A private, intimate retreat for families & friends. Only 2 apartments available
2–4 guests. apartment Atray sleeps 1x couple. Apartment Cimes sleeps 2x singles or 1x couple
5 Days & 4 Nights, for couples, families or groups of 3.
4 Days of Creativity, Discovering the Alps • 4 Nights of Tranquility
Spring & Autumn 2026 & 2027.
Watercolour Painting • Hiking • Plein Air Sketching
Morzine, French Alps
Escape to a tranquil pocket of the French Alps for a soulful and immersive art retreat designed for both experienced artists and curious beginners. Nestled in the village of Morzine, our centrally located cosy apartments, and chalet studio space offer the perfect setting to reconnect with nature, recharge your creative energy, and explore new artistic techniques in an intimate and supportive atmosphere. You will also have the chance to work in the artists studio next to the medieval town of Yvoire on the shores of Lake Geneva where there will be the opportunity to sketch and paint the lake views.
The retreat is personally guided by experienced watercolour artist Philippa Langrish, whose work is sold internationally. With many years of experience teaching art to both adults and children, Philippa creates a relaxed, inspiring and supportive environment where guests can explore their creativity and develop their own artistic style
Over the course of four gently-paced days, you'll be guided through watercolour plein air painting sessions and inspired sketch walks through hidden alpine meadows, forest trails, and charming mountain viewpoints that only locals know. Whether you're capturing shifting mountain light on canvas or carving into a fresh lino block, every moment invites deeper connection with the landscape and your own artistic voice.
Between sessions, unwind in the comfort of your own apartment, share nourishing meals made with seasonal ingredients, and let the silence of the alps work its quiet magic.
All-inclusive price: €1,500pp (includes accomodation for 4 nights, all restuarant meals, gourmet pic nic lunches, breakfast hampers, art materials & classes, transport to and from the airport, and visit to Yvoire.
*Excludes flights
Itinery
Wednesday — arrive and unwind
Arrival day
Airport & local transfer to your accommodation
Settle into your apartment and unpack
Time to relax and enjoy your surroundings
Gentle forest walk to discover the local landscape
Welcome dinner at a lovely local restaurant
An easy-going first day to settle in and begin to slow down.
THURSDAY — LAKE MONTRIOND & ROC D'ENFER
Mountain landscapes in watercolour
Morning walk around the spectacular Lac de Montriond
Sketching the dramatic Roc d'Enfer
Hike through the surrounding landscape to a beautiful waterfall
Lunch beside the lake
Return to the studio for a watercolour painting session
Develop paintings from your morning sketches and observations
Dinner at a local restaurant
Today is all about translating the drama of the mountains and reflections of the lake into watercolour.
FRIDAY — YVOIRE & THE SHORES OF LAKE GENEVA
Water, wildlife & lakeside life
Visit the enchanting medieval village of Yvoire
Explore the shores of Lake Geneva
Walk through Domaine de Rovorée – La Châtaignière
Sketch the lake, local wildlife, boats and fishermen
Gourmet buffet lunch at La Châtaignière
Afternoon studio session in the artist's studio overlooking Lake Geneva
Continue developing your sketches into finished watercolours
Walk along the beautiful beach at Excenevex
Dinner at a local restaurant
An inspiring day exploring the relationship between the lake, its people and the surrounding landscape.
SATURDAY — ALPINE WATERFALLS & CREATIVE TIME
Painting the wild landscape
Breakfast followed by a morning hike along the Dranse River
Walk to the spectacular Nyon waterfall
Pause along the river for sketching and observation
Return to the chalet studio for a watercolour painting session
Time to work independently, relax or explore at your own pace
Dinner at a local restaurant
A slower, more spacious day to bring together the techniques and inspiration gathered throughout the retreat.
SUNDAY — FAREWELL
Time to take your paintings home
Breakfast
Pack up and prepare for departure
Transfer to the airport or onward destination
Farewell and safe travels
A SMALL RETREAT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
With only two small apartments available, the retreat is deliberately limited to two families of up to four people, or a small group of three friends.
This means no large groups and no crowded workshops — just a relaxed, personal experience with plenty of individual guidance from Philippa.
No previous watercolour experience is necessary. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced painter, the retreat is designed to help you slow down, observe the landscape and enjoy the process of painting in some of the most beautiful scenery in the French Alps and around Lake Geneva.
