At SCHLESIEN—Earth Unearth Artist Retreat, we offer self-directed and flexible residencies spanning one to four weeks, with the option for more extended stays. These residencies are not merely about time but about space — a space to retreat from the familiar, to be guided by the elemental rhythm of the desert. Artists are provided with accommodation and a studio. Still, most importantly, they are given the rare gift of solitude, of uninterrupted time to let their creative impulses rise and reveal themselves naturally.

Inspiration from the Land

The land itself is both muse and medium. At Schlesien, artists find a landscape that invites the creation of expansive land art and sculpture installations. The earth is alive with textures, raw stones, and geological treasures, all waiting to be discovered and transformed. In the silence of the desert, artists are encouraged to let go – to surrender to the inspiration that emerges from the untouched beauty of the surroundings. Our scrap yard, where decades of history accumulate in metal, offers the chance to breathe new life into discarded pieces, reshaping them into artistic works that speak of the land’s story and spirit.

Whether you seek inspiration, stillness, or time to deepen your artistic practice, SCHLESIEN – Earth Unearth Artist Retreat invites you to the world’s oldest desert – a return to the origins of creativity, where the landscape and your essence merge into one, revealing endless possibilities for growth, exploration, and the art of simply being.