Personalized 6-Day Retreat for Individuals & Couples // Nature, Silence & Meditation Near Hamburg
Hoisdorf, Germany
$894 / 6 Days
5.0
Spend four days with fellow painting students and your instructor, Frank Koebsch, in a scenic gem far away from the hustle and bustle. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of colors on an exclusive painting retreat focused on watercolors of flowers, blossoms, perennials, and trees. Spend an inspiring time amidst the picturesque setting of an idyllic park, the centerpiece of which is the enchanting Landsdorf Manor in the hinterland of the Baltic Sea.
When the weather is nice, nature itself is our studio. The spaciousness and diversity of the grounds create the feeling that, upon entering the estate, you’re stepping into a world of your own and leaving everyday life behind. It’s the perfect setting to relax and draw inspiration from the variety of colors and shapes. We’ll set up our easels amidst the old trees and lush flower beds. A beech and fir forest, rare solitary trees, a perennial garden, an orchard meadow, pastureland, a kitchen garden, and a large pond await us. You’re invited to stroll through the park, discover a variety of subjects, and paint en plein air.
The most important facts in a nutshell:
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Guided Tour of the Garden and Park at the Landsdorf Estate
Every day we discover a different theme, a different motif in the garden or park
Help with choosing a subject, sketching, and tips on page layout
Instructions and guidance on how to create watercolors step by step
If the weather is bad, we paint in the granary of the manor house
Joint Review of Images
Group Activity – Painting Together Is Fun
Accompanying guests will find interesting leisure activities
Relaxation far from the hustle and bustle
Durch die Familie Schäfer werden im Ensemble des Gutshauses verschiedene Unterkünfte angeboten, z.B.: Ferienwohnungen im Gutshaus sowie Zimmer und Suiten im Gästehaus.
$1,139 / person
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Booko 4 hearty breakfasts (including filter coffee, tea, and juice).
o 4 light lunches (drinks not included).
o 4 cozy afternoon coffees with homemade cake (including filter coffee or tea).
o 1 exclusive group dinner featuring a 3-course menu (drinks not included) on the day of arrival (September 1, 2027).
Wednesday, September 1, 2027 - Arrival, getting to know each other, and dinner together
• Rooms and apartments will be available starting at 4:00 p.m.
• 5:30 p.m.: Get to know each other, discuss expectations, and receive information about the upcoming days
• 7:00 p.m.: A cozy dinner together Thursday,
September 2, 2027 – Arrival, immersion, and introduction to watercolor painting
• 10:00 a.m.: An introductory session on watercolor painting.
• Around 11:00 a.m.: The Schäfer family will take us on a guided tour to explain the history of how today’s park and garden paradise around the Landsdorf manor house came to be
• Around 12:00 p.m.: Lunch break to recharge and chat.
• 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: We’ll begin our watercolor painting session.
• Around 3:00 p.m.: Coffee break to unwind
Friday, September 3 and 4, 2027 – In the Flow of Colors
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Group plein air painting in the park and garden
• Around 1:00 p.m.: Lunch break to relax, recharge, and socialize.
• 1:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: We continue the creative flow. We’ll experiment with colors, gradients, and contrasts right in front of our natural subjects.
• Around 3:00 p.m.: Coffee break to unwind
Sunday, September 5, 2027 – The Finale & Closing
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Last chance to immerse yourself once more in the world of flowers and blooms in this garden paradise and paint en plein air
• Approx. 1:00 p.m.: Lunch break.
• 2:00 p.m.: Final touches on the completed works.
• Approx. 3:30 p.m.: Coffee break to unwind
• 4:00 p.m.: We wrap up the painting trip with a group discussion of the artwork, where we share our appreciation for each other’s work. We’ll look back on the trip and say our goodbyes, taking home beautiful memories and our watercolors.
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