THE DETAILS:

ART & ADVENTURE Coastal Maine

july 26 - 31, 2025

(Our private coastal house has just 5 rooms so spaces in this trip are limited, see rooming options)

Arrival:

New England participants:

Drive (carpooling available)

Outside New England:

Airports: Bangor (BGR) or Portland (PWM)

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

  • Bangor airport is approximately 1 hour drive from Castine - Portland airport is approximately 3 hour drive to Castine

What Is Included:

  • 5-nights accommodations in our oceanfront home with private beach and walking distance to the village of Castine, Dyce Head Light, and walking trails

  • All transportation – via car and boat during the retreat

  • All meals and drinks – both at home and dining out while exploring the peninsula

  • Sketchbooks and all artmaking materials!

What Is Not Included:

  • transportation to and from Castine

  • Trip insurance

  • Spending money

The Cost (based on room choice)::

  1. King en-suite room: Private $2795 - Shared $2350 (booked)

  2. King en-suite room: Private $2795 - Shared $2350 (booked)

  3. Queen and twin ensuite room: Shared - $2350 (booked)

  4. 2 Twin and 2 Bunk Bed ensuite room: Shared - $2195

    (booked for 1 - 1 space left)

Sample Day Itinerary:

  • Optional sunrise morning drawing/painting session with Alyssa for early risers!

  • Breakfast and introduction of a Maine artist of the day

  • Teaching session on themes including composition, value, color, and light

  • Morning walk, excursion or boating event with sketchbooks/paints

  • Lunch either at the house, picnic, or a village cafe

  • Afternoon painting session at the house or on location plein-air

  • Optional afternoon excursion: rain day to Rockland Farnsworth Museum, Kayaking, Hiking, or hanging out in Castine (these options can be explored as the week unfolds) Also can be an opportunity for a smaller group while other have a continued painting session.

  • Evening Cocktails and Dinner

  • After dinner group exploratory art session, casual critique or our work, evening boat ride or swim, or just hanging out by the fire!

Deposit of $500 due at registration to hold your space

  • 50% payment due March 1, 2025

  • Remaining balance due June 1, 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.