Ireland retreat: May 11th - 18th 2027 - now open! (Patreon)

Hello friends! The Ireland 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-ireland

And I have also included a few details below. 8 days, 18 students max, watercolor and travel in the heart of the Irish countryside. 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

Fresh flowers for the workshop component 

Studio equipped with: tables, chairs, field easels, portable plein-air stools, paper towels, professional studio lights, and glass jars

Exclusive use of the entire historic 400-acre manor estate, including the Manor House, Cottage, Gatelodge, 2,500 sq. ft. studio, private lake, lakeside sauna, gardens, and private grounds

7 nights of accommodation at a historic Irish manor

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners carefully prepared by a private chef

All diets catered for, including vegan and gluten-free diets

Wine and non-alcoholic beverages served during dinner

Homemade snacks in the afternoon

Complimentary water, coffee, and tea available throughout the day

Half-day art trip to Lough Muckno with opportunities for sketching on location

Full-day art trip to Castle Leslie Estate and Glaslough Village with opportunities for sketching on location

Afternoon tea with a tiered display of savory bites and hand-crafted sweets

Private transportation and chaperone for all planned trips and activities

Round-trip airport transfers from/to Dublin Airport (DUB) at prearranged times

All tourist taxes and fees

Fully-staffed venue, experienced UpTrek host on location

Access to a private Facebook group with artist Kristin Van Leuven and the other retreat participants four months before the retreat

Not included

Airfare

Travel insurance

One lunch during the full-day trip to Castle Leslie and Glaslough Village

Art materials — you will receive a detailed list of art materials recommended by artist Kristin Van Leuven five months before the retreat

Tips for staff

Other expenses guests might incur on their own