Disappear to Paint.

Treat yourself to a self-directed solo Intentional Intuitive Painting Retreat in Malaysia.

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Join Elaine in her studio & treat yourself to creativity in 2025!

Not your typical

“art retreat”

Escape the Ordinary! Elaine's Intentional Intuitive Painting Retreats aren't your typical 'art retreats.' Instead of traditional group workshops in picturesque surroundings, you’re invited to fully immerse yourself in a unique journey of solo painting sessions, guided by intuition. It's not just about art; it's about tapping into your inner creativity in a way that's exclusively yours.

Who is this for?

You’re a soul driven creator

If you’re a heartful creator who is not afraid to self-direct & design your own life, aligning with creativity, flow, synchronicities and the stillness within.

You're ready to let go

If you’re ready to release the non-stop hustle energy & let go of your own expectations of a busy life. You want to quiet down to discover a more sustainable way to grow & flourish with the rhythm of the universe & your own true self.

Looking for new inspirations

If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or uninspired by your process. You’re seeking more JOY and a community of like-minded creatives that will inspire you forward with creative ideas.

Invest in yourself

If you want an opportunity to get away, to be with your creative self, to learn & experience flow, soulful self-trust via art, painting, living and meditation.

Retreat Highlights

Self-Directed Retreat

Your schedule is not set in stone. Outside of the scheduled guided intuitive painting sessions with Elaine, you have the freedom to craft your own schedule, design your days, and engage in activities of your own choosing.
Flexible Stays

Choose the duration that suits your needs, whether a short escape or an extended retreat. You decide a duration that aligns with your vision & goals. The longer your retreat, the more opportunities for creative activities to enrich your experience.
Supportive Environment

Find yourself in a nurturing home that celebrates art, creativity, intuition, and community. Whether at Elaine's serene home studio, 'The Intuitive Art Hideaway,' or the vibrant creative coliving home, The Hatchery Place, both locations encourage & nurture your artistic spirit.
Artistic Amenities

Indulge in a carefully curated collection of professional-grade painting materials & tools within a thoughtfully arranged setup. Every introduced medium in your guided sessions is carefully chosen to enhance the flow, infusing each moment with joy, creativity, and playfulness.

The Intuitive Painting Sessions

What is Intuitive Painting?

Intuitive painting is an opportunity to explore the inner self through the creative process in a safe, critic free environment. It is not a painting technique or method. Intentional Intuitive Painting is a process of blending intention and intuition. One makes a conscious decision to paint a subject, but the process is guided by intuition (example colors, lines, shapes, symbols, elements).

By nature, we are creative & intuitive beings, capable of creating much more than we often believe. The playshop series are designed to harness the power of our creativity through our intention and the intuitive painting process. With the themes designed by Elaine, we will be playing with different & mixed mediums. (acrylics, water colour pencils, water colour, acrylic inks, gouache, paper, marker pens, etc.)

What will we be doing the most during your stay?

Throughout your stay, you will learn how to access your inner creative intelligence, and to bring it into your conscious playful, creative expression.

Different mediums and tools will be used and explored. We’ll use guided visualization, prayerful intention, and intuitive painting as expressive tools to translate our inner wisdom into color, shapes, symbols and form, expressed out through painting.

If you feel called upon a specific theme, do not hesitate to embrace it by painting it. Your soul may be prompting you towards the embodiment of these values in your life.

What if you’ve never painted before?

There is no prior painting experience necessary. Even if you have never painted or drawn in your life, the sessions will take you beyond your limitations and open you to your powerful creative self. We speak in symbol & metaphor every day whether we know it or not. The sessions will deepen you into the journey of being the visionary storyteller and creator of your life.

Intuitive painting can help us to develop an intuitive practice in our lives, activate our inner soul’s wisdom & creative freedom, cultivate a positive intend when making art, and discover our soul’s message / nudges / lessons.

More information about Intuitive Painting here.

Choose from two unique accommodation experiences tailored to your preferences:

2. The Hatchery Place | Creative
Coliving Retreat

Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of creative minds at The Hatchery Place, a cozy and collaborative coliving space designed for digital nomads and creatives. Experience a dynamic atmosphere while exploring your solo intuitive painting retreat amidst a shared environment filled with inspirations, conversations and camaraderie. Nearby eateries and shops within walking distance cater to self-sufficient individuals. Also ideal for those seeking a balance between remote work weeks and refreshing painting breaks. ***Choose this option for an enriching communal stay surrounded by fellow travelers.***

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1. The Intuitive Art Hideaway Studio

