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The ultimate in lodging and painting! Two nights lodging right on the coast and a fun-filled day of professional art instruction in an eco-tourism paradise along the coastal headlands of Northern California. Our unique Llama Trek features a gourmet lunch of chilled prawns, aram wraps, dessert and a selection of local white and red wines. Package also Includes luxury accomomodations complete with fireplace, jacuzzi, breakfast and transportation to and from painting locations.
A fun-filled day of professional instruction. Package includes our fantastic Llama Trek and a gourmet lunch featuring chilled prawns, aram wraps, dessert and a choice of red or white wine. Transportation from our centralized location to the painting site is also included.
Two nights lodging and a fun-filled day of professional art instruction. Features our great Llama Trek with gourmet lunch, chilled prawns, aram wraps, dessert and choice of red or white wine. Basic lodging package includes cottage with jacuzzi or private hot tub in a scenic inland location. Transportation from lodging site to painting location included.
If you'd like to stay more than one or two days we can arrange that, too. Bring your own group or association members for an extended stay. We offer tent campsites as well as luxury and cottage lodging. Our local staff can guide you to unique and breathtaking plein air locations on the coast or in the beautiful Redwoods. For those non-painting days we offer discounts on local attractions, dining and night life.
Instructors....bring in a group of five or more for an Extended Stay Retreat and we'll provide your lodging for free! Your own cottage with in-room jacuzzi or private outdoor hot tub awaits you.
Enjoy great lodging rates, no matter what style of accommodations you choose. All lodging packages include our unique and memorable llama trek to one of our great painting locations. Your group will talk about this one for years to come.
Edward Duarde
Ed is an award winning artist from Mendocino, California and serves as the Artisit In Residence of the Redwood Forest Foundation. He is a juried member of the Oil Painters Of America and also a member of the California Art Club. His paintings are collected and shown internationally. His last exhibit was at the National Museum in Washington, D.C.
Special Guest Instructors
We feature accomplished "Special Guest Instructors" at many of our Painting Safaris. We invite only nationally known artists that have demonstrated accomplishments and proficiency in plein air painting. We recruit our gruest instructors from the ranks of such notable organizations as the Oil Painters Of America and California Art Club.
Paul Youngman
Last year's Special Guest Instructor was artist Paul Youngman of Calistoga, California. Paul is an accomplished illustrator, water colorist and oil painter. His painting titled "Painting With The LLamas" was inspired by his participation in one of our Llama Treks. The painting currently serves as the background image on our front page.
PO Box 12
Mendocino, CA 95460
Phone: (707) 367-2454
Email: painttheredwoods_gmail.com
