Becky Joan Springer Retreat 2027

24 June – 03 July 2026

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.

What We’ll Do Together:

🧘 Connect your inner world to your canvas through intention setting, journaling, and

meditation

🎨 Live demos galore followed by creative prompts

🖌 Play with expressive mark-making, layering, and texture

🎨 Experiment with my favorite paints, tools, and mixed media goodies

🌈 Learn color mixing, contrast, and composition, then throw caution to the wind

This retreat is for anyone who wants to stop overthinking and start creating. Maybe you’ve never touched a paintbrush. Maybe you’re a seasoned artist who feels stuck in a rut. Either way, you’re welcome here.

We’ll work intuitively, tuning into instinct, emotion, and that little voice that whispers “what if I just tried this?” No formal skills required. No judgment. Just honest, brave, freedom-focused art-making.

Daily Studio painting sessions

Delicious Homemade Dinners

Daily Excursions

To Beautiful Locations

Here’s What I Promise:

You’ll get messy. You’ll laugh. You might accidentally create something you didn’t know you had in you. We’ll layer, scrape, cover up, and start again. We’ll talk about contrast in color, in emotion, in life. And somewhere between the chaos and the quiet moments, you’ll reconnect with that part of yourself that just wants to play.

Over several days, you’ll experience the full creative journey: the thrill of a fresh canvas, the
awkward middle (I’ll help you through it), and the satisfaction of finishing something that feels right. Painting across multiple days gives your work and your brain room to breathe. You’ll return each morning with fresh eyes and new ideas.

I’ll give you prompts, techniques, and a few gentle guidelines. Then I’ll invite you to ignore them all if it feels good.

 

This Class Is For You If:

  • You want to quiet your inner critic
  • You’re craving creative community and real connection
  • You’re ready to embrace mistakes as part of the magic
  • You want art-making to feel joyful again (or maybe for the first time)

I’m not here to teach you to paint like me. I’m here to help you paint like you, whatever that looks like.

Come for the painting. Stay for the laughter, the mess, the dancing, and the connections
you’ll make.

Let’s get wild with wonder and paint together. 🎨✨

A Day with Us Looks Like This…

Your day begins with a peaceful breakfast of freshly baked French pastries, homemade yoghurt, and seasonal fruit—best enjoyed in the sunlit conservatory as the day gently unfolds.

Around 9 am, we set off—early enough to enjoy our destinations while they’re still quiet, with the morning light casting everything in a perfect glow.

Spend your morning soaking up the atmosphere of a new place: wander through charming side streets, discover hidden corners, or settle into a quiet spot to sketch and take it all in. When you’re ready for lunch, a beautiful spread awaits—think crisp salads, savoury quiches, homemade cookies, and a glass (or two) of wine, served picnic-style in the shade.

Afternoons are for creativity and rest. Back at the studio, you’ll have dedicated time to paint, unwind by the pool, take a nap, read, sunbathe, or simply enjoy good conversation in a quiet corner.

Evenings are a highlight: a delicious, three-course meal made with local ingredients, prepared by Katel—whose cooking alone is worth the trip. With wine flowing and good company around the table, it’s a chance to relax and connect.

After dinner, the time is yours. Watch the sunset, return to the studio for more painting, take a dip in the hot tub, or explore the nearby paths under the stars.

Our retreats are designed to be flexible, inspiring, and restorative—so you can get exactly what you need out of your time with us.

Some Excursion Locations

Excursions may include but are not limited to the following

Rocamadour

Part of the Camino Trail. Historical & religious significance. Breathtaking village perched on a cliff.

Sarlat

One of the most well preserved medieval towns in France. Amazing market with local produce.

Beynac Castle

Home of Richard the Lionheart, perfect for a picnic by the river and plein air painting in the shade.

Saint Cirq Lapopie

One of the most beautiful villages in France. Incredibly picturesque. Perfect for shopping & painting.

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