2027 Dot Art Retreat

☀️ Welcome to Fallbrook

I’m so excited to be hosting our second annual Dot Art Retreat in sunny Fallbrook, California. Fallbrook is a small city in northern San Diego County, nestled among rolling hills, farms, and orchards. It’s about an hour north of San Diego and an hour south of Orange County — close enough to be convenient, yet peaceful enough to feel like a true getaway.

Last year’s retreat went by so quickly that we’ve added an extra day for 2027. This 5‑day / 4‑night retreat will be so much more than just a workshop. Because everything takes place in a home, it becomes a space to meet, laugh, relax, and genuinely connect with other like‑minded, creative people.

We’ll spend our days creating beautiful art, learning new techniques, and sharing time together in a way that feels natural and meaningful. Our hope is that when you leave the retreat, you’ll feel recharged, inspired, and deeply connected — not just to your art, but to the wonderful people who join you on this journey.

Meet Your Host

I’m Erin, and I’m so excited to be your host for this year’s Dot Art Retreat. I discovered dotting during a late‑night Pinterest rabbit hole — one

of those moments where you see something and instantly know, I have to learn this. I jumped in with both feet and never looked back.

Since 2018, I’ve been teaching classes, creating patterns, and connecting with the most incredible people through this art form. Dotting has brought so much joy, creativity, and community into my life, and I can’t wait to share that enthusiasm with you.

I’m also thrilled to say that Dana Azevedo and Sherry Sullivan are returning as my “assistants extraordinaire!” These two are an absolute force — organized, energetic, supportive, and truly the heartbeat of so many retreat moments. They’ll be helping throughout the entire weekend, making sure everything runs smoothly and that you feel welcomed, encouraged, and cared for.

What to Expect:

This retreat is an immersive, joy‑filled experience centered around fun, friendship, laughter, and of course — dotting! The relaxed environment allows your creativity to soar while giving you space to unwind, connect, and truly enjoy the process.

Limited to 20 participants.

🛏️ Your Room

Our one‑story retreat home is the perfect place to nurture creativity and build lasting friendships. We’ll all stay together under one roof — eating, sleeping, painting, and sharing time for the entire retreat. Each participant will have their own twin bed in shared rooms, and the home includes 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms for comfort and convenience. Each shared room is cozy and thoughtfully arranged to make you feel at home.

🎨 Your Workspace

Your workspace is designed with care and intention. Every person will have their own 6’ table, complete with:

• a tabletop light for extra illumination

• a comfy executive office chair on wheels

• personal electrical outlets

• an individual trash can

• and a handy drink holder to prevent spills
  

And the best part? The workspace never closes. Early birds and night owls are equally welcome — paint whenever inspiration strikes.

All food, non‑alcoholic drinks, and lodging are included in your registration fee. You are responsible for your own transportation.

The only things you need to bring are your favorite dotting tools and brushes. Everything else required for the retreat projects and mini classes will be provided for you.

💬 Private Facebook Group

We’ll have a private Facebook group just for retreat participants. Once you’re registered, you’ll be added to the group so we can start connecting long before we arrive in Fallbrook.

It’s a fun and easy way to get to know one another, share the excitement, ask questions, and start building our little community. It is also the perfect place to coordinate arrival and departure times, sharing car rentals, and arranging carpools to the retreat house. By the time we meet in person, you’ll already feel like you’re arriving among friends.

📅Tentative Itinerary

This 5‑day / 4‑night retreat gives you a full 96 hours in our creative haven — plenty of time to paint, relax, learn, and connect.

Wednesday, April 21, 1pm:  Arrival Day

1:00 p.m. - Arrive any time after 1 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - Unpack and settle in. Grab your goodie bag and project kits. Paint when you want.

6:00 p.m. - Dinner

Thursday, April 22 thru Saturday, April 24 - Painting Day

8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

12:30 p.m. - Lunch

6:00 p.m. - Dinner  

 All day - Painting and Mini Classes

Sunday, April 25: Wrap Up and Departures

8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

Up to 1 p.m. - Finish painting. Photos. Packing and departures.

🎁What’s Included

Your retreat ticket covers everything you need for a relaxing, creative, joy‑filled experience:

  🍽️ Meals Wed dinner • Thu–Sat breakfast/lunch/dinner • Sun breakfast

  🥤 Drinks & Snacks Non‑alcoholic beverages + plenty of snacks

  🛏️ Lodging Individual twin beds in shared rooms (Wed–Sat nights)

  🎨 Group Projects Step‑by‑step written tutorials + worksheets + all materials

  🕒 24‑Hour Workspace Access Paint anytime — early birds & night owls welcome

  🎁 Goodie Bag Filled with fun surprises

  🎟️ Raffles Prizes throughout the retreat

  📦 Project Transport Box Keep your finished art safe on the trip home

  💛 Community & Connection A wonderful time with new friends

🎟️Ticket Price

$1230 USD

A non‑refundable $300 deposit reserves your spot. You may pay in full at registration or choose a convenient payment plan with installments due. All balances must be paid in full by March 1, 2027.

Limited Availability — There are ONLY 20 spots available.

Refund Policy: 

We understand that life happens. If something unexpected comes up and you’re unable to attend, please reach out to me directly. While tickets are non‑refundable, they may be transferable to another participant pending approval.

💬What Past Retreat Guests Are Saying

Every retreat leaves us with beautiful art, new friendships, and unforgettable moments. The magic of this retreat is best described by the people who’ve lived it. Their words say it better than we ever could.

"Thank you Erin for the most epic dot retreat! You are an amazing teacher and friend. I can’t believe I made this. See you next year!"

"I can't say enough wonderful things about the dot mandala retreat hosted by Erin Ridley owner of Espressoly 4 You in Fallbrook, California. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, from the beautiful retreat home to the incredible goodie bags waiting for us when we arrived. It felt like Christmas morning for artists!"

"We need more days! I don 't want to go home!"

"I loved that the time was "our own." I never felt rushed. We could paint what we wanted - when we wanted. I love that the workspace was available 24 hours. It was nice to be able to get up early or stay up late. The multiple projects and mini classes were great!"

"Sherry and Dana's food and help was so amazing!"

"What made this retreat truly special wasn't just the art. It was the people. A group of women from different places and backgrounds came together because we all share a love of creativity. There was laughter, encouragement, inspiration, and so much kindness. Whether you were an experienced artist or trying something new, everyone was welcomed and supported." "I was so impressed with the two options for the mandala."

"I loved that there was always something going on and that you could pick and choose what and when you wanted to do projects."

"I think we got more value than we paid - there were so many options and side projects."

"Best part of the retreat was being with wonderful women that I relate to and they understand and share our passion. I would add another day - or two! Or even a week!"

"Loved spending the weekend with y'all. Felt so spoiled and loved. Thank you for spoiling us!"

⭐FAQs

Ready to Join Us in Fallbrook?

This retreat is limited to 20 participants, and spots fill quickly. Early‑access registration will be offered to prior retreat participants and Patreon members from September 1–20. Remaining spots will open to the public beginning October 1.