We had an amazing trip. Our trip leaders were extraordinary...Sandra and Theresa. They went out of their way to be there and help us...and just everything was perfect. Our drivers too, were great. The hotel was lovely and our studio was good. The one major item I would mention is not having the hotel provide meals every day. The town restaurants were closed many nights and scrambling for food was a bit tough. The chef however was OMG amazing. Thank you to everyone who made this trip memorable. Can't wait to do it again!

The location was like a fairytale.

It was well organized, from initial pick up to final drop off. The two guides were knowledgeable, easy going, and fun to be with. The lodging was exquisite, The rooms comfy, and the food was really exceptional. The chefs were so mindful of everyone's dietary needs. Im not sure how they did it. The art lessons were great and our instructor. Sarah Burns really tailored her support for each of us. I would happily participate in another similar art escapade.

The places we visited were magical and the guides were friendly and helpful! Very much worth the price. Can recommend to anyone who enjoys painting and travel.

The teacher , the guides , the hotel and staff, and drivers were all excellent. Sarah worked tirelessly with well planned lessons and demonstrations. She circulated and offered suggestions and encouragement. She maintained a friendly and professional demeanor for the entire retreat. The guides were gracious, outgoing, and always ready to help. All of the support staff were kind and helpful. As a former educator I have a few suggestions as to the structure of the event: 1. Post a handwritten schedule in the same location each day. The window of the studio would work. Other important notices could be posted there also; ie changes in transportation schedules, etc. 2. Make a suggestion box available to handle issues as they arise. 3. Studio seating: I was sitting on the legs of two tables with the snack table at my back. I was jostled during instruction. 4. Make coffee, tea, and hearty snacks available during instruction. 5. Food versus instruction: One day I had to choose between an uninterrupted afternoon of instruction or walking to the grocer for a sandwich and missing part of the instruction or I could have gone to a late dinner. 6. In the original packet it was clearly stated that we would be dropped off at the TGV Train Station at 9:30 AM on October 6th. I planned accordingly but was put on a van at 10:00 am. 7. An overhead projector would have improved accessibility to instruction. 8. Some of the group already knew each other and some of us did not. Some kind of icebreaker would have helped or paired projects of some sort.