# Plein-air Painting in Watercolor and Ink Retreat with Artist Leslie Stroz in France Join artist and author Leslie Stroz for a week of plein air painting, quiet observation, and creative exploration in the rolling countryside of southwestern France. Working in watercolor and ink, you’ll explore observational drawing, expressive mark-making, color mixing with a limited palette, and the art of creating small, atmospheric paintings from life. Known for her tiny paintings created on location around the world, Leslie’s approach focuses less on perfection and more on learning to truly see. Through demonstrations, gentle guidance, and plenty of time to paint, you’ll build confidence working from life while developing your own personal style and visual voice. Whether you’re completely new to plein air painting or already carry a sketchbook everywhere you go, this retreat is designed to meet you where you are. Throughout the week, you’ll create a collection of small paintings inspired by the villages, gardens, rivers, and landscapes of rural France. Enjoy a full-day trip to the medieval town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, where you’ll sketch and paint on location before visiting the beautiful Jardins de Quercy. Later in the week, travel to the historic city of Cahors for a half-day outing, including a peaceful riverboat tour along the Lot River with opportunities to sketch the surrounding scenery and the iconic Pont Valentré. Painting sessions will take place in a spacious restored barn studio filled with natural light, as well as throughout the grounds, from shaded terraces and garden paths to quiet ponds and tucked-away corners perfect for sketching outdoors. Between painting sessions, relax in elegant ensuite rooms, enjoy shared meals and conversation, or unwind beside the heated pool surrounded by the calm beauty of the French countryside. ## Details - **Dates:** April 23 - 30, 2027 - **Location:** Sainte Alauzie, Lot-et-Garonne, France - **Starting Price:** $4,650 - **Currency:** USD - **Status:** open - **Group Size:** Max. 16 students - **Category:** [Painting](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreats/painting) · [Browse on uptrek.com](https://uptrek.com/retreats/painting) ## Overview **What’s Included** 1. Art classes, tuition, and demonstrations with artist Leslie Stroz 2. Art studio equipped with: tables, chairs, paper towels, and water cups 3. 7 nights of accommodation at a French countryside estate 4. Exclusive use of the entire property, including living quarters, common areas, the dedicated workshop spaces, access to the heated swimming pool, outdoor terraces, and gardens 5. 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners carefully prepared by a private chef using fresh, locally sourced ingredients 6. All diets catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free 7. Water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks available throughout the day 8. Delicious local wine served during dinner service every day 9. A wine tasting experience at the venue 10. Full-day art trip to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, with an English-speaking guide and opportunities for sketching and painting on location 11. Lunch at a local restaurant during your trip to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val 12. Visit to the Jardins de Quercy, with entrance ticket included, during the trip to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val 13. Half-day trip the town of Cahors with a riverboat tour along the Lot River 14. Visit to Pont Valentré during the trip to Cahors 15. Private transportation and English-speaking guide for all trips and planned activities 16. Private round-trip transfers from/to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) and the retreat venue at prearranged times 17. Experienced retreat admin and UpTrek host available throughout the retreat 18. Fully staffed venue with drivers, cleaning and maintenance staff, and chef and kitchen staff 19. All local tourist taxes and fees 20. Access to a private Facebook group with Leslie Stroz 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 Leslie Stroz will be provided five months before the retreat takes place - Tips for staff — tipping is customary in France - Other expenses guests might incur on their own ## Program ### Plein-air Painting in Watercolor and Ink Settle into a week of plein-air painting on an art retreat with Tiny Painting pioneer and plein-air artist Leslie Stroz in the sunlit countryside of France’s Lot region. Through live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, Leslie will help you build the observational skills and creative confidence to paint from life with watercolors and ink. Whether you’re painting on the retreat grounds or sketching in the cobbled streets of a medieval town, Leslie will help you slow down, look more closely, and translate what you see onto the page in your own unique way. Leslie’s teaching style is warm and encouraging, grounded in decades of studio and classroom experience. Expect short demonstrations followed by plenty of time to paint and experiment on your own, with Leslie available for personalized feedback and one-on-one guidance. A travel sketchbook will be your companion throughout the week, building into a visual diary of your time in France. Whether you are working on the venue grounds or in the cobblestone streets of a medieval town, Leslie will help you see the world around you with fresh eyes and translate it onto the page. Beyond the studio, paint your way through the surrounding region on two unforgettable trips. Head out on a full-day trip to the medieval town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, sketching its cobblestone streets