Now more than ever before we have embraced our creativity: in arts, in self-expression, in looking to understand what truly makes us happy and in rediscovering ourselves.
Having always been a holiday destination where guests have left with a sense of fulfilment from their time surrounded by nature and the ambience of Westcott Barton, we have now collaborated with a number of incredibly talented artists, photographers, yoga and meditation teachers to give you the opportunity to truly enrich your experience.
Our workshops and retreats are a new way to enjoy Westcott and discover your passion.
The courses are led by a carefully selected group of tutors, each of whom has a proven track record of running courses and retreats.
To maximise individual tutoring/assistance for each course member, numbers will be limited to around 12, although non-participating partners wishing a weekend break in a beautiful, peaceful location are also welcome, subject to availability.
Please see below for the selection we currently have on offer. For further information and to book your place, please click on the relevant link.
We welcome non-residential participants on our retreats/courses - please enquire for further details.
Workshops & Retreats in 2024
14th - 18th May: ‘Sketchbook to Studio’ with Paul Oakley
24th - 27th May: Art Retreat with Becky Gouverneur
21st – 28th June: Art Retreat with Sue Bradley - Watercolour Pure and Simple
28th June – 2nd July: Painting Wildlife in Realistic Settings in Acrylic with Andrew Forkner
7th – 11th July: Art Retreat with Mark Warner - Seascapes & the North Devon Coast - FULLY BOOKED
12th – 15th July: Earth Denizens Awakening: Journeys into Faery Land
17th – 21st July: Art Retreat with Vicki Norman
13th – 16th September: Dai Hannya Kyō Reiki A Path to Self Illumination (Level I)
19th – 22nd September: Photography Course with Becky Gouverneur
22nd - 29th September: LSAG Retreat and Painting with Mark Warner - FULLY BOOKED
4th – 7th October: Art Retreat with Lynda Kettle R.B.S.A. - Vibrant Soft Pastels
10th – 14th October: Art Retreat with Melissa Wishart - Paint, Sea & Nature
Workshops & Retreats in 2025
14th – 19th May: A North Devon Sketchbook with Mark Warner
25th – 31st May: Five Day Watercolour Retreat with Tom Shepherd
1st - 6th June: What Would Seago Do - a Landscape Painting Masterclass with Paul Oakley
16th - 20th June: From Sketchbook to Canvas with Melanie Cambridge
3rd – 8th July: Seascapes - Sea, Foam, Water and Shoreline - Painting and Sketching with Mark Warner
1st – 5th September: Art Retreat with Nick Logan - Details coming soon.
8th – 11th September: Two Day Acrylic Retreat with Tom Shepherd
11th – 15th September: Three Day Watercolour Retreat with Tom Shepherd
One of our regular tutors, Tom Shepherd, has recorded a selection of YouTube videos whilst at Westcott Barton. Please visit our Gallery page to view these along with a selection of photos from past retreats.
"I have just returned from a long weekend art retreat at Westcott Barton and it was absolutely perfect. The grounds are stunning and the accommodation is lovely. Staff were all so friendly and couldn't do enough to help. The food was incredible with a French twist. I highly recommend Westcott Barton to stay for a break or to attend one of their retreats. The studio is in a beautiful orangery backing onto gorgeous gardens. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you."