Painting Retreats

in Perigord, France & Marrakech, Morocco 

We collaborate with the most popular artists in English-speaking countries. We manage everything from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. You get to focus on art:

  • Daily visits to hand-picked locations by Harrison;
  • Enjoy delicious, locally sourced French cuisine, cooked in-house by Katel.
  • Drink from a selection of local wines.
  • Comfortable accommodation surrounded by nature & tranquillity;
  • And big smiles from the little Gabriel!
Renee Walden teaching a painting workshop in france at Perigord Retreats

What makes us different?

We create experiences that will stay with you forever.

Our list of over 70 places to visit is unmatched. Whatever your medium, we have a ridiculously long list of places to take you.

We have created an environment that allows us to be very flexible. We can change plans on a minute’s notice depending on weather, group desires or other factors.

We also have Rosé on tap… so there’s that, too!

Join a Retreat

Spend 10 days enjoying this part of France without having to spend a second worrying about logistics, accommodation or food & drink!

We take care of everything. You won’t need to worry about where you’re going, how to get there or what you’ll eat when you get back…

Each workshop is custom-built around the needs of the artist, the group and the season.

Sit back, relax and enjoy.

food & drink
Daily visits
24/7 studio access
tranquility & freedom

“I recently hosted an art retreat at Perigord, and it was an absolute dream. The owners, Harrison and Katel, are some of the warmest and kindest hosts I have ever encountered. The food is delicious both on site as well as at the beautiful picnic lunches we attended during our outings! We are going back to host another retreat with them in April 2024, and we just can’t wait to share this magical place with more of our art students and friends!”

Cathy Nichols

“It’s so hard to find the words to adequately describe the amazing experience of being at Perigord Art Retreats. The facility is set in beautiful, picturesque southwest France country side. It is a cozy, comfortable, relaxed, and intimate setting, and perfectly conducive to foster creativity. The food is lovingly home cooked, fresh, abundant, and a thoughtfully prepared taste of the region. Katel and Harrison have made it their life’s work to house retreating artists and students while expertly guiding them around this gorgeous region of France. This is a 5 star, once in a lifetime experience. “
Lisa Scott