What’s

Included

Three Nights at a Private, Spacious Lakefront Home on beautiful Lake Santeetlah

Nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina, and located right on the lake!.  An easy 2 hours drive from vibrant downtown Asheville.  Accommodations will be at one of two beautiful lakefront homes.

2 Days of Guided Painting Experiences (Friday & Saturday)

As your guide for the weekend, artist and educator Katie White will help you embrace watercolor as a tool for mindfulness, creativity, and self-expression. With her gentle, encouraging approach, she’ll support you in letting go of perfection, tuning into your intuition, and finding joy in the process of painting. Whether you're new to watercolor or looking to deepen your practice, Katie’s expertise will help you explore with confidence and curiosity.

Katie will lead you through the process of creating mindful watercolors as well as guiding you through exploratory exercises that encourage play, and a deeper connection to your creative flow. 

All Art Supplies You will Need

All watercolor paints, brushes and papers you will need for art-making during the retreat will be provided, and will be at your disposal throughout. If you have a favorite watercolor paint brand or set, feel free to bring it along if you would like. Teaching artist, Katie White, will also provide you with a list of recommended materials in case you prefer to bring your own and/or purchase after the retreat.

Inspiration from Nature

Drawing inspiration from the plentiful, lush beauty of Lake Santeetlah, the local landscape & tranquility of the water, our natural surroundings will be our inspiration, influencing our color and subject choices throughout our time together.

Community and Connection

Connect with fellow women creatives in a nurturing environment at group dinners, creative circles and a special evening of shared artist stories.

Relaxing at the Lake

You’ll have time for swimming, boating or just relaxing as you watch the sunlight dapple across the lake as you sip your morning coffee. Outings on the pontoon, to enjoy the lake’s beautiful shoreline and setting will be offered on Friday & Saturday, for those interested. 

Delicious & Nourishing Food

On the first night, there will be a special chef-prepared dinner celebration to welcome you, with a glass of wine or special mocktail. Friday and Saturday, you’ll enjoy fresh continental breakfasts in addition to fully catered lunches and dinners. On Sunday a catered brunch will be provided for the last morning of the retreat.

NOTE: Food sensitivity accommodations in our menu planning will depend on the number of people in our group that have specific sensitivities. If you have questions in advance, please reach out here!

NOTE: Transportation is not included However, your host- Kristen Edge-  is happy to work with you if you need to arrange for shuttle transport from the Asheville Airport to Lake Santeetlah.  Please reach out to Kristen here, if you have questions about arrival logistics.

NOTE: CANCELLATION POLICY Due to the amount of preparation and expense that goes into creating these retreats, we are NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE REFUNDS. In the event that you cannot make it, and you wish to transfer your spot to someone you know, we will allow this IF YOU NOTIFY US IN ADVANCE. However, it will be your responsibility to find your replacement, and to handle any payment to you for your retreat ticket on your own.  As a courtesy, we are happy to announce your ticket opening to anyone who has signed up for a waitlist.