Four people stand in front of a colorful mural of a large orange and yellow lotus flower painted on a wall, with art supplies and potted plants nearby, during daytime.

The Wall Is Calling!

Join us for the ULTIMATE Muralist Retreat designed to reignite your creativity and elevate your art career.


5 days of hands-on mural painting, business-building workshops, artistic flow sessions, and space to reset, connect, and create all while staying at and enjoying the amenities of an amazing beach town!

A group of six young people wearing black hoodies with a logo, smiling and posing in front of a colorful mural of large flowers on a building wall. They are outdoors, with scaffolding and painting equipment nearby.

Ready to paint this wall?

(and have an incredible beach getaway experience as well?)

Imagine creating powerful murals and building a thriving art business with more confidence, clarity, and momentum than you ever thought possible.

Who You Are:

✅ A muralist, artist, or creative ready to paint BIGGER

✅ Hungry to turn your art into a sustainable business

✅ Feeling stuck or unsure how to land high-paying mural clients

✅ Craving connection with other ambitious creatives

✅ Looking for guidance on pricing, pitching, and proposals

✅ Wanting to elevate both your art and your mindset

What You’ll Leave With:

✅ A finished mural project to add to your portfolio

✅ Clarity on your niche and creative voice

✅ The blueprint to price and pitch your mural services with confidence

✅ A step-by-step plan to grow your art business in 2026

✅ A new network of muralists, collaborators, and friends

✅ Renewed focus, creative fire, and momentum

✅ The belief that YES — you can make a living doing what you love

What You’ll Get:

🎨 Real Mural Experience
✅ Certified boom lift training + hands-on practice
✅ Learn spray, roller, brush, projection, & doodle grid techniques
✅ Try modern tools like Meta Glasses for mural planning
✅ Paint a real wall for the Town’s Recreation & Parks Department — a standout client for your resume

💼 Business Masterminds
✅ Daily workshops to grow your mural brand and income
✅ Refine your niche, raise your rates, and scale smart
✅ Get direct feedback on your ideas, goals, and next steps

🌴 Artist Luxury + Coastal Fun
✅ Private chef–prepared breakfasts & dinners
✅ Morning beach yoga for creative flow
✅ Jet ski adventures + boat tour to recharge
✅ Local art league visit to connect studio and street artistry

🌞 The Full Experience: Art Meets Coastal Bliss

Beyond the brushes and business strategies, our retreat offers a rejuvenating coastal escape designed to inspire your creativity and nourish your soul.

🌊 Coastal Serenity

Wake up to the soothing sounds of Ocean City, Maryland. Enjoy morning beach walks, bask in the sun, and let the ocean breeze invigorate your senses.

🧘‍♀️ Mindful Mornings

Start your day with optional yoga sessions on the beach, promoting relaxation and mental clarity to fuel your artistic endeavors.

🚤 Aquatic Adventures

Experience the thrill of jet ski rides and tranquil boat tours, offering unique perspectives of the coastline and moments of pure joy.

🍽️ Culinary Delights

Savor delicious meals prepared by our private chef, featuring fresh, local ingredients to keep you energized and satisfied.

🌅 Sunset Reflections

Evenings are for unwinding—whether it's a group mastermind session on the beach, a leisurely stroll, or simply watching the sunset paint the sky.

This retreat is more than an opportunity to enhance your mural skills; it's a holistic experience that combines art, nature, and community. Immerse yourself in a setting that celebrates creativity and the rejuvenating power of the sea.

Itinerary

🛬 ARRIVAL

Sunday (9/21/25) by 5PM

Arrival, welcome dinner, and opening circle
Settle in, connect, and prep for a transformative week ahead.

🎨 MONDAY–FRIDAY (8AM–4PM)

Hands-on mural painting each day

Real-world mural workflow: wall prep, layout, blocking, detail, and finish

Lift certification session on-site

On-site filming and photography

Group painting, problem-solving, and progress

🌄 MORNINGS
(before 8AM)

Free for yoga, reflection, beach walks, or personal time

One group morning yoga session included

🌅 EVENINGS
(5PM–9:30PM)

5PM–7PM Activities Include:

Boat ride tour (one evening)

Jet ski options

Evening yoga class

Local excursions & group hangouts

Final night dinner out

7:30PM Dinner:
Private chef-prepared meals each night

8PM–9:30PM Mastermind Sessions:

Business, marketing, mindset, and mural growth

One special evening mastermind will be held on the beach

🏁 DEPARTURE

Saturday by 11AM – Hugs, high-fives, and your next chapter

🏡 Where You’ll Stay

Spacious, Relaxed, and Steps from the Action

You'll be staying in a beautifully maintained, five-bedroom home in Ocean City, Maryland, located just minutes from our mural site and retreat headquarters. This house was handpicked for its blend of comfort, space, and creative energy, making it the perfect environment to paint, recharge, and connect.

🛏️ Home Features:

Sleeps up to 8 retreat guests comfortably

2 spacious living rooms with vaulted ceilings

Fully equipped kitchen + dining area

3 private bedrooms with king or queen beds + ensuite bathrooms

1 shared bunk room with two pyramid bunk sets (sleeps 4 total)

Private deck, outdoor lounge space, and a game room (ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, and more)

Located in the peaceful and relaxed Caine Woods community, close to shops, restaurants, and the beach

🛁 Bathroom Access:

Guests in private rooms with bathrooms are asked to allow shared access during the day to ensure all participants are comfortable

Towels and linens are provided

Your Rooms!

