Spain watercolor retreat - October 12 - 19th 2026 - now open! (Patreon)

Hello friends! The Spain retreat is now open to Patreon members first for one week before it goes to the public.

All the details can be found at the link here: https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-anatomy-of-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-spain

and I have also included a few details below. 8 days, 16 students max, watercolor and travel in the heart of Spain. Can't wait to be there with you!

If you have any questions, please reach out to UpTrek customer service at the link above. They are quick with getting back to you and happy to answer all of your questions.

What's included

Art classes, individual tuition, and demonstrations with artist Kristin Van Leuven

Watercolor paper for the workshop component

7 nights of accommodation at a countryside Spanish estate

Exclusive use of the entire country estate with indoor and outdoor workshop spaces, vast gardens, swimming pool, common areas, and accommodation spaces

All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners

All meals carefully prepared by your private chef, all diets catered for, including pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free

Delicious local wine and non-alcoholic alternatives during dinner service

Snack bar with coffee, tea, filtered water, and snacks available throughout the day

Full-day trip to Almería with La Alcazaba visit and English-speaking guide, and opportunities for sketching and painting on location

Drinks at a well-known special establishment in Almería

Lunch included at a local restaurant during the trip to Almería

Half-day trip to the Cabo de Gata natural park coastline with English-speaking guide, and opportunities for sketching and painting on location

Lunch included in the San José village during the trip to Cabo de Gata

Private transportation for all planned activities

Private round-trip transfers from/to Almería Airport (LEI) and the retreat venue at prearranged times

Experienced UpTrek host available throughout the day, fully-staffed venue

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

Not included

Airfare

Travel insurance

Art materials - a list of art materials recommended by artist Kristin Van Leuven will be provided five months before the retreat

Tips for staff (tipping is customary in Spain)

Other expenses guests might incur on their own