

With Yanis Zagorianakos
Co Founder at Aeginaretreats.
Yanis Zagorianakos (YZagor) is a self-taught full time craftsman and painter. He has a BSC in Industrial Chemistry and Design from The City University London, making him an artist with a highly developed scientific interest and an inquisitive approach.
The Flow within is about
A Week-Long Immersive Workshop on Creativity, Nature, and the Flow of Water
6th -13th September 2025
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Join us for a truly unique and transformative experience—a week-long workshop designed to reconnect you with your creative essence through the rhythms and beauty of the natural world. This one-of-a-kind retreat is centered around creativity, deep connection, mindfulness, and the liberating act of letting go.
For seven days, we will be fully immersed in a serene natural environment, surrounded by lush trees and a gently flowing stream. Our home for the week will be a peaceful riverside campsite, in the mountains of central Evia, allowing us to live and breathe the sounds and sights of nature. You’ll fall asleep to the whisper of water and wake up to the soft rustling of leaves—an ideal setting for reflection and inspiration. Full logistical details, including packing suggestions and location specifics, will be provided upon registration.
The heart of the workshop lies in using water—not only as a theme but as an active partner in our creative process. We will explore how nature expresses itself organically, without force or hesitation, and learn to do the same. Our goal is to release internal barriers and rediscover a sense of play, flow, and freedom in our artistic practice.
Throughout the week, we’ll work with a carefully selected palette of water-based materials, including high-quality inks, watercolors, and natural pigments. All materials and tools will be provided, allowing you to dive right into the process with ease and curiosity.
The workshop follows a structured yet gentle flow, guiding you through a step-by-step creative journey inspired directly by the movement, rhythm, and purity of water. Sessions will include guided exercises, experimental techniques, and opportunities for personal exploration.
Weather permitting, we’ll also venture into the surrounding landscape to visit hidden streams, crystal-clear springs, refreshing waterfalls, and other natural water sources. These excursions not only serve as artistic inspiration but deepen our sensory connection with water and place.
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Each day will begin with a calming ritual: one hour of silent sitting by the stream. Through simple breathing and mindfulness exercises, we’ll attune ourselves to the flow of water, cultivating presence and opening the senses. This daily practice will ground us before moving into two to three hours of guided teaching and creative engagement.
The remainder of the day is yours to shape as you wish—whether that means continuing your painting practice, wandering along forest paths, enjoying a drink at the nearby bar, or joining a group hike into the mountains. There is no pressure, only gentle encouragement to follow your own rhythm.
This workshop is for anyone who seeks to reconnect with their creativity, whether you're a seasoned artist or someone who hasn’t picked up a brush in years. It's about being present, exploring freely, and allowing nature to guide you back to a space of joyful, spontaneous expression.
Spaces are limited to preserve the intimacy and quality of the experience.
For more information, or to receive the full program and registration details, please send us a request—we’d love to hear from you.