah will be on hand 24/7, specific excursion days will be organised to help boost creativity and weekly group sessions will be held to discuss ideas.

Accommodation:

• 3 private bedrooms with work desk

• shared kitchen

• shared bathroom

• shared studio

• shared communal spaces

•  many outdoor terraces with stunning views

Studio / workspace:

• large indoor shared studio space with a wood stove

• each bedroom has a work desk

• outdoor terraces with worktables

Expectations towards the artist

• Once a week we will have a small show and tell session of our work in progress, brainstorm ideas and give each other feedback.

• At the end of the residency, each artist/writer can do a small (optional) presentation to the other artist residents with space for feedback and discussion.