Paint, Explore, and Recharge: Watercolour Retreats in Tuscany & France.

After years of sharing the beauty of Tuscany through my watercolour workshops, I’m thrilled to announce a truly special retreat.

After years of creating art and teaching in the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany, I'm now taking a leap across the border and partnering with Navigator Luxury Travel to bring my very first week-long Watercolour river cruise on the Seine Aboard AMA Waterways Amalyra from Paris to Normandy —and I can’t wait to have you join me on this incredible journey! 

This unique experience combines the magic of watercolour painting with the beauty of the Seine River. Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, where the vibrant colours and serene surroundings will ignite your creativity and inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists.

Yes, you read that right — I’m bringing my watercolour brushes to the Seine for a 5-day painting adventure in France! 

details and booking here

Bonjour!

We'll spend a full week on a luxurious riverboat, soaking in the inspiration of France’s most picturesque landscapes.

This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in both art and culture, surrounded by stunning French scenery, while refining your watercolour skills in a relaxed and inspiring environment. Whether you’re new to watercolours or a seasoned artist, I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way as we create lasting memories and beautiful works of art. This retreat is designed to help you tap into your creativity while exploring new places and techniques.

Are you ready to trade your typical classroom for the gentle sway of a river cruise?   Let’s make unforgettable memories, stroke by stroke!"

7-night Cruise Roundtrip

Paris/Normandy

April 30 - May 7, 2026

A Tuscan Life- Life As Art Retreat

DETAILS COMING SOON

I'm partnering with Sonja Thayer of Rom Soul Escapes  to bring you A Tuscan Life - Life as Art Retreat.

Join us for five unforgettable nights in the heart of Tuscany, where life itself becomes a masterpiece. This retreat is an invitation to slow down, savour, and see the world through an artist’s lens—whether through the stroke of a paintbrush, the flavours of a perfectly crafted meal, or the rolling hills bathed in golden light.

Immerse yourself in the essence of Tuscany with:
🎨 Watercolor painting workshops to capture the beauty around you.
🍷 Wine tastings at family-run vineyards.
🏺Make your own paint palette in a Ceramic workshop.
👩‍🍳 Hands-on cooking classes celebrating Tuscan flavours.
🌾 Visits to local farms, meeting the people (and the bees) who bring the land to life.

This retreat is for the dreamers, the seekers, the ones ready to embrace life as art and find inspiration in every moment.

JUNE 2026

Tuscany is waiting - 

your hosts, sonja & lisa

 will you answer the call? ✨