and riverside views before visiting the Jardins de Quercy for an afternoon of painting among sculpted hedgerows and flowering gardens. Later in the week, set out on a half-day trip to the medieval city of Cahors for a guided riverboat tour along the Lot River, capturing quick color notes and sketches as you glide past medieval towers and the 14th-century Pont Valentré. This retreat welcomes artists of all experience levels. Whether you have been painting en plein air for decades or are picking up a brush for the first time, you will find a supportive, encouraging environment where curiosity and experimentation come first. **The topics covered during your lessons will include:** - Building observational skills for painting from life - Learning to scale your work down to a small level - How to create dynamic compositions in the field - Creating depth in your work through value - Watercolor techniques for plein-air painting - How to make your own library of textures in ink - Perspective drawing skills, including atmospheric perspective - Color mixing with a limited palette - Learning to see values in color - Tips for keeping a regular art practice - Overcoming social anxiety when painting outdoors - How to build a compelling library of reference photos - ...and many more! Stay on a private estate set across 75 acres of fields, forests, and manicured gardens in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne. Work in a light-filled converted barn studio, a smaller studio with garden access, or the piano room in the main house. The grounds include two ponds, a heated pool, walking trails, terraces, and a variety of outdoor seating areas perfect for sketching or quiet reflection. Between sessions, unwind in spacious ensuite rooms and comfortable shared spaces with views in every direction. ### Day 1: Arrival Get transferred from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) at 3:00 PM, arriving at the venue by 4:00 PM. Settle into your room, then join Leslie and your fellow artists for an orientation tour, exploring the gardens, the lovely terraces, the creative studio, and communal spaces. Over a fabulous welcoming dinner, enjoy a relaxed conversation about the week ahead while savoring local flavors and a glass of regional wine. ### Day 2: Classes at the venue Wake to a hearty breakfast, then gather with Leslie and your fellow artists for a morning introduction to plein-air painting. Through warm-up exercises and a live demonstration, Leslie will walk you through the fundamentals of drawing from life and building observational skills. Pick up your watercolors and ink and put these techniques into practice to prepare for your trips, scaling your first tiny paintings on the venue grounds. After a satisfying lunch, head back outside with fresh eyes. Paint the gardens or the rolling fields beyond the venue, with Leslie available for one-on-one feedback as you find your rhythm working outdoors. Explore color mixing with a limited palette in preparation for your trips. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the grounds or keep painting. Toward evening, take time to relax. Go for a walk, unwind by the pool, or continue working in the gardens, woodlands, or shaded terraces. Wind down with a three-course dinner prepared by your private chef and paired with local wine, a warm end to your first full day of painting. ### Day 3: Trip to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val and Jardins de Quercy Watch the early sun break through the branches as you sit down to breakfast with Leslie, then gather over coffee to talk through the day ahead. Pack your sketchbook and camera, and travel to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, a medieval town nestled against the cliffs of the Aveyron Gorges. With an English-speaking guide leading the way, wander the cobblestone streets and riverside views while Leslie offers a quick demonstration and helps you capture the town in quick, expressive sketches and tiny paintings. Capture reference photos of what draws your attention. Sketch if you feel inspired, focusing on observing and collecting what you might return to later in the studio. Pause midday for lunch at a riverside restaurant, where the air carries the scent of herbs and fresh bread, and the sound of flowing water mixes with laughter from nearby tables. Enjoy the pause and the chance to let the morning’s impressions settle before returning to your creative work. In the afternoon, continue to Jardins de Quercy, a French botanical garden filled with winding paths and sculptural plantings that change with the light. Move slowly through the space and take reference photos of forms, textures, and natural compositions that speak to you. With your watercolors and ink in hand, experiment with capturing the textures and colors of the landscape before heading back to the venue. Stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Aveyron Gorges on the drive back. The cliffs rise pale against the sky, and the river glints below in long curves of light. Return to the estate with time to rest, continue painting outdoors, or flip through your sketches before sitting down to a three-course dinner served with wine or non-alcoholic options. ### Day 4: Classes at the venue Enjoy a delicious breakfast, then settle into a morning session that kicks off with warm-up exercises and an insightful live demonstration from Leslie. The day's morning focus will be on value and creating depth in your work, discovering how light and shadow shape a scene to make your compositions more dynamic. After lunch, shift your focus to atmospheric perspective. You'll spend the afternoon painting on the venue grounds or in the spacious studio, weather permitting. Leslie will guide