9 June 2026
Five times at Périgord Retreats, and the magic is still there.. Every single time I hop on the train in southern France and get whisked through countryside and villages, that are so very French, to G...
19 March 2026
A week in Marrakesh: sketching, souks, and golden sunsets. I've been home a week now, and I'm not quite back. Part of me is still sitting in front of the Koutoubia Mosque as the light turns golden, he...
5 November 2025
I’m still dreaming of the autumn colours in Tuscany — the rolling landscapes, the hilltop villages, the incredible food, and the unforgettable setting of Hortulanus. But what lingers most are the ...
25 June 2025
How do you sum up ten unforgettable days of painting, exploring, and connecting in one blog post? It’s almost impossible to choose just one photo to represent each day — every moment held somethin...
16 June 2024
June means my annual trip to southern France to guide a painting holiday. 10 days where I share my love of painting outdoors with a small group of people giving them the skills to capture their memori...
13 June 2023
It’s hard to believe that our wonderful 10 days at Perigord Retreats was a month ago already. I guess it’s taken me that long to absorb the whole experience and take it all in! I can honestly say ...
20 July 2022
Can't believe this just happened! 9 amazing days in beautiful Dordogne and being thoroughly spoilt at Perigord Retreats. I had the happiest, funnest group of people and we explored beautiful villages,...