You can embark on our Self-Directed art retreat any time of the year, subject to room availability and alignment with Elaine's schedule as your host. Available dates are displayed when you click 'Add to Cart' during booking. If the listed dates don’t suit your schedule, feel free to discuss availability directly with Elaine.

Elaine’s Intuitive Painting Retreat is suitable for painters of all levels.

This retreat is exclusively designed for adults; it's not suitable for children. Please note that participants must be at least 18 years old to travel and stay independently.

Primarily, our art retreat focuses on providing a solo experience, tailored to one guest at a time. (Or two if you’re a couple doing the retreat together.) We have only one dedicated ArtBnB room at The Hideaway.

Apart from Elaine's mum, who resides there as a caretaker, you may occasionally encounter local students during their sessions, a volunteer in the other room, and other studio visitors exploring the house.

Unfortunately, the house (due to the ArtBnB bedroom is situated upstairs of the house that needs staircase to access) is not well suited to host people with limited mobility.

The art retreat with artist Elaine Wong is available in English.

No, this retreat welcomes all genders who are drawn to explore their creative journey in a nurturing and reflective space.

You will have your own studio set up in your ‘ArtBnb’ room. The studio will include an easel, table with drawers for art supply storage, palette, your toilet sink available, and a chair.

We recommend that you bring any art supplies that you typically use. Paint, brushes, mixed media materials, canvas, paper, etc. Art supplies will not be included for your personal practice, except for during your One-to-One guided sessions with Elaine.

There are a few art supply stores nearby in the suburb if you need things quick. Otherwise, it is recommended to go to the bigger stores in the city for wider range.

For Elaine’s guided sessions, you will be provided with mostly 300gsm cold pressed papers and small canvases (for easy transportations).

If you’re planning to spend most of your time to work on your own art practice, we recommend working on unstretched canvas, paper, journals and/or small canvases. There are some stores where you can buy small canvases as well.

Of course! You can ship your art back to your home, or if you paint on unstretched canvas/paper, you can roll it up and bring it home in a tube. If you want to do this, we recommend you buy a tube with a carrying strap to easily bring home on the plane.

Absolutely! While the retreat primarily focuses on your solo painting practice at The Intuitive Art Hideaway, your spouse is more than welcome to accompany you.

We offer two double occupancy options: one for couples participating in the retreat together, and the other for partners simply staying in the room without engaging in the art activities.

We also suggest that if your spouse isn't participating in the art activities, you may consider booking your retreat at The Hatchery Place, our coliving home just a 5-minute drive away (20 minutes walk). There, your partner/spouse can work on their projects / laptop at the shared desk area. Please check the "Intuitive Painting Coliving Retreat" option for rates. This arrangement allows both of you to comfortably enjoy your retreat experiences, each space catering to its intended purpose.

Please make your travel arrangements to arrive after 2 PM on your check-in day. Check-out time is flexible as long as it is before 6pm on your departure day.

Washing machine is available at the house and you are welcome to use them for free during your stay.

You can book your retreat up to 6 months in advance. This helps us ensure availability and prepare for your personalized experience.

While payment plans are available, please note that all payments must be settled in full at least 14 days prior to the retreat date. Due to having just one room available for our solo retreats, we only accept guaranteed bookings with full payments.

Hence, it is recommended to plan ahead for your retreat. For instance, if you aim for a retreat in March, initiate your planning in January, granting you a two-month window for payment arrangements. Please note that your retreat may be rescheduled or postponed until full payment is received. Incomplete payments mean the booking is unconfirmed, and the reserved date may be allocated to another participant who completes full payment.

Kindly specify in the application form if you prefer to opt for a payment plan.

No, all retreat bookings are confirmed only upon full payment of the total retreat fees once the requested date is available.

All bookings are nonrefundable under any circumstances. Once payment is made, it is considered final. In the event of cancellation, regardless of the reason, no refunds will be granted. You can, however, reschedule the retreat to a later date; please communicate any changes as early as possible.

You also have the option to transfer or gift the retreat to a friend. However, your friend will need to submit their own application form as well.

In the event of a retreat cancellation due to force majeure or circumstances beyond artist Elaine Wong's control, she will promptly inform you, provide a full refund of the total retreat cost, or assist in rescheduling your retreat for another suitable date.

We happily accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets. If you have other special dietary needs, kindly arrange your own meals, as we are not professionally trained in catering. Our focus is on home-cooked meals for our own enjoyment.

Lunches are NOT included in the retreat. You prepare your own lunch throughout the stay. Malaysian eateries & restaurants are very convenient, cheap, and nearby (within walking distance).

Groceries stores are plenty around. Delivery services are abundant too. If you’d like to plan for meal delivery services, we can suggest our preferred healthy/vegan/vegetarian options. This is a getaway where you can enjoy the local restaurants and cafes on your own, or buy groceries and cook in our kitchen.

Yes, you may share our kitchen to prepare your meals, and store your groceries in the fridge.

Comfortable summer clothing, slip on shoes, sandals, lightweight pants, sweat absorbing t-shirts, sweatshirt for the occasional chilly interior (especially LRT/MRTs and shopping malls), pashmina or wrap/travel scarf, daypack/sling bag/tote for going around, hat or cap, t-shirts, shorts, travel umbrella / light breathable rain jacket.

Our weather is hot and humid pretty much year round, with two rainy seasons that span most of the year. The period between September and December tends to have relatively more rain.

Your own personal toiletries (eg. deodorant, facial cares, toothpaste/toothbrush, sunscreens), your own prescriptions, your personal electronics, sleeping aids, travel documents, cash/cards, mosquito repellant. Plenty of shops nearby for personal cares / sundries.

Yes, absolutely! You can purchase this retreat as a gift for someone special. Just select the gift card option, and fill in the form when you click ‘Add to Cart’.

Yes, I do offer group retreats, which are held at my creative coliving space, The Hatchery Place (THP), rather than my personal studio. THP has 3 rooms available: 2 rooms that can accommodate double occupancy and 1 room for single occupancy, allowing a maximum of 5 participants at a time.

Residency: The residency is for artists or creatives seeking longer stays to focus on independent projects. It’s designed for those who want uninterrupted time and space to develop their work at their own pace. While the environment is supportive of creative exploration, there are no structured sessions or guidance provided.

Retreat: The retreat is a more immersive and guided experience, led by Elaine, with intuitive painting sessions to spark creativity, personal growth, and self-expression. You don’t need to be an artist to join—just someone open to exploring your creativity and reconnecting with yourself in a peaceful, nurturing space. The retreat offers the perfect blend of creative guidance and time & space to work on your own creative project. The retreat is ideal if you’re looking for both creative guidance, a restful escape, personal reflections and relaxations.