You can embark on our Self-Directed art retreat any time of the year, each month on the 1st, we have new intakes.

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

This retreat is designed for adults and not suitable for children. The age range of The Hatchery Place’s coliving residents typically falls between 25 and 60 years old.

The Hatchery Place is an intimate retreat with only three bedrooms available, ensuring a small, cozy community. Depending on the month, there may be up to five participants, including yourself. However, some months may have fewer residents, and occasionally, you might even find yourself as the sole guest—offering a private, immersive experience. Either way, the retreat proceeds as planned, ensuring a meaningful and personalized journey.

Unfortunately, the house (due to the coliving bedrooms are 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.

There isn't a dedicated personal studio, but you're welcome to utilize our craft room or shared desk area for painting. Kindly maintain tidiness for a collaborative workspace.

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.

All painting sessions will take place at Elaine’s home studio, The Intuitive Art Hideaway, a refreshing 20-minute walk or a quick 5-minute drive away. Enjoy a change of scenery for your sessions, providing a breath of fresh air compared to staying in one location all the time.

Yes, your spouse is welcome to accompany you and share your room, even if they choose not to participate in the retreat activities. Please note that their stay will still be subject to an additional fee to cover accommodation and access to shared facilities. While they won’t join the scheduled sessions, they’re free to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Hatchery Place and spend their time as they wish. Let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements!

Please make your travel arrangements to arrive after 2 PM on your check-in day. Check-out time is at 12noon.

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

Yes, as a resident of The Hatchery Place’s coliving space, you are welcome to participate in all community activities and events organized here.

There are plenty of vegetarian / vegan food options around, and also on delivery apps.

You can also prepare your own meals 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.

Yes, the communal kitchen available is for coliving residents to prepare their own meals, and store groceries in the fridge or shelves in the pantry.

Unfortunately, we do not provide payment plans for the Intuitive Painting Coliving Retreat at The Hatchery Place, as room reservations are confirmed only upon full payment.

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.