Paréa Ada was founded on the belief that environment - both physical and metaphorical - is the catalyst for creativity. This is encompassed in the two words that make up our name - Paréa, meaning companionship in Greek, and Ada, the Turkish word for island.

To us, an island is a metaphor for the ideal creative sanctuary. It represents a space that is contained, vibrant, and peaceful - a protected landscape where an artist is free to daydream, play, and produce.

While the creative journey is often solitary, art is never born in a vacuum. Communities of artists become ‘islands’ in themselves: supportive, protected and unique.

We invite you to join our artist retreat on the Greek island of Chios. It’s a chance to escape, rest, have fun, become inspired and create without expectation in good company.