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SUMMARY:Art de Vivre: French Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Art de Vivre: French Retreat where paint, play and pastries await!\n\nJoin artist Jeniffer Hutchins for a 10 day retreat to stimulate your senses and nourish your Creative Spirit. Art de Vivre is a French phrase referring to the art of living. We will take this phrase to heart as our retreat mantra. Step away from routine as you explore the beautiful Dordogne region of Southwestern France through the eyes of your inner artist. Take in the sights of rural towns and historic villages; indulge your taste buds with regional food; and train your ear to the French language. Capture the experience in paint or your favorite art media during regional excursions and in-studio experiences.\n\n\nWith over 20 years of experience as an artist and art workshop facilitator, Jeniffer offers gentle guidance that will help you loosen up, find your focus, and express your unique voice. Beginners and advanced artists welcome.\n\n\nWe will draw inspiration from the breathtaking French countryside to create expressive landscapes and vignettes.\n\n\nJen will share creative tips for working in paint such as oil, acrylic, or watercolor and will offer creative support for those wishing to work in other media. You will be invited to lean into your unique style with gentle guidance and lots of cheerleading during our workshop sessions.\n\n\nYour creative well is sure to be filled in this majestic region. The area is celebrated for its beautiful countryside, vineyards, and historic villages. Group excursions provide the opportunity to engage in your favorite creative activities such as plein air painting, photography, or journaling, as well as time to take in the local culture, shop and dine.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Host: Artist, spiritual leader, and creativity coach Jeniffer Hutchins has 25 years of experience creating art and artistic experiences that nourish the soul. She holds a bachelor’s degree in art education, a master’s in divinity, and certification as a Reiki Master Teacher. She is founder of the non-profit organization Unity Arts Ministry through which she presents creativity workshops, retreats, and inspirational talks around the country, spreading paint -and joy- everywhere she goes.\n\nAs an artist she is inspired by her love of nature and travels cross-country and abroad. Through her art, she seeks to represent the interconnection between humanity, nature, and Spirit. She works with a variety of media including paint, collage, photography, and art journaling. Her award-winning artwork has been featured in group & solo exhibitions and represented by galleries across the United States.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Venue: Fontable\n\nNestled in the Couze valley in the Dordogne, Fontalbe is a spectacular former paper mill that has been renovated to the very highest standard.  Fontalbe is situated on its own private island; surrounded by rivers, forests and beautiful countryside in an idyllic corner of  France. Visit the retreat center website at www.Fontable.com ( https://fontalbe.com/ )\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details\nGeneral Registration Opens August 1, 2026\nEmail jhutchins@unityartsministry.org to be sent a retreat registration form on Aug 1st when general registration opens. Registration priority and room selection will be given in order that the general requests come in. Note that pre-registration will be made available to those attending this year’s Cotswold Art retreat in July.\n\n\nRetreat Center: Fontable, Dordogne, France\n\n\nDates: June 7 – 17, 2027\n\nPricing:\n\nShared Room: $3,800 per person\n\nSingle Room: $4,200 per person\n\n\n\nPlease note that due to the limited number of rooms at the retreat venue, we are encouraging shared occupancy. There will be a maximum of four single rooms available along with five double occupancy rooms – single or double bed arrangements available. Invite a friend who may want to join you! For those traveling solo who request a double occupancy room, roommates will be assigned for you.\n\n\n\n\n*Additional fees may be collected to offset banking charges dependent upon your preferred method of payment. Fees and options available at the time of registration.\n\n\n\nYour French Retreat Includes\n\n10 nights lodging at Fontable\nCreativity Workshops\nRegional excursions\nAll excursion fees\nMeals (except 3 lunches on your own)\nSoft drinks & wine with meals\nTransfer to and from a venue near the Bordeaux Airport (please check with us before booking your flights)\n\nItems Not Included\n\nAirfare (Nearest airport is in Bordeaux. You may also take a plane into Paris and then take a train into Bordeaux. All participants must check with us before booking flights to ensure your flights allow for plenty of time to arrive at our designated pick up location on time. Arriving at least one day prior to the start of the retreat is highly recommended.)\n3 lunches (plus your lunch upon arrival)\nStaff appreciation / gratuity\nArt materials for personal projects\nPersonal items\n\nDown payment: $600 USD due with registration form to claim your seat.\n\n\n\n\nRemaining balance to be paid in two increments with full balance paid at least 8 weeks prior to the retreat.\n\n\n\nREFUND POLICY: No refunds are offered once payments are made. The exception being – refund (minus $100 for office costs) may be made if the retreat is completely filled and your place can be filled from a waiting list. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE. Our refund policy is strict because we must pay for the rooms in advance.\nTravel Insurance: We highly recommend trip insurance for health, baggage, and trip cancellation / interruption.\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhen are registrations & deposits due for the French retreat? Deposits are due at the time of your registration.\nHow many people can attend this retreat? Space is limited to 18. There are a total of nine guest rooms. A maximum of 4 single rooms are available and a minimum of 5 double rooms are available.\n \nShould I bring art supplies? Yes, it is recommended that you bring your own art supplies.\nWhat if I have special dietary requests? Our caterer is happy to work with common dietary requests such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc. Those with severe food allergies or strict requirements beyond common requests should check with us first.\nHow can I connect and coordinate with others in the group before the retreat? We will be putting together a private WhatsApp group for registered participants. Through this group you will be able to coordinate travel plans as well as share things like packing tips, material lists, etc. We will also host an introductory Zoom call prior to the retreat.\nWhat if I have more questions? For additional inquiries please email jhutchins@unityartsministry.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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