Colours of France Painting Retreat
Description
Set in a magnificent 16th-century château in Dordogne, this seven-night acrylic painting retreat offers an intimate and inspiring creative escape. Led by award-winning artist and trained florist Jacintha Krish, the program includes five days of guided instruction designed to help guests deepen their technique while developing three finished canvases over the course of the stay.
Alongside the painting sessions, guests can enjoy chef-prepared meals that complement the relaxed rhythm of the retreat, creating space for both focus and restoration. The experience also includes an excursion to the formal gardens of Château de Hautefort, offering fresh visual inspiration in one of the region’s most elegant settings.
A flower arranging workshop adds another creative dimension to the itinerary, blending artistry, color, and texture in a way that beautifully complements the painting practice. With a maximum of just eight guests, this retreat promises personalized attention, a warm atmosphere, and plenty of room for creative exploration.
Accommodation Options
Private Room
Step into a secluded château stay designed for book lovers, where quiet corners, timeless stories, and the charm of the French countryside create a true home away from home. Over the course of a blissful week, guests can sink into their favourite novels and fairytales while enjoying comforting meals prepared by your hosts or by a professional chef, featuring local Dordogne flavours. Between reading sessions, explore the picturesque streets of Brantôme and Périgueux, with their inviting bookshops and cultural discoveries. It is a peaceful retreat for anyone who treasures literature, authenticity, and exceptional cuisine.
Accommodation Details
- Bedrooms are generously sized and include a small seating area.
- Facilities are a mix of en-suite and shared, with a maximum of 2 bedrooms sharing a W.C. or shower.
- Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis according to reservation date.
- Guests stay in a small group of like-minded people, with a maximum of 5 guests.
- Rooms may not look exactly as shown, as décor may vary.
A Typical Day
- Early risers can enjoy sunrise with tea or coffee and some quiet reading time.
- 8–9am: leisurely breakfast.
- 10am–12pm: read in the gardens, common rooms, or your room, or join a wellness activity.
- 12:30pm: lunch, served around the table, as a picnic, or on a silver tray in your room.
- 2–5pm: ideal reading hours or an optional excursion.
- 6pm: optional wine, light cocktails and mocktails, plus conversation.
- 7:30pm: supper, showcasing local gastronomy.
- 9pm: reading by the fire or an early night with a book.
Wellness Focus & Optional Excursions
- Reconnect with nature across 15 hectares of grounds with private trails.
- Shirin-yoku: enjoy meditative time in the private woods.
- Take part in gentle guided walks through the town and countryside.
- Champagne and stargazing night.
- Excursions to Brantôme and Périgueux for a café visit or English-language bookshops.
- Journaling.
- Bicycles and helmets are available for your use.
- Yoga session available for an additional fee.
- Visit local historic château(s) as a group, for an additional fee.
Teachers
Jacintha Krish
Place
150 Rue du Château, 24417 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, France
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Price
On request
Fri, Sep 10 – Fri, Sep 17