2026 watercolor retreat - Scotland! (Patreon)
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Hi Everyone, I'm so excited to announce that in April 2026 we will be going to Scotland for our watercolor retreat! Not only will we be painting and learning together, but we will be exploring Scotland while staying at our private country estate. There's a hot tub, a private chef, an art studio, and the town of Buchlyvie is a 15 minute walk from the residence. We're visiting Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, learning Scottish (Ceilidh) dancing and more!
This is an all levels art retreat, and my class focus is "The Anatomy of Watercolor" because I like to break all the complicated concepts down into simplified and easy to understand ways. More details below and you can access the trip here:
https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-anatomy-of-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-scotland
My patreon members get first access to book the trip from now until Monday April 7th. Please reach out to the team on the Uptrek website with questions your might have. They are super fast at responding and are wiling to work with special requests.
I can't wait to paint with you in Scotland!
What's included:
Art classes, individual tuition, and demonstrations with artist Kristin Van Leuven
Tables, chairs, glass jars, paper towels, fresh fruit and flowers for reference, and watercolor paper for the workshop component
7 nights of accommodation at a Scottish countryside estate
Exclusive use of the property, including living quarters and common areas, the art studio, outdoor hot tubs, terraces, and gardens
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 mid-morning power juices, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners carefully prepared by your private chef
Water, coffee, tea, herbal tea, and snacks available at all times
Delicious wine served with dinner every day
An in-house gin-tasting experience
Art trip to Loch Lomond
Art trip to Stirling, including an entrance ticket to Stirling Castle
Trip to Buchlyvie village at your leisure (15-minute walk away)
A night of Scottish (Ceilidh) dancing
Private transportation for all planned activities
Experienced UpTrek host available throughout the day
Round-trip transfers at pre-arranged times from/to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
All local tourist taxes and fees
Access to a private Facebook group with Kristin Van Leuven and the other retreat participants four months before the retreat
https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-anatomy-of-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-scotland