UNAPOLOGETIC | TAOS
A week-long self-portrait workshop at the historic Mabel Dodge Luhan House Taos, New Mexico
JULY 25 - 31, 2027 | Taos, New Mexico | ON SALE SOON!
Create self-portraits that express your desires, your truth, & what you UNAPOLOGETICALLY have to say.
Where do you go when you’re craving something deeper than another “how to paint a face” workshop?
You come to UNAPOLOGETIC with Connie Solera.
A deep-dive, soul-led, no-holding-back self-portrait workshop for artists ready to paint their truth and unapologetically express themselves.
Held in the magical, creative womb of the Mabel Dodge Luhan House — where legends like Georgia O’Keeffe, Ansel Adams, and D.H. Lawrence once made art, broke rules, and birthed revolutions — this isn’t just a retreat.
UNAPOLOGETIC is a bold reclamation of your creative power.
Why Attend UNAPOLOGETIC?
UNAPOLOGETIC is a rare chance to spend an entire week focused on you — your perspective, your voice, your creative truth. This isn’t about learning how to paint a face. It’s about shaking off expectations, showing up fully, and creating self-portraits that speak to your desires (spellwork), your truth (soulwork), and what it is you have to say (statement).
At UNAPOLOGETIC...
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YOU’LL REDEFINE WHAT A SELF-PORTRAIT CAN BE — Think metaphor, symbolism, mood, abstraction, and raw honesty. No “likenesses” required.
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YOU’LL CREATE WORK THAT ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE YOU — Not what you think you should look like — but work that holds your truth.
- YOU’LL TREAT SELF-PORTRAITURE AS SPELLWORK, SOULWORK, AND STATEMENT — A bold act of creative devotion where your presence is the message.
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YOU’LL CHALLENGE YOUR COMFORT ZONE (WITHOUT GOING IT ALONE) — This is a space where taking creative risks is expected, supported, and celebrated.
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YOU’LL BUILD A SERIES THAT SAYS SOMETHING REAL — Go beyond surface and get to the heart of what’s stirring inside you, using self-portraiture as your vehicle.
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YOU’LL GET CLEAR ON YOUR VOICE — Self-portraiture is a mirror. You’ll learn to see your patterns, preferences, and power — and own them, unapologetically.
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YOU’LL BE IN GOOD COMPANY — This is a retreat for artists who are serious about their practice and crave more meaning, more guts, more depth in their work.
UNAPOLOGETIC isn’t about learning how to paint a face — it’s about using self-portraiture to dig deep, say what matters, and make work that reflects who you really are.
WHAT YOU'ILL RECEIVE AT UNAPOLOGETIC...
INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORING
You won’t be left floating — I’ll be right there with you. From our pre-retreat mini-workshop to one-on-one mentoring during the week, you’ll get personal support to go deeper and take bold steps in your self-portrait journey.
AN ABUNDANCE OF STUDIO TIME
Expect long, luxurious hours to paint, explore, and get lost in your work. Daily guided sessions, open studio flow, and built-in one-on-one time give your Artist Soul room to stretch and soar.
A VISIT TO THE HARWOOD MUSEUM
We’ll venture into town to soak up inspiration and stand in the quiet power of Agnes Martin, the Taos Moderns, and other visionaries whose work pulses with presence.
COMMUNITY OF KINDREDS
UNAPOLOGETIC attracts artists who are here to go deep. Expect real conversations, shared breakthroughs, and the rare magic of creating side-by-side with others who get it.
SINGLE OCCUPANCY LODGING
Your own cozy space to unwind, recharge, and let your work breathe — all nestled in the historic magic of the Mabel Dodge Luhan House.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, SNACKS & 3 DINNERS
You’ll be nourished in every way. Enjoy beautiful, locally sourced meals that fuel your studio days and give space for rich conversation around the table.
IS UNAPOLOGETIC RIGHT FOR YOU?
No “how to paint a face” here — we’re going deeper.
THE UNAPOLOGETIC SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JUNE 1
Receive access to the online mini-workshop that will help you prepare for UNAPOLOGETIC | TAOS. PLEASE NOTE: This mini-workshop is different than UNAPOLOGETIC Masterclass. This mini-workshop is designed specifically to help you prepare for the Taos workshop.
Sunday, July 25
3:00 PM Check-In at the front desk, settle into your room
6:00 PM- 9:00 PM Dinner, Welcome & Orientation in the dining area
Monday, July 26
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Morning Self-Portrait Practice
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch & Break
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open Studio & Individual Mentoring
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner in Dining Hall
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Viewing of the Mabel Dodge Luhan Documentary
Tuesday, July 27
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Morning Self-Portrait Practice
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch & Break
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open Studio & Individual Mentoring
Wednesday, July 28
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Morning Self-Portrait Practice
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch & Break
1:30 PM Visit the Harwood Art Museum + free time to explore or return to studio
Thursday, July 29
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Morning Self-Portrait Practice
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch & Break
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Open Studio & Individual Mentoring
4:30 PM - 5:50 PM VISION Session #1
Friday, July 30
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Morning Self-Portrait Practice
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Clean Studio, Pack Up, Set Up Visions
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM VISION Session #2
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch & Break
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM VISION Session #3
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM VISION Session #4
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner in Dining Hall
Saturday, July 31
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Farewell Breakfast
10:00 AM Check-Out
Please note that the schedule above may shift slightly to support the innate flow of the group energy and to accommodate any unexpected things that may pop up.
ON SALE SOON!
Mabel Dodge Luhan House | TAOS, New Mexico | July 25 - 31, 2027
The Mabel Dodge Luhan House is more than just an inn — it’s an artist’s sanctuary, steeped in history and creative energy. You’ll sleep, paint, and gather in the same adobe walls that once held O’Keeffe and her wild, creative women friends.
You’ll be surrounded by the rugged beauty of Taos: open skies, ancient cottonwoods, and the hum of spirit that seems to buzz through the land itself. There is no better place to hear the whispers of your Artist Soul — and to answer them with paint.
Each room is single occupancy with a private bathroom and either a full or twin sized bed that will be pre-assigned based on first come, first served basis. The room you are assigned is not necessarily the room pictured below. Please let us know ASAP if you require a ground floor room.
SINGLE ROOM WITH FULL SIZE BED $3,998
$1,998 Deposit
~ 13 SPACES TOTAL ~
Located in the Historic House, the Gate House Cottage, or Juniper House. Your room will have a full, queen, or king size bed based on first come-first served availability.
SINGLE ROOM WITH TWIN SIZE BED $3,948
$1,948 DEPOSIT
~ 6 SPACES TOTAL ~
Located in the Historic House, the Gate House Cottage, or Juniper House. Your room will have a twin size bed. Where your room is located is based on first come-first served availability.
YOUR DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE.
YOUR FINAL BALANCE OF $2000 IS DUE BY APRIL 30, 2027
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
YOUR DEPOSIT ACTS AS AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS & POLICIES LISTED BELOW.