Be Inspired by Nature
Paint while surrounded by the beauty of coastal Maine
Daily Art Instruction
Learn or refine watercolor skills with a gentle teacher
Comfort & Views
Luxury rooms with unforgettable scenery
Luxury Retreat
Beautiful views with an on-site professional chef
A week of watercolor, inspiration, wellness, and the beauty of Maine
Maine stole my heart the first time I visited many years ago, and I’ve returned as often as I can ever since. Beauty is everywhere you look—there’s a reason the license plates say “Vacationland!”
I’m overjoyed to have found a gorgeous retreat center right on the ocean, and I invite you to join me in mid-coast Maine for a very special creative getaway. We’ll enjoy beautiful accommodations, delicious healthy meals prepared by our on-site chef, and plenty of time to paint, explore, and simply enjoy this incredible setting.
We’ll spend our days learning or refining our watercolor skills, with breaks for walking, swimming, or just taking in the beauty around us. We’ll also visit the Wyeth Museum, where I’ve found so much inspiration in the work of the Wyeth family of artists.
If you’d like to paint plein air (from life, on location), you can. Or you can paint from photographs, your imagination, or a combination of both. Never painted before? No worries! I’ll offer beginner instruction, and I’m a gentle teacher.
Our retreat center also has a wonderful wellness center with chakra chimes, a massage bed, sauna, and amethyst Biomat. You can book a massage, spend some restorative time on the Biomat, or use the fitness room. We’ll also have opportunities to visit and shop in the charming nearby town of Belfast.
Healthy snacks and beverages are available throughout the day, with a 24-hour refreshment and snack station.
Come share this beautiful place with me for a week of painting, connection, inspiration, and the magic of coastal Maine. Reserve your spot today!
Art & Spirit Maine 2027
August 27 – September 2, 2027
Searsport, Maine
Retreat Pricing
Private Room
Pay by check: $2,895 or 4 payments of $723.75
Pay by credit card: $2,995 or 4 payments of $748.75
Shared Room
Pay by check: $2,495 or 4 payments of $623.75
Pay by credit card: $2,595 or 4 payments of $648.75
Additional Details
What’s Included
- All delicious, healthy meals, with food sensitivities and preferences accommodated
- Daily art instruction with Melissa
- Meditation and sharing circles
- Optional ocean swimming and hiking in the forest on the property
- Labyrinth walks
- Elegant, comfortable accommodations, many with ocean views (first come, first served)
- Excursions to the Wyeth Museum and/or the charming town of Belfast
- All guest rooms have shared bathrooms, with several spacious bathrooms conveniently located on both floors
- Use of the on-site wellness facilities, including the sauna, Biomat, and fitness room
- Opportunities to book massage, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, and other wellness services
Not Included
- Transportation to the Liminal Retreat Center in Maine
- Massages and other treatments provided by local practitioners
- Art supplies; Melissa can provide supplies for an additional $50
Payment & Cancellation Policy
A non-refundable $650 deposit is required to reserve your place. If you choose a payment plan, please contact Melissa at info@melissaharris.com to arrange for your deposit to be applied toward the payment option you select.
One-quarter of your total retreat cost is due within one month of registration, and 50% of the total is due by April 20, 2027. All payments must be completed by July 1, 2027, unless other arrangements have been made directly with Melissa.
Cancellations: Cancellations made before May 15, 2027 are eligible for a 50% refund of payments made, excluding the non-refundable $650 deposit. No refunds are available after May 15.
In the event of a medical emergency, exceptions may be considered, less a $650 administrative fee.
If you are unable to attend, you may arrange for another person to take your place with Melissa’s prior approval. When circumstances allow, Melissa may also be able to offer a partial credit toward a future workshop or retreat.