Mon 12 Oct

Depart Sydney (approx 10.00am) by private vehicle.  Arrive at our accommodation mid afternoon and relax in your lodge and around the 15 acre retreat.

Dinner on the terrace with our hosts Lissette and Nick, owners of the Drawing Rooms estate.

Tuesday 13 October

Unwind from the city pace with a relaxing day creating art in different locations on Berry Mountain.

Many choices for meals at local restaurants or you may prefer take away delivered to your lodge or to self cater in your lodge.

Wednesday 14 October

Explore Hampden Bridge and Kangaroo Valley with time to create en plein air or just relax and enjoy this beautiful area. https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/hampden-bridge

If there is time we’ll spend late afternoon exploring galleries, boutiques and history around Berry.

Thursday 15 October 

Farewell breakfast at the Drawing Rooms before we return to Sydney by private car transfer. We’ll choose a scenic destination to savour lunch and create art en route.  Arrive mid afternoon and avoid Friday traffic chaos.

INCLUDED

• 3 nights single supp accom 
• 1 dinner – Mon 12/10 and 1 full breakfast – Thu 15/10 with our hosts
• en plein air art sessions in gorgeous environments
• private vehicle transport

WHAT TO BRING

• layered casual clothing for warm, cool or inclement weather
• toiletries
• sensible walking shoes
• hat/sunnies / umbrella

NOT INCLUDED

• 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (Tue & Wed)
• 4 lunches
• For these meals you have a choice to self cater OR eat out OR order take away (we will arrange drop off and pick up if required).  Each lodge has a kitchen for self catering and we’ll shop locally.

WHAT TO BRING – art materials

• any materials and surfaces you prefer (oils not recommended)
• portable seat

ACCOMMODATION

• Three private lodges (Lyrebird / Rainforest / Wattamolla). Each lodge has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; a fully equipped kitchen stocked with essentials and a private outdoor verandah with stunning landscape views.
• Lodges are set around the estate and offer total privacy.

Lyrebird / Rainforest / Wattamolla Lodges :
$950.00 per room with bathroom