Art Retreat in Southern California

🎨 Southern California Art Retreat
Hosted by Melissa Cain | Cain’s Creative Chaos
📅 November 6–13, 2026 (5- or 7-day options available)
🌴 Create, Relax, ExploreJoin us for a laid-back, creativity-filled getaway along the Southern California coast!This retreat blends art workshops, beach time, and optional adventures—all designed to give you space to create, recharge, and connect.We’ll be exploring areas like Oceanside, San Diego, Newport Beach, and Temecula, with flexible plans so you can do as much (or as little) as you’d like.
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🎨 What’s Included
2–3 guided art workshops led by Melissa Cain
Winery workshop at Frangipani Estate Winery (first glass of wine included 🍷)
Beach day + creative downtime
Optional group outings (wineries, breweries, art spots & more)
Shared lodging in a small group setting
Transportation (shared rental car + gas)
Retreat planning + coordination
Fun creative goodies

🎁💰 Pricing
✨ Retreat Packages
7-Day Retreat (Nov 6–13)
👉 $1,000 per person
5-Day Retreat (Nov 7–11)
👉 $800 per person
Both prices include flights, hotel/rental home, rental car/gas (shared), art workshops, planning & coordination)
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💳 Payment Plans
$100 deposit to reserve your spot then make the following payments:
7-Day Trip ($1,000)
$300 – August 15
$300 – September 15
$300 – October 15
5-Day Trip ($800)
$250 – August 15
$225 – September 15
$225 – October 15

💸 Pay in Full Bonus:Save $50 if paid in full by August 1
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🏡 Lodging Details
We’ll stay in shared vacation homes (VRBO/Airbnb) near the coast.Small group experience: 4–6 guests per homeComfortable, relaxed, not overcrowdedIf more people join, we’ll book additional nearby homes
📌 Pricing is based on a minimum of 4 guests per home
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🗓️ Tentative Itinerary (All Optional!)

Nov 6 (Fri): Travel Day + Meet & Greet Dinner 🍕

Nov 7 (Sat): Newport Beach + Hidden Truths Art Show

Nov 8 (Sun): Winery Workshop (Temecula) + Dinner 🍷

Nov 9 (Mon): Oceanside Workshop 🎨
Nov 10 (Tue): Beach Day 🌊
Nov 11 (Wed): Optional Workshop / Free Day

Nov 12 (Thu): Free Day / Explore
Nov 13 (Fri): Travel Home

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🎨 Workshops
All workshops are:Beginner-friendlyFlexible and creative (not rigid step-by-step unless you want it!)Included for retreat guests
Local to SoCal?Join workshops individually for $35–50 each
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🍔 Food
Food is not included so you have flexibility:
Split groceries as a group
Go out to eat
Mix of both(We can coordinate grocery runs if the group wants!)
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✈️ Travel Info

Recommended airports:

San Diego International Airport (closest)Los Angeles International Airport (often cheapest)Orange County (John Wayne)Palm Springs
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🎭 Bonus Experience

Melissa will be featured in the Hidden Truths Art Show on Nov 7

You’re welcome (but not required) to attend and support!
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📌 Important Notes

Deposit is non-refundable (holds your spot)

Payments are non-refundable after October 15 unless your spot is filled
Workshops are the only scheduled activities—everything else is optional

Final details may shift slightly based on group size and availability
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🎟️ Reserve Your Spot

Spots are limited to keep the experience small and relaxed!
👉 Message to express interest or ask questions

👉 $100 deposit required to secure your spot
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💬 Retreat Vibe
This isn’t a rigid tour or packed itinerary. It’s:
✨ creative freedom
✨ good vibes
✨ beach air + paint + connection

Come solo or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave inspired.

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