Featured Trips

2 Week Artist Retreat
2 Week Artist Retreat
The Cave Yuccas in Trôo, France
14 days
4 Week Artist Retreat
4 Week Artist Retreat
The Cave Yuccas in Trôo, France
28 days

Reviews

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Maritza L
Jun 21, 2026
I had a wonderful week. The food was absolutely fantastic; our hosts were warm and caring; the art instruction was wonderful; our exposure to French living and customs was enlightening and memorable; the organization of the week was great. We worried about nothing.
"Juliette's Cookbook" Sketching & Cooking
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Bettina Y
Jun 09, 2026
This is my second Plein Air Holidays trip. The experience including the art workshop, the meals, and the participants in the class made it a very enjoyable time.
"Juliette's Cookbook" Sketching & Cooking
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Jennifer H
May 30, 2026
It was a unique experience. I was completely absorbed by the culture of Portugal and the focus on art(both learning and painting/sketching)
Pastel & Sketchbook Holiday in Olhão, Portugal with Diane Olivier
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Louise L
May 26, 2026
Plein Air Holidays --- Location: Cadiz, Spain --- Teacher: Diane Olivier --- Host: Kate Kilbourne --- Reviewers: Louise & Steve --- High praise: Excellent instruction; Well organized; Beautiful location & accommodations --- Callouts: -- All levels welcomed, with customized instruction based on level -- Lessons elevated everyone’s skills -- Flexibility for what (or if) to sketch -- Collegial, mutually supportive environment -- Special events, e.g. fish-printing, flamenco dancing, local sketch group meet-up, gourmet final dinner -- Bespoke, fun, engaging
Sketchbook Holiday in Cádiz, Spain with Diane Olivier
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DK H
May 11, 2026
Kate was a thorough and generous host. The accommodations were lovely, spacious, and clean. Diane Olivier is an amazing teacher, I will join this team again!
Sketchbook Holiday in Cádiz, Spain with Diane Olivier