# Watercolor Reverie Retreat with Artist Lindsay Weirich in Greece Join artist Lindsay Weirich for a meaningful art retreat on the island of Zakynthos, Greece, where white cliffs, turquoise waters, and hillside olive groves create a rich and ever-changing backdrop for your creative practice. Over the course of the week, you’ll work with watercolor, pencil, and waterproof pen, learning how to capture the beauty around you through expressive sketching and painting. You’ll also create your own hand-bound sketchbook, using simple bookbinding techniques that turn your journal into a personal record of the experience.Each day brings time in a bright studio overlooking the Ionian Sea, where you’ll explore composition, color theory, and intuitive mark-making through a mix of demonstrations, gentle feedback, and open conversation. These ideas take on new life as you head out to sketch in Zante Town, where the sunlit streets, vivid bougainvillea, and traditional buildings invite close observation, and on a boat ride to Navagio Beach, where the iconic shipwreck rests between dramatic cliffs and soft white sand.You’ll stay in a peaceful Greek villa, enjoy fresh meals prepared by a local chef, and spend quiet evenings painting, reflecting, or connecting with fellow artists. By the end of the retreat, your sketchbook will be filled with layered pages that carry the light, colors, and calm energy of Greece, along with the confidence and inspiration to keep creating long after you return home. ## Details - **Dates:** May 23 - 30, 2026 - **Location:** Planos, Zakynthos, Greece - **Starting Price:** $4,550 - **Category:** Painting ## Program ### Watercolor Reverie Retreat Join a transformative and inspiring art retreat with artist Lindsay Weirich on the island of Zakynthos, Greece. Learn to see the world through an artistic lens and create expressive sketches inspired by the light, colors, and textures of this unique coastal setting. Focusing on watercolor, pencils, and waterproof pens, you’ll capture your experience through sketches and illustrations with Lindsay’s guidance. You’ll enjoy daily classes, receive ample individual feedback, and have one-on-one sessions with Lindsay, along with insightful demonstrations, engaging discussions, opportunities to paint in the studio, and much more.Lindsay’s program will help you capture the essence of your surroundings through art. Create meaningful pages filled with expressive color and bold mark-making, focusing less on precise detail and more on breaking through creative blocks. You’ll record your experience in your sketchbook and turn daily observations into personal illustrations. All levels are welcome, and Lindsay will adapt her teaching to meet you where you are.By the end of the retreat, you’ll have your own travel sketchbook filled with your time in Greece. You will have painted the warm tones and shifting light of Zakynthos, inspired by its architecture, plant life, objects, and textures, and created a collection of watercolor sketches that reflect your journey and your growth as an artist.The topics covered during your lessons will include:Discovering a newfound sense of confidence Drawing inspiration from your environment to craft expressive sketchbook piecesMixing colors and working with different palettesImproving your speed and accuracy for sketching on location Learning to rely on your instinct and decision-making abilitiesDeveloping new friendships and making connectionsRealizing how important your creativity isExploring and developing your personal style...and many more.The venue, a stunning Greek villa perched on a cliff with sweeping views of the sea, will be your creative haven. The villa offers exclusive access to a sea-facing studio, welcoming common areas, and a refreshing infinity pool, providing plenty of space to work and relax. You’ll enjoy two exciting trips: one to the historic Zante Town and another to the renowned Shipwreck Beach—both of which offer inspiring cultural experiences that you can translate into your artwork. Outside of your art sessions, unwind by the pool, savor Greek cuisine prepared by a private chef, and bond with an intimate group of fellow artists over a glass of local wine.Please note: The retreat venue is located on terraced grounds, with access to the studio, common areas, and accommodations requiring the use of stairways. The beach can be reached by descending a steep stairway of approximately 50 meters (164 feet). Additionally, the excursions involve moderate walking, so this retreat may not be ideal for those with limited mobility. ### Day 1: Arrival Arrive at Zakynthos Airport for your 3:30 PM transfer to a breathtaking seafront venue overlooking the Mediterranean. Settle into your elegant room and take a moment to recharge before joining a guided tour of the grounds. Discover the inviting pool, the shala art studio, and thoughtfully