| Stay at an elegant English country inn with a fireplace | | | | Saturday wake up to the best breakfast you've ever |
| in every room, wander through gardens to the Monet | | | | had! Eat hearty because we will be spending the day |
| style lily pond, take a bike ride on the path to the salt | | | | at Meerkerk Gardens taking photos and capturing the |
| water beach through old growth forests, or just sit in | | | | beauty of the day with your watercolor sketchbook. |
| the sun and enjoy the sounds of nature from the | | | | Lunch on your own at the garden, then on to the tulip |
| scenic patio. | | | | gardens. Lessons on site in the afternoon, and dinner |
| Studio lessons daily, with side trips to Meerkerk | | | | back at the inn. |
| Gardens, spas, antique hunting, and nature walks with | | | | Sunday, after your inn breakfast, we take a trip to the |
| breathtaking views of Saratoga Passage and the | | | | shore and see the eagles and wildlife from a bird's eye |
| neighboring islands Take this private time to indulge | | | | view. Sunday afternoon, try a spa lunch and get |
| your artistic dreams. Learn to use watercolors to | | | | pampered Whidbey Island Spa with aroma therapy |
| sketch the natural beauty of your surroundings, join | | | | and massage. Then back to the inn for studio or free |
| photography hikes to record the awe inspiring scenery, | | | | time followed by a farewell dinner prepared by our |
| or attend art journaling workshops that explore your | | | | hosts. |
| own stories. Aroma therapy and spa products included | | | | Free Time on Monday to meander by the Inn's Lily |
| in the price. | | | | pond and gardens or take a walk into town. Get some |
| For Beginner or Experienced Artists. Open studio or | | | | last minute sketching done. Check out is by noon. Then |
| guided instruction, enjoy the camaraderie of other | | | | you will wend your way back home and take your |
| artists and learn a new medium or hone your skills. | | | | beautiful art work and memories with you! |
| Your instructor/guide is: Sharon Whyte, MFA, who has | | | | All Inclusive Price: $500 50% deposit due March 1, |
| been painting and teaching for over 25 years. She will | | | | 2008. Balance Due April 1, 2008. Includes: |
| guide daily sessions, make suggestions, and motivate | | | | Accommodations, all breakfasts and dinners. Art |
| your best work yet! | | | | instruction, guided tour through gardens and event sites, |
| Itinerary: | | | | free spa products, and tax. Does not include lunch or |
| Arrive at your country inn on Friday, April 25 in time for | | | | gratuities. Single occupancy is an additional $200. |
| dinner with the group and introductions. Late painting | | | | Couples discount: $850. Day students $100/day. |
| session for those who care to. | | | | Join us for art adventure! |
