Join us this year in French Polynesia!
October 11th – 17th, 2026
Flow and Form is an art retreat on the beautiful island of Mo’orea, combining intuitive painting and aquatic inspiration.
During your time in Mo’orea, you will:
Paint, float, and breathe your way into creative flow.
Release judgment and rediscover the freedom of pure expression.
Let the island’s natural beauty infuse your art, your body, and your soul.
What is Flow and Form?
Flow and Form is an immersive intuitive painting retreat on the island of Moorea, where art-making is guided not by rules or results, but by sensation, movement, and deep listening.
We will paint from lived experience—snorkeling in luminous lagoons, floating in warm water, moving gently through water-based yoga and bodywork, and absorbing the rhythms of Polynesian culture. The ocean becomes our teacher. The body becomes our compass. The studio becomes a place of integration.
Who is this retreat for?
- Artists seeking renewal or transition
- Creatives craving nature-based inspiration
- Anyone curious about intuitive art as healing
- Painters looking for underwater inspiration
- Seekers drawn to the healing power of warm water bodywork
- Dream travelers finally ready to say yes to the South Pacific!
OUR PROMISE:
We promise an exotic Polynesian adventure, healing aquatic bodywork, inspiration to nourish your creative soul, and permission to make art as wild and beautiful as the island itself.
Painting, Presence, and the Healing Intelligence of Water
What Makes This Painting Retreat Special?
This isn’t just an art workshop—it’s a lived creative experience.
Intuitive Painting Practice
- Painting from memory, sensation, and emotion
- Working with flow, release, and rhythm
- Letting go of “good painting” in favor of honest marks
- Emphasis on process over product
Ocean & Water Immersion
- Lagoon snorkeling (color, light, and movement as inspiration)
- Optional whale watching (timed to the season 🐋)
- Floating meditations and gentle water yoga
- Water-based bodywork options for nervous system reset
Artwork by Inika Spence
What is Aquatic Bodywork?
Imagine being gently held as you float effortlessly in warm water, your body fully supported and free to let go. In an aquatic bodywork session, soothing, wave-like movements guide you into deep relaxation, helping release tension, reduce stress, and restore a sense of balance in both body and mind.
As your practitioner moves you through the water, you may experience a unique blend of nurturing support and expansive freedom—like drifting, stretching, and flowing without effort. The water allows your body to open in ways not possible on land, creating a deeply therapeutic and rejuvenating experience.
For those seeking something even more immersive, the Above & Below session invites you beneath the surface. With the support of your practitioner, you’ll gently explore breath-held submersions, experiencing a profound sense of calm, weightlessness, and timeless stillness. The transition between above and below the water becomes seamless, enhancing relaxation and deepening your connection to the present moment.
Perfect for relieving physical tension, calming the nervous system, and reconnecting with yourself, aquatic bodywork offers a one-of-a-kind journey into ease, flow, and freedom.
Experience the healing power of water.
A Sample Daily Rhythm
We are loose & flow-based.
Typical Schedule:
Morning
Breakfast
Choice of nature excursion, hike, or lagoon tour
Gentle water yoga, or lagoon snorkeling
Bodywork in warm water
Midday
Lagoon snorkeling or rest*
Lunch + cultural or creative talk
Afternoon
Intuitive painting session in studio or open air (approx 3 hours)
Optional bodywork / solo time
Evening
Shared meal
Storytelling, reflection, or rest
Each day includes time for Embodiment and Integration
• Gentle movement and breath work
• Water-based somatic practices
• Time for rest, journaling, and reflection
• Space for solitude and silence
HEALTHY MEALS MADE WITH POLYNESIAN FLAVOR
Sunday evening through Saturday morning: Your body will be lovingly fed two delicious fresh catered meals each day. Enjoy an introduction to Polynesian cuisine.
Feast on the many amazing fresh fruits and veggies that grow in Tahiti, including fresh fish from the bountiful sea and locally raised chicken or grass-fed beef.
Dietary needs? We got you covered!
Mealtime is often the time when our artists will relax together and engage in lively discussions of the day’s events, and our chef’s culinary gifts just add to the great experience. We can further provide scrumptious alternatives to those with restricted diets, so please let us know if you have unique requirements in your diet and we will make sure we are well prepared.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We have a large shared house available that can accommodate six people in shared rooms. There is also a large variety of Airbnb and local vacation rentals. These include bungalows and homes, all located near the Mo’orea’s lagoon where we host our retreat.
Our team will gladly assist you in finding comfortable lodging for you in our local vicinity, as well as a shared vehicle.
YOUR HOSTS
Abbie Rabinowitz and Inika Spence are Hawaii Island artists, passionate teachers, and believers in the healing power of creativity and nature.
Together they bring a rare combination of gifts to this retreat — intuitive painting, aquatic bodywork, and a shared love of the natural world — all in service of nourishing creativity and healing through art and nature. They can’t wait to share it all with you in Moorea.
Abbie Rabinowitz. Art Retreat Facilitator
I’m a trained fine artist painter (MFA), and art retreat leader with years of teaching experience in both pleinair landscape and abstract painting. I’ve guided artists of all levels through the creative process online and in person, and I know firsthand how transformative it is to paint in a place that takes your breath away.
In Mo’orea, we’ll work intuitively with fluid water mediums and mixed media, letting our experiences — in the water, on the land, and in the studio — guide us. Whether you’re new to intuitive painting or ready to deepen your practice, I’ll be right there with you — encouraging, supportive, and offering gentle critique to help you discover what wants to come through.
Come ready to flow!
Inika Spence ~ Aquatic Bodywork Facilitator
With a background in Biological Sciences, Inika discovered aquatic bodywork in 1996—and it changed the course of her life. She went on to teach and practice at Harbin Hot Springs for 20 years, becoming a highly respected leader in the field. With over 3,000 hours of advanced training and more than 4,500 hours of teaching experience worldwide, Inika brings exceptional depth, skill, and intuition to her work.
Now based on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, Inika continues to inspire students and clients through her deeply transformative aquatic bodywork sessions and trainings.
Creativity has always been a parallel thread in her journey. From early art studies to visiting museums around the world, she has long felt the connection between art and healing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she fully embraced painting, discovering a profound passion for visual expression. She has since studied with renowned artists including Abbie Rabinowitz, Louise Fletcher, and Nicolas Wilton—each influencing her unique style and voice. Today, Inika proudly claims her identity as both therapist and artist, bringing creativity, presence, and depth to everything she offers.
Retreat Pricing
PRICE: TBA
RETREAT DATE: October 11th – 17th, 2026
REGISTRATION:
Payment is due when you register online.
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
We are choosing to keep this group small to optimize the experience and comfort level for all attendees.
INCLUDES:
• 2 daily meals ~ fresh, local & organic
• Three hours of daily art guidance
• Guided excursions
• Introduction to receiving and/or giving aquatic bodywork.
ART SUPPLIES:
Students have the option of purchasing a painting supply kit that includes watercolor and/or acrylic paints, brushes, paper, canvas, and any other art materials they will need during the painting retreat in Moorea. Please contact me if you would like me to reserve a kit for you.
CANCELATION POLICY:
Full-refund (minus credit charge fee) if canceled by July 31st
Half-refund (minus credit charge fee) if canceled by August 31st
No refund if canceled after August 31st
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Price does not include accommodation, airfare, or car service. We have a lovely house that can accommodate up to six people in shared rooms. There are also nearby, reasonably priced and unique vacation rentals available. We are happy to help coordinate and suggest local vacation and car rentals. Participants can share a vehicle.