How does a painter capture the colors of France? 13 lucky artists will have a chance to find out when they travel with me next June to the Dordogne and Lot Valley and Domaine du Haut Baran. It will be a dream come true- painting the colors of France together!
Domaine du Haut Baran
When?
We’ll have a 7 day workshop – June 15-21, 2019 leaving on the 22nd.
Where?
Domaine du Haut Baran is ideally situated in the region of France called the Perigord, Dordogne, Quercy. The area is known for small villages, prehistoric art, wine, wonderful food and antiques. You’ll find links to some of the many nearby attractions here. Our hosts, William and Rosalie will take care of everything. They will pick up our group in Toulouse, and transport us to the chateau, about 90 minutes north. Haut Baran offers modern accommodations in historical surroundings.
You’ll enjoy continental breakfast on the terrace, evenings by the pool and jacuzzzi, an air-conditioned studio complete with french easels, dinners featuring regional cuisine and personalized tours to surrounding attractions.
Pool & Spa at Haut Baran
The Colors of France
We’ll combine painting In watercolor on location with time in the studio. Our focus for the week will be color – glorious color…. from the buff and russets of time-worn stone and tile roofs to the brilliantly blooming lavender and vivid greens of the lush hills and valleys, you’ll explore it all.
Beautiful Studio Space at Haut Baran
You deserve to explore with a group of like-minded artists, guided by a jovial host and expert instructor. You’ll find yourself immersed in color. The rhythm of the days will be both stimulating to artistic growth, and enjoyable.
What’s Included?
$3200 USD Artist / $3000 USD Non-Artist
- Instruction and Demonstrations with Ruth Armitage, NWS
- 7 nights at Domaine du Haut Baran
- Transportation from and return to Toulouse Blagnac Airport
- Transportation to/from all painting sites, tours and restaurants
- Daily continental breakfast
- 3 dinners at Haut Baran including wine
- 2 lunches
- Use of the spacious studio, including full French easels, tables and chairs
- Free Wifi
- All applicable taxes
What’s not Included?
- Airfare
- Some meals, personal items, tips, phone calls, and alcohol other than wine with dinner.
- Travel Insurance – Highly Recommended!
Fine Dining in Local Restaurants
Sample Itinerary – This will be customized to weather & group interests!
Day 1: Arrival – Meet our group at Toulouse Blagnac Airport in front of the Information desk on the ground floor at 2:30 pm for our transfer to Haut Baran. Settle into your accomodations and relax, then enjoy a welcoming dinner at Haut Baran.
Day 2: Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Orientation and settle in to the studio. Lunch at Haut Baran. Afternoon painting at Montcabriere. Dinner organized at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Leave at 9:00 a.m. for our painting site at pont Valentre. Lunch in Cahors. Dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 4: Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Leave at 8:00 a.m. for Saint Cirq LaPopie and Pech Merle (about 1 hour drive) Saint Cirq LaPopie is voted most beautiful village in France! Lunch in Saint Cirq. Afternoon tour of Pech Merle cave and 29,000 yr old prehistoric art. Evening dinner at Haut Baran
Day 5: Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. travel to painting site at Caillau (a 17th centry farm clos.) At 1 pm, we lunch at the Caillau. Afternoon in the studio and evening dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6: Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Drive to Monpazier, a beautiful bastide town built by English King Edward the 1st. Lunch in Monpazier. After lunch work in the studio. Dinner is Pizza night.
Day 7: Breakfast 8:00 a.m., travel to Domme for our morning painting site. A pique nique lunch is provided. Afternoon in the studio and review of the week’s painting. Evening farewell dinner with champagne.
Day 8: Depart Haut Baran at 6:00 a.m., arriving at Toulouse Blagnac Airport at 8:00 a.m, in time to check in for flights departing at 10:00 a.m.
There has never been a better time to immerse yourself in the colors of France! Don’t be disappointed, space is limited for this trip.
Register Here Click here to register now! I can’t wait to explore this beautiful region with YOU!
What are room/bathrooms accomodations like? Are they shared rooms with individual baths or are bathrooms communal?
Thanks for asking, Dona. Each room has its own bath. Rooms are double occupancy unless you pay a single supplement. I hope you can join us!
What is the cost of the single supplement?
Hi Jansi,
The single supplement is $700. I hope you can join us!
Looks lovely Ruth.
However I will be on the West Coast of Vancouver Is
.on our boat .
Have a great trip
Ooh, lovely Chris – Vancouver Island sounds fantastic.
I would LOVE to do this.
My husband would would come along. We had a couple questions.
First… Is the art cost included in this?
Is the cave tour included?
Also, we have never been to Europe before. If you have, could you give us an idea of what dinner costs at one of those restaurants, please?
Thank you!
I hope you and Randy can join us, Cindy! Yes, the art instruction is included… use of easels, etc. All transportation is included, but admission to cultural sites (caves, etc) is not.
I have not been to this area personally, but a quick search for restaurants on tripadvisor brought up this: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2199795-d2178226-Reviews-Le_Caillau-Vire_sur_Lot_Lot_Occitanie.html
The $ – $$$$ scale said $$-$$$. Most restaurants listed were in this same range. The prices listed for dinner were $16-43.00
Pretty sure this is USD.
Hi Ruth, oh my this looks terrific!!! Would we need to bring art supplies or will they be there already?
xx Toni
Hi Toni,
I hope you can join us! We bring our own paint, brushes and paper but easels are provided. It’s going to be fun 🙂
How much time per day will be spent painting?
Is the workshop,suitable for someone who has never painted with watercolors?
Thanks for writing, Deedee. The only things that would take you away from painting would be a. Watching a demonstration, b. Travel time to various locastions c. Touring sites like the Peche Merle Caves. As for experience level, the workshop is appropriate for all levels. Class size will be very small, allowing for lots of individual attention. If you prefer to work in another medium, that is fine too. I hope you can join us!
Hi Ruth,
The trip sounds fabulous. Due to some health restrictions, I need someone to travel with internationally. Too hard to do by myself. Unlikely to have asthma flare up, but can’t travel alone. Any thoughts?
Hello Ruth, if this is not already filled…is this being arranged as a group trip – leaving and returning to Portland together? I understand the flight is not included – do you recommend a specific airline?
I’ve been to Europe several times, but never alone.
I am thinking of going on your France trip. I would like to locate the city we will be staying in. Could you please give me some other towns that are close to it. Is it in the northern or southern part of France? I am a friend of Linda Hornbeck.
Great! We’ll be in the Southern part of France, nearest the village of Puy l’Eveque in the Dordogne region. I hope you can join us! The website for the chateau is http://www.hautbaran.com/. You can see it is very well appointed!