7th - 25th of June 2026
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June! The summer is here!
This month, we will be inviting musician & producer Tiiva for a 3 day workshop where you will learn to record and write music, using songwriting, field recording and music production. Your host and nature guide Leah Heming will take you to some beautiful secluded spots to inspire creativity and share her knowledge of the local wildlife. |
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MAKING MUSICJune is when summer finally gets properly started. Everything is open for business and the island full of life. If you are a musician or sound artist, looking to get inspiration, this is the perfect time to capture soundscapes as you explore the island's natural beauty. As well as spending time in the outdoors, you can retreat to the calm of the studio to focus on your sound editing, music writing and composition.
HIGHLIGHTS🌿3 day creative workshop with Tiiva
🌿 Weekly guided excursions with Leah Heming 🌿 Weekly group creative brainstorm & check in 🌿 Regular hikes 🌿 Music in the outdoors 🌿 Stay in a traditional Greek house in a local community 🌿 Quiet working space and setting 🌿 Tailor made creative residency to fit your needs 🌿 Unforgettable experience 🌿 Nature, nature and more nature |
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☀️ musicians, music producers & sound artists
☀️ all stages of experience welcome ☀️ creatives who want to explore working in the outdoors ☀️ creatives who want to explore field recordings ☀️ creatives who want to focus on writing and producing music ☀️ musicians & sound artists who are looking for inspiration from nature ☀️ musicians & sound artists who love the outdoors ☀️ creatives who love the sun ☀️ creatives who love community ☀️ creatives who need a peaceful setting to explore sound making |
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Water & Rock's ethos is that through art we can bring awareness and sensitivity to our natural world.
We are true believers that creative communication is the driving force for change.
Therefore if your work is inspired by nature and you are motivated to get stuck into to your project or develop your ideas, then we want to hear from you!
We are true believers that creative communication is the driving force for change.
Therefore if your work is inspired by nature and you are motivated to get stuck into to your project or develop your ideas, then we want to hear from you!
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The residency is for you if...
🌿 You are inspired by nature 🌿 You want to make change through your art 🌿 You have a project that needs nurturing & attention 🌿 You want to live in community 🌿 You want to immerse yourself in local culture 🌿 You want an adventure |
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PROGRAM
WEEK 1: see average week below
WEEK 2: 3 day intensive workshop with Tiiva + weekly excursion (optional) + market
WEEK 3: see average week below
WEEK 2: 3 day intensive workshop with Tiiva + weekly excursion (optional) + market
WEEK 3: see average week below
AN AVERAGE WEEK AT THE MAKING MUSIC RESIDENCY
MONDAY: ☀️AM: drive down to the local village market in Prinos where you will find beautiful fresh, seasonal vegetables from local small scale farmers.
Stock up for the week from the market, local fishmongers, butchers and supermarket, then finish the morning with a Greek coffee in the café with the local community.
🌜PM: Head back to house, get creative or head out for a walk around the village or into the beautiful gorge full of springs and dipping pools
TUESDAY: ☀️AM + PM: Creative studio day
WEDNESDAY: ☀️AM + PM: Creative studio day
THURSDAY: ☀️+ 🌜AM + PM: Excursion day... tailored to the needs and desires of the group (secluded beach, mountain, mountain village...)
FRIDAY: ☀️AM + PM: Creative studio day
SATURDAY: ☀️AM: Creative morning
🌜PM: Weekly group creative brainstorm & check in
SUNDAY: ☀️AM: Go on a breathtaking hike with your guide Leah Heming.
🌜PM: Reward yourself after a hike with a traditional Sunday Long Lunch in a local taverna with friends and family
Stock up for the week from the market, local fishmongers, butchers and supermarket, then finish the morning with a Greek coffee in the café with the local community.
🌜PM: Head back to house, get creative or head out for a walk around the village or into the beautiful gorge full of springs and dipping pools
TUESDAY: ☀️AM + PM: Creative studio day
WEDNESDAY: ☀️AM + PM: Creative studio day
THURSDAY: ☀️+ 🌜AM + PM: Excursion day... tailored to the needs and desires of the group (secluded beach, mountain, mountain village...)
