about

Compared to other retreats and summer camps, this one stands out for its intimate setting, hosting a maximum of four participants. What makes it truly unique is its dual emphasis on learning—developing skills, methods, and experiences--and unlearning—shedding limiting beliefs, self-depreciating thoughts, and harmful automatisms.

This summer retreat is tailor-made for artists, facilitators, therapists, healers, creative practitioners, teachers, and community activists seeking to enhance their skills and develop their own unique method at the intersection of art, healing, and community. Through a blend of theory, method, and practice, participants will acquire tools, skills, and experiences for designing retreats/workshops, fostering safe spaces, facilitating group processes, and supporting individual growth.

Drawing from over two decades of experience in alternative pedagogy, non-formal education, community models, collaboration practices, women's empowerment, self-exploration, and artivism, I will share methods, knowledge, techniques, and tools that have inspired my practice. Participants will be introduced to the three main components of the "School of Disobedience" method:
  • somatic practice & bodywork,
  • alternative pedagogy with creativity & grounding exercises,
  • immersive multi-sensory experiences & community rituals.

Throughout the four days, we will explore various aspects, including:
  • building safety,
  • setting and respecting boundaries,
  • maintaining a judgment-free environment,
  • fostering creativity and spontaneity,
  • promoting self-acceptance and empowerment,
  • facilitating feedback and group discussion,
  • crafting creativity and grounding exercises,
  • handling sensitive situations with calmness and preparedness,
  • discussing issues of copyright and ownership,
  • imagining immersive multi-sensory experiences,
  • creating and holding spaces,
  • and building communities around events and workshops.

schedule

DAY 1, June 23
Topic: From "Relational Aesthetics" to "Experience & Space Design"
  • Check in from 10h
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Presentation / Introduction / Discussion
  • Creation & Sharing
 
DAY 2, June 24
Topic: Holding Creative & Healing Spaces
  • Optional: Body care
  • Morning: Theory & Method
  • Afternoon: Practice & Case study
  • Evening: Creation & Showcase
 
DAY 3, June 25
Topic: Creating Immersive Multi-Sensory Experiences
  • Optional: Body care
  • Morning: Theory & Method
  • Afternoon: Practice & Case study
  • Evening: Creation & Showcase
 
DAY 4, June 26
Topic: Building Sustainable Communities
  • Optional: Body care
  • Closing Ceremony / Showcase
  • Feedback
  • Check out

practical information

Dates: June 23-26 (2025)
Facilitator: ​Anna Ádám
Language: Communication will be in English, however, you are strongly encouraged to write your texts in your mother tongue.
Accommodation: Simple and basic traditional Hungarian summer house (no wifi) in Balatonalmádi (Hungary), close to the beach with 2 shared bedrooms (bed + mattress), shared bathroom, terrace, garden…
Creative infrastructure: Lights, mike, sound, costumes, props...
​Application deadline: Ongoing
Number of participants: ​min. 2 - max. 4 / camp
Conditions: Open for all women, regardless of age, professional, artistic or educational background…
Vegetarian food: 3x / day
Price: 500 € / retreat (including accommodation, meals, workshops...)