Wellbeing Weekend Art Escape

Yallingup Beach & Aravina Estate

Tour Overview:

This relaxing and creative weekend will include two nights accommodation, two fabulous ‘en plein air’ painting locations, skill sessions, all meals including two fresh and healthy dinners catered by Premalaya, vineyard lunch and two relaxing wellness sessions (yoga / sound meditation).

Our base for the weekend is at serene Premalaya (which means 'Place Of Love' in Sanskri). Enjoy premium 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom fully self contained apartments with balcony and garden views.

Arrive on Friday evening for sunset drinks and a nutritious dinner provided by Premalya whilst enjoying the ambience and tranquility from our private deck with open fires. This is followed by an optional fun skills session (focus on composition and pastels techniques) to prepare you for our first en plein air session on Saturday and to get your creativity flowing. On Saturday morning we head to the stunning Aravina Estate for our first en plein air art session using artist quality soft pastels on Colourfix pastel paper to capture the picturesque setting of expansive vineyards across the lake, rolling hills, natural bushland and manicured gardens. This is followed by a beautiful vineyard lunch from at the Aravina Estate Restaurant that overlooks the lake and vineyards. Enjoy some free time later on Saturday afternoon, followed by some refreshments and another skills session to prepare us for Sunday’s en plein air session (focus on acrylic techniques and colour mixing). Unwind and relax in our private candlelit sound meditation session at Premalaya’s exclusive yoga studio before we adjourn to the deck and open fires for a nourishing dinner catered by Premalaya. On Sunday we venture down to the spectacular Yallingup Beach for our second en plein air session using acrylics on canvas to capture the breathtaking raw beauty of this rugged coastal location.

Suitable for the everyone, from the complete beginner to the accomplished artist. You will receive individual tuition and advice on composition, colour mixing and techniques (pastels and acrylics). We provide all the materials you need and you will be guided through the steps to create two unique pieces of art.

Pricing and Accommodation:

All tour pricing includes:

• Two nights accommodation as per specified configuration below at Premalaya.

• Healthy and nutrious welcome dinner provided by Premalaya on Friday night (includes pre dinner nibbles and one complimentary drink).

• Continental style breakfasts - Saturday and Sunday.

• Morning Tea - Saturday and Sunday.

• Two course vineyard lunch and glass of wine - Saturday.

• Afternoon refreshments on Saturday afternoon.

• Nourishing dinner on Saturday night catered by Premalaya and enjoy a complimentary drink.

• Friday night and Saturday afternoon art skills session (pastels Friday, acrylics Saturday).

• Candlelight sound meditation Saturday evening at the Premalaya’s exclusive studio.

• Wake up yoga Sunday morning.

• en plein air soft pastels on artist quality paper art session - 3.5 hours (Saturday)

• en plein air acrylic on canvas art session - 3.5 hours (Sunday)

• All equipment and quality art materials required for en plein air art sessions provided for your use plus individual tuition including composition, colour mixing, techniques and more.

• Frame supplied to complete your pastel artwork.

• The artworks you complete are yours to take home with you!

  Note - minimum number of participants must be reached before the tour is confirmed.

Accommodation configuration

All of the options below are for two nights accommodation at Premalaya, arriving on Friday 29 October 2021 and departing on Sunday 31 October. Please note that there are 4 x 2 bedroom apartments. There are only three queen/double rooms available with single occupancy (single supplement applies), so book early to ensure your room. Choose your option (INCLUDES ALL TOUR INCLUSIONS AS DETAILED ABOVE):

Transport:

The tour is self-drive - see MAP for directions to Premalaya on the Friday. We will travel in convoy to our en plein air locations on Saturday and Sunday. All roads are gazetted for 2WD.

Food:

Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday) - continental style breakfast provided in your apartment including cereal, toast, fruit, yoghurt, tea & coffee.

Morning Tea (Saturday and Sunday) - tea, coffee and cake served at both our en plein air locations.

Lunch (Saturday) - two course lunch at Aravina Estate Restaurant including a glass of wine.

Afternoon Refreshments (Saturday) - tea, coffee, juice and a light snack prior to skills session and candlelight yoga.

Dinner (Friday) - a complimentary glass of sparkling, wine or soft drink and pre dinner nibbles followed by a healthy and nutritious dinner catered by Premalaya.

Dinner (Saturday) - nourishing dinner provided by Premalaya and accompanied by a complimentary glass of sparkling, wine or soft drink.

Alcohol - we provide a complimentary drink on each night, and a glass of wine included with vineyard lunch on Saturday. All other alcohol is BYO.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book – we are happy to cater to a variety of dietary needs.

Itinerary:

Friday 29 October 2021

Self drive to Premalaya – 260km south of Perth in the Yallingup Region.

6.00pm           Gather on the exclusive use deck for complimentary pre dinner welcome drink and nibbles whilst enjoying open fires*

7.00pm Nutritious dinner catered by Premalaya.

8.00pm           Skills session including tips for en plein air techniques, composition and pastel techniques.

*subject to fire rules at the time.        

Saturday 30 October 2021

7.30am           Continental style breakfast (supplied in your apartment).

8.45am           Depart in convoy to our first en plein air destination at Aravina Estate.

                En plein air pastel session - we provide everything you need to create your masterpiece!

Art board, portable ‘en plein air’ box art easels, artist quality pastel paper (Colourfix), a selection of pastels and drawing materials.

10.30am          Morning tea.

1.00pm            Two course vineyard lunch at Aravina Estate including glass of wine.

3.00pm           Return to accommodation - free time.

5.00pm Afternoon refreshments and skills session including colour theory and acrylic painting techniques.

6.15pm          Candlelight sound meditation enjoying the serenity at Premalaya’s exclusive yoga studio.

7.30pm   Nourishing dinner catered by Premalaya including complimentary drink - enjoying the exclusive use deck and open fires*

*subject to fire rules at the time.        

Sunday 31 October 2021        

7.30am           Wake up yoga to energise your creativity at Premalaya’s exclusive yoga studio.

8.30am Continental style breakfast (supplied in your apartment).

9.15am            Depart in convoy to our second painting destination a short drive away at Yallingup Beach

(note, as check out time is 10am, you will need to take your belongings with you).

                En plein air painting session - we provide everything you need:

Portable ‘en plein air’ box art easels, stretched canvas, aprons, acrylic paints, palette and brushes for your use.

 10.30am         Morning Tea.

 1.00pm           Finish - self-drive back to Perth.

What to bring:

• Sunscreen and hat.

• Water bottle.

• A small stool is provided but you are welcome to bring along your own.

• Personal belongings for a two night overnight stay.

• Additional alcohol.

What to wear:

• An apron is provided but wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on.  Although acrylic paints are water-soluble, some pigments can be difficult to remove.

• Weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear suited to walking.

Appropriate for:

• Adults only.  All levels – Suitable for the complete beginner to the accomplished artist.

Weather policy/contingency:

• The weekend will proceed regardless of weather conditions. If the weather prevents us from painting ‘en plein air’ (outside) we will either provide shelter or provide an alternative art session in an undercover/indoor venue.

PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY - See here