Villa Capri
Vilafranca de Bonany, Spain
🚨 My Nightmare Artist Residency in Mallorca — A Cautionary Tale 🚨 Hey fellow artists and travelers, I’m writing this to warn others and maybe get some advice. Earlier this year, I applied to what was supposed to be an artist residency in Mallorca, Spain — Villa Capri. The photos, Instagram posts, and even a feature in Vogue Spain made it look like an idyllic, supportive creative retreat. The reality? A total scam. • No program at all: despite promising guided workshops and artistic support, there was nothing. • The kitchen? A literal petri dish of flies and sticky surfaces, plus a fridge growing new life forms. • The pool? Not just empty — stagnant water that looked like a frog rave from 2007. • The “studio”? A dusty garage with broken furniture. • The garden? AI-generated in photos, just dry dirt and weeds in real life. • She even admitted it was dirty and was surprised I trusted her social media and the Vogue feature. • Money-wise? I paid triple what I expected (car rental, extra luggage for materials, etc.). She refunded one participant whose parents are lawyers, but refused to refund me. • Now the website is down — a clear sign that she knows what she’s doing is shady. The final straw? When confronted with the fact that she used a year-old Vogue Spain article to sell the residency, she said she wasn’t responsible for what Vogue wrote — even though she used it as marketing. 🙃 If you’re considering an artist residency, please do your homework. If hygiene, structure, and basic respect for artists matter to you, avoid this place at all costs. Has anyone else had a similar experience — or any ideas on where to escalate this further? I’ve already emailed local tourism boards, cultural authorities, and even Vogue Spain. Stay safe and protect your art (and your immune system). ⸻ Flair it as: 🛑 Scam / ⚠️ Bad Experience / 🎨 Art Residency
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I have participated in two retreats at Villa Capri, and each time it was an immersive, dreamy, trippy, creative, and funny experience. If you’re someone like me who loves authenticity, weirdness, and being surprised, then maybe this place is for you too. Set in the beautiful countryside of Mallorca, away from the effervescence of the city, it truly felt like a real retreat. The beautiful souls I shared this adventure with all brought something unique to our little household. We cried, we laughed, we danced, and we sang. I witnessed how much creativity and artistic minds can bring into life, and it was deeply inspiring. Lorena is passionate, raw, utopian, and a true free spirit. That is such a rare quality to have, and it inspires others to let go of the control imposed by this overly stressful, demanding, “you always have to be productive” kind of life. I can’t wait to reunite with this community. Mallorca has been a heart-opener, and I know there are more creative adventures to come.
I spent around 10 days at Villa Capri, and it was a deeply inspiring and nurturing experience. The residency is beautifully located, with easy access (by car) to stunning beaches and nature, making it the perfect setting to slow down and reconnect creatively. What made it truly special, though, was the group dynamic. I was surrounded by an incredible circle of creative women, and together we explored themes of femininity, safety, and expression. There was something powerful about sharing space with others who genuinely supported one another—it created an environment where ideas flowed naturally and creativity felt effortless. Our days were filled with meaningful experiences: painting in the forest, experimenting with food as an artistic and sensory practice, and grounding ourselves through yoga and oracle card sessions to align intentions. Each activity felt intentional and enriching. Lorena is an exceptional host. She not only introduced us to some of the most magical spots on the island, but also offered constant encouragement and inspiration. Her presence reminded me to trust myself, pursue my dreams, and stay connected to my creative path. This residency is more than just a place—it’s an experience of connection, inspiration, and personal growth that I will carry with me.
There’s a natural sense of community that forms, when you share a home for weeks, sharing meals, conversations, shared moments, and creating together. It created a space where I could step out of the pressure of productivity and reconnect with a more intuitive way of working. The residency I joined was mostly self-led, which gives you the freedom to shape your days at your own rhythm. It works best if you’re willing to take initiative and engage with what’s around you. I would suggest arriving with a defined idea, but also staying flexible and receptive to what emerges through the process and the people you meet. It was sweet to meet the local art scene in the open doors day. Everyone was really supportive. Looking forward to return.
Mallorca is a special place — yes, that’s a fact. Villa Capri boasts magnificent grounds: expansive space, a vegetable garden, nature all around, light-filled rooms, disconnection, rest, beautiful décor, exquisite taste, and every comfort you could possibly need during your stay. But do you know who truly gives it soul and makes everything come together? Lorena. Lorena is Villa Capri — a generous, creative, dreamy, attentive, and entrepreneurial soul who made the stay worthy of the finest resort. I leave with a full heart after sharing these experiences. This is my fourth year being part of the residencies, and I have nothing but words of gratitude. I will return soon to live another deeply healing experience in every sense.
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