Retreat Schedule for 2025-26
Please join us in the charming Mexican back country, unspoiled by mass tourism,
The settings offer a true adventure and a unique opportunity to have fun
while learning from the experts.
Please read below about the details of the upcoming workshops.
Make sure you browse our About and Gallerypagese to learn about our facility,
magnificent jungle settings, surrounding villages and their people,
flora and fauna and much more.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Jane and Dallas at janerom@shaw.ca
November 19-29, 2025
An Artist’s Escape to Mexico - Colour, Culture & Creativity!
with Holly McWilliams
Paint, Explore, & Recharge in Beautiful Mexico
Join artist Holly McWilliams for a vibrant 10-day painting retreat at Casa Buena in coastal Mexico. Surrounded by ocean views, jungle paths, and colourful culture, you’ll sketch, paint, and explore with personalized instruction and inspiring demos.
Whether you're capturing landscapes, tropical blooms, or a live model in traditional Mexican regalia, this retreat offers the perfect balance of creativity, connection, and sunshine.
This retreat is full, we have waiting list
January 7- 17, 2026
ART VIVA: MEXICO 2026
with Doug Swinton
10 Days of Artistic Immersion in Vibrant Mexico
Join us for this year’s inspiring Mexican retreat—a 10-day journey into creativity, culture, and connection.
Set against the backdrop of Mexico’s rich colors and textures.
This immersive workshop combines studio time, outdoor painting, and cultural exploration.
This retreat is ALMOST full :)
January 28 - February 6, 2026
ABSTRACT MEXICO!
Find your mark…
with Susann Woolgar
Immerse yourself in the rich and varied landscapes surrounding the Casa Buena Art Retreat. Working on-site with your sketchbook and a selection of drawing and painting tools, you will learn to observe the textures, shapes and energy of your location.
After a fantastic morning of discovery, you will return to the open-air studio at Casa Buena for a group critique.
February 11-18, 2026
February 18-25, 2026
Self-Guided Artist Residency:
‘Come paint in Mexico! No classes. No schedule.
Do your own creative thing’
Would you like to come to tropical Mexico in the middle of Winter, enjoy a creative holiday on your own schedule and paint all your heart desires?
Casa Buena is the perfect place to retreat from the world, relax and create.
TBA
BOLD STROKES, BRILLIANT COLORS: Journeying into Painting Techniques and Creative Visualization
with Dominik Modlinski
‘Unleash Your Creative Potential: Discover Painting Techniques and Visualization in a supportive environment’
Would you like to expand your knowledge of painting techniques and creative visualization in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then, this workshop is for you!
Each day, Dominik will begin by explaining his process through demonstration and presentations, while students will benefit from individual assessment and critique as they work and progress.
March 4 - 11, 2026
Exploring Watercolour Realism: Vibrant Mexico!
with Francis Marte
“Escape into Summer Scenes Painting with Fascinating Textures in Watercolour”