FRIDAY: ☀️AM + PM: Creative studio day
SATURDAY: ☀️AM: Creative morning
🌜PM: Weekly group creative brainstorm & check in
SUNDAY: ☀️AM: Go on a breathtaking hike with your guide Leah Heming.
🌜PM: Reward yourself after a hike with a traditional Sunday Long Lunch in a local taverna with friends and family
THE WORKSHOP w/ TIIVA
Spend three days learning to record and write music, using songwriting, field recording and music production to create your own piece that will be recorded and produced using your ideas! We will gather sounds from the local area, write lyrics, make beats and use music creation as a means of expressing ourselves, as well as having fun! On this course you'll learn how to record sounds from a natural environment, produce music in Ableton and craft songs from simple lyrical ideas. All stages of experience welcome.
Day 1- Introduction, gathering field recordings together, lyric/poem writing -getting to know each other and what you want to create/what inspires you
Day 2- Recording ideas, shaping song / music structure- start on production
Day 3- Production - beat making, how to sample, refining ideas into a piece of music
Day 1- Introduction, gathering field recordings together, lyric/poem writing -getting to know each other and what you want to create/what inspires you
Day 2- Recording ideas, shaping song / music structure- start on production
Day 3- Production - beat making, how to sample, refining ideas into a piece of music
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JUNE
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June is a wonderful part of summer in Greece, where the weather is warm and sunny, perfect for plein air creativity, hikes, swims and beach days.
Expect to spend most days and night outdoors, creating, daydreaming or chilling by the sea. Pack summer clothes, good hiking shoes, a hat and a light jumper for the eventual cooler evening. |
WHAT TO EXPECT
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🌿 Weekly shopping at the local market & village
🌿 Weekly group creative brainstorm & check in 🌿 Excursions around the island (hiking, archaeology, beach, plein air...) 🌿 Desk in your room 🌿 Communal desk space 🌿 Many outdoor terraces with stunning views 🌿 A quiet place to concentrate 🌿 Community & other creatives to share ideas with 🌿 Peace and quiet 🌿 A local guide (Leah your host) 🌿 Delicious Greek delicacies 🌿 The island all to yourself! |
🌿 Immersion into the local community
🌿 Friendly cats 🌿 Communal evening cooking 🌿 Magical gorge with ancient trees and Roman terraces 🌿Social evenings with friends and neighbours 🌿 Stunning turquoise sea water 🌿 Yoga mats and blocks 🌿 Fully equipped shared kitchen 🌿 Private bedroom 🌿 Shared bathroom 🌿 Excellent wi-fi |
FEES FOR THE 2027 MAKING MUSIC RESIDENCY
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RATES FOR 22 nights
€ 1750 per person * (+ €800 for double occupancy) |
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3 ROOMS
🌿 Metamorphosis room: On the ground floor, next to the bathroom & the studio. With its original stone work, this double room is very cosy, like sleeping in cocoon!
🌿 Fern spirit room: Upstairs room with a view, original features and a small wood burner, this room can be made up as a single or double room.
🌿 Krana room: Upstairs, a smaller but double room with fantastic views and a lovely feeling with its original wattle and daub walls.
* 50% deposit required - see full Terms & Conditions here
🌿 Fern spirit room: Upstairs room with a view, original features and a small wood burner, this room can be made up as a single or double room.
🌿 Krana room: Upstairs, a smaller but double room with fantastic views and a lovely feeling with its original wattle and daub walls.
* 50% deposit required - see full Terms & Conditions here
WHAT IS INCLUDED✚ 3 day intensive workshop with Tiiva
✚ 1 guided excursion day a week with Leah Heming ✚ Weekly group creative brainstorm & check in ✚ End of residency group presentation & drinks ✚ Sunday morning hike ✚ Regular hikes ✚ Accommodation ✚ Pick up / drop off at the port upon arrival / leaving ✚ regularly cleaned bedsheets + towels ✚ Basic food condiments (salt, olive oil, etc) |
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
⊖ Extra excursions (optional) *
⊖ Personal laundry (€3 per load) ⊖ Travel insurance ⊖ Travel to and from the residency (except from the ferry port) ⊖ Entrance fees to the museum ⊖ Personal groceries and taverna outings ⊖ art materials |
* Click here for list and pricing of extra optional excursions
Any more questions... visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or drop us an email!
Any more questions... visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or drop us an email!