you in discovering how subtle shifts in tone can make your plein-air work feel expansive, even on a small scale. Before dinner, take time to review your favorite pieces and references, practicing everything you've studied so far. Over a three-course dinner prepared by your private chef and paired with local wine, share the day’s discoveries with your fellow artists as the evening settles over the countryside. ### Day 5: Trip to Cahors with a riverboat tour After a wholesome breakfast, spend the morning at the venue preparing for the afternoon’s adventure. Leslie will guide you through quick painting exercises and color note techniques, sharpening your ability to capture a scene in just a few minutes. Practice building a reference photo library and translating fleeting impressions into watercolor and ink. Following lunch, board the transfer for a half-day trip to the medieval city of Cahors. Glide along the Lot River on a guided riverboat tour, sketching medieval towers and the 14th-century Pont Valentré as they pass by. With your sketchbook and paints at the ready, capture quick color notes and reference photos from the water. Head back to the venue for a three-course dinner prepared by your private chef and paired with local wine, a welcome chance to share stories and sketches from the afternoon’s adventure with your fellow artists. ### Day 6: Classes at the venue Sit down to a filling breakfast, then head into a morning session dedicated entirely to personalized instruction. Because every artist's journey is unique, Leslie will leave this time flexible to address whatever you and your fellow artists need most, whether that means revisiting a specific technique, overcoming a creative hurdle, or pushing your current pieces further. After lunch, spend the afternoon applying these tailored insights while painting on the picturesque venue grounds. Take this time to continue developing your work from the week, bringing together the techniques and observations from the previous trips and studio sessions. The rest of the afternoon is yours to paint or simply relax by the pool. Gather for a three-course dinner prepared by your private chef and paired with local wine. Close the day in good company, surrounded by the creative energy that has carried through every moment. ### Day 7: Classes at the venue Savor a warm breakfast, then gather with Leslie and your fellow artists for another open morning of personalized instruction. Use this time to revisit techniques from the week or push forward on paintings that have been developing throughout the retreat. Leslie will work with each artist individually, tailoring her guidance to what you need most based on the group's internal progress. Enjoy a refreshing lunch before returning to the studio, prepared to celebrate! In the afternoon, finish your favorite pieces and prepare for an informal mini-exhibition. Display your work and take a moment to appreciate how far you have come and celebrate the creative journey you have shared with your fellow artists. Take time to appreciate how your pieces connect and how your approach has shifted through the week. A three-course farewell dinner with wine brings the retreat to a close, a last evening filled with laughter and the satisfaction of a week fully spent in creativity. ### Day 8: Departure Enjoy breakfast with Leslie and your fellow artists, and get ready for your transfer to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Toulouse (TLS). Check-out is at 10:00 AM, and you'll arrive at the airport at around 11:30 AM. ## Instructors - [Leslie Stroz](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/instructors/leslie-stroz) — Artist, author, illustrator, and art professor ## Accommodation ### Historic French Estate Your retreat venue with Leslie Stroz is a historic estate, set on 75 acres of private land in the rolling countryside of Lot-et-Garonne, France. Encircled by beautifully landscaped gardens, with every window offering panoramic views of the surrounding fields and woodlands, it provides an inspiring and peaceful setting for your art classes. The surrounding Lot-et-Garonne region is a picturesque blend of vineyards, medieval villages, and open countryside. Designed for both comfort and creativity, the estate offers a wide range of facilities, including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, antique Steinway grand piano, and a home office. Savor chef-made meals on the two outdoor dining terraces, an outdoor bar, a large seating area, and a wood-fired pizza oven. The estate gardens cover five acres, featuring vegetable and herb gardens, woodlands, and two tranquil ponds, all providing picturesque spots to sit, reflect, sketch, or paint. Your workshops with Leslie can take place in three dedicated creative spaces, including a studio within the grange/barn next to the main house, a large 1,615 sq. ft. (150 sq. m.) open-plan studio. This spacious, well-lit space is fully equipped with tables and chairs for up to 24 participants. During warmer weather, sessions can also be held in the piano room inside the main house or in a smaller studio opening into the gorgeous estate gardens. The main house and its adjacent buildings feature a selection of spacious ensuite bedrooms, each blending historic character with modern amenities. All rooms have Wi-Fi access, and communal areas include both Summer and Winter salons, a fully equipped guest kitchen, a separate professional kitchen, and a cinema room for evening relaxation. ### Shared standard ensuite room Two standard ensuite rooms are available for shared occupancy. Each room and its ensuite bathroom will be shared between two same-gender participants. The rooms are located on the first floor of the grange. Each room is furnished with