The Artist's Retreat

The watercolour artist's retreat is designed to be useful and instructive, but above all, enjoyable.

Here is an example of a very flexible plan, which is intended as a sample of what we might do depending on the group size, experience, preferences and weather.

Free time will also be built into the program, or dip in and out as you wish. Guests may also relax at the pool, weather permitting.

Feel free to extend your stay at the chateau before or after the program. Please contact us for more information.

Day 1 (Monday)

• Arrival to Château Ladausse mid to late morning.
• Lunch
• Meet Jon and discuss the programme for the week. Look at materials and basic skills.
• Dinner at Ladausse prepared by chef Diane Anthonissen.

Day 2 (Tuesday)

• Practice watercolour painting planning and applying washes.
• Lunch
• Head out to a local site for some painting.
• Dinner at Ladausse prepared by chef Diane Anthonissen.

Day 3 (Wednesday)

• Practice painting buildings.
• Lunch
• Head out to a local site for some painting.
• Earlier finsh for cookery class on appetisers with chef Diane Anthonissen
• Dinner at Ladausse prepared by chef Diane Anthonissen.

Day 4 (Thursday)

• Visit a local market. Sketching people and busy places.
• Lunch
• Head out to a local site for some painting.
• Dinner at Ladausse prepared by chef Diane Anthonissen with wine workshop with Eric.

Day 5 (Friday)

• Depending on your travel arrangements, there may be time for some last work in the the château's grounds.
• Brunch & goodbyes

Or why not extend your stay at the chateau before or after the program? Please contact us for more information.