Water & Rock nature art residency • Thassos island Greece • OPEN CALL

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.

We will be offering many creative outdoor activities including hikes, nature guided walks, outdoor art days, social gatherings, teachings and more.

2026 Program                

• Eat • Paint • Learn, The Greek Way // 7th to 29th of March 2026

For creatives who want an immersive experience (cooking, learning Greek and Greek      etymology and learning about the local history and folklore).

• Orchids & Wildflowers // 4th to 26th of April 2026

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

• 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.