twin beds, a private shower bathroom, and benefits from WiFi access. Both rooms have doors that lead directly outside and include a private seating area. In each room, two same-gender guests will be sharing an ensuite bathroom. ### Shared superior ensuite room Three superior ensuite rooms are available for shared occupancy. Each room and its ensuite bathroom will be shared between two same-gender participants. The rooms are located in the main château, each offering twin beds, a seating area, WiFi access, and air conditioning. One room is on the second floor, while the other two are on the third floor in the loft. These comfortable rooms provide easy access to the château’s common areas. Each room has access to an ensuite bathroom (with a shower and tub), shared with the other guest staying in the room. ### Shared deluxe room - private ensuite bathrooms One deluxe ensuite room is available for shared occupancy. You will share this room with another same-gender participant, but each guest will have a private bathroom to themselves. The room is located on the second floor of the main château. This spacious twin room includes two separate private bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with a bathtub. The room is also equipped with air conditioning, WiFi, a seating area, and two separate dressing areas. ### Single standard ensuite room Two standard ensuite rooms are available for single occupancy. Located in the château on the second floor, the rooms feature a super king bed, a private seating area, air conditioning, and WiFi. ### Single superior ensuite room One superior ensuite room is available for single occupancy. Located on the second floor of the main château, the room features a super king bed, a private seating area, and WiFi. ### Single deluxe ensuite room One deluxe ensuite room is available for single occupancy. Located on the second floor of the main château, this 375 sq. ft. (35 sq. m.) suite features a super king bed, two separate dressing areas, and two private ensuite bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bathtub. ## Food During your retreat with Leslie Stroz, you’ll enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals that highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering a balance of hearty and lighter options. The menu features a mix of regional specialties and familiar dishes, designed to be both satisfying and well-rounded. Mornings begin with a generous breakfast spread, including a variety of teas, coffee, and both dairy and non-dairy milk. Fresh fruit, croissants, bread with butter, granola, Greek yogurt, and berries are available, along with biscuits, cakes, chips, and nuts for a quick snack. Lunch is presented buffet-style, featuring a rotating selection of seasonal dishes. In the evenings, you can enjoy a selection of canapés before a main course and dessert. You'll enjoy unlimited local wine with your dinner service. Additionally, you'll take part in a delightful wine-tasting experience at the venue. Tea, coffee, water, soft drinks and snacks are available throughout the day, whether you choose to enjoy them in the dining area or outdoors, surrounded by the estate’s natural beauty. The retreat includes all meals. Please note that dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options, can be accommodated upon request, though availability may be limited. The exact menu will depend on the availability of local ingredients. ## Getting There Surrounded by rolling hills and set within 75 acres of private land, the your venue for the retreat with Leslie Stroz offers a peaceful haven with landscaped gardens, woodlands, and open countryside views. Located in the Lot region of southwestern France, it sits just outside Castelnau-Montratier-Sainte-Alauzie, a village known for its historic market square and 13th-century church. Toulouse is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes away and will serve as your pick-up/drop-off point for transfers. Your trips will include a full-day visit to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, a medieval town with cobbled streets, riverside views, and antique shops, where you’ll have time to sketch, explore, and enjoy lunch at a family-run restaurant. Another half-day trip will take you first to the medieval city of Cahors for a guided boat tour along the Lot River, passing city landmarks, medieval towers, and the 14th-century Pont Valentré. Check-in at the retreat venue starts at 4:00 PM on April 23, 2027. Check-out is after breakfast on April 30, 2027, by 10:00 AM. **Please note that we cannot accommodate early check-ins and late check-out requests, so we kindly ask that you plan your arrival and departure accordingly.** **To be transferred to the retreat venue, please arrive at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS).** We strongly recommend planning more time for long-distance international travel because of the current disruptions in flight schedules. It is best to arrive in France a day before the retreat starts to prevent any inconveniences caused by flight delays, rest after the long travel, and adjust to the new time zone. Please hold off booking your flights and train tickets until the retreat becomes guaranteed and you are charged for your participation. **How to get to Toulouse:** If you cannot find good connecting flights from your departure airport to Toulouse, we recommend you fly to Paris and fly domestically to Toulouse (local roundtrips starting from US$100, 1 hour and 20 minutes of journey time; fares may vary). **How to get from Toulouse to the retreat venue:** Private transfers at prearranged times to and from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) are included. The journey takes approximately one hour and 10 minutes. **Arrival Transfer:** **April 23, 2027** — **3:00 PM** (leaving from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, arriving at the retreat venue at 4:00 PM) **Departure Transfer:** **April 30, 2027** — **10:00 AM** (leaving from the retreat venue, arriving at Toulouse Blagnac Airport at 11:00 AM) **If your travel arrangements don't work with our pre-set transfer times, please consider the following options:** - Spend extra days at a hotel in Toulouse pre/post-retreat and catch the transfer shuttles from/to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. - Grab a taxi to the retreat venue (address: Le Rodier, 46170 Castelnau-Montratier, France, estimated cost of US$250 per way). Please note that taxi fares may vary. ## Reviews ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is this retreat available to all levels?