2026 France Retreats
Paint. Relax. Experience France.
Join a tailored painting retreat in the heart of the Périgord — France’s most criminally underrated region. Picture medieval villages, sunflower fields, lavender hills, and food so good it feels like art.
Each retreat is crafted around you — your medium, your pace, your inspiration. Explore a new location to paint every day, unwind in the studio, pool, or hot tub, and soak in the true rhythm of French countryside life.
And yes… there’s unlimited wine!
2026 retreats are now open — spaces are limited.
Ivy Newport
Mixed Media
18 – 24 April 2026
Fully Booked
Available
04 – 13 May 2026
You’re a professional artist – whether you already host international workshops or dream of starting – driven by a passion for discovery, culture, and new horizons. Imagine painting under the golden Moroccan light, exploring vibrant souks, and finding inspiration in centuries of art and architecture.
Contact us – we’ll take care of everything so you can focus on creating!
Bethany fields
Pastels
13 – 22 May 2026
3 ROOMS LEFT
Bethany is a passionate artist dedicated to the practice of creativity in day to day life. She teaches others how to express themselves through art, gratitude, and the act of slowing down. With a blend of creativity, attention to detail, and a touch of whimsy, Bethany loves to look closely at small details, transforming them into meaningful stories and emotions.
Renee Walden
plein air watercolor
27 May – 05 June 2026
FULLY BOOKED
New Zealand artist Renee Walden will be returning to us for her fifth visit. She has a passion for plein air travel sketching and giving others the skills to document their lives in pen and watercolour. Renee has been lucky enough to paint all over the world, capturing memories and notes through hundreds of sketches over the years. Painting outside allows her to make a very strong connection to the places she visits and the people who live there.
Ming Franz & Dr Yang
10 – 19 June 2026
Guaranteed
Embark on a unique artistic journey with Ming at the Perigord Retreat, a rare opportunity to learn from her rich expertise and experience.
We will spend 10 days exploring the beauty of the Perigord & Quercy, providing us with inspiration for creating in the studio during the afternoons.
Becky Joan Springer
24 June – 03 July 2026
Guaranteed
Abstract Wanderlust: An Intuitive + Abstract Painting Retreat
Ditch perfection. Trust your gut and your hands. Let’s make some art that actually feels like you.
This isn’t your typical painting class. There are no wrong moves here, no paint-by-numbers, and definitely no boring beige canvases. Just you, a lot of colorful paint, and the freedom to create something wild, messy, and completely your own.
Cathy Nichols & Kate Sydney
Mixed Media
08 – 17 July 2026
1 room left
Join artist Cathy Nichols and jeweler Kate Sydney for Botanica: From Petal to Pendant—a joyful retreat celebrating nature, creativity, and transformation. Paint expressive botanical art, then transform a mixed media vignette into a luminous pendant that captures the beauty of imperfection.
Beth Ostapiuk
Watercolor Collage
27th July – 5th August 2026
We are delighted that Beth will be joining. She has taught Watercolor Workshops in the US and in Italy and is looking forward to taking you on a wonderful journey of creativity and exploration with pen, paint and textured paper. I’m sure you will love her enthusiasm, humor and easy going approach. She makes everyone feel like a success.
Terry Jarvis
Plein air watercolourist
10 – 19 August 2026
2 ROOMS LEFT
It’s like writing a book, visually, without the words. Tutoring and sharing the delights of the watercolour medium is only secondary to creating my own work.
Brenda J. Clark
Acrylic Expressionist
21 – 30 August 2026
Painting on location moves me to paint with spontaneity. I often explore the landscape’s emotion through animated undertones, symbolic color, or masking in. I intuitively tap my graphic design background to interpret and structure each painting’s composition.
Betty Franks
Colourful Abstract Art
02 – 11 September 2026
FULLY BOOKED
Betty creates a relaxed, encouraging environment where artists can explore freely, trust their intuition, and rekindle their creative joy. She guides students with gentle structure—demonstrations, prompts, and one-on-one support—while giving them plenty of space to play, experiment, and discover their own unique voice. Her approach is rooted in warmth, curiosity, and connection, and she loves watching artists open up, loosen their grip, and create work that feels deeply personal and alive.
Georgie Forbes
16 – 25 September 2026
1 Room left
Australian artist Georgie Forbes (Lordy Dordie) brings her signature joyful use of colour to France in 2026. Join her for a 10-day creative adventure at Périgord Retreats and discover the colourful path to your own creativity.
Charlotte Hamilton
Watercolor & Acrylics
30 September – 09 October 2026
Guaranteed
Empowering artists to take the creative risk.
I’m on a creative journey, constantly surprised by what unfolds on my canvas. I’m deeply drawn to painting the human figure, exploring its emotional vulnerability in everyday life. My work reflects the impermanence of existence, using bold strokes and unfinished lines.
Jennifer Halls
14 – 23 October 2026
FULLY BOOKED
Intuition can’t be taught. It is already a part of you. It can be navigated, developed, understood and invited. In this retreat we will be exploring some of the many sacred places in this beautiful part of the world. We will also explore our inner intuitive connection at each location through art, food, camaraderie, mystical invitations and channeled teachings.
Kiala Givehand
Book Binding, Mixed Media & SoulCollage®
24 October – 01 November 2026
4 ROOMS LEFT
MOST SUPPLIES INCLUDED — Join me for a memorable week of creativity, conversation, and inspiration in the heart of France! Each day, we’ll explore either our inner landscape or venture into the outer landscape of the captivating Perigord region. And on a few days we will do both. Our daily time together will fuel our creativity, help us harness our creative energy, and set the tone for our bold & brave time together.
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