Clay and Cacao: Creating from the Earth

Over the course of two days at Finca Las Hormigas, under the guidance of ceramic artist Ana Franceschi from El Barro Vuelve, you'll have the opportunity to create your own set of handcrafted drinking cups from raw clay. You'll learn each step of the process—from harvesting the clay to shaping, firing, and celebrating your finished pieces.

This retreat emphasizes the circularity of creation, illustrating how the cups you craft serve to contain and nourish us, reflecting the journey from the earth to our hands and ultimately to our bodies. This experience brings together creativity, tradition, and nature in a meaningful hands-on way. Whether you're seeking to reconnect with the earth or explore the cultural heritage of pottery, this retreat offers practical skill-building, mindfulness, and a deep connection to the natural world.

Why?

Reconnect with the earth by transforming raw clay into a work of art. This hands-on experience empowers you to harvest, shape,…