designed communal areas. In the evening, savor a delightful three-course welcome dinner in the lively company of your fellow artists. Enjoy a glass of wine with Lindsay and the group and make plans for the week ahead. ### Day 2: Art at the venue Start your morning with a relaxed breakfast and a fresh cup of coffee. Gather for a brief check-in with Lindsay and the venue hosts before settling in for the first creative session of the retreat.Begin the day by learning how to create your own sketchbooks using simple bookbinding techniques. Lindsay will guide you step by step, helping you build a personalized space for your artwork while gently easing you into the retreat's rhythm. Use watercolors, pencils, and waterproof pens to decorate your pages and explore how each material responds to the paper. This hands-on session will open up creative possibilities and set a welcoming tone for the week.Enjoy a refreshing lunch, then head outside for a relaxed afternoon of quick sketching around the property. Capture the colors and details of flowers, herbs, fruits, and still life scenes with a loose and playful approach. Lindsay will demonstrate techniques for expressive sketching that you can return to throughout the retreat. Later in the afternoon, work on watercolor mini-scenes inspired by the gardens and nearby landscape. Practice layering color and building form with fluid brushwork. Conclude with a plein-air painting session in the garden, sketching and painting whatever catches your eye as the afternoon light settles in.Wrap up the day with some quiet time before dinner. Enjoy a relaxed evening meal with the group, reflect on what you created, and take in the soft evening light over the Zakynthos countryside. ### Day 3: Boat trip to Navagio Beach Enjoy a refreshing breakfast and a warm cup of coffee on the terrace. Pack your sketchbook, pencils, and camera, then head out with a clear mind toward the sea.Spend the morning exploring the coast of Zakynthos by boat. Depart from Porto Vromi and move across calm, clear water, passing sea-carved caves and tall cliffs that rise straight from the shoreline. Let the rhythm of the boat and the scent of salt help you slow down. When you reach Navagio Beach, take time to observe the light on the limestone walls and the way the rusted shipwreck sits quietly in the cove. Make loose sketches, collect colors with your camera, or simply sit and look. Let this place settle into your memory.Return to Porto Vromi by boat, then enjoy a relaxed lunch and a bit of rest before heading back into the studio.In the afternoon, begin a still life session with Lindsay, drawing from both natural references and the textures, shapes, and colors you gathered earlier in the day. Work on a larger sheet to create a detailed botanical or coastal-inspired piece. Explore how flowers, stones, shells, or found shapes from the morning can come together in a personal composition. Lindsay will offer individual guidance to help you bring focus and feeling into your work.Later, take quiet time however you like. Swim, rest in the garden, or take a walk to the beach. As the sun begins to set, come together again for a filling evening meal and enjoy the ease of the day as it comes to a close. ### Day 4: Art at the venue Begin the day with a peaceful breakfast and a warm cup of coffee shared with Lindsay and the group. Go over the day's plans, ask any questions, and ease into the morning together.Join Lindsay for a morning art session focused on sketching the landscape and surroundings of the Zakynthos countryside. Add new pages to your handmade sketchbook using simple bookbinding techniques Lindsay will walk you through. Work outdoors with your travel sketchbook, capturing florals, fruit trees, garden views, and local details. Let the colors and textures around the estate guide your choices as you build layered pages inspired by the natural setting and the techniques you've practiced throughout the week.After a full morning of sketching, enjoy a relaxed lunch. Then return to the studio or garden space for the afternoon session, where Lindsay will offer personal feedback on your work. Focus on refining earlier sketches, adding color, adjusting details, and thinking about how each page flows as part of a larger visual journal. Continue working on your handmade book if you’ve created one, paying attention to how your content begins to build rhythm across the pages.Use the rest of the afternoon however you like. Walk through the garden, take a swim, rest in the shade, or continue working quietly on your own. In the evening, gather again for a filling dinner and unhurried conversation as the light fades and the day draws to a close. ### Day 5: Trip to Zante Town Ease into the day with a calm breakfast and a fresh cup of coffee. Prepare your sketchbook, pencils, and pens, and get ready to head out for the second trip of