This is Elaine's private home studio nestled in USJ 12, a residential terrace house in Subang Jaya. Staying here reminds you of the nostalgic charm of Airbnb's early days, a homely atmosphere with a live-in host who prepares your breakfast and engages in delightful conversations.
Only one bedroom is exclusively designated for your solo retreat experience here.
Imagine a quiet serene bedroom, perfect for introverts. It's like an old-school Airbnb room, with a little balcony and private bathroom.
• Accommodation at The Intuitive Art Hideaway's ArtBnB room equipped with personal painting corner + easel
• Complimentary daily vegetarian/vegan simple (local) breakfast & optional home-cooked dinner (extra cost)
• Exclusive use of the common areas, workshop spaces, kitchen, porch of the house
• 24-hour snack bar with local fruits, instant cup noodles, biscuits, coffee, tea, and filtered water throughout your stay
• Free Wifi connection
• Parking
• Luggage storage
• Complimentary usage of hotdesk at The Hatchery Place’s coworking space (20mins walk away)
There is no need for any additional travel for the art sessions—you can simply come downstairs for the painting. There are also more sessions for an intensive experience.
The quiet surroundings comprise of small neighborhood parks, some local eateries and mini marts (within 10mins walk).
For a variety of more eateries, shops, gyms, spas, pharmacies, banks, cafes, and grocery stores, it’s a 30mins walk or 9mins drive away.
Shorter: 3D2N, 5D4N and 8D7N
• If you’re comfortable with sharing a private house with Elaine's mum (she’s the live-in caretaker and the cook).
• Appreciate simple, home-cooked meals by a welcoming host (Elaine’s mum), with breakfast and dinner provided.
• If you’re an introvert seeking a quiet, solitary, and intensive painting retreat.
• Seeking accommodations with an artist for an immersive experience.
• Couples doing the painting retreat together.
• If you prefer shorter stay durations for a focused experience.

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2. The Hatchery Place Coliving Home

Nestled in USJ 11, a residential terrace house in Subang Jaya. This small creative coliving home, led by Elaine as the host and co-founder, features three bedrooms, a communal coworking area, shared kitchen facilities, and occasional community events.
There are 3 bedrooms to choose from: The Artist Studio (with attached bathroom), The Writer’s Room and The Minimalist Room.
Vibrant communal house with international digital nomad travelers coliving together.
As a coliving guest in our place, whom we warmly called 'The Hatcherians', you will get to enjoy the following:
• Coworking Spaces (Hotdesk) -
• Wi-fi Access (up to 100Mbps unlimited)
• The pantry for complimentary coffee/tea making facilities (snacks are also available for sale)
• Shared bathroom with water heater shower for the cold days
• The basic kitchen with basic cooking utensils, storage and a fridge
• Washing machine & detergents for your laundry needs
• Craft room usage with basic tools for woodcrafts, handmake hobbies & art
• Chillout & tiny reading corner with curated selection of books upstairs & downstairs
• For the essentials, we provide towels, pillows, bed sheets, blankets, toilet papers, shampoos, hair dryer, first aid kid
• A weekly cleaning lady who comes to clean the house (including your room, but it's optional for you)
• Occasional meetups/workshops and socializing community events
• Free parking inside our porch area if you drive!
Less painting sessions, you would need to take a 5-minute drive (or a 25-minute walk) to reach my studio for the sessions.
The surroundings comprise neighborhood parks, a variety of eateries, shops, gyms, spas, pharmacies, banks, cafes, and grocery stores, all within a 9-minute walk. Additionally, there's an LRT station within a 19-minute walking distance, making it a lively and convenient neighborhood.
Longer: 1 week, 2 weeks & 1-month
• Someone who enjoys communal living and thrive in social environments, or if you’re more an extrovert.
• Digital nomads balancing remote work with creative pursuits.
• Couples where one partner participates in the retreat while the other engages in their own activities.
• Prefers a relaxed retreat over intensive painting sessions.
• Desire to pace painting sessions with ample time for other activities like city exploration or focusing your own project.
• If you’re seeking longer stay durations for a comprehensive experience.

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Your Facilitator & Host

I’m Elaine, your intuitive art guide!

I’ve been an intuitive painter for many years now.

I have always believe art can deliver healing messages to the beholder, and that the act of creating serves as a medium for inquiry into infinite possibilities. I like to paint whimsical, colourful and doodly artworks, letting my intuitions be my guide. My art practice serves as an extension of my quest to get to know myself deeper and through it cultivates a more intimate connection within & with the universe as a whole.

My practice hasn't always been entirely intuitive.

When I first started painting intuitively I knew I wanted to express my inner self, my soul, but I didn't really know how to do it properly. “Am I connecting to the right message?” “Is this how it feels like?” “Is it correct?” “Why am I creating a mess?” “Is my soul really speaking to me?”

It's probably a similar doubtful or clueless place you are at right now. If that's the case, then intuitive painting retreat is for you!

I will share my practice and process on how to truly listen to that inner voice that guides our painting hands. It will be a soulful retreat with an emphasis on how to tap into high vibrational energies to channel that true inner creative voice and paint onto the canvas!

Fearless art making

Find your authentic artistic self, break free from inhibitions, and overcome any fear of painting. All levels of experience are welcome, as Elaine will adapt her facilitation to your needs, and will encourage you to experiment and develop without critique.

At the end of retreat

By the end of the retreat, you'll have completed a series of soulful masterpieces for your own contemplation. You'll play with a wide variety of creative techniques to making art, from sampling a variety of professional supplies, layering techniques, mark making, to incorporating mixed mediums to your painting.

Beyond painting

Beyond painting alongside Elaine on your guided sessions day, you'll also have plenty of free time to discover Kuala Lumpur the city, or enjoy more time to paint and work on your own art project, and share your experiences with other creatives in the community.