🌿 Nature art residency Thassos island, Greece 🌿

The Water & Rock artist residency invites creatives and writers in the traditional and picturesque village of Kazaviti on the island of Thassos. The village is nestled in the mountains, surrounded by forest and natural springs, bursting with history.

Nature is at the center of everything we do at Water & Rock, we want to bring awareness to the beauty and importance of the fauna and flora of the island in an aim to build a greater sense of interdependence, for now and for future generations, human and non-human. 

We invite you to spend some time here and soak up the beauty and energy the landscape has to offer. There is no doubt that the scenery, wildlife and history will inspire you to create something beautiful. The island will be generous to you, and your gift back to her 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.

2026 Program

• Spring Watch // 2dn to 24th of May 2026

Perfect for creatives inspired by nature and who want to learn more about the story, healing and folklore behind local traditional medicinal plants.

• Plein Air Month – 6th – 28th of June 2026

    For all creatives, inspired by landscape and who are longing to take their work outdoors.

• Summer Residency– Part 1 // 4th to 26th of July 2026

   For the artists who like the warmth of the summer Greek sun and lifestyle.

• Summer Residency – Part 2 // 1st to 23rd of July 2026

   For the artists who like the warmth of the summer Greek sun and lifestyle.

• Art Outdoors // 5th to 27th of September 2026

This is for the adventurous artist who wants to go off the beaten track to find breathtaking inspiration from nature.

• Forage & Hike // 3rd to 25th of October 2026

What is not to like about making time and space for art, hiking in the mountains and eating food on the way that we forage?

• Autumn Light // 31st of October to 22nd of November 2026 

If your particular thing is light, then this is the month to come… The light is at it’s best and would be hard not inspire anybody to create something beautiful in response.

• Art By The Fire // 28th of November to 20th of December 2026

Just as it sounds… End the year in creativity, cozy up by the log fire in a quiet traditional mountain village, delve into that project you have been putting aside and itching to start.

Your host Leah Heming is a passionate nature guide, artist and people lover. She has over 10 years’ experience in the commercial art gallery business, 20 years in the publishing and animation business, 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.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance:

• The residencies are 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.

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.