Start your day with a hearty British breakfast, then dive into our first art workshop focused on the majestic highland cow. With minimal charcoal tools, you’ll learn to depict its textured fur and soulful presence. After a delicious lunch, choose to continue honing your skills or explore the island’s rugged

beauty. The day concludes with an ‘aperitivo ’hour, followed by a traditional Sunday roast, complete with all the trimmings

Following a refreshing breakfast, we’ll explore the art of painting Lundy’s iconic puffins. Their vivid beaks and expressive eyes make for delightful subjects. A buffet-style lunch punctuates your creative session, giving you the afternoon to complete your puffin masterpiece. In the evening, enjoy a convivial pub dinner at the Marisco Tavern, capped off with a leisurely starlit walk back to Millcombe House. 

  Tuesday’s class dives into the vibrant world of Lundy’s marine life. After breakfast, immerse yourself in painting crustaceans, exploring wet-into-wet techniques and innovative texturing methods using salt and cling film. A light buffet lunch provides a break before you choose to continue painting or explore more of the island. End the day with a delightful three-course dinner, paired with wine, at Millcombe House. 

 The marine mammals of Lundy take center stage today. Post-breakfast, we’ll paint seals and dolphins, capturing their grace and the swirling sea they inhabit. Inspired by the island’s natural habitat, you’ll have plenty of creative inspiration for your art. The day ends with another exquisite dinner, celebrating the beauty of these fascinating creatures. 

  Thursday’s adventure begins with a search for Lundy’s wild horses. After observing and photographing these majestic animals, we’ll return to Milcombe House to translate their beauty into watercolour art. With lunch and afternoon tea as refreshing interludes, we’ll explore techniques to capture their windswept manes and expressive eyes. The day concludes with a home-cooked dinner, a fitting end to our artistic journey. 

Kick off your last full day with an optional dawn walk along the eastern coastal path, capturing the sunrise and the island’s awakening. After breakfast, we’ll focus on painting seascapes, using watercolour and masking fluid to depict Lundy’s turquoise waters and rolling waves. Lunch at the Marisco Tavern offers a taste of local pub fare, followed by a final afternoon of painting or soaking in the island’s vistas. Our retreat concludes with a celebratory dinner, where we’ll share our art, stories, and future creative dreams. 

Bid farewell to Lundy Island with a final breakfast at Millcombe House. Exchange contact details with new friends, and make your way to the jetty for the return journey on the MS Oldenburg. Reflect on the transformative week of art and nature, carrying memories and inspiration back to the mainland.

Join us on this unforgettable journey where art meets nature. Reserve your spot today for a creative retreat that promises to inspire and rejuvenate.