THE DETAILS:

ART & ADVENTURE CORNWALL

September 19 - 26, 2025

(Our private coastal house has just 6 rooms so this trip is limited to 7 participants, see rooming options)

Arrival Airport: Cornwall Newquay Airport (NQY)

  • Destination airport transport provided by Alyssa

  • Alyssa can help with flight arrangements and traveling as a group if you desire

Highlights of Our 7 Days:

  • Stay in our beautiful 6 bedroom/5 bathroom Cornish coastal house with sweeping views of the Celtic Sea, cliffs, and walking distance to the Southwest Coastal Path, Trebarwith Strand Beach, and grazing cows!

  • See and experience the beautiful and colorful scenery of this dramatic landscape – skies, land, and sea, as well as the colorful villages, cottages and boats that make Cornwall unique! Throughout our week of exploring by foot and day trips along the Northern coast from Crackenhaven to St. Ives, we will  not only capture the beauty of this place through photos, in sketchbooks, plein air painting in watercolor, acrylic, and pastel, we will also immerse ourselves in the welcoming and soothing Cornish culture, food, and people!

  • Explore the stunning Cornish coast on foot and by car as we see the highlights of this very special part of the British Isles: Crackenhaven, Tingatel and Castle, Bostcastle Village and Harbor, Trebarwith Strand, Lanhydrock National Trust Manor House and Gardens, Port Isaac Village (famous for the show Doc Martin), Cornish Stone Circles, St. Agnes and Chapel Porth Beach and Mines (famous from the filming of Poldark), St, Ives, and more!

  • As we wander we will dine on local specialties from cream tea and scones, to meat pasties and seafood at local pubs and cafes. After a long day of walks, art, and exploring, a good British Ale, glass of wine, G&T or non-alcoholic refreshment will be waiting as we watch sunset from the back patio. At home, we will be treated with the wonderful culinary creations of our own chef and renowned restauranteur, Chris Goss, as he treats us to his interpretations of traditional Cornish recipes with local ingredients including breakfast, picnic lunches, and cozy dinners!

  • Learn how to use your sketchbook to “capture the moment” through drawing, paint, and words. Create a precious memory book to which no series of photographs can capture alone embedding your memories, experiences, and all the sights, sounds, and scents of the hills, cliffs, and sea! Enjoy group artmaking events where we wine, dine, and create together through paint, collage, and enjoying the relaxing process of making art together!

  • Most of all, we will enjoy, savor, and relax in this beautiful place with a new group of friends and artists!

What Is Included:

  • 7-nights accommodations in our private home outside of Tingatel, Cornwall overlooking the cliffs, coastal path, pastures, and sea

  • All transportation – airport transfers and day trips via private car

  • All meals and drinks – both at home and dining out

  • Sketchbooks and all artmaking materials!

What Is Not Included:

  • Round trip airfare

  • Trip insurance

  • Spending money

The Cost:

Shared room with en-suite bathroom - $ 3595 (2 shared rooms available with 2 twins)

Private room with en-suite bathroom - $ 3995 (3 private rooms available)

  • Deposit of $500 due at registration to hold your space

  • 50% payment due January 10, 2025

  • Remaining balance due June 10, 2025

Please pay your $500 deposit via check or Venmo

Make check payable to:

Alyssa DeLaBruere

262 Campbell Rd

Newport, VT 05855

The Fine Print:

To protect your investment, I strongly recommend to take out trip insurance through a reputable insurance such as World Nomads, Travel Guard, or Allianz. If, God forbid, life throws you a lemon, you won’t lose your money. Workshop Cancellation: In the unlikely event the workshop is canceled by Alyssa DeLaBruere, all payments received will be refunded. Personal expenses like travel expenses will not be reimbursed, and are considered each individual’s own liability. Alyssa DeLaBruere will do her best to provide you with a safe and pleasant environment but cannot be held liable for illness, terrorism, or natural disasters and shall not be held responsible for any damages, loss, delay, omission, or irregularity which may occur, whether by reason of any act, negligence, or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out any of our arrangements or otherwise in connection herewith. Alyssa DeLaBruere cannot be held responsible for a client’s sickness or personal accident, forces of nature, or other problems. By registering for this retreat, you agree to these terms.