Greece retreat: May 20 - 27, 2027 - now open! (Patreon)

Hello friends! The Greece retreat for 2027 is now open to Patreon members first for one week before it goes to the public. The focus of this retreat is tiny watercolor paintings!

All the details and photos of the trip can be found at the link here: https://uptrek.com/retreat/tiny-watercolor-paintings-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-greece

And I have also included a few details below. 8 days, 16 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 and glass jars for the workshop component

Shala art studio equipped with: tables, chairs, field easels, portable plein-air stools, paper towels, and professional studio lights

7 nights of accommodation at an elegant seaside villa

Exclusive use of the venue's living quarters and common areas, a Shala art studio, pool, jacuzzi, wooden gazebo, spa area, and beautiful terraces

All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners carefully prepared by a private chef

All diets catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, and lactose-free

Water, coffee, tea, juices, and snacks available throughout the day

Special welcome and farewell dinner

Delicious local wine during dinner service every day

Spacious sea-facing Shala art studio

Half-day art trip to Zante Town, with opportunities for sketching and painting on location

Half-day boat trip to the Shipwreck Beach (Navagio Beach), with a boat ride included 

Greek dance show and band for the farewell dinner

Private transportation for all planned trips and activities

Guide or chaperone for all planned trips and activities

Round-trip transfers from/to Zakynthos Airport (ZTH) at prearranged times

All local tourist taxes and fees

A dedicated UpTrek retreat coordinator available throughout the whole retreat

Fully staffed venue with drivers, cleaning and maintenance staff, and chef and kitchen staff 

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

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 takes place

Tips for staff — tipping is customary in Greece

Other expenses guests might incur on their own