We’re mixing things up this year and heading to Calistoga, an hour and a half north of San Francisco, in the beautiful Northern California wine country.
This 4 day/3 night immersive retreat will be tailored to those interested in expanding their art practice by going bigger. All levels are welcome and you don’t need to be in the Art with Adele Academy.
Space is limited to 14 artists, so if you’re interested, lock in your spot by registering at the bottom of this page.
Welcome to Wine Country
Northern California December 8 - 11, 2024
What we'll be doing
We’ll push the boundaries and embrace a larger new canvas: 24 x 24"!
We’ll have a magical space to spread out, challenge ourselves, and create art that breaks free from the ordinary. Remember the saying, "Go big or go home!" This retreat includes everything, so all you need to do is focus on your art and have fun! We’ll spend time diving deep into color, composition, value and loosening up to create larger works of art.
Proposed Schedule
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
12:30pm: Shuttle pick up in San Francisco (optional)
3pm: Arrive to Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa and get settled
5-6pm: Welcome Happy Hour
6pm: Group Dinner on property
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
8-9am: Breakfast
10am: Instruction
1pm: Lunch Break
4pm: Wrap up, explore town or enjoy some time to relax (there is a spa on the property, and we will receive 15% off any treatment)
6pm: Dinner on your own or continue painting
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
8-9am: Breakfast
10am: Instruction
1pm: Lunch Break
4pm: Wrap up, explore town or enjoy some time to relax (there is a spa on the property, and we will receive 15% off any treatment)
6pm: Dinner on your own or continue painting
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
8-9am: Breakfast
10am: Instruction
1pm: Lunch Break • Check out of room
4pm: Wrap up
6pm: Shuttle to leave back to San Francisco (optional)
Note: This is a proposed schedule and plans may change depending on what the group wants to do. We will have access to the room where we’ll painting 24/7 which is a nice option for any night owls.
Curious what others are saying?
"I had the most wonderful experience during the Art with Adele retreat! I came away with a plethora of knowledge that I will apply to my art practice. Adele openly shares her practice and techniques, and is thoughtful, kind and authentic. She truly enjoys sharing with and helping her students. I hope to return for another one of her retreats in the future - it was life changing!”
— Virginia
“Adele & Jen are the best …fantastic instruction, professional, passionate, and attuned to each individual. I would absolutely do it again.”
— Katie
FAQ
There are 3 airports in the area: SFO (San Francisco), OAK (Oakland) and a smaller, less traveled Santa Rosa (STS). If flying into SFO, we will have transportation arranged from the city (not the airport) up to Calistoga.
We are staying at The Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa at 880 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, California 94515.
If you’d like, we will be offering a shuttle to pick people up from San Francisco (not the airport) on Sunday, December 8. It is easy to take an Uber or Lyft into the city.
If you want to come up on your own to Calistoga, an Uber may cost you around $150 one way.
There is also free parking on site should you want to rent a car or drive yourself.
Absolutely! Select the “Shared Room” option when you reserve your spot and we’ll match you up with another artist.
We will do our best to accommodate roommate requests so please indicate your preference on the form we will send you once your booking has been confirmed. Rooms/roommates will otherwise be assigned randomly as received.
NOTE: If during the retreat you are not happy with your rooming situation, you will be responsible for making alternative arrangements at your own expense.
Transportation to/from SF (optional)
All breakfasts and lunches, drinks (non-alcoholic)
A welcome dinner on the first night
Lodging
Group and personalized instruction with Adele
Art supplies!!!
Complimentary WiFi, free parking, access to pools and hot tubs
Cruiser bikes (courtesy of Calistoga Motor Lodge
Airfare to the Bay Area.
Transportation to Calistoga (if it’s outside the group pick-up and drop-off time).
Alcohol.
A few dinners (fabulous recommendations within walking distance will be provided). We will have a welcome dinner on the first night.
Spa treatments (you will receive 15% off) and any hotel incidentals.
Shipping of any finished art or supplies.
You will not be disappointed!
Paints (heavy body)
Paint brushes - both round and flat synthetic brushes
Gloss medium and gesso
Water bucket
Palette knife
Palette paper
Canvases (12 x 12” and 24 x 24”) and/or canvas paper
Aprons
Collage papers, antique books, handouts with more detailed information
If you have a favorite something, bring it along - you may want to use your own tools, paints or collage papers.
ICB/ART is a collective of more than 100 well-known San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County and Sausalito professional artists who work in a variety of media — oil and acrylics, pastels, egg tempera, clay, fiber, photography, jewelry, sculpture and digital media.
The building is located in Sausalito and they typically host an Open Studios a few times a year.
One main reason we’re planning the retreat this time of year is so you can arrive a few days early to visit Open Studios.
