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Hello friends! I know I have been dropping hints about the next watercolor retreat but I can finally give you more details!

Two retreats are coming - back to back for fall 2026. The first is in Tuscany Italy and the second is in Níjar, Spain. They are separate retreats happening a week apart.

The first watercolor retreat will be to Tuscany Italy and will be available for booking starting this Thursday September 18th to Patreon members first. All the details and link will be available on Thursday, but I wanted to give you some notice that it’s coming. The pictures attached are of the venue, 16 students max, September 26th - October 5th 2026. I’m not sure how quickly this one will sell out, but again, Patreon members get the first chance to book. Let me know if you have any questions!

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Jamie

Who do you do you partner with for your retreats??

Kristin Van Leuven

Uptrek! They’re wonderful. Very art focused and great customer service. I did both France retreats with them and I was super impressed

Alecia Hebert

Hello Kristin! Do you host any workshops in the US?

Terri Klausner

Would LOVE both of these! Kristin, we’re still doing Scotland right?? When it said Two retreats for 2026 I got nervous!

harmonywho

I'm in Tuscany now, visiting a watercolor mentor, staying in a castle, and I approve this message!!

JL

This looks wonderful❣️❣️

rebekamúsica

Yay!! I am very excited about this news!

Kristin Van Leuven

It isn’t preferred since it takes a spot from someone wanting to learn. BUT one of the ladies who came to a retreat in France brought her whole family with her and they stayed at an Airbnb close by while she came to the retreat. Then they traveled together afterward. I thought that was so clever

Kristin Van Leuven

I’m working on figuring this out for the upcoming year. They would be quick workshop style versus a full retreat but I definitely want to expand this idea

Donna

Will the link be posted here on 9-18-2025 so we know how to sign up ?

Katie

Myself and two friends are VERY interested in Tuscany. What is the best way for all of us to sign up together to make sure we all get in? Will you let us know the exact time the sign up is available on the 18th?

Kristin Van Leuven

I will post the link 6am PST here on patreon. It would probably be easiest to sign up together under one account so you can get shared rooms. You can reach out to uptrek on their website too. They are super quick to get back to questions

Kristin Van Leuven

Yes! I’ll post here at 6am PST and the link will take you direct to the website with full instructions on how to sign up. Reach out to uptrek too with any questions. They’re super helpful!

Terri Klausner

Sedona or any beautiful red rock state!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Alecia Hebert

Thank you for the response! I would be so excited if you would! BTW…I live in the DEEP south of Louisiana. An hour from the gulf. We have some of the most beautiful scenery to paint and we love entertaining EVERY culture. You should consider a retreat down here. The food alone will be inspirational 😍

Manuela

I know exactly where that is! I used to drive nearby that place years ago, when I was preparing my thesis for my degree. It was in October, the colours of the Tuscany countryside were unbelievable .. 14 years I lived there, these pictures bring back some memories! ❣️

June

I am a Patreon member & I paid 2.50 for you but I just get msgs but can’t open unless I upgrade. Don’t know how to contact Patreon..

Kristen Coffin

Is there any availability left for the Scotland Retreat?

Terri Benyon

We are going in April, or I would jump on this. My family is from Luca. It is a beautiful area.

Mary Kay

That pool 🥰🥰🥰

Alicia Hartman

This looks amazing!! Italy is on my bucket list and to go on a watercolor retreat during my birthday would be a dream ❤️