the retreat.Take a short ride to Zante Town, the capital of Zakynthos. Walk slowly through its quiet streets, where stone buildings, sun-worn shutters, and small balconies are draped with flowers. Look for color, texture, and rhythm in the rooftops, windows, and garden corners. Sketch whatever catches your eye or take reference photos to use later. Focus on quick impressions and the way light moves across surfaces as you explore.Return to the venue for a nourishing lunch and take a bit of time to rest before the afternoon session begins.In the afternoon, meet with Lindsay to continue filling your sketchbook pages. Use your sketches or photos from the morning to develop new spreads. Lindsay will guide you through color layering, brush control, and thoughtful mark-making as you reimagine what stood out to you earlier. Work loosely and intuitively to capture what you noticed, not just what you saw, allowing the mood and palette of the morning to shape your page.Spend the rest of the afternoon however you like. Swim, nap, walk the garden paths, or sit with your sketchbook. In the evening, gather for a quiet dinner, a glass of wine, and conversation as the sky softens and the day comes to a close. ### Day 6: Art at the venue Start your day with a quiet breakfast and a warm cup of coffee. Meet Lindsay and the group for a casual morning check-in, where you can ask questions and go over the rhythm of the day together.Spend the morning continuing your watercolor work, using sketches and ideas gathered throughout the week. Think back to the details from your coastal trip or take a fresh walk around the venue to spark new ideas. Let the garden paths, fruit trees, and sunlit corners inspire your pages. Work in your sketchbook, layering new images and building on what you've already started. Lindsay will be available to offer suggestions and help you stay connected to what you're noticing as you paint.Pause for a relaxed lunch and enjoy some rest before the afternoon session.In the afternoon, continue developing your sketchbook pages with more focus on color theory and composition. Revisit earlier spreads or begin something new. Add complexity with deeper color, refine your shapes, and think about the flow between your pages. Lindsay will offer one-on-one feedback to help you move forward with clarity and intention.As the light begins to soften, take time to rest or keep painting at your own pace. In the evening, come together for a filling dinner and slow conversation, letting the day ease into memory alongside others who have spent it creating too. ### Day 7: Art at the venue Wake up to a quiet morning and a delicious breakfast, followed by coffee and a relaxed check-in with Lindsay and the group. Talk through the day ahead and ease into the final rhythm of the retreat.Spend the morning sketching on location, focusing on architectural details around the estate, or working from the reference photos you’ve taken during the week. Practice using watercolors, pencils, and waterproof pens to capture perspective, scale, and structure. Lindsay will guide you in balancing loose expression with thoughtful composition, helping you bring buildings and spaces into your sketchbook with clarity and character.After lunch, return to the studio or garden to complete your sketchbook. Add final touches to unfinished pages, revisit pieces you want to refine, or work on any personal projects you’ve brought along. Try out techniques you haven’t used yet or bring together different elements from earlier sessions. Lindsay will be there to offer support as you wrap up your visual story of the week. In the evening, join a relaxed group exhibition. Share your favorite pages, hear what others have been working on, and enjoy the mix of styles and approaches. Listen to the stories behind each sketch, exchange feedback, and celebrate what you’ve created.As the sun goes down, gather for a final dinner. Enjoy live Greek music, good food, and the kind of dancing that feels easy and full of joy. Laugh, toast, and let the night carry you gently into the memory of a week well spent. ### Day 8: Departure Enjoy breakfast with your art group and get ready for your transfer to Zakynthos Airport (ZTH). Check-out is at 10:00 AM, and you'll arrive at the airport at around 10:30 AM. ## Instructors - **Lindsay Weirich** - Artist and educator ## Accommodation ### Stunning Greek Estate ### Shared standard ensuite room (female only) ### Shared superior ensuite room ### Shared penthouse ### Single standard ensuite room ### Single superior ensuite room ### Single ensuite room - shared villa ### Single deluxe suite ## Book This Retreat Visit [https://uptrek.com/retreat/watercolor-reverie-retreat-artist-lindsay-weirich-greece](https://uptrek.com/retreat/watercolor-reverie-retreat-artist-lindsay-weirich-greece) to make a reservation. *Provided by [UpTrek](https://uptrek.com)*