get out of the office,
out of the studio
& into creativity

Disconnect from your daily life, reconnect with your creativity, in the comfort of sisterhood.

Can you imagine the wonders your mind can create when given the freedom to roam?

It’s time to pause, recharge, and unplug. Step away from your daily routine: escape, explore, and let your creativity soar. Join us on a transformative women's retreat, a space for creative exploration where relaxation meets inspiration. Are you ready to break free and let your imagination run wild?

a one-of-a-kind retreat experience

The retreat is our retreat and will be created collectively and tailored to the group. Everyone will have the opportunity to play a role in shaping the retreat by leading a creative session. By working together, we aim to cultivate a one-of-a-kind experience that fosters a strong bond and sisterhood through collective learning, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. The objective is to maintain a harmonious balance between giving and receiving, while fostering open communication and a collaborative approach towards creativity.

upcoming retreats

morocco

Join us for a 6-day women’s creative retreat in Morocco, set between the tranquil Agafay Desert and vibrant Marrakech Medina.

Imagine a perfectly curated space where the energy is poetic and nostalgic like memories suspended in time. Family-style meals across a large table as the sunshine radiates, exploring new creative mediums amongst a group of collaborative women. A retreat for the creative soul.

When women gather together with a collective intention, magic happens.

— Phylicia Rashad

out of office ethos

  • Collaboration: We believe that fostering collaboration. We encourage participants to share their creative works, ideas and mediums, as well as work together to create new opportunities.

  • Creativity: We believe that the retreat should be designed to inspire creativity, encourage innovation, and provide attendees with the tools and resources they need to bring their creative visions to life.

  • Gratitude: We believe in focusing on cultivating gratitude and appreciation to foster a positive mindset and empower attendees to take ownership of their own growth.

  • Gathering: We believe in the power of gathering and strive to create a supportive community that celebrates each attendee's unique contributions. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality.

  • Nourishment: We believe in nourishing our minds, bodies, and spirits and strive to create a holistic environment that promotes wellness and rejuvenation.

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Testimonals

  • "You can only expect magic to happen when gathering creative souls in the middle of the desert. Oh, And it was magical! It had it all. From soul sisters and poems to dances and kind words. I cried, danced, laughed, and marveled at the talented humans that surrounded me."

    — Deines, Photographer, Volume 1 Participant

  • "This experience provided the space I needed to combine the discovery and exploration of a different country and culture, with the discovery and exploration of my inner self…and this time, I had a supportive community of soul sisters doing it together with me.”

    — Hebah, Content Creator & Language Enthusiast, Volume 2 Participant

  • "Between the vast desert and the bustling city, out of office creative retreats was a harmonious blend of natural serenity and urban inspiration, a journey of both outer and inner exploration. An unforgettable journey of creativity and sisterhood, where we flourished and grew together.”

    — Laura, Filmmaker, Volume 1 Participant

  • “Out of office creative retreats allowed me to recognize where I had subconsciously placed limitations on my creative expression. The retreat activated a new set of creative tools for me. Out of office creative retreats feels like a dream, even when you‘re physically in it.”

    — Judith, Multimedia artist, Volume 1 Co-creator

FAQs

  • Out of Office Creative Retreats welcomes creatives from various disciplines. If you identify with being a creative, regardless of your medium, you are welcome.

  • A co-creator will work with the retreat curator to build and host a creative session. This allows everyone to have the opportunity to play a role in shaping the retreat by leading a creative session. By offering a creative session co-creators will receive a discounted rate on the retreat.

    Participants will simply participant in the retreat without the obligation of providing a creative session, but are still encouraged to share their creative knowledge and talents.

    The objective is to maintain a harmonious balance between giving and receiving, while fostering open communication and a collaborative approach towards creativity.

  • Co-creators are required to provide an interactive creative session of at least one hour.

    There is an opportunity for the co-creator to pitch their idea for the creative session and work with the retreat curator to build and host the creative session. This allows everyone to have the opportunity to play a role in shaping the retreat by leading a creative session.

    Note: Co-creators will co-create one creative session, not the entire retreat.

  • The first volume of Out of Office Creative Retreats will be set against the stunning backdrop of Morocco. It is a magical place comprised of a rich culture, warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant creative expression. It is the perfect destination to recharge your creative batteries and connect with other like-minded creatives.

    In addition to the enriching cultural exchange, Morocco's warm hospitality and captivating landscapes will create a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for our retreat. From exploring the bustling markets and winding streets of Marrakech to marvelling at the vast hills of the tranquil Agafay desert, Morocco offers a sensory feast that can ignite your senses and fuel your creativity.

  • Yes, all photos are from the spaces which we will explore and enjoy during the retreat.

    The photos of the spaces in Morocco have been provided by BE MARRAKECH & BE AGAFAY and taken by: @about.desiree, @pascaltiby, @ayoophotography, @davidyawalker, @juttachristlphotography, @violajayphotography, @erikaexplores, @missannabek_

  • Our rooms are offered as sharing rooms (2 - 4 people total in a room). It is a beautiful way to connect with like-minded souls and make meaningful friendships.

  • A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total retreat fee is due within 2 weeks of signing up.

    Payment can be made in instalments but is due 60 days before retreat.

    Failure to make the final payment by the due date will result in the participant's reservation being cancelled and the deposit being forfeited.

  • Absolutely! We understand that paying for a retreat all at once may not be feasible for everyone, therefore we offer flexible payment options. Choose between 2 or 4 instalments.

  • Refunds will be granted within 14 days of purchase, provided that the request is made in writing and received by Out of Office Creative Retreats

    No refunds will be given for no-shows or cancellations.

  • Travel insurance is highly recommended as Out of Office Creative Retreats is not responsible for any cancelled flights, travel delays, disruptions, cancellations, injury, or theft. Out of Office Creative Retreats is also not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.