Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

- Residential Artists' Retreats -

Exploring Painting and Drawing
Pigments, pencils, panels, papers
Sunday through Friday
May 6 - May 11, 2012

Painting, Drawing, Composing
Creating An Artists' Book
Sunday though Friday
October 21 - 26, 2012

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The village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, described as one of the most stunningly beautiful landscapes in the world, has provided inspiration to artists, photographers, writers and composers from across the globe with it's indescribable light and beauty, gorgeous white-sand beaches, dazzling vistas of the Pacific ocean and European charm.

Two world-acclaimed inns, The Cypress Inn and The Vagabond's House will host An Artists' Retreat with Anna Rhodes for this unforgettable adventure! Classes will be taught at the renowned Sunset Center in a large sun-filled studio equipped with individual easels and an array of the finest artists' materials. The combination of this stunning setting, uniquely charming world-class accommodations, highly personalized service, delicious dining, and a dedicated instructor with an in-depth exploration of art are the ingredients for this unsurpassed experience at one of Condé Nast Magazine’s top-ten rated destinations.

In these six and eight day concentrated art courses, designed to encourage instinctive confident creativity, you will have the opportunity to experience drawing, painting, composing, layering and manipulating the finest array of paints, pigments, pencils, and papers in unique and exciting ways.

The emphasis on personalized instruction, the freedom to follow your individual artistic path and the building of knowledge and skill within a creative community, is the foundation of this retreat. Daily demonstrations, individual and group dialogue, videos and inspiring resources are a part of each day.

A detailed list of artist supplies needed for the course will be sent upon your registration. These materials have been chosen for their quality and flexibility and with the intention that you will enjoy using them long after the course.

Both inns provide the allure of old world charm masterfully blended with modern comforts for today's discerning artists and travelers. The Cypress Inn, described as a "bit of paradise," is co-owned by Doris Day and offers a rich history with Mediterranean grace and warm hospitality. The Vagabond's House, a charming brick and half timbered English Tudor Inn, always feels like home with its magical courtyard, fireside reception and the dedicated service of an attentive staff. Both are located in the midst of Carmel's finest restaurants, unique shops and well-known art galleries, just blocks from the famous Carmel Beach.

Fees for An Artists’ Retreat include:
Six or Eight Day Artists’ Course
Individual and class instruction,
Artists’ materials: a wide array is included and a supply list will be sent upon registration.
Spacious studio, including easles
Portfolio of course information
Films of artist's lives and lending library of art books

An Artists’ Retreat begins with welcome reception Sunday evening and includes a celebration dinner, Thursday evening and concludes on Friday at 4:30pm. (Receptions hosted by The Cypress Inn and Vagabond's House)

Tuition for An Artists' Course:

Exploring Painting and Drawing
Pigments, pencils, panels, papers
May 6 - May 11, 2012
Tuition fee: $950 with $85 supply fee
$400 non-refundable deposit due upon registration.
Balance is due before April 1st.

Painting, Drawing, Composing
Creating An Artists' Book
October 21 - 26, 2012
Tuition fee: $950 with $85 studio supply fee
$400 non-refundable deposit due upon registration
Balance is due before September 10th.

*Cancellation and trip insurance may be obtained at www.accessamerica.com
An Artists' Retreat Package:
contact Anna Rhodes.

Accommodations Package includes:
May 6 - 11, 2012
Hosted by Cypress Inn
October 21 - 26, 2012
Hosted by Vagabond's House
- Guest Room
- Daily breakfast at inn
- Daily lunch buffet in studio
- Daily beverage service in studio
- Welcome reception Sunday afternoon
- Celebration dinner party on Thursday evening
- Tax and gratuities

Cypress Inn
$1,201.25 Double Occupancy per person
$1,572.50 Single Occupancy

Vagabond's House
$799.17 Triple Occupancy per person
$1,061.25 Double Occupancy per person
$1,847.50 Single Occupancy

For reservations, please contact:
Cypress Inn or
Vagabond's House
800-443-7443
800-262-1262

* Early registration recommended

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May 2012 Retreat
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"I would emphatically recommend An Artists' Retreat with Anna Rhodes to anyone at any level of experience. The techniques and approaches to art that Anna uses are invaluable to the creative insight that artists require....." More

"I would emphatically recommend An Artists' Retreat with Anna Rhodes to anyone at any level of experience. The techniques and approaches to art that Anna uses are invaluable to the creative insight that artists require. An important feature of Anna's instruction is learning new ways to handle wonderful art materials. Anna's teaching technique can be described as empathetic. She takes the time to initially set up a lesson with supplemental intellectual materials that remind the artist of the wellspring of creativity, creating a “soundboard” for their own experience. She then guides the student through basic warm-ups and fundamentals that are essential to the layperson as well as the experienced artist. From that point, the work is generally bore from a formatted task which requires the student to work within a boundary, but extrapolate their own intuition. The student is taught instinctive approaches while being gently guided. Anna will demonstrate a technique or usage of a medium that is both introductory, but novel and insightful. An ample amount of high-quality and non-toxic supplies are made available for students to experiment with. Anna will make the student feel comfortable with the medium and trust his or her own creative impulse. The environment offered at Cavallo Point reinforces and nurtures the creativity that is essential for the experience. The hotel offers a wide variety of relaxation techniques and activities that create an overall peace of mind, that can foster the ideas that are presented in the art course. Everything from the hotel amenities to the meals that are served makes the attendee feel as if they are removed from their everyday experience. Anna's art course, coupled with the Cavallo Point environment, will create an active an insightful experience that will genuinely reinforce the technical skill and intellectual mastery of the student's art. I was carefully critical of my participation and was certainly won over-far past my expectations. It was one of the best experiences in art instruction I have had. " Hide

— Jonathan Baker, Artist, California