THE LUMINOUS THRESHOLD BALI RETREAT 2027

· SACRED ART PILGRIMAGE ·

·BALI 2027·

THE LUMINOUS THRESHOLD

your private Invitation to

Activate your Inner Vision and explore your

magical feminine Archetype through Art

· July 2027 · Ubud, Bali ·

with

·Katia Honour· &

·Melissa Artemis Shemanna·

‘The Art of Inner Vision;

is distilled from the

inner sanctum of

the primordial soul’

· SACRED ART PILGRIMAGE · BALI 2027

THE LUMINOUS THRESHOLD

A small circle of creative women. Together, we explore vision practice, self-reflection and shared studio time, bringing the heart’s iconic connection with the inner world into outer form.

A Living Art Philosophy

To the mystical artist, painting is a relationship, not a product.

In the studio, technical skill meets intuition, and the act of painting becomes a practice of imagination, attention and transformation.

Together, we explore our relationship with the archetype...

Perhaps she is Venus, embodiment of love and beauty; Inanna, Queen of Heaven and the Underworld; Artemis, the wild huntress; Kali, the fierce transformer; Saraswati, muse of art and wisdom; Dewi Sri, bestower of rice and abundance; or a presence yet unnamed, waiting to be discovered.

Through guided inner exploration and oracular art-making, we encounter the archetypal forces we feel called to embody and bring more fully into our lives. As mystic artists, we approach our personal relationship with the chosen subject as a profound source of artistic authenticity, inner growth and meaningful contribution to the visionary arts.

Inner visions find their form through structured, hands-on painting sessions, where we explore how line, shape, composition, perspective, form and luminous colour can carry intention into the painted image.

We bring intuition into dialogue with technique, developing the skills to translate our inner worlds into compelling visual expressions.

Over 60 hours of guided tuition, each participant completes two A3 painting panels.

The first comprises a series of skill-building studies incorporating technical painting methods, creative explorations and magical exercises.

The second develops into a considered underpainting for a personal archetypal invocation, ready to be brought to completion during the Immersive week or continued at home.

Online Orientation

Wednesday 7 July 2027 · 7–9 pm Melbourne time · Zoom

We meet and prepare with a two hour self-reflection & visioning session with Melissa to unveil which symbolic inner archetype is calling for her voice. We will begin to unfold your unique living mythology, personal dreaming and medicine story which is calling for expression through your art. I find this is also good for creating a solid foundation for our time together.

Katia Honour · Morning Classes

Step by step, we explore painting luminosity, atmosphere, texture, realism and harmony, approaching each class through a mystical lens: devotion, invocation, meditation, mediumship or transformation.

Melissa Artemis Shemanna · Afternoon & Evening Sessions

Through dream imagery, oracular art-making, guided visualisation, dream yoga, breathwork and womb-tantric practice, we journey into the inner realms to discover our own potent imagery and its symbolic language.

From this initial encounter, we begin to shape and sketch our visions, bringing them onto A3 panels and allowing each image to unfold through the layers of the painting process. Working from textured grounds and underpainting into composition, form, perspective and depth, we gradually build a luminous colour palette, bringing our inner visions into tangible form through the alchemy of paint.

Seeking the Muse

Through meditation, dreamwork, ritual, myth

and embodiment, we listen to the imagination

and the body as sources

of deeper creative knowing.

Bali’s landscape and spiritual culture cradle

the living journey we discover together;

· Women’s Kecak fire performance

· A class inside an ancient Ganesh cave

· Full Moon ceremony at a Tantric ashram

· Scenic ravine trek

· Teahouse alchemy: design your own blend

Our Setting

Each of us has a private villa with a bathroom, fridge and open-air balcony among Ubud’s rice fields. We share a light-filled jungle studio and infinity pool. Our oasis hums with birds and frogs, far from traffic. The terrain is not strenuous, but it will get your steps up!

Will This Suit Me?

What matters most is curiosity and openness.

Yes, if you seek to tap the muses and draw their energy into your life.

Yes, if you want rare and effective approaches to painting light, accessible to beginners and professionals alike.

Yes, if you love nature and living in humble harmony with the jungle and its little creatures.

Yes, if you are happy trekking and riding motorbike taxis.

Your Guides

THE INVITATION

Both options include;

Zoom online orientation

Guided practice with Katia (15+) and Melissa (45+)

Airport pick-up and drop-oﬀ

24/7 on-site manager for transport, shopping, art supplies, printing,

framing services and local currency exchange

Daily breakfast and filtered drinking water

Essential art supplies, including 2 x custom A3 gesso panels, brushes and use of glazes and mediums

Welcome to the jungle pack with umbrella, sanitiser, etc

Private villa with bathroom, fridge, fan/aircon and balcony/courtyard

Choice of room in order of deposits received

Local e-SIM and currency exchange service

Welcome pack: umbrella, sanitiser, soaps and bug repellent

The 'Immersive' also includes;

Seven additional nights of accommodation with breakfast and studio access, plus Komang’s help with printing, framing and art supplies.

This additional seven-day period offers self-directed time at the retreat space to complete your painting. Tuition is not included but can be arranged as an optional extra during this time.

Optional Extras

·Private tuition with Katia or Melissa, online or in person:

AUD $90 per hour (approx. US$62 / €55)

·Modern, air-conditioned villa with private courtyard: AUD $20 per night
·Jacuzzi, sauna and 1 hour massage: AUD $35
·5 Rhythms, Sound Healing, Yoga, Kirtan etc: AUD $30
·Evening Dance Ceremony: AUD $25
·Schedule recommends daily restaurants to dine as a group

·Lunches, dinners, personal treatments and additional activities

·First choice of room (quieter or closer to the action, with more light or a more modern setting) is offered in order of deposits received.

*US dollar and Euro amounts are approximate, based on exchange rates as at 24 October 2026.

To Reserve

Email either of us:

Katia: ecstaticarts@gmail.com

Melissa: honeybeestarfire@gmail.com

We look forward to gathering at the

Luminous Threshold where inner vision takes form.

With warmth,

Katia Honour & Melissa Artemis Shemanna

Komang Midra

Retreat Manager

Komang has managed visionary art retreats and

residencies since 2010.

Our 24/7 go-to, he meets us at the

airport and helps with shopping and extras.

Katia Honour

Facilitator/ Teacher

Katia Honour (MFA) is an artist and practicing mystic across many traditions. She is the founder of the Melbourne Visionary Art Atelier, celebrated for her luminous light. She makes old-master methods clear and accessible and has hosted these retreats since 2010.