A bedroom with a large bed, nightstand, lamps, a chair, a TV, and sliding glass doors with curtains, natural light illuminating the room.

King Suite

    🛏️ 1 King bed

🛁 Ensuite full bathroom

🪟 Private sitting balcony

    📺 TV

3 Daily Meals Included

Retreat Excursions Included

$2200

Queen Suite 1

🛏️ 1 Queen bed

🛁 Ensuite full bathroom

3 Daily Meals Included

Retreat Excursions Included

$2000

Queen Suite 2

🛏️ 1 Queen bed

🛁 Ensuite full bathroom

3 Daily Meals Included

Retreat Excursions Included

$2000

Full Bed Bottom Bunk In Shared Room

🛏️ 1 Full bed

Shared Bathroom w/ Hallway Access

3 Daily Meals Included

Retreat Excursions Included

$1700

Twin Bed Top Bunk In Shared Room

🛏️ 1 Twin bed

Shared Bathroom w/ Hallway Access

3 Daily Meals Included

Retreat Excursions Included

$1600

All retreat experiences include:
✔️ Lodging
✔️ All mural materials + lift certification
✔️ Chef-prepared dinners nightly (Mon–Fri)
✔️ Group activities
(boat tour, yoga, etc.)
✔️ Professional photo + video documentation
✔️ Nightly mastermind sessions
✔️ Full participation in a live mural install project

About Your Host


Brandon Bell is a muralist, educator, and founder of Let’s Make Murals. He’s passionate about helping artists build skills and confidence to take their work to public spaces.

Through murals, workshops, and community projects, Brandon helps artists move from painting in private to creating art that lives in the world — while building real connections and careers along the way.

FAQs

  • Not at all! This retreat is perfect for both emerging and experienced artists. Whether you’ve never painted a wall or have dozens under your belt, you’ll leave with new skills, new confidence, and real experience.

  • Yes! You’ll be working on a real wall owned by the Town’s Recreation & Parks Department — a legit client for your resume. You’ll get hands-on training in projection, rolling, spray painting, and more.

  • Your stay includes daily workshops, mural training, lodging, a private chef (breakfasts + dinners), art excursions, yoga on the beach, and group adventures like jet skiing and boat tours.

  • Artists who’ve never painted an exterior wall and want real-world experience without the pressure of figuring it all out alone

    Muralists looking to get lift certified and build confidence working at scale

    Creatives craving community—those who want to connect deeply with like-minded, driven artists who are serious about their craft

    People ready for a creative breakthrough—a week of art, clarity, movement, and expansion

    Artists looking to add a full mural to their portfolio (plus get pro video and photo documentation to use for marketing and client outreach)

    ✅ Anyone who needs a reset, a challenge, or a creative recharge in a beautiful setting—with chef-prepared meals, masterminds, and time to growscription

  • This retreat is intentionally kept small and intimate. We’re only accepting a limited number of artists so we can provide real coaching, personalized feedback, and create strong connections. Expect between 8-10 participants.

  • You’ll be on your feet painting for around 8 hours a day (with breaks). We recommend you’re reasonably comfortable with light labor and outdoor conditions. We’ll provide lifts and safety equipment—and make sure everyone is supported and working as a team.

  • Yes! Mornings before 8AM are open for yoga, journaling, beach walks, or sleeping in. Evenings after 9:30PM are yours as well. There’s plenty of space to recharge.

  • You won’t be thrown into it alone—we’ll walk you through the full OSHA certification process, teach you how to use it safely, and only move forward when you're ready. It’s a huge confidence-builder and skill you’ll carry into your future projects.

  • Yes! We’ll have a dedicated videographer and photographer documenting the retreat. You’ll walk away with professional footage and images of your process and final mural—perfect for your portfolio, social media, or future pitches.

  • No problem—our private chef can accommodate vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. Just let us know your dietary needs when you apply and we’ll make sure you’re taken care of.

  • All mural materials, paints, brushes, rollers, safety gear, and lifts will be provided. However, if you have favorite brushes or sketching tools, feel free to bring them for comfort.

  • Yes! If they also apply and are accepted into the retreat, we can accommodate room pairings or shared space. This is a great experience to share with an art partner.

  • While we encourage everyone to be fully present, you’re not required to attend every optional activity (like jet skis, yoga, or boat tour). That said, most people find these moments are some of the most fun and memorable parts of the retreat!

  • You’ll be staying in a clean, modern shared home just steps from the mural site and studio space. The environment is designed for both rest and creativity, with comfortable rooms, shared kitchen access, outdoor hangout areas, and collaborative spaces where you can relax or connect with fellow artists.

    There are two private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, while the rest of the house shares a central communal bathroom.

    To ensure everyone has a great experience, we ask that guests with private bathrooms kindly allow access during regular hours if needed by other participants.

  • Workshops teach theory. This retreat gives you experience. You’ll be part of a real mural project, gain lift certification, get coached daily, and participate in mastermind sessions that sharpen your business, mindset, and long-term vision. This is real-world training meets creative transformation.