Expand your community and creativity through the thrill of adventure.
Travel, create and learn alongside likeminded creators as you push boundaries and embark on an immersive journey of self-growth.
Join the next creator retreat to …
SARDINIA, ITALY
6 Spots Available | June 11-19
*Applications close March 31st
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Alghero
You'll arrive at Alghero-Fertilia Airport, where our team will warmly welcome you to Sardinia. After a smooth arrival, we'll transport you to your accommodations. In the evening, we'll have a welcome dinner and a night on the town to kick off the trip and get connected with the rest of the crew!
*Dinner included
Day 2 - Stintino & Cala di Capo Falcone
After breakfast, we'll explore Stintino, known for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters. We'll visit places like La Pelosa Beach, famous for its powdery white sand and azure waters, and Cala di Capo the coastal areas around Cala di Capo Falcone. After that, the team will head into the town of Stintino for a local Italian lunch before heading to Castelsardo, a charming medieval town, for sunset. We’ll end the day with a group dinner in Castelsardo and some down time to connect, relax and enjoy the local culture.
Day 3 - Bosa & sunset at Capo Caccia
On day 3 we’ll head to Cane Malu in the morning, a unique landscape perfect for swimming and getting creative. We'll take a break in Bosa, providing an opportunity to explore the town, enjoy lunch and check out Castello di Bosa, a beautiful medieval castle located in the area. As the day winds down, we'll visit Capo Caccia, a stunning cliff formation overlooking the sea, ideal for golden hour.
Day 4 - A scenic trip to Orosei
Day 4 will be a scenic travel day as we drive across the island to begin our adventure on the west coast. On the way we’ll stop at places like Parco Sa Fraigada, which is home to the tallest trees in Sardinia. We'll have a picnic lunch from the local supermarket before continuing our journey west and checking into our hotel in Orosei. After checking into the hotel, we’ll wind down with another team dinner and some free time to edit photos, explore the town or just relax.
*Lunch included
Day 5 - Motorquad experience through Orgosolo
Day 5 is gonna be a fun one! We’ll kick off the day exploring Orgosolo and the surrounding natural landscape via motorquad! After that we’ll be treated to a traditional lunch prepared by the amazing shepherds of Sardinia. After that, we’ll expand our cultural immersion through traditional clothing-making demonstrations. To wrap up the day we’ll head over to the mountains again for sunset.
*Lunch included
Day 6 - Canyon exploration & team building
We’ll be getting the heart pumping again on day 6 as we embark on a canyon exploration adventure through the canyons of Gola di Gorropu. After that we’ll have the rest of the afternoon free to do as we please, whether that be doing more hikes, going for a swim, crushing some editing or just hanging out. As always, we’ll wrap up the day with another solid, Italian dinner!
*Lunch included
Day 7 - Exploring the beautiful east coast by boat.
On Day 7, we embark on a full-day boat adventure along the eastern coast of Sardinia. We'll explore stunning locations including Cala Goloritze, Mariolu, Biriola, Sisine, Mudaloru, and Cala Luna. These pristine coves, hidden bays, and dramatic cliffs offer the opportunity to get creative both above and below the water!
*Lunch included
Day 8 - Island excursion to Isola Tavolara
Day 8 takes us on an island adventure to Isola Tavolara, an extraordinary island off Sardinia's coast. We'll explore its rugged terrain, hidden coves, and breathtaking rock formations, providing remarkable opportunities to get creative. You can also dive into the protected marine area to photograph the vibrant underwater world. After a picnic lunch on the island, we’ll have some time to just relax and bask in the sun before returning back to the mainland. We’ll end off the day with another slow evening and our final team dinner.
*Lunch & dinner included
Day 9 - Final morning & departure from Olbia
Spend our last morning at our home near Orosei grab breakfast, transfer any last files, and the worst part... say our goodbyes… until next time.
Words from past trip-goers
Matty Collins | @mattydccollins - Jordan 2023 Retreat
Olessia Pliousnina | @_olessia_ - Jordan 2023 Retreat
“As a creative, joining the Java experience was not only a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals but also an opportunity to reflect on my own values and priorities. I was initially hesitant about the investment, but the trip ended up being one of the best experiences of my life. Matt has a unique ability to bring people from different backgrounds together and create a sense of community. By the end of the trip, we felt like family and we are still very connected today. We were all united in our desire to explore a new country, connect with locals, learn about their culture, and use our complementary skills to grow our creative and business skills. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to have gone on this trip and highly recommend it to anyone seeking an authentic and transformative travel experience with like-minded creative people!”
