On a creative retreat in the Netherlands and abroad with Cobo&Co
Yoga Retreats can be wonderful, but you don't necessarily have to lie on a mat to relax. Sometimes it works well to work with your hands. For creative retreats you can contact: Cobo&Co.
When founder Heidi discovered in 2018 that it was difficult to find a non-goatswool sock alternative for a yoga weekend, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She now organizes creative workshops, retreats and trips. With a nose for special places, a passion for it slow travelling, and talent for creating special experiences, she knows all too well what to look out for. The retreats take place at beautiful locations, there is delicious food (the craft The cooking is taken off your hands, as they are already busy enough), and a lot of attention is paid to the making process. Most retreats take place in the Netherlands and last a weekend, occasionally the Creative Lab in Amsterdam opens its doors for a 1-day workshop. This year we will also travel to India and Mexico for the first time, to learn from local artists.
Back to those creative weekend retreats, because that's where it all started. During these multi-day workshops, the focus is on mastering various traditional techniques such as ceramics and goldsmithing, in a contemporary way. In addition to the retreats that focus on a specific technique, Cobo&Co organizes weekends that revolve around finding and developing your own creative identity. Between the workshops there is space and time to do your own thing, enjoy the surroundings or... socialize with the other participants. This summer (20-23 August 2024) you can learn how to dye different fabrics yourself with natural, vegetable dyes in and around the Oerboerderij in Twente (most workshops take place outdoors). Can't wait? Start saving your avocado seeds and onion peels…