Minimum 2 people, Maximum 4 people. Please schedule a call with me if you are interested in attending this retreat by sending an email to hello@tableauxarts.com
A private, intimate retreat for families & friends. Only 2 apartments available
2–4 guests. apartment Atray sleeps 1x couple. Apartment Cimes sleeps 2x singles or 1x couple
5 Days & 4 Nights, for couples, families or groups of 3.
4 Days of Creativity, Discovering the Alps • 4 Nights of Tranquility
Spring & Autumn 2026 & 2027.
Watercolour Painting • Hiking • Plein Air Sketching
Morzine, French Alps
Escape to a tranquil pocket of the French Alps for a soulful and immersive art retreat designed for both experienced artists and curious beginners. Nestled in the village of Morzine, our centrally located cosy apartments, and chalet studio space offer the perfect setting to reconnect with nature, recharge your creative energy, and explore new artistic techniques in an intimate and supportive atmosphere. You will also have the chance to work in the artists studio next to the medieval town of Yvoire on the shores of Lake Geneva where there will be the opportunity to sketch and paint the lake views.
The retreat is personally guided by experienced watercolour artist Philippa Langrish, whose work is sold internationally. With many years of experience teaching art to both adults and children, Philippa creates a relaxed, inspiring and supportive environment where guests can explore their creativity and develop their own artistic style
Over the course of four gently-paced days, you'll be guided through watercolour plein air painting sessions and inspired sketch walks through hidden alpine meadows, forest trails, and charming mountain viewpoints that only locals know. Whether you're capturing shifting mountain light on canvas or carving into a fresh lino block, every moment invites deeper connection with the landscape and your own artistic voice.
Between sessions, unwind in the comfort of your own apartment, share nourishing meals made with seasonal ingredients, and let the silence of the alps work its quiet magic.
All-inclusive price: €1,500pp (includes accomodation for 4 nights, all restuarant meals, gourmet pic nic lunches, breakfast hampers, art materials & classes, transport to and from the airport, and visit to Yvoire.
*Excludes flights
Itinery
Wednesday — arrive and unwind
Arrival day
Airport & local transfer to your accommodation
Settle into your apartment and unpack
Time to relax and enjoy your surroundings
Gentle forest walk to discover the local landscape
Welcome dinner at a lovely local restaurant
An easy-going first day to settle in and begin to slow down.
THURSDAY — LAKE MONTRIOND & ROC D'ENFER
Mountain landscapes in watercolour
Morning walk around the spectacular Lac de Montriond
Sketching the dramatic Roc d'Enfer
Hike through the surrounding landscape to a beautiful waterfall
Lunch beside the lake
Return to the studio for a watercolour painting session
Develop paintings from your morning sketches and observations
Dinner at a local restaurant
Today is all about translating the drama of the mountains and reflections of the lake into watercolour.
FRIDAY — YVOIRE & THE SHORES OF LAKE GENEVA
Water, wildlife & lakeside life
Visit the enchanting medieval village of Yvoire
Explore the shores of Lake Geneva
Walk through Domaine de Rovorée – La Châtaignière
Sketch the lake, local wildlife, boats and fishermen
Gourmet buffet lunch at La Châtaignière
Afternoon studio session in the artist's studio overlooking Lake Geneva
Continue developing your sketches into finished watercolours
Walk along the beautiful beach at Excenevex
Dinner at a local restaurant
An inspiring day exploring the relationship between the lake, its people and the surrounding landscape.
SATURDAY — ALPINE WATERFALLS & CREATIVE TIME
Painting the wild landscape
Breakfast followed by a morning hike along the Dranse River
Walk to the spectacular Nyon waterfall
Pause along the river for sketching and observation
Return to the chalet studio for a watercolour painting session
Time to work independently, relax or explore at your own pace
Dinner at a local restaurant
A slower, more spacious day to bring together the techniques and inspiration gathered throughout the retreat.
SUNDAY — FAREWELL
Time to take your paintings home
Breakfast
Pack up and prepare for departure
Transfer to the airport or onward destination
Farewell and safe travels
A SMALL RETREAT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
With only two small apartments available, the retreat is deliberately limited to two families of up to four people, or a small group of three friends.
This means no large groups and no crowded workshops — just a relaxed, personal experience with plenty of individual guidance from Philippa.
No previous watercolour experience is necessary. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced painter, the retreat is designed to help you slow down, observe the landscape and enjoy the process of painting in some of the most beautiful scenery in the French Alps and around Lake Geneva.
Minimum 2 people, Maximum 4 people. Please schedule a call with me if you are interested in attending this retreat by sending an email to hello@tableauxarts.com
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