THE ARTIST'S WAY

From New Mexico landscapes to a remote Norwegian island, these retreats offer the perfect place to focus on your creativity.

- BY JULIANA UKIOMOGBE

In a society that rewards burnout and thrives on grind culture, our daily lives don't always afford us the luxury to spend free time on our craft. Many of us are also way too online and burdened by a constant news cycle, making it difficult to find moments of stillness: a necessary ingredient for good art. To help, we've found some of the most awe-inspiring and creativity-focused retreats around the world. Whether you want to make progress on an existing project, begin something new, or simply reconnect with your artistic side, these are the places to add to your list.

FOR THE ARTIST WHO LOVES NATURE

Estudio Corazón at Ghost Ranch; Abiquiu, New Mexico

The two- to four-week residency program is for artists of any medium—from painters and writers to musicians and sculptors. Prices range from $1,950 to $4,500, depending on the length of the stay, and scholarships are available. Attendees can use their time to work on a personal project or simply immerse themselves in the desert landscape. "Artists are allowed to use the residency however they want," says Joanne Lefrak, director of experience and social impact at Ghost Ranch. "If they just need time to decompress and get out of their day-to-day, that's totally fine." Ghost Ranch has activities like horseback riding, hiking, and kayaking, as well as classes in painting, welding, silversmithing, and pottery. It also offers a Georgia O'Keeffe landscape tour—the legendary painter had a house on the property and several of her works were painted there. Guests stay in individual "casitas" which overlook the breathtaking Kitchen Mesa trail.

FOR THE MUSICIAN WHO WANTS TO CREATE AT SEA

Ocean Sound; Giske, Norway