# Flora Bowley
*Artist, mentor and pioneer*

Flora Bowley (pronounced bowl-lee) is an artist, author, and gentle guide whose creative process and soulful approach to living have touched thousands of lives. With over 25 years of professional painting experience and a background as a yoga instructor and healer, Flora's in-person retreats and online courses have empowered a global network of brave painters, sparking a new holistic movement in the intuitive art world.She believes in the power of creativity to awaken, empower, heal, and transform, seeing it as a vital aspect of holistic well-being. Flora's teaching style encourages intuitive exploration, self-acceptance, and trust in the creative process. Her workshops emphasize getting out of the head and into the body to foster a deeper connection with creativity.Flora's life and artistic process are intertwined, and she now shares her passion by helping others reignite their creative fire through expert guidance, inspiring content, and a supportive community. Currently, she is working on building a holistic retreat center near Portland, Oregon, to further nurture creativity and community.Check out her art at florabowley.com or follow her on Instagram @florabowley.

**Connect:** [Website](https://florabowley.com/) · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/florabowley/)

## Retreats led by Flora Bowley

### The Art of Aliveness Retreat with Artist Flora Bowley in Portugal
May 2 - 9, 2026 · Casével, Ribatejo, Portugal · $4,800
Instructors: Flora Bowley
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/the-art-of-aliveness-retreat-artist-flora-bowley-portugal) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-art-of-aliveness-retreat-artist-flora-bowley-portugal#book)

### The Art of Aliveness Retreat with Artist Flora Bowley in Italy
May 18 - 25, 2026 · Vaggio, Tuscany, Italy · $4,750
Instructors: Flora Bowley
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/the-art-of-aliveness-retreat-artist-flora-bowley-italy) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-art-of-aliveness-retreat-artist-flora-bowley-italy#book)

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**Last updated:** 2023-07-31