August 2 - 3, 2025. Two day watercolour workshop at Chateau de Saint-Germain-des-Pres

Instruction by experienced facilitator Femke Koome
 

In this 2-day watercolour course you will learn to create loose, flowing floral and informal botanical watercolour art, from the initial subject choice, composition considerations, precise pencil drawing, establishing values and contrast, creating shadows, and applying consecutive transparent layers to create depth in your artwork.  

Sept 13-19 A Bibliophile's Castle Escape
For a blissful week, lose yourself in favorite books and fairytales while enjoying soul-warming meals prepared by our Le Cordon Bleu-trained chefs using local Dordogne flavours. Between chapters, wander with us through the charming streets of Brantome and Perigueux, where bookshops await your discovery. In our little corner of the French countryside, we've created a literary haven where the tranquility of rural France meets exceptional cuisine and cultural discoveries - a perfect escape for those who treasure books and authentic experiences.

August 22-28, 2025. 

Costumes. Castles. Community.

Come create your legend. 

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What if your life felt like a page from a fairytale, a whispered legend brought to life, or your favorite romantasy novel?

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This August, escape to a secluded château and step into your own fae-touched tale. Over seven days of creative play, guided portrait sessions, and candlelit castle evenings, you'll co-create dreamy visuals, craft crowns and wings, and inhabit the story only you can tell.

Are you ready to unlock your inner artist in the enchanting heart of France? Whether you've wielded a paintbrush or not, imagine yourself in our private château, where judgment has no place, and creativity knows no bounds. Picture yourself leaving with your own creativity journal and the awe-inspiring fruits of your artistic endeavors, all while saying, 'WOW – I had no idea I could create that!'

Transform your smartphone photos into stunning art, perfect for any skill level. With Elske's expert guidance, create beautiful mementos of your French getaway. Savor meals by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chefs and discover a new skill that can turn your art into personal highlights, or sellable artworks.

​Oct 25-Nov 1 2025 One-week program guiding you through French lifestyle, property acquisition, and cultural transition, while staying in a private Chateau.
Learn, explore, and prepare for your dream of living in Southwest France.