** This retreat welcomes all levels of experience, though you’ll benefit most if you already have some familiarity with watercolor, as well as Leslie Stroz's work and style of teaching. **When is the retreat available?** The retreat with artist Leslie Stroz will take place between April 23 - 30, 2027. **How do I get to the retreat venue?** Please plan to arrive at the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS). The retreat venue is located approximately an hour and 10 minutes away by car from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. We advise allowing extra time for long-distance international travel. Arriving in France a day before the retreat starts helps mitigate potential issues due to flight delays, allows for rest post-travel, and facilitates adjustment to the new time zone. Round-trip airport transfers from/to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) at prearranged times are included. For more information, see the [Location tab](https://uptrek.com/retreat/plein-air-painting-watercolor-ink-retreat-artist-leslie-stroz-france#location). Please hold off booking your flights until the retreat becomes guaranteed and you have been charged for your participation. **Are there any check-in and check-out hours?** Please make your travel arrangements to arrive at the venue after 4:00 PM on April 23, 2027. Check-out is after breakfast on the last day at 10:00 AM, on April 30, 2027. **Please note that we cannot accommodate early check-ins and late check-out requests, so we kindly ask that you plan your arrival and departure accordingly.** **What supplies do I need for the workshops?** A detailed list of art materials recommended by artist Leslie Stroz will be provided five months before the retreat takes place. Tables, chairs, paper towels, and water cups are included and will be available at the venue. **Students are responsible for bringing their own art supplies, based on the instructor’s recommended list.** **What’s the weather like in Lot-et-Garonne, France, in April?** The weather in Lot-et-Garonne during that time is usually sunny and pleasant. You can expect average highs of 18°C / 64°F during the day that drop to around 8°C / 46°F at night. However, in recent years, temperatures have become harder to predict accurately, and averages may vary. Please check the weather a week before traveling and pack accordingly. **What should I pack?** Please pack appropriate clothing, a swimsuit, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, a cardigan for chilly evenings, a waterproof raincoat, a water bottle, personal care items, and any personal medication you might need. **Can I do laundry while on the retreat?** Laundry facilities are available at the retreat venue and you are welcome to use them for free during your stay. **I am vegetarian/vegan. Can I book this retreat?** Yes. All diets are catered for if announced in advance. Please note, however, that we may be unable to accommodate severe, life-threatening allergies. While the venue can accommodate diet restrictions upon request, availability and variety may be limited, making it less ideal for guests with strict dietary restrictions. **Is WiFi available?** Yes. **How many people are to be expected on the retreat?** Maximum of 16 participants. **Do I need a visa?** Guests from the US, Canada, EU, UK, and/or Schengen member states can enter France for tourism without a visa. If this policy changes, we will inform you promptly. For additional assistance, please reach out to us. **Are there any age restrictions?** There are no restrictions whatsoever. Please keep in mind that you must be 18 years of age to travel independently. **What language is used during the workshops and other activities?** The retreat is available in English. **Is the retreat available to guests with limited mobility?** Unfortunately, the retreat venue and day trips are not well-suited for people with limited mobility. The trips involve plenty of walking on uneven, cobbled streets. Getting around the studio, the accommodation spaces, and the main building where meals are served at the venue also requires a short walk. **What happens if I need to cancel?** Once the retreat is guaranteed, all payments are final and nonrefundable. Bookings are nonrefundable under any circumstances. Participants are required to purchase travel, medical, and cancellation insurance for protection against any circumstances that might require cancellation or change of travel arrangements. After your payment is processed, you may purchase insurance through the following link: [Purchase insurance](https://uptrek.com/protect-your-trip). Please review our [cancellation policy.](https://uptrek.com/cancellation-policy) **Do I need travel insurance?** Yes. Since all bookings are nonrefundable, travel insurance is mandatory for all UpTrek travelers. 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