Thank you for visiting Mary Garrish Fine Art - Here is the latest news from Mary Garrish!
My painting “Moon Over The Marsh” has been selected as a July Top 100 finalist out of 925 paintings. The July PleinAir Salon was judged by Master Artist Kevin Macpherson, and the awards will be announced live on Facebook on Thursday, August 31st at 7pm ET.
Dates & Price:
10/5/2024 - 10/12/2024
$3700.00
Location:
France
Registration is now open!
Please email [email protected] for a registration form.
Bourdeilles mill
If ever there was a place to hold a plein-air painting or photography workshop Marouatte Castle would top the list. A genuine fortified medieval castle in one of the most beautiful regions of France. Majestic towers and battlements amid its 270 acres of grounds, the castle is a feast for the eyes everywhere you look, both inside and out. Live for a week inside a picture! The living quarters and eleven bedrooms are richly decorated with period antiques and art throughout in keeping with the castle’s majestic ambiance while providing warm comfort and modern amenities.
The castle itself affords many painting and photographic opportunities to inspire creativity right there on the grounds and time will be available to take full advantage of what the castle has to offer. The host and owner of the castle, Miles Copeland III, is a collector of antique stained glass, medieval tiles, Gothic wood and stonework and a wide array of period architectural antiques that have been added to enhance the medieval ambiance. Each day trips will be scheduled to take you to picturesque sites in the region.
Périgueux from the air
Fly into Paris, and then take the TGV bullet train from Paris Montparnasse station ( 2 hours) or Charles De Gaulle Airport in just under 3 hours to the Angouleme train station, where you will be picked up by the Chateau staff on your session start date. We will begin with a delicious welcome dinner and introductions.
Be sure to check out www.ArtAtTheCastle.com for details, photos, and more useful information about the retreat and the location.
Possible Adventures:
* The city of Périgueux with its medieval pedestrian quarter boasting one of the most picturesque cathedrals in France as well as Roman ruins dating from 100 AD.
* Market day in the town of Riberac.
* Painting in the town of Brantome with its Abbey founded by Charlemagne.
* Cliffs carved out by the river Dronne.
* The caves of Grotte de Villars with Neolithic paintings dating from 19,000BC.
Périgueux Cathedral from across the river Isle
What's Included in your retreat:
Non-painting companions are welcome to come with you (they must share a room with the painter). The living quarters and bedrooms are richly decorated with period antiques and art throughout, while providing ultimate comfort with updated modern amenities.
Dietary needs are catered for by the castle’s resident chef. At Marouatte a happy stomach means happy artists!
For the late night painters and those who prefer to paint indoors, the ancient Royal stables have been converted into a lovely studio space.
There will also be opportunities to paint, tour and shop in the neighboring medieval villages and stunning countryside; play tennis, pickle-ball, shoot pool, read or relax by the heated swimming pool at the castle.
* Accommodations for 7 nights at Marouatte Castle
* All meals (breakfast, lunches and dinners) including beer, soda and local wines from the Bergerac region.
* 24-hour use of art studio
* Excursions to nearby enchanting villages
* All transportation after arrival at the Angouleme train station, including transportation to sketching locations, and pick up and return to the train station when you leave after breakfast on the last day
*For painters , this will run more like a retreat. Painters can choose to paint or tour each day. Mary Garrish will be available for instruction and critiques.
* Painting onsite and optional painting on excursions (for artists)
* Medium and Solvent for oils – (for artists)
* Use of heated swimming pool, pickle-ball and tennis courts
* Hospitality from our host, Miles Copeland III
View of the castle grounds from above
What's not included:
* Airfare to Paris (or other France destination of your choice) (Do not book until notified).
* Train from Paris (or wherever you fly into) to Angouleme Train Station (you will be met at this station by the Castle staff)
* Personal expenses
*One dinner and one lunch are not included on the free day.
* Trip Insurance (We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance in the event you need to cancel for ANY reason. Typically travel insurance must be purchased within 10-14 days of purchasing airfare) Check with your travel agent or research online.
* Paints and art supplies
* Items of personal nature (i.e. toiletries, hairdryer, etc.)
* Optional museum, cave tour or entry fees on excursions
Troubadour Ballroom
Cost:
Artist: $3700 (Private room and bathroom)
Non-artist companion: $2000.00 (must share room with artist)
One Artist with shared bathroom: $3700.00
Two Artist’s sharing a room: $6700 (depending on the room, price can be $200 less)
*A non-refundable deposit of $500 USD per person/per session is due upon registration
You will receive a supply list upon registration (or upon request). Cancellation policy and payment schedule included with registration form.
If you have any questions - please contact Mary Garrish directly via email
