UNAPOLOGETIC | TAOS
A week-long self-portrait workshop at the historic Mabel Dodge Luhan House Taos, New Mexico
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?
UNAPOLOGETIC IS SOLD OUT!
Mabel Dodge Luhan House | TAOS, New Mexico
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 queen 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.
PREMIUM ROOM $3998
SOLD OUT!
Located in the Historic House or
the Gate House Cottage.
Your room may have a twin or queen sized bed based on first come-first served availability.
REGULAR ROOM $3798
SOLD OUT!
Located in the Juniper House where
the studio is also located.
Your room may have a twin or queen sized bed based on first come-first served availability.