“Somtimes you have to loose yourself, to really find yourself.”
— Paulo Coelho —
”I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.”
—Vincent van Gogh —
Sometimes life feels like a chapter that needs to be closed. Sometimes you are forced to do so, and sometimes you just feel it is time for something new. Do you recognize yourself in one of these situations?
- Your children were always your number one priority, but now they are going their own way.
- Something has changed at work, and now it is no longer as fun as when you started. The challenge is gone.
- Your ex is gone, and you are looking for a new path, but with or without someone?
- You have just come out of a burnout and know that you want to do things differently, but how?
- You want a different life for years now, but where to start? You are afraid to let go of what you have.
- You think back to your youth, but when you go out, it is no longer the same as before. “Who am I?” you think.
- You feel like your life is on hold now and you want to change, but what can you do?
And now?
“The best journey is the journey back to yourself.”
— N. Campbell —
It’s time for clarity!
Who are you and what do you really, really want?
Find your way back to yourself and never let life drag you down again!
Create and Paint your new life!
This retreat is all about you. It is a chance to rediscover yourself and ask yourself: What do I really want? You may think you know. But the restlessness proves otherwise. Putting your soul’s desire first is the key to a happier life and this is anything but selfish. When you feel good, everyone around you benefits.
When you choose yourself, you set a positive movement in motion. Just as a pebble dropped into water creates ripples, this retreat will create a change that will not only improve your life, but also benefit the greater whole.
When you find your “Purpose” magical things will happen.
Why is this retreat unique?
The “1 on 1 Retreat” consists of three unique components:
- Rediscover your passion: With tools such as the Passion Test, we bring out your deepest desire. These insights help you find direction and create inner peace. We look at your specific situation and do everything we can to make it a transformative experience.
- Your dream as a work of art: Together we work on a painting that depicts your dream. This work of art becomes a daily reminder of what inspires and motivates you. It helps you to stay focused on what is really important, even when you are back in the busy home environment.
- The meditative painting techniques of the old masters help you to visualize your dream step by step. Even if you have never held a brush, you will learn how to make magical realistic paintings. And you will experience what it is like to be completely away from this world.
What do I want now?
This question is the core of everything. If you don’t know what you want, you do what someone else wants. It’s like using a navigation system without entering a destination. Without a goal, it’s hard to take steps, but with a clear picture of where you want to go, you can start the journey to your ideal life.
However, it’s not so much about reaching your goal.
Real happiness lies in working on your dream, the discoveries you make along the way and the feeling that you are getting closer to your dream. It is a journey in which you let go of what others say your goal should be and in which you walk your own unique path.
By having clarity and being able to visualize this, you will see that you consciously and unconsciously make different choices. Things will also come your way and you will gain insights that you could never have dreamed of.
And now imagine: A tangible reminder of your dream – a work of art that you made yourself. Rob knows how important it is to be able to fall back on such a permanent reminder.
The feel-good vibes of the town of Vejer de la Frontera will put you in a completely different environment and you will see that letting go of any ballast and dogmas will be much easier for you. In your free time you can go exploring in the streets and alleys of this “Pueblo Blanco”. Enjoy the view from the roof terrace and let everything slide off you. Nature, sea, beach and Hamam are just around the corner.
The Teachers, coaches and guidance
Rob van der Lei
“Without leaving you will not discover anything”
— Rob van der Lei —
Artist Rob van der Lei asked himself the question years ago: What do I want now?
After a difficult period full of stress and loss, he felt exhausted and rudderless. Changes at work, family quarrels and the loss of his brother caused him to get stuck.
With the help of the Passion Test, The Artist’s Way, NLP, Hypnosis self-study, Tony Robbins, Joe Dispenza, Abraham Hicks and many others, Rob rediscovered his deepest desire: to be an artist who discovers and helps people. He studied various techniques from the oil painting technique of the old masters to the airbrush technique and everything in between.
