Wed May 27  | Wed June 3
2026
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Ruth Korch Art Presents…
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A French Château
Watercolor Painting Holiday!
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Your LUXE Artistic & Creative Adventure Awaits…
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Loire Valley, France
Dates
May 27 – June 3, 2026
We had such an amazing over-the-top creative adventure in 2024 at our very own private French Château in the Loire Valley, France… we’ve decided to head back in Spring 2026!!
Whether you fly in to Paris on May 26th (your no-host, first night) or plan a few days in stunning Paris before the retreat, all you need to do is meet us at the Montparnasse Train Station on May 27th.
About the Event
Contact us at [email protected]Â for more information, to secure a spot, or to join our Waitlist.
Join us for this LUXE  Painting Holiday Adventure of a lifetime in the Loire Valley region of France.
Dates: May 27 – June 3, 2026
Price: $4,800 - (excludes: individual airfare, (3) lunches out on excursion days, and 1st night lodging in Paris on May 26th)
What’s Included:
- Round trip Train transport from Paris (Gare Montparnasse) to Laval Station (Loire Valley)
- 7 night’s LUXE ensuite bedroom (Singles, Couples or few Shared accommodations)
- Daily breakfasts, lunches at the Chateau, aperitifs, and farm-to-table evening dinnersÂ
- All Tips
- Transport to all excursions to nearby historic villages - this is a great opportunity to take plenty of photos, sketch, shop and enjoy French culture
- Tour Château d’Angers with the oldest & largest collection of medieval tapestries in the world
- Handmade paper-making & tour a 13th century Paper Mill
- Visit local brocantes, fleas, thrift stores & markets
- 24 hour use of the art studio
- Painting demos with group and individual one-on-one attention
- Handouts and design templates for tracing.
- Alphabet Exemplars with fun calligraphy & Lettering styles
- Non-Painter’s are welcome to participate in as much or as little of our daily excursions as desired.Â
- Welcome Pillow Present
Designed for the creative & adventurous soul… including (but not required) Watercolor & Lettering Journaling... All Skill Levels WELCOME!
Local pre-trip gatherings and/or detailed pre-trip communications & handouts will deepen group connections, build excitement and anticipation and help prepare you for this truly amazing experience.
Singles, Couples, a few Shared accommodations Available / All Levels of Watercolor Skill Welcome!
Travel Insurance required for: “Cancelation for Any Reason” …we have a strict no refund policy.
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Contact us at [email protected]Â for more information, to secure a spot, or to join our Waitlist.
Here’s what folks are saying…
“Truly an experience I thought I would never have in my life. Every minute and everything was simply incredible - and incredibly special.” ~Heidi H.
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“This art retreat exceeded my expectations! Everything we did was so thoughtfully planned and executed. It was a delight to the senses!! Such great scenery, food, art time and camaraderie.” ~ Julie N.
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“Truly a trip of a lifetime! The organization of the trip and the curated activities were exceptional - we were all treated to a magical experience the entire time - in a word… AMAZING!” ~ Rich & Christina B.
