Is this retreat available to all levels?

The painting retreat with artist Nick Alm is open to all levels. Whether you're a professional artist or a complete beginner, the tuition will be adapted to every individual participant.

When is the painting retreat available?

The retreat takes place August 28 - September 4, 2021.

Are there any check-in and check-out hours?

Please make your travel arrangements to arrive after 03:30 p.m. Check-out is after breakfast on the last day.

Is WiFi available?

Yes.

I am vegetarian / vegan. Can I book this retreat?

Yes. All diets are catered for if announced in advance.

How do I get to the retreat venue?

The retreat venue is located approximately a 52 minutes' drive from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and a 49 minutes' drive from Toulouse Matabiau train station, the main train station in Toulouse that has a direct connection with Paris. Roundtrip airport transfers from/to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) at prearranged times are included.

What should I pack?

Please pack appropriate clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, a cardigan for chilly evenings, comfortable shoes, personal care items, and any personal medication you might need.

What art supplies do I need for the workshop?

A detailed list of art materials recommended by artist Nick Alm will be provided upon booking, once the retreat becomes guaranteed. Nick will perform live demonstrations in watercolor and offer one-on-one tuition throughout the retreat. Participants may choose to paint in their preferred medium.

What’s the weather like in Teyssode, Occitanie, France, in late August, early September?

The weather in Teyssode is sunny and pleasant. You can expect average highs of 27°C / 80.6°F during the day that drop to around 16°C / 60.8°F at night.

How many people are to be expected on the painting retreat?

Maximum 15 participants.

Do I need a visa?

Guests traveling from the US, Canada, UK, EU and/or Schengen member states may enter France for tourist purposes without a visa. Please contact us for further guidance.

Are there any age restrictions?

No restrictions whatsoever. Please keep in mind that you must be 18 years of age to travel independently.

What language is used during the painting workshop and other activities?

The retreat is available in English.

Is the retreat available to guests with limited mobility?

Unfortunately, the retreat venue is not well suited to host people with limited mobility.

Do I have to pay a deposit?

No. Once the number of guest reservations reaches the minimum number required for the retreat to become guaranteed, UpTrek charges the guests the cost of the retreat. Guests who reserved will be notified 48 hours in advance that their payment method on file is about to be charged.

Will I receive a full refund if the retreat is not guaranteed?

UpTrek does not charge the payment method we collect until the retreat becomes guaranteed. Once the retreat is guaranteed, there will be no reimbursement. Participants are required to purchase travel, medical, and cancellation insurance for protection against any circumstances that might require cancellation or change of travel arrangements.

Will I receive a full refund if the guaranteed retreat is canceled by the artist or by UpTrek?

If the retreat is canceled due to COVID-19, other force majeure events, or circumstances out of UpTrek's and/or artist Nick Alm's control, UpTrek will let you know as soon as possible, refund the total cost of the retreat, and help you find another option for your vacation.

What happens if the retreat takes place but I cannot attend due to COVID-19?

If the retreat takes place, but you cannot attend due to Covid related circumstances outside your control, please notify us as early as possible and UpTrek will refund the total cost of the retreat.

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