Brush & Soul
Explore your creativity through process, play, and place
Led by Dutch visual artist Beatrijs Wind, this retreat offers space to experiment, reflect, and enjoy the act of making. Whether you’re returning to your practice or just beginning, the week centres on creative freedom and the joy of exploration, all against the vibrant backdrop of Fez.
When:
Check in: 02 November 2025
Check out: 09 November 2025
Price:
€ 890 - shared room (max 2)
€ 250 - single room surcharge
Led by Dutch visual artist Beatrijs Wind, this retreat offers space to experiment, reflect, and enjoy the act of making. Whether you’re returning to your practice or just beginning, the week centres on creative freedom and the joy of exploration, all against the vibrant backdrop of Fez.
When:
Check in: 02 November 2025
Check out: 09 November 2025
Price:
€ 890 - shared room (max 2)
€ 250 - single room surcharge
Beatrijs Wind is a visual artist with over 40 years of creative experience and more than three decades of teaching.
Her thoughtful, playful approach encourages you to let go of expectations, explore freely, and find joy in the creative process. Whether working with pencil, ink, or local pigments, she invites you to slow down, observe, and stay open to discovery.
Her thoughtful, playful approach encourages you to let go of expectations, explore freely, and find joy in the creative process. Whether working with pencil, ink, or local pigments, she invites you to slow down, observe, and stay open to discovery.
Retreat Overview
What the Week Looks Like
During this creative week at Dar Drouj, you'll enjoy five relaxed, hands-on sessions with Beatrijs, combining playful exploration with calming focus. You'll work with materials like pastels, ink, watercolours, and natural pigments with workshops taking place on the rooftop or in the bright atrium. Follow your curiosity and enjoy the freedom to create at your own pace.
A typical day might include:
During this creative week at Dar Drouj, you'll enjoy five relaxed, hands-on sessions with Beatrijs, combining playful exploration with calming focus. You'll work with materials like pastels, ink, watercolours, and natural pigments with workshops taking place on the rooftop or in the bright atrium. Follow your curiosity and enjoy the freedom to create at your own pace.
A typical day might include:
- Morning creative session with Beatrijs
- Shared lunch in the courtyard or on the rooftop
- Free time to paint, journal, nap, or wander
- Optional cultural visit or local walk
- Relaxed dinner with the group or quiet evening to yourself
- Time to reflect or keep creating in the evening light
What Makes this Week so Special
This retreat is designed to nourish both your creativity and your spirit. From hands-on art sessions to moments of quiet reflection and cultural discovery, here are some of the things that make this week at Dar Drouj so unique.
Create Freely
Enjoy daily creative sessions in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where you’re free to paint, sketch, and experiment with a selection of mixed media. There’s no pressure to finish anything - it’s all about the joy of the process, personal discovery, and playful exploration.
Be Inspired by Fez
From intricate zellige tiles to the rich colours of the souks, Fez offers endless visual inspiration. Outside the studio, you’ll wander the winding alleys of the medina, soak up its textures, sounds, and stories, and find the time and space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with your creative flow.
A Place to Call Home
Dar Drouj is a lovingly restored 14th-century home on the edge of the medina. With peaceful corners, a light-filled atrium, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, it offers comfort, calm, and space to create. Meals are shared, conversations flow easily, and inspiration is always close by.
What You’ll Be Part Of
Each of our retreats includes your stay at Dar Drouj, daily workshops, materials, Moroccan meals, and cultural excursions - all designed to support your creative flow.
- Stay in Our Unique 14th-Century HouseEverything is taken care of so you can focus completely on your creative process. Enjoy a restful and inspiring stay in a beautifully restored home, filled with traditional Moroccan details.
- Creative CommunityCreating together in a group environment enhances both your work and your overall experience. Together, we share ideas, get inspired by others, and enjoy the unique connection that naturally comes from creating side by side.
- Intensive Creative WorkshopsOn five of the seven days, you'll take part in 2-4 hour workshops led by Beatrijs Wind. You'll explore a variety of techniques and styles, from painting to mixed media - with plenty of space for experimentation and play.
- Cultural ImmersionAlongside your creative sessions, you'll have the opportunity to experience Moroccan culture through curated local excursions and special activities. Jennifer will guide you to some of her favourite hidden spots in and around Fez.
- Inspiring LocationDar Drouj is located in the historic city of Fez, surrounded by vibrant energy and colourful souks. The house is filled with handcrafted details - from mosaics to carved woodwork - and offers a calm, welcoming atmosphere that invites reflection and creativity from the moment you walk in.
- Personal SupportBeatrijs offers individual support and thoughtful feedback, creating a space where you can explore freely, refine your skills, and deepen your personal connection to your work. Her gentle guidance helps you grow with confidence, wherever you are in your artistic journey.
- Easy ArrivalWe’ll take care of your arrival and departure with transfers to and from Fez airport. Our drivers are trusted and competent, and speak a variety of languages.
- Space to WorkEach of our accommodation rooms comes with a work desk for personal projects, and our roof terrace and atrium serve as ateliers.
Moments from Past Retreats
From shared meals and quiet moments to workshops, walks, and spontaneous laughter — these photos capture the heart of what makes our retreats unforgettable. Every guest brings their own spark, and every week tells a new story.
