Vacances en Vie - Le Vieux Couvent Holidays

Choose comfortable accommodation in one of 11 charmingly renovated rooms, many ensuite. We have gathered a folder of accolades for the "holiday of a lifetime" in our ten years experience as an artist’s holiday venue - because of our tutors, our gourmet menus, our guided excursions, and, above all, our attention to details.
Come and see for yourself.

We also specialise in wedding receptions and feasts, taking care of all arrangements from the French civil ceremony to breakfasts, dinners and receptions, provide country inn accommodation for up to 20 guests, and arrange additional rooms. Let us smooth the path for a French country inn wedding.

Come to our setting in rural southwest France and create a memory.
We offer a range of artistic holidays, or you can choose to just be independently indolent (with an occasional gourmet meal al fresco)

Creative holidays for artists

2008
DATE	PROGRAM
Mar 30 - Apr 8	Deep in the Heart - Adventure into Prehistoric France Joan Molloy Slack invites you to join her in a tour and adventure, learning about the first human inhabitants of the region and their artwork. As with her previous tours to Ireland, Scotland and Mexico, her intent is to provide a blend of several types of experiences: - Visits to World Heritage listed caves absorbing and discussing the symbols, artwork and lives of our ancestors, and marvel at the amazing drawings and carvings they left behind. - Meander through villages and bastide towns while we learn of the history, pilgrimage routes, and the rich French culture. - Experience the land, people and events of the Lot region of Southwestern France, by sampling the delicious foods and wines of this area. See Joan's brochure. Joan can be contacted at riverrun@newnorth.net or by phone at 715-277-4224 or by mail at: Riverrun Center for the Arts PO Box 95 6938 Bridge Road McNaughton, WI 54543
Apr 29 - May 9	Art Workshop Join Douglass Thomas on an Art Workshop / Tour to Southwest France. Doug has developed a variety of styles in pastels, oils, acrylics, pen and ink, watercolors and graphite. His bold distinctive technique emphasizes the use of color, depth, and composition. Contact Mary Methven via telephone 866-499-5107 (toll free) or email Mary or go to France Art/Tour Brochure for more information.
May 15 - 22	Painting alla prima Mary Pettis leads an Art Workshop Holiday in Southwestern France, painting directly on site. Mary is a classically trained artist who works mostly from life, using the Alla Prima or Direct Method of oil painting. Her lifetime in art is a journey reflected in hundreds of originals and thousands of reproductions and etchings collected in nearly every state and several countries. See Mary's web site or click France Art/Tour Brochure or contact Mary Methven via telephone 866-499-5107 (toll free) or email Mary.
Aug 6 - Aug 20	Painting Holiday with Margaret Ferraro at Le Vieux Couvent and Paris. Immerse yourself for 10 days of studio learning and painting on site in quiet colorful villages. Then experience four days in Paris before you return home. The holiday includes accommodation, gourmet meals, guided excursions, personal and group tuition. The Paris leg includes 3 nights shared twin accommodation in a 3 star hotel, all transport, museum entrances, escorted tours, return to CDG airport. Email le Vieux Couvent Or Email Margaret Ferraro
Aug 28 - Sept 11	Watercolour and mixed media with Karlyn Holman & Barbara MacFarland This dynamic duo will ensure you come home with a portfolio of new work, a workbook of new ideas, and a journal filled with memories. Wait listed. For more information see Karlyn's web page or email karlyn.
Sept 15 - 29	Watercolour painting Karlyn Holman and Barbara Barrett will be co-leaders for two weeks of an Art Workshop Holiday at Le Vieux Couvent. Karlyn has come to Le Vieux Couvent many times, and Barbara came from Ireland last year. This year they team lead as we play with watercolours. See the unique sites of this hidden part of France, and enjoy being pampered. For more information see Karlyn's web page or email karlyn
Oct 4 - 12	Painting en pleine aire with Karen Hewitt Hagan. Join us for on-location painting, visually stimulating excursions, taste-stimulating dining. See Karen's web site. To reserve, or to get more information, contact Mary Methven via telephone 866-499-5107 (toll free) or email Mary. Or see the France Art/Tour Brochure
Oct 17 - 23	Painting and touring with Barbara Roth Join us for on-location painting, visually stimulating excursions, taste-stimulating dining. See Barbara's web site or Barbara's blog. Or see the Tour Brochure To reserve, or to get more information, contact Mary Methven via telephone 866-499-5107 (toll free) or email Mary.