The Sketching Doc Chateau Retreat
1 – 10 September 2027
Envision yourself painting in the South of France for 10 Days and 9 nights!
We’ll spend our time exploring the beauty of the Perigord & Quercy regions with our pens and brushes. Harrison & Katel will provide us with an authentic historical, cultural and culinary experience so that we really get the most out of the region during our stay.
Their team will tend to our every need, so we can soak in the beauty and concentrate on painting.
This is a once in a lifetime trip – so let’s create some memories together!
Daily Painting Sessions
Delicious Gourmet Dinners
Daily Excursions
To Beautiful Locations
Pen & Watercolour Sketching with Patty Edge — The Sketching Doc
Join Patty for relaxed, inspiring days of pen and watercolour sketching in the beautiful villages, landscapes and architecture of the Périgord.
Using a clear step-by-step approach, Patty will help you tackle your chosen scene with confidence — from finding an interesting composition and deciding what to include, to building expressive linework and adding fresh, lively watercolour.
You’ll learn how to simplify what you see, use colour and shadows effectively and add depth and character without overworking your sketch. Patty will demonstrate her process along the way and provide plenty of individual guidance, helping you develop your own way of seeing and sketching rather than simply copying a particular style.
The emphasis is on learning, experimenting and enjoying the process in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, with plenty of time to sketch the wonderful surroundings of the Périgord.
Example Itinerary:
Flights – You can fly into Paris or Toulouse and get the train to our local station from there.
Day 1: Transfers from the local train station in the early afternoon. Welcome snacks & evening meal at the Chateau.
Day 2: Visit to Chateau des Milandes, picnic lunch with an amazing view and some sketching. Dinner at the chateau.
Day 3: Visit to Saint Cirq Lapopie, picnic lunch, sketching. Dinner at the chateau.
Day 4: Visit to Sarlat market. Afternoon in the studio, Restaurant in the evening.
Day 5: Visit to Rocamadour, sketching outdoors or in the studio in the afternoon. Dinner at the chateau.
Day 6: Guided tour of a fortified watermill, picnic lunch, sketching outdoors or in the studio in the afternoon. Dinner at the Chateau.
Day 7: Day painting in the studio/outside at the chateau. Restaurant dinner.
Day 8: Painting/exploring the panoramic landscape at Domme. Afternoon in the studio.
Day 9: Visit to a local site/sketching/packing/farewell evening.
Day 10: Transfers to the local train station in the morning.
There are equally lots of other activities we can organise depending on your group. More plein air painting, more studio time, more guided excursions.
The Accommodation
What’s included
Excursions
Daily trips to tailored locations chosen by the artist and their group. Opportunities to explore, shop, paint plein air or gather inspiration for studio work.
Tuition
Every day you will receive group and one-to-one tuition outside or in the studio in the form of demonstrations and individual feedback.
Food
Fresh baked goods, fresh fruit salads & continental style breakfasts every day. Locally produced, freshly cooked lunches and evening meals. We will visit a couple of restaurants at your own expense.
Accommodation
9 Nights lodging on the Chateau domaine with use of the swimming pool, tennis courts and grounds.
Farmhouse Suite
€4000
This is a bedroom in the farmhouse on the Chateau domaine with it’s own ensuite bathroom.
Chateau Suite
€4300
This is a bedroom in the chateau with its own ensuite bathroom
Couple’s Suite
€6700
This room is a for a couple with their own ensuite bathroom.