Marine Coursac | @marinecoursac
Indonesia 2023 Retreat
“Our group trip to Jordan was genuinely the defining moment of my year. It was a huge reminder of the importance of community and investing in yourself. It also helped me re-align my goals and recognize my ‘why’ - in all aspects, professionally, personally, socially, you name it. The hype for this trip was built up for months and it still way exceeded any expectations I had. Thank you for putting together such an incredible crew - and for giving me the chance to be part of it all!”
Andy Nevins | @andy_nevs
Jordan 2023 Retreat
"At first, when Matt invited me to go to Indonesia with a group of fellow creators, I was hesitant. I know that travelling with a large group can be challenging and I was worried that everyone would have different goals while travelling or that we would not have the opportunity to truly appreciate the places we planned to visit due to time constraints and crowds. However, I decided to give it a chance and I am so glad I did. The group trip to Indonesia was one of the most transformative experiences of my life, both personally and professionally. Not only did it push me creatively, it also gave me the final push and the confidence to pursue content creation full-time alongside the support of my new lifelong friends. I can safely say that my life is infinitely better because of the experiences I had and people I connected with during this trip and I can’t thank Matt enough for making it all happen.”
Colleen Logan | @theworldiscolleen
Indonesia 2023 Retreat
What’s included
6 Spots Available 4 Spots left
$2600 USD
✅ 10 day immersive trip to Sardinia, Italy
✅ All accommodations and ground transportation
✅ Itinerary location fees, excursions & some meals
✅ 7 new creative friends
✅ New creative and business skills
✅ Memories that will last a lifetime!
*Not including: Flights, travel insurance & meals not otherwise outlined in the above itinerary
Meet your hosts
Matthew Chung (@chunger_shoots)
Creator Mentor, Photographer & Videographer
Matt loves creating content that tells stories and evokes emotions. His mission is to connect the world’s leading lifestyle brands with their audiences through impactful visual storytelling, while also helping fellow creators grow and succeed doing what they love. He deeply values the connection and creativity that flourishes when our community comes together. He loves the opportunity his network affords him to mentor others allowing him to grow as a creator, brand specialist, and supportive member of the overall community.
Luca Del Vigo (@lucadelvigo)
Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Photographer & Visual Artist
Luca is Italian-born-and-raised and is a self taught freelance filmmaker with a passion for cinematic and authentic storytelling. Based in Sardinia, Luca has a reputation for delivering crisp, visually captivating images with clean editing and a consistent style. He specializes in creating branded content films that focus primarily on the lifestyle, travel & fashion industries. Luca loves delivering a project from start to finish as a filmmaker and photographer, and helping brands forge a deeper, more genuine relationship with their audience. Sharing his creative process with others and helping others succeed is something that he is deeply passionate about.
Impact goal
Travel is so much more fulfilling when it’s for a good cause!
One of the most important things we can do not just as a creative or a traveler, but as a human; is to leave a positive impact on the places and cultures that we visit. This is something that we will be getting to do on this trip as well; a portion of the proceeds from this trip will go directly towards protecting and preserving the natural beauty of Sardinia and mainland Italy.
FAQ
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The trip will be from June 11- 19 and will cost $2600 USD per person with a 50% non refundable deposit required to reserve your spot.
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If you are a content creator, photographer, videographer, or aspiring creative who is passionate about travel and connecting with other likeminded people, then we would love to have you along!
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Get started by filling out the application form. Once you're accepted you will receive all the info you need to get ready for your trip! We’ll then create a group chat and set up calls ahead of the trip so that you can connect with the rest of the crew!
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Once you are booked in, we’ll provide you with a list of packing recommendations as well as a list of entry and/or visa requirements.
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These trips are limited and curated to ensure that our group is a cohesive and community focused group of creators; as a result we only accept 6 applicants to join the team to ensure you have an intimate experience and we are able to provide our full support throughout the trip.
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Yes! We are here to support you along the way with any info you might need regarding pitching, team collaboration, and general support throughout the trip.