As “The Life Painter” he devoted himself to making memorial paintings for parents who had lost their child. He did this with great love and with his paintings he brought the dreams and love of parents and other survivors back to life. Here he discovered how valuable it is to just listen. He enjoys deep conversations but also just “talking stupid”. He also enjoys the sometimes subtle, sometimes confronting questions that trigger a transformation and see a burden lifted from your shoulders and a path forward cleared.
Rob also understands how difficult it can be to hold on to your dreams. The distractions and noise of everyday life make you forget what you wanted and make you fall back into old patterns, but a conscious choice and a daily reminder help you hold on to your dream and keep yourself in line so that you can live your best life ever.
Are you ready?
Heike Brockelt
Heike Brockelt knows better than anyone how difficult it can be to find your own direction after years of sacrificing yourself for your family.
She knows the sadness of letting go of your children and the fear of losing the bond with them. But she took the step to rediscover herself. And guess what? She not only discovered that she is an artist – her works are now even in the shops – but also that the bond with her children, despite the distance, has become much stronger and deeper.
By choosing for herself, Heike Brockelt now has a wonderful relationship in which she can be herself and everything is open for discussion. Her children confirm that her choice was the right one. They say: “We have become so much more independent and have learned that things can be different from what we were used to at home.” This insight showed Heike that choosing for yourself is also better for the people around you, even if it may not seem that way at first.
Heike only started thinking seriously about her artistry when she was fifty. As a result, she had fewer doubts and fears along the way and was able to fully focus on creating, without worrying about what is or is not “right”.
By working on herself and rediscovering herself, her spontaneous nature also came to the fore again. She realized that this is an essential part of her and that she can proudly show it. If you decide to participate in the retreat, you will undoubtedly notice how this affects you – and you will be pleasantly surprised by the energy and inspiration she gives you.
The location and gastronomy
On the beautiful Costa de la Luz in southern Spain, on top of a hill, lies the picturesque white town of Vejer de la Frontera. Here you are our guest in one of the ensuite bedrooms, where you are completely private, only the spacious sun terrace with breathtaking views you share with us. This inspiring place offers peace and space to discover, enjoy, reflect and create
You can also enjoy the nearby nature reserve La Breña, the sea, and the golden beach and maybe you will see a chameleon.
Every day you will be spoiled with culinary delights with full board meals, adapted to your wishes, do you like healthy or do we go out for a nice meal.
Value
How much is it worth to you to find inner peace, gain clarity about your dreams and learn a new skill that you can use for the rest of your life?
The investment for this unique 7-day retreat is €5000,-. If you are one of the first 10 participants, you pay only €1,997,-.
This includes:
- 6 nights full board in a beautiful authentic house in Vejer with delicious meals.
- 5 days of painting and reflection, with guidance.
- Use of all materials and studio on location.
- An unforgettable experience in an inspiring environment.
Are you bringing a friend? Then you get a €250 discount
Ready for your new life?
You can also call or Whatsapp +31610562396
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Reviews of previous courses.
Hi Rob,
A Good Choice of Me to follow a painting workshop with you.
I could not paint or draw at all but I made a beautiful painting, counting was very nice, very nice teacher.
You really know what you are talking about, it was really great.
My painting hangs on the wall at home and no one wants to believe that I painted it.
Thanks for the beautiful hours.
Good luck and maybe until later.
I studied at the art academy myself and am therefore certainly familiar with painting. I only had no experience with oil painting. I wanted an explanation and a guideline for this because it is a specific material and can be used in so many ways.
I could not find a course in Dordrecht on the internet but I ran into Rob during Place d’Ary.
That’s how I came across his course.
I found it very enlightening and also the theory about how the old masters originally approached it. Super interesting!
You really get the basics of drawing itself. And the best thing: that everyone can draw and paint.
It was wonderful to see that a fellow student who held a brush for the first time painted a beautiful Dali. Just by learning it step by step and doing it step by step, just following the instructions that Rob gave.
I still paint with oil paint myself and a whole new world has opened up as to what is possible with it. I have finally found a start to be able to use oil paint myself.
Linda Verholt
Recensies van voorgaande coaching.
