A Luxury Art Retreat , San Miguel De Allende , with master artist Kathleen Carrillo

A Luxury Art Retreat, Nice France, Boutique Hotel St Paul Monastary

Historical Port Of Nice, France

  • PAINT...Daily studio instruction from Master Painter Kathleen Carrillo
  • EXPLORE...Historic architecture, galleries, markets, and local culture.
  • SAVOR...Charming accommodations, exceptional cuisine, and unforgettable evenings.

Join internationally collected Master Painter Kathleen Carrillo for an intimate luxury painting retreat where creativity and travel become one unforgettable experience. Whether you are an accomplished painter or simply longing to reconnect with your creative side, this retreat has been thoughtfully designed to nurture your artistic growth while immersing you in the rich history, culture, and timeless elegance of one of France's most beloved cities.

What To Expect in this Art Reteat

A Day on French Riviera

☀️ Morning coffee and breakfast, with a veranda view of French Riviera

🎨 Painting demonstration

🖌 Personal instruction

🍷 Lunch at a local restaurant 

🚶 Afternoon exploring galleries,shopping  and artisan markets

🍷self directed Evening meals at many fabulous restaurants.

3 amazing, artistic excursions during the week stay

✨ Return inspired to Hotel St Paul.

Historical Boutique Hotel St. Paul, Nice France

MAGIC HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE CREATIVE!


Don't Delay! Give Yourself a gift! Reserve your spot today.

What To Expect

Spend each morning sharing an amazing traditional breakfast at our hotel.  We start our day painting at 9am and work till 1pm.   Our free time and excursions will follow our lunch period. Your evenings are free to create your own plans at the many options in Nice, France. Our hotel will make travel arrangments to and  from the airport, as well as any excursions. We have a wonderful shuttle right in front of our hotel that goes all over Nice.  So Convenient.  You receive your first transit card of 20 rides, that you can fill as needed.

Included in your price

  • Shared Twin Accommodation, (single options available)
  • full traditional Breakfast in our Hotel
  • Transportation to our three excursions
  • an afternoon walkabout learning the importance of composition and sketchbook practice
  • Most art supplies
  • Welcome meet and greet Cocktail gathering
  • Staff Tipping

Not Included in your price

  • your flights to event
  • dinners and lunches
  • private local transportation to your personal excursions
  • some supplies

Three convenient installments offered. First installment must be paid to reserve your space.

Be reminded that there are only a limited amount of accommodations.  There will be three deposits required.  Your final deposit is due 90 days prior to your excursion. Be sure to CONSIDER GETTING TRIP INSURANCE, as your FIRST DEPOSIT is non refundable as of January 31, 2027.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO GET CANCELLATION INSURANCE. 

Long after the paintings are finished and the suitcases are unpacked, you'll remember the conversations over dinner, the church bells echoing through the streets, the colors of the Belle Epoque architecture against french riviera, and the confidence that comes from giving yourself permission to create. Join me in Nice, France on the French Riviera and discover why artists have been drawn here for generations.

Thank you for allowing me to share my passion for art, creativity, and travel with you. Whether we met in the gallery, online, beside the sea, or halfway around the world, I hope you'll continue to make room in your life for beauty, curiosity, and creative expression." Until then... Keep creating. Keep dreaming. Keep Living Artfully. With gratitude,