Are you ready to travel the world creatively? 

It is one thing to take a vacation but to experience a 10 day art retreat at Perigord Retreats in Gourdon is on a whole other level of incredible. As a painter, I love being inspired by experiences and memories, they offer rich fodder for creative living and expression. As an educator, I love to help beautiful humans learn to move through the world more creatively tapped in. Pairing these two loves together create the perfect recipe for travel and creativity. This 9 night and 10 day retreat is located in Gourdon, France, which is in the Perigord/Dordogne region of Southwest France. We fly into Paris and take a train to Gourdon where we will be transported to our villa. Gatherwell Retreats are designed to combine teaching how to tap into life experiences while we use our creative thinking skills to gather visual inspiration.

During our time in Dordogne you will…. Take daily excursions and visit medieval villages in the Dordogne/Lot Region Enjoy breakfast, picnic lunches, and dinners created with delicious fresh, French Cuisine Learn Creative Thinking Strategies to see and process the daily experiences through paint Learn how to create scenic, memorable watercolor paintings based on the colors of France Use photography to build a reference photo set for expression Create a journal for daily writing and painting experiences Collaborate on a children’s book about Bophisella LaRue and illustrate a page in the book Build new friendships and experiences with other creatives in our group Learn how the history of this region and its sites altered the course of art history Shop at artisan studios, handmade clothing stores, and traditional French markets in several towns Shop for vintage goods and antiques Attend an end of retreat art show and dinner for a wonderful wrap up! PRICE: Begins at 4100 Euros for private bedroom/shared bathroom, 4700 Euros for private bedroom/bathroom. WHAT’S INCLUDED Fabric Supplies for Altered Clothing