Watercolour Retreats

This September, treat yourself to a truly special escape with a Watercolour Art Retreat at Bala Lake Hotel, North Wales (11–14 September 2026) — a luxury, all-inclusive painting break designed to relax your mind and reignite your creativity.

This retreat is about slowing down, enjoying your surroundings and giving yourself time and space. Time to breathe & observe, and space to experiment, creating expressive, loose watercolours, all inspired by the tranquil landscapes of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid). You’ll receive expert tuition and be guided by Andrew Jenkin, an award-winning watercolour artist, with over 20 years’ teaching experience.

Learn, paint & connect :

• Guided watercolour tuition in a supportive, friendly environment
• Learn to paint trees, water, reflections, hills & mountains with confidence
• Discover composition, texture and expressive brush techniques
• One to one guidance to help you progress at your own pace
• Sketch, paint and relax with like-minded people in beautiful lakeside surroundings

Luxury, comfort & ease :

• 3 nights at a luxurious lakeside hotel & spa
• Spacious ensuite rooms
• Breakfasts & lunches provided
• £25 dinner credit per person each evening
• Tea, coffee & snacks throughout each painting session
  All art materials included
• Peaceful grounds, lake views & plenty of space to unwind
• Non painting companions are warmly welcomed, with reduced rates and free access to golf, cycling, swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and a wide range of optional extra (paid) activities.

Ready to join us for this unique experience?

• £695 sharing painter
• £595 sharing non painter
• £895 single occupancy
• £150 non-refundable deposit secures your place, as places are limited

Give yourself the time to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, then return revitalized and ready to use